Open Farm Sunday is organised by LEAF , who support farms of all sizes with advice and free resources to showcase British agriculture on June 9.
Among the local farms set to be involved are Leaton Knolls Farms, SY4 3AP, Lower Standway and Wilderhop Manor & Shipton, TF13 6EG, Petsey Farm, TF9 3JQ and Willowdene Farm, WV16 6PP.Annabel Shackleton, OFS Manager, said welcoming visitors on farm doesn’t have to be complicated. "There is real scope to develop an Open Farm Sunday format that works for you and allows you to build your confidence by starting small."Putting on community-focussed farm walks for smaller groups gives you a chance to trial Open Farm Sunday in a way that’s manageable and fun for all."
Farms that register can also order free resources, produced by LEAF and OFS sponsors such as posters, signage, gate banners, ‘ask me’ badges and give-aways for children.