238: Millions of children have learned that potatoes don't grow on trees

Over the last 16 years your levy has made it possible to deliver positive messages about potatoes, to more than five million primary school children in the UK, via AHDB’s Grow Your Own Potatoes programme. This programme teaches young pupils all about potatoes: where they come from, how they grow and their health benefits.  Despite the coronavirus pandemic GYOP continued throughout 2020, and Sue Lawton, AHDB Education Manager, has got big plans for the 2021 growing season.  Host: John Bates Speakers: Sue Lawton - Education Manager, AHDB  Allegra Benita - Teacher, Nancy Reuben School, London Becky Abbott - Teaching Assistant, Leamington Hastings Church of England Academy Rita Griggs - Teacher, Faldingworth Community Primary School Ian Whitehouse - Teacher, Fiddlers Lane Kerry Wheatley - Teacher, Chaucer Junior School Cranmer Street, Ilkeston Richard Park - Potato Grower and Seed Supplier  Jackie Baker - Communications Manager, Branston (Seed Supplier) Let us know what you think about this episode - Feedback form Learn more about GYOP: Grow Your Own Potatoes Website We work closely with Food Fact of Life (FFL). FFL is a comprehensive, progressive education programme which communicates up-to-date, evidence-based, consistent and accurate messages around ‘food’ to all those involved in education. Learn more