Farmers urged to join in with Open Farm Sunday 2025
The event organiser LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) called on farmers not to miss out on the annual flagship initiative this year.
Open Farm Sunday manager Annabel Shackleton said: "Inviting people on farm, no matter how few or how many, is a surefire way to help put public perception of farming on the right track.
"We know we can influence consumer attitudes – survey data from last year's Open Farm Sunday shows that 87 per cent of visitors left with greater trust in British farming, and 91 per cent felt motivated to buy more British produce as a result.
"By hosting Open Farm Sunday, you can turn that key and cultivate stronger community connections that promote farming's commitment to a more sustainable approach while driving demand for produce grown and reared in the UK."
Visit the Open Farm Sunday website for further information.
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