Last week, Gresham’s hosted an Agriculture Conference in the Auden Theatre, focused on Sustainable Food Production: Present and Future.

We welcomed pupils from Fakenham Academy, Reepham High School, Stalham High School, and UTC Norfolk (UTCN) to take part in a full day of learning and exploration.

The conference featured three sessions centred on five key questions, with pupils attending keynote lectures from Dyson Farming, Ben Burgess, Phileo, Savills, and Westover Vets. Despite the rain, pupils visited Gresham’s under-development teaching farm and engaged with companies exhibiting at the event, where many secured work experience placements as a result.

The day also included talks from seven organisations offering career advice and support for young people in the sector.

With 150 pupils, staff, and industry professionals in attendance, the event was a great success, inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders.