Cornwall farmers give hands-on lessons about food

Jowan Bobin bought his first sheep when he was 13

A farming couple is aiming to help teach young people where their food comes from.

Jowan Bobin, 19, and Minnie Gregory, 20, have a smallholding on three acres of land behind Mr Bobin's parents' house at Ludgvan.

Castle Brea Farm is run as a community interest company and holds free sessions for children so they can understand more about livestock.

At weekends people can meet their rare breed goats, sheep and pigs.

Minnie Gregory loves working with animals

Neither had a background in farming, but Mr Bobin bought his first sheep when he was 13.

They invite visitors to the farm at weekends in return for donations.

"A lot of kids don't know where their food comes from and it's incredibly important to teach them about it because they need to know what they're eating," said Mr Bobin.

"The best bit is seeing kids' faces when they are able to come up close and hold an animal."

Children get to find out how the farm works

The couple also manage a nearby field and patch of woodland where some of the goats and pigs are kept.

Ms Gregory said: "I love it because I've always wanted to work with animals."

They are introducing camping and other additions to the farm thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign.

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