Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
   
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS & GREEN TOURISM @ OCCOMBE FARM

Occombe offers an excellent opportunity for students to investigate sustainable business practices and the ideas behind green tourism.

BAKING BREAD
Bake bread in our commercial organic bakery and learn about how the bakery is operated.

BUSINESS SURVEY
Students undertake a survey of the various business activities at the farm including: the Farm Shop, Butchers, Bakery, Café, the Farm and our environmental initiatives.

SLIDE SHOW/FARM WALK
A slide show covering the history of the farm and the project, how the Trust secured the funding and what decisions were made affecting the business model. Followed by a walk around the farm.

PROJECT WORK
Students prepare a business plan for a new venture based at the farm.

Timing: one day
Age Range: secondary, college.
Relevant Subjects: Business Studies, Leisure and Recreation, Tourism.

 
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