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7 great reasons to take part in Open Farm Sunday
Newhouse Farm © LEAF The future of Britain’s food security and nature recovery hinges on public support for farming.
As farmers continue their transition to more sustainable, regenerative practices there has never been a more crucial time to connect directly with consumers and share the vital work being carried out, with nature friendly farming and our climate at the forefront.
And what better way to share these important messages than on farming’s annual event- Open Farm Sunday (OFS).
Over the past 18 years, OFS has been inspired and positively impacted the hearts and minds of over 3.25 million of visitors.
This year it takes place on Sunday 8th June 2025, with farms across the UK opening their gates to thousands of visitors- helping them gain a deeper appreciation of sustainable food production and the vital role farmers play as food producers.
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Whether you are an experienced OFS host, first-time host, a volunteer, or visitor– we need your support!
Every event matters – whether it’s a small farm walk for friends and neighbours or a larger open day, welcoming hundreds of visitors. Let’s continue to bridge the gap between the farmers and the public.
Here are 7 great reasons why you should take part:
- Boost business success. Increase awareness of your farm and any diversifications – it’s a great way to increase foot fall and drive sales.
- Build stronger community connections. Open Farm Sunday puts farming in the heart of communities, bringing together farmers and the public, fostering a sense of community.
- Showcase sustainable farming best practice. Demonstrate your commitment to farming with nature, soil health, wildlife conservation, and how you are addressing climate change – visitors are eager to know more.
- Positive PR for British food & farming. With hundreds of farmers across Britain hosting events, Open Farm Sunday gets farming in the national news in a positive way, generates conversations about our industry and drives demand for British food.
- Foster a better understanding of food production & sustainability. Help people understand the challenges and rewards of farming, as well as the importance of sustainable food systems.
- Inspire future generations. Ignite people’s interest in the farming industry and the huge range of rewarding and high-tech career opportunities in the agri-food sector.
- It’s fun! Enjoy the opportunity to share your passion. It’s a great wellbeing boost receiving positive feedback from visitors.
Open Farm Sunday is your chance to change perceptions, inspire future generations, and help secure a sustainable future for British food and farming.
Newhouse Farm © LEAF
Learning from experience
Transition farmer and LEAF Demonstration Farmer, Andy Bason, is a passionate Open Farm Sunday host and has hosted six successful OFS events, now welcoming over 2000 visitors to Newhouse Farm in Hampshire. Speaking on a recent OFS webinar, Andy explained:
“Open Farm Sunday gives us a powerful way to encourage the public to back British farming and buy British produce. That’s really important to me.”
Watch the full programme of webinars featuring some of our experienced OFS farmers, who share their top tips and advice for hosting an event.
Interested in getting involved?
To register your farm, please visit farmsunday.org or for more information and support get in touch with the OFS team via email: OpenFarmSunday@leaf.eco.
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LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a charity that promotes and supports more sustainable farming to create a resilient food and farming system for future generations.
We connect: We connect farmers, innovators and industry to understand best practice sustainable farm management and how it can be applied most effectively to each farm’s unique situation.
We build trust: We provide assurance that growers are farming more sustainably through our independently audited LEAF Marque certification; from the health of their soils to how they engage with local communities.
We educate: Our team of qualified educational specialists work with schools, citizens and farmers across the UK to bring sustainable farming to life, both in schools and on-farm. LEAF promotes more regenerative farming through Integrated Farm Management (IFM). It is a whole farm business approach that uses the best of modern technology and traditional methods.