Care about your food? We do! That’s the message from farmers across the country who are preparing to open their gates on Open Farm Sunday (13 June 2010).
The event in 2009 was a fantastic success. 140,000 visitors were welcomed on to 425 farms across the UK and got the chance to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside.
Open Farm Sunday is one day in the year when everyone gets the chance to understand the true story and value behind their food, and the dedication and skill of farmers who produce it.
Every farm involved in Open Farm Sunday puts on a unique and individual event. You get a real insight into how food is produced and the nature that thrives in the hedgerows.
You’ll find a whole host of activities, from tractor and trailer rides to pig-racing, a gentle farm walk and cup of tea to a full-on vegetable olympics!
To find your local farms taking part visit the ‘Find a Farm” section at the Farm Sunday website
We will be supporting Farm Sunday on 13th June, opening the farm up from 2.30pm – 6pm, with lots of goodies on show from local producers. We have Stream Farm chicken & lamb, Plowright Organics deicious organic veggies and local brews from Richs cider and Cotleigh Brewery to sample.
John is doing some tractor & trailer rides around the farm, showing off some of his crops and answering questions, and Somerset Shire Horses are giving a rides in their lovely wagon.
Its free entry and free parking, the only thing there will be a charge for is cream teas, which are available to buy if you like (but you are welcome to bring a picnic and make a ‘free’ afternoon of it!)
For more information contact Lizzie on 01278 662358
It’s a great afternoon out – and you might learn a few tips about organic growing too!
Offley Hoo farm near Hitchin [SG5 3ED]is open from 12 noon to 4pm on Sunday.
We will have a big assortment of machines to see, some will be giving live demonstrations.
Lots of animals: pigs, sheep and cattle of all ages.
2 guided farm walks, trailer rides, sheep shearing & spinning, bread & butter making, a chance to buy local produce including our traditional Longhorn beef and rare breed pork.
2 hogs roasts and burgers will be on offer, with teas by the Offley WI, licensed bar and refreshments, award winning ice cream all accompanied by live music from The Ploughmen.
Lots to see and lots to do, under cover if a wet day.
Please go to our website for more info or type in Offley Hoo on the Farm sunday website.