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.

Huge thanks to @McDonaldsUK for supporting Open Farm Sunday. 🌱 Your support helps more people step onto farms, meet the farmers behind their food & gain a better understanding of British farming. Through first-hand experiences, they can see the care behind sustainable farming.

80% of #OpenFarmSunday hosts say promoting British produce is a key reason they take part. This #BritishFoodFortnight, we're celebrating all those farmers opening their gates & helping people see food can be produced in harmony with nature. @LoveBritishFood #BritishFood #LEAF

What impresses you most about this year's Open Farm Sunday impact? 🚜 283 host farms 🌱 71 first-time hosts 🙌 5,200+ helpers Every number represents people coming together to help the public learn more about farming, food production and the countryside.

This #BritishFoodFortnight, we’re celebrating the farmers who bring British food & farming closer to the people. Through #OpenFarmSunday, 2,573 farmers have opened their gates over 20 years, including 71 first-time hosts this year, helping connect people with food & farming.

A big thank you to @marksandspencer for supporting #OpenFarmSunday With support from M&S, Open Farm Sunday helps bring the journey of food to life, connecting people with the farmers who grow & produce it and building greater understanding of sustainable food production.

It’s #BritishFoodFortnight! From farm-fresh British vegetables & fruit to locally produced meat, milk & cheese, this is a time to celebrate the people behind the food on our plates. Over the last 20 years, Open Farm Sunday has welcomed more than 3.6 million visitors onto farms.

“What was amazing was how much people wanted to learn about what we do & why we do it." For many visitors, #OpenFarmSunday is their first opportunity to experience a working farm & hear directly from the people who produce their food. What's your favourite part of OFS?

🌱 Behind every #OpenFarmSunday is a community passionate about sharing the story of farming. This year, 283 host farms & more than 5,200 helpers welcomed visitors across Britain, helping thousands discover farming & food production first-hand. #BritishFarming #FoodAndFarming

“It’s great seeing how passionate farmers are about their work & how they are adapting along with environmental changes.” Open Farm Sunday gives visitors the chance to see how farmers adapt to changing conditions while producing food, helping build trust in the food system.