Open Farm Sunday - 1 June 2008
An Opportunity to Feed Your Senses
On Sunday 1 June 2008, hundreds of farmers across the country will be opening
their gates to the public. Open Farm Sunday, organised by LEAF (Linking Environment
And Farming), offers a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to enjoy
the living, vibrant countryside.
A day spent in the countryside is a day feeding the senses, says Caroline Drummond,
Chief Executive of LEAF. “With over 500 farms all around Britain expected to open
to the public on 1st June, there will be plenty of opportunities to take time to listen to the birds,
soak up the scenery nurtured by the farmer, experience the smells of the farmyard
and really get in touch with the land that sustains us. It is a great chance to
discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer - and even taste the produce
that comes from the land”.
Open Farm Sunday is a great day out for families, ramblers, birdwatchers and
school children alike, to learn more about where our food comes from, and the
work farmers do. By protecting the environment and nurturing the wildlife it supports;
and protecting water, soil and air quality, farmers are ensuring the continuity
of supply of wholesome food. LEAF farmers are committed to a sustainable system
of agriculture which meets the economic needs of farmers, addresses the concerns
of consumers and minimises any impact on the environment.
The 2008 event follows the success of Open Farm Sunday 2007, where over 450 farms
across the country opened their farm gates, welcoming 150,000 members of the public
on to their farms.
So, which senses will you feed at your local farm this Open Farm Sunday - 1st June 2008?
To find out more about LEAF and Open Farm Sunday call 02476 413911 or visit www.farmsunday.org.
If you are a Farmer and would like to take part in Open Farm Sunday, please register
your event on www.farmsunday.org or ir you would like to know more first, please telephone LEAF on 02476 413911.