8th June 2025
Our Impact
Cultivating meaningful connections between farmers & their communities
Thank you to all our wonderful host farmers, helpers, supporters and sponsors – Open Farm Sunday couldn’t happen without you!
Showcasing Farming with Nature.
The dedication, enthusiasm & hard work of everyone involved in Open Farm Sunday allowed visitors to connect with farming & gain a deeper understanding of the vital role farmers play as food producers & custodians of the land.
271 host farmers.
20% increase on 2024!
57 first time hosts.
Why do farmers take part in Open Farm Sunday?
86% to promote a positive image of farming.
83% to inform visitors about sustainable farming practices.
80% to improve community relations.
We love hosting this event & the interest we receive is phenomenal.”
Peacock Farm, Nottinghamshire.
Amazing day! Will do again next year!”
Thorabella Farm, Morayshire.
Support for farmers.
The LEAF team guided farmers on their journey with a range of help & support including: one-to-one phone & email support, a handbook, as well as free printed & digital resources for use on farm! We also held farmer meetings online & in-person:
60+ farmers attended in-person meetings with workshops.
9 live webinars with Q&As & presentations by experienced host farmers.
Great presentations & demonstrations of activities. Also enjoyed talking to other farmers in the breaks.”
This is simply the best event we have ever been to as farmers. The knowledge and enthusiasm. The expertise, the people.”
657 views on our webinars.
Genuine interest in sustainable farming.
98% rated events as excellent or good.
200,197 visitors!
11% onincrease 2024!
51:49 urban rural split. 23% never visited a farm before.
For the whole
family!
Our 2025 audience
From curious toddlers to enthusiastic grandparents, a multigenerational mix of visitors flocked to farms, hungry to learn about British farming & show their support. The whole experience was amazing.”
The amount this farm gave back to the community today was incredible. We came away with a renewed interest in farming & environmental matters.”
94% increased understanding of farming with nature.
92% increased trust in British food & farming.
91% learnt something new about farming.
37% said it had inspired someone in their group to consider a career in farming.
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