The post event research from LEAF Open Farm Sunday (run in June) shows the growing impact of farm visits in connecting the public with farming and food production.
The major results are as below:
- 257 farms opened welcoming 170,900 visitors
- 89% said that visiting a farm has encouraged them to buy more British food
- 87% said it has increased their trust in British farming
- 88% reported they learnt something new about farming
- 72% felt that the industry is adapting to help combat the climate crisis
- 41% reported that the farm visit had inspired someone in their group to consider a career in farming.
Open Farm Sunday 2024 will take place on the 9th June.