Visit an organic farm:

A visit to an organic farm delivers curriculum targets in a fun, active and experiential way, including field work, farm animals, habitats and wildlife.  For more details contact the farms direct or Organic Centre Wales, 01970 622248.

Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy

 

Blaen-y-Nant	This 302 ha working hill farm in Snowdonia has sheep, cattle and good wildlife habitats. Contact: Gwyn Thomas, Blaen y Nant, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Gwynedd LL57 3DQ T: 01248 600400. www.blaenynant.co.uk
Hafod-y-Llan	Owned by the National Trust, this 1660 ha farm extends from the valley bottom to the summit of Snowdon. Contact The National Trust, Canolfan Deilan Las, Craflwyn, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL5 4NG or see www.hafodyllan.org.uk

Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham:

 

Rhug Estate

Rhug Farm totals 1050 hectares (ha) including 90 ha of broadleaved woodland plus 551 ha of mountain land, making it one of the largest organic farms in Wales. Contact the Rhug Estate, Corwen, Denbighshire L21 0EH. T: 01490 413000 or see www.rhugorganic.com

Ceredigion, North Powys

 

Bwlchwernen Fawr	Bwlchwernen Fawr has been farmed organically since 1973. Milk comes from 60 Ayrshire cows, there is a small beef herd, and oats and carrots are also grown. Contact: Patrick & Becky Holden, Bwlchwernen Fawr, Llwynygroes, Ceredigion. T: 01570 493244. For educational visits contact: Nick Rebbeck, 'Learning on the Farm' - 01570 470470 www.learningonthefarm.org.uk.
Ynys-hir	This RSPB reserve on the Dyfi estuary is managed organically and welcomes school visits. Contact: Monica Lloyd-Williams, Ynys-hir RSPB Nature Reserve, Eglwys-fach, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8TA. T: 01654 700222. e-mail species@rspb.org.uk
Lake Vyrnwy	The RSPB Nature Reserve at Lake Vyrnwy  provides a range of education programmes from Key Stage 1 to degree level. A visit to Lake Vyrnwy Farm, a pioneering organic partnership, can be incorporated into the visit. For further information, please contact Janet Evans on 01691 870617. See www.rspb.org.uk
Cannon Farm	This upland farm has sheep, Welsh Black and Highland cattle, a wide range of habitats and wonderful views. Nigel Elgar, Cannon Farm, Llanerfyl, Welshpool, Powys SY21 0JJ. Tel 01938 820251. See www.cannonfarm.co.uk
Dyffryn	A lowland farm with streams, woodland and animals. David and Sue Jones, Dyffryn, Aberhafesp, Newtown, Powys SY16 3JD. Tel. 01686 688817
Mentro Lluest	This community project includes an organic gardening enterprise and welcomes school visits. Dorothy Brown, Mentro Lluest, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3AU. Tel 01970 612114 enquiries@mentrolluest.org.  www.mentrolluest.org

South Powys

Primrose Earth Awareness Trust

Primrose Earth Awareness Trust (PEAT) is an educational project based at Felindre, near Talgarth in Powys. The Trust works in partnership with its neighbour, Primrose Organic Centre, a small Soil Association demonstration farm (one and half acres) producing fruit and vegetables using organic, sustainable methods. PEAT offers a programme of lively activity days for schools which can include farm visits. Contact: Carol or Suzie, Primrose Earth Awareness Trust, Felindre, Brecon, Powys, Wales LD3 0ST, tel 01497 847634. info@primrosetrust.org.uk, website www.primrosetrust.org.uk

Aberhyddnant

A 90 ha farm in the southwest Brecon Beacons, half an hour from Swansea. Cows, sheep, ponies, chickens, ducks and geese. Contact: Aberhyddnant Farm, Crai, Brecon, Powys LD3 8YS T/F: 01874 636797 W: www.abercottages.co.uk

Pembrokeshire

Clynfyw Countryside Centre	Welsh Black cows, pigs, charcoal making, reedbeds and renewable energy are among the things to see at this 200 acre lowland farm. Contact Jim Bowen, Clynfyw Countryside Centre, Abercych, Boncath, Pembrokeshire SA37 0HF. T: 01239 841236
Little Pencoed	Little Pencoed is an 120 ha organic, dairy, vegetable and arable farm. 33 hectares are mature broadleaf woodland with wonderful walks. The farm is situated to the north of the Cresswell River, near Cresswell Quay and has several features of historical interest. 85 cows, a Hereford bull, Rosie the pony, Squeak the sheep and Beth the working collie. To arrange an educational visit contact: Bruce Carlisle, Little Pencoed, Lawrenny, Kilgetty SA68 0PL. Tel: 01646 651010 Mob: 07788 680508
Treginnis Isaf	Working holidays for city children on an organic farm with sheep, poultry, goats, horses and pigs. Contact: Mike Plant, Farm School Manager, Treginnis Isaf, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6RS Tel: 01437 720840 Fax: 01437-721350. www.farmsforcitychildren.org

Carmarthenshire

Dolgoch

Set in a wooded valley, this dairy farm has many historical features and is thought to be the site of the first ever eisteddfod in 1140. Contact: Nick Fordham, Dolgoch, Brongest, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, SA 38 9EU T: 01239 851466

Penrallt Home Farm	Penyrallt is a 56 hectare farm lying in a beautiful valley in west Wales. It has dairy cows, beef cattle and sheep together with holiday cottages. Contact David and Jinsy Robinson, Penrallt Home Farm, Pentrecwrt, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire SA44 5DW. Tel: 01559 370341.
Llystyn Farm	Llystyn Farm is an 86 hectare family farm situated on a hill with beautiful views rising to 160 m 15 miles NE of Carmarthen. Has beef and sheep, 2 sheep dogs and 11 cats, and also grows corn and vegetables. 6ha is woodland. The farm is in the Tir Gofal Scheme. A barn has been converted into self-catering accommodation, and can be used for educational visits. Contact: Cliff & Maureen Carnell, Llystyn Farm, Brechfa, Carms, SA32 7RB Tel: 01267 202463
National Botanic Garden of Wales	There is an organic farm on the Garden's estate, with Welsh Black cows, sheep, woodlands and streams. Combine a farm visit with a day at the Garden. Contact the Education Department, Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG. Tel 01558 667150.

Glamorgan

 

Please contact Jane Powell, above.

Monmouthshire

 

Maes-y-beran Farm

56 ha beef and sheep farm in the beautiful Llanthony Valley in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Sheep, Red Devon cattle, chickens and garden. Sign posted farm trails, ponds, woodland and species rich meadows. Welcome school parties and special interest groups. Happy to lead guided tours. Contact Mark Morgan, Maes-y-beran Farm, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NL Tel: 01873 890701. www.llanthony-valley.co.uk

See also: Access to Farms, an organization which runs two websites, Farms for teachers and Farms for schools, with a directory of farms to visit and general information on school visits to farms.

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