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In 2010 there were 2,921 people employed in agriculture within the National Park

Farmers Market

August 22nd, 2015

An activity to introduce the planning behind your own farmers market at school.

Farm visits offer engaging and exciting learning opportunities. The Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme enable schools to choose a farm visit they know will be high quality. Further information can be found on the links below.

Figure 5.7 Agricultural land use by area (ha) | *NB this only includes woodland registered in the June Agricultural Survey. | Source: Defra (2012) Agricultural and Horticultural Survey 2010, Defra

Map 5.3 Agricultural land classification | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. | Source: Defra, 2009 | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Map 5.5 Environmental Stewardship Holdings | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; April 2012 | Source: Natural England, 2011 | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.