For 18 years, farms of all shapes and sizes have taken part in the widely recognised Open Farm Sunday event. Emily Ashworth finds out why it is more important than ever to connect to consumers
HSE has provided farmers with advice to ensure their farms are safe for hosting open events this Summer
Latest report says people came away from the event with a new-found respect for the farming industry
Matthew and Dani Blair hosted their first Open Farm Sunday event on June 11
Over 250 farms, including Matthew and Dani Blair in Cumbria, opened their gates to the public on Sunday June 11