OpenFarmSunday

We could tell you what makes Open Farm Sunday special, but we think it's best heard directly from those who experience it. 💚 Thinking about taking part or visiting next year? Discover what Open Farm Sunday is all about: farmsunday.org/

💚 Behind every Open Farm Sunday is a network of people & organisations helping make it happen. A huge thank you to @Tesco for supporting Open Farm Sunday & helping farmers open their gates to communities across the nation.

When we asked farmers why they take part in Open Farm Sunday, they told us: 🌱 65% want to promote British produce 🚜 58% want to promote their farming business 🌟 58% want to inspire the next generation What motivates you to take part in Open Farm Sunday?

🎃 Did you know that many pumpkin farmers are working to balance food production with care for nature through Integrated Farm Management (IFM)? IFM is a whole-farm approach that underpins the LEAF Marque certification. Learn more here: leaf.eco/leafmarque/about

A huge thank you to @sainsburys for supporting Open Farm Sunday. 🌱 With your support, more people can experience #OpenFarmSunday and learn more about the work of British farmers, helping them better understand how their food is grown, produced and cared for.

One of the most valuable parts of Open Farm Sunday is the community behind it. Our upcoming webinars bring together farmers from across the country to share experiences & exchange practical ideas on what makes a successful OFS event. Visit our website & register your interest

💬 When visitors of Open Farm Sunday leave with a new perspective on farming, that's impact. "A wonderful, insightful day on a working farm run by knowledgeable passionate farmers, who clearly are committed to farming in balance with nature to produce exceptional quality food."

Huge thanks to @nfum for supporting Open Farm Sunday. Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for people to connect with farming first-hand. By bringing farmers & the public together, #OpenFarmSunday helps build trust & deepen understanding of food, farming & nature.

15% of the 196,000 Open Farm Sunday visitors this year stepped onto a working farm for the very first time. Every first visit is an opportunity to spark curiosity, challenge perceptions & build a deeper understanding of farming. 💬 Were you one of this year's visitors?

Open Farm Sunday is a unique opportunity to connect with the farming community. Whether you're curious about hosting for the first time or looking for new ideas, our upcoming webinars are a great way to connect & gain insights. To register your interest: farmsunday.org/account/event…

"It's really made us appreciate our team & support around us & we've all worked so well together to make this happen. We're talking about it all the time and everyone enjoyed it." For many farmers, Open Farm Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of the whole team.