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Mary Hext
Farm Discovery Manager,
The Country Trust
Mary leads a national team delivering educational farm visits for disadvantaged children across England and North Wales. With extensive experience in environmental education, she has successfully developed and managed outdoor learning programmes that connect young people to farming, nature, and the environment.
Mary is passionate about the transformative impact of farm education, particularly for disadvantaged children. Through her work at The Country Trust, she has witnessed firsthand how these experiences can broaden horizons, build confidence, and create life-changing opportunities for both children and farming communities.
Sessions
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15-Jan-2025Career Zone (Hall 9)Fields of opportunity: why farm education is vital