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

Corn marigold – A brightly coloured wild flower that often grows as a weed in corn fields but is an important nectar source for insects and bees

Barley – A common cereal crop grow for food, brewing and animal feed.

Stone curlew – A rare summer visitor to the South of England. Will they been seen the the South Downs this year?

Barn Owl – often found on Farmland where they hunt for small mammals.

Look after your land with Environmental Stewardship

September 10th, 2015

An interactive pdf document about the Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Includes funding and advice to help farmers undertake work to conserve and improve the countryside.

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.