Farmers urged to sign up for free Open Farm Sunday training days

Farmers interested in taking part in this year’s Open Farm Sunday (OFS) on 7 June are being urged to sign up for one of two free of charge training days.

With OFS celebrating its 20^th anniversary this year, these training days will provide valuable insights into how to run an OFS event, connect with visitors and share your farm’s story in engaging and memorable ways. They are open to those looking to open their farm gates to visitors for the first time, as well as established OFS participants who want a refresher.

Topics will include managing visitor numbers using online ticketing services, and promotion, through to health and safety considerations. The events also offer a valuable chance for farmers to network and learn from each other.

LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday manager, Annabel Shackleton, says: “Farmers who attend can also pick up some fabulous resources, including our new sector specific host farmer booklets developed with funding from AHDB, plus activity workbooks, posters, signage and other educational materials to help make your Open Farm Sunday a success.”

Training days dates and venues

The training days which are organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), having been developed by LEAF education specialists and the OFS team, will take place on 18 March at Huntapac, Lancashire and 24 March at Strawberry Hill Farm in East Sussex. Both events will run from 10.30am to 3.30pm, and include a complimentary lunch.

Registration to attend either of the free training days is via the following links:

•  Huntapac (Lancashire): 18 March

•  Strawberry Hill Farm (East Sussex): 24 March

There's still time for additional farms to participate in this year's Open Farm Sunday. For full information see Register to host Open Farm Sunday: 7 June 2026