STOURPORT youngsters put on their wellies and visited a farm to learn about sustainability and buying local produce.

They were given a guided tour of Norchard Farm, in Crossway Green, by owners Paul and Mike Southall.

The youngsters, of Burlish Park Primary School, saw pumpkins and purple sprouting broccoli being picked and packed ready to be sent to a number of giant supermarkets.

Lynda Williams, eco schools co-ordinator, said: “It was a brilliant morning for the children. Our year four topic is all about sustainability and how buying imported food can contribute to increasing our carbon footprint.

“We learned lots about how a modern arable farm works and the importance of buying local produce that is in season.”

She added that the pupils were surprised to learn that pumpkins grown on the farm near Stourport ended up in supermarkets all over the country.

Year four teacher, Rhian Bond, said: “Following the farm visit our pupils were really motivated to find out how to cook pumpkins.

“On our return to school we researched some recipes and as part of our cooking project we made some pumpkin pie and soup which tasted absolutely delicious.”