by Gráinne Connolly
The National Trust recently hosted local primary school children from Straidbilly, Dunseverick and Bushmills to Innisfree Farm, for it's harvesting of their pre-planted potatoes.
It's part of a community involvement initiative which aims to teach young people the importance of protecting the environment.
For the past six years, local children have been invited to take part in this project, where they plant in spring time and harvest in the autumn.
The event was led by Dr Cliff Henry, the Area Ranger for the National Trust.
He tells children the story of John Clarke, who he's described as the 'Potato Wizard'; a potato breeder from the area who was self taught in potato breeding having read books in the local library in Ballycastle.
Mr Clarke created the popular 'Maris Piper' potatoes.
The activity at Inisfree Farm teaches children how potatoes are planted, cared for and harvested.
(Video - McAuley Multimedia)
On Saturday 13 October, the National Trust will also host the annual Northern Ireland Potato Festival which boasts a line-up of attractions.
That includes Naturally North Coast and Glens artisan market with food and craft producers, cookery demonstrations and talks; as well as bouncy castles, exhibitions and displays, potato inspired games and a petting farm.
NI Food Ambassador Paula McIntyre MBE will also be there.
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