There may be a point in the career of many researchers when they take a step away from being dispassionate observers and decide instead to get their sleeves rolled up and try to make a difference.
As we move towards a new normal, RHET are busy upskilling and developing new content for schools and teachers to engage with.
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) and OnFARM, Scotland’s rural podcast, have joined forces to produce a series of episodes celebrating the best of sector, including the work of RHASS and RHET, as well as highlighting the social and economic impact of the Royal Highland Show.
One of RHET’s key strengths is its network of brilliant coordinators and supportive volunteers, who engage with schools and farms up and down the country, helping us, reach as many young people as possible each year.
After serious consideration, the decision has been made for all RHET face to face activity to be postponed.
Brian and Janet Hill of Plan Farm in Bute will kindly be donating the proceeds from the auction of a vintage plough next week to the recently established RHET Argyll & Bute – an agricultural-based educational charity.
RHET held its first ever Gala Dinner and Auction at the Royal Highland Centre last Friday night and raised in excess of £90k, with further pledges still being received.
AIC Scotland recently held a fundraiser dinner at The Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld with over 150 people in attendance. The dinner was organised by Stuart Smellie of LS Smellie Ltd of Strathaven.
Throughout the year, come rain or shine, farmers open their gates to provide young people with the opportunity to find out about food production.
RHET Clyde has hosted farm visits for two local primary schools, as well as their annual Food & Farming Day event at the Lanark Agricultural Centre this month.