VALE of Clwyd youngsters have had the chance to learn all about life on the farm.

Rhug Estate, in Corwen, recently gave a warm welcome to reception class pupils from Ysgol y Parc, in Denbigh.

The group of over 50 children and staff were eager to learn about all the different types of animals on the farm.

Whilst visiting the Rhug, the pupils - aged between four and five years - were given a tour of the farm by farm manager Gareth Jones.

On their way around the farm, the group got to see the Rhug’s herd of bison, turkeys, chickens and sheep.

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

Class teachers Mrs Price and Mr Lyall-Hay, 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 were absolutely fascinated by all the different types of animals they saw during our tour.

"We were even lucky enough to see baby bison.

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

"Our visit was part of our current class topic – 'what’s for dinner?'”

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.

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.”