CHILDREN were able to spend time on the farm ahead of their long summer break.

Corwen's Rhug Estate welcomed all of the pupils from Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan to the farm last month.

The group of 18 children and staff were eager to learn about all the different types of animals on the farm.

Whilst visiting the Rhug, the pupils, from the nursery class through to year six, were given a tour of the farm by Gareth Jones, the Rhug Farm manager.

On their way around the farm, they got to see the farm’s herd of deer, bison, Aberdeen Angus cows and sheep.

In addition, the group got to make their own beef burgers and completed their visit in the Rhug playground.

Mrs Jones, the headteacher who accompanied the children on the visit, said: “We were very grateful to the staff at Rhug for accommodating our visit.

"We often forget what wonderful resources we have on our doorstep.

"All the children, from the youngest to the oldest, were absolutely fascinated by all the different types of animals they saw during our tour.

"We were even lucky enough to see baby deer and chicks.

"It is of vital importance that this young generation understand where their food comes from.”

The Rhug Estate encourages groups to arrange a tour of the farm to learn more about how organic food is produced in a sustainable way.

Educational groups are especially welcome.

Rhug Estate owner Lord Newborough said: “I believe it is part of our job as custodians of this land to impart the knowledge we have to the next generation.

"I feel it is vitally important to spread the word about how important organic farming is to providing a better, more sustainable and healthy future for the next generation.

"I am horrified by newspaper articles that state children do not know where their food comes from.

"I want our future generation of consumers to make an educated choice when it comes to where they buy from.”