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What is Organic Centre Wales (OCW)? OCW is the national resource for consumers, farmers and policy makers committed to more sustainable food and farming in Wales. Set up in 2000, it delivers projects to support and develop the organic sector. About the Centre. Information for schools
Organic Centre Wales is actively involved in education in Wales, working with the Welsh Assembly Government, providers of food and farming education, teachers, farmers and schools. Please contact us to find out more.
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Organic food and farming for schools

Growing food organically has many advantages. It is good for wildlife, it doesn't depend on synthetic fertilizers made using oil and it has high standards of animal welfare. Here you can find out more about organic farming in Wales and find out about ways in which schools can get involved. Watch our 7-minute video Learning along the food chain, and download our discussion paper, Transformative education and food: Thoughts from Wales
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Visit a farm

Farms can support teaching in particular areas such as biodiversity, geography, history, science and business studies. View the list of organic farms
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School gardens

Why not grow vegetables, herbs and fruit in school, using organic methods? There are many resources to help you get started.
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What is organic food?

There are strict rules, backed up by law, for how organic food is produced. Find out more
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Food in schools

School meals, tuck shops, food coops and farmers markets: find out about the possibilities for organic food here.

Organic farming in Wales

There are over 1000 organic farms in Wales, and 8% of the total land area is managed organically. Find out more.

Growing the Future

Organic and local food in school meals and education: how to get involved.




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