All Kent Secondary Schools are invited to attend the event, which is held annually. Every business or organisation that works within the Land Based or Environmental Sector is welcome to exhibit.
This is a free event for exhibitors and schools to attend.
All areas (excluding large machinery) will be in buildings or marquees on a level floor.
Tables, chairs, electricity, water etc can be provided by the organisers, however if you are able to provide your own equipment it would be appreciated.
Hot and cold drinks will be provided throughout the day in a separate area for exhibitors and stewards.
A packed lunch will be provided for exhibitors (please note we will only be able to provide the number of lunches requested).
The format for the 2011 Farming Futures was that students spend 40 minutes in each of four information areas and take part in one pre-booked workshop session throughout the day.
Arable, Livestock and Equine
This area concentrated on careers involved in arable and livestock farming from mechanical engineering to animal management. This area also included information relating to the opportunities involved in the equestrian industry.
Food Production
The Food Production area looked at all areas of food production from being out in the field to putting products on the table. It included careers in horticulture, viticulture, food processing and the hospitality industry.
Woodland & Contryside
Woodland and Countryside Management covered all areas of managing and maintaining the countryside. This featured careers such as arboriculture, tree surgery, groundwork and landscape/garden design.
Plan Your Future
Plan Your Future was the central area to the event. This area gave all students the opportunity to discuss with local colleges, apprentice schemes, business partnerships and business advice providers the best way to achieve a career in the land based sector.
Veterinary and Animal Care
Business Management and Marketing
Hospitality and Catering
Mechanics and Engineering
Research and Science
