Raring2go! Raring2go! 14 raring2go.co.uk 15 Visit a Farm on Open Farm Sunday Visit a farm on LEAF Open Farm Sunday, 11th June 2023 and find out about the story behind our food and how farming affects our everyday lives. LEAF Open Farm Sunday, 11th June 2023 is farming’s annual open day giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about farming and the countryside, and farmers the chance to talk about what they’re so proud of: British food and farming! LEAF Open Farm Sunday is managed by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), and since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, over 1600 farmers across the UK have opened their gates and welcomed over 2.7 million people onto farms for one Sunday each year. About LEAF Open Farm Sunday Click on https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm and enter your location into the search box to find a local farm to visit. Scroll down to see the events and click on ‘Full Details’ for the event and farm descriptions. We hope you can get out and about in your local area this summer. Find out about exploring the countryside and some family friendly activity ideas here. It is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to discover first-hand what it means to be a farmer and the fabulous work they do producing our food, enhancing the countryside and all the goods and services farmers provide. Each event is unique based around the farm’s individual story. Activities during the day may include a farm walk, nature trail, tractor and trailer rides, demonstrations, pond dipping, activities for children, a mini farmers market or farm shop. Here are two Farms in Aberdeenshire who are opening their gates this year: Campbell Cairns, AB38 9SL Date: 11th June 2023 Time of event: 11am - 4pm Booking details: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CKAC Address: Near Archiestown, Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9SL Event cost: Free Highlights: Sheep; Other livestock; Farm shop / retail Other livestock: goats and alpacas Web: https://www.elchies.co.uk/ Ardo Christmas Trees, AB41 7HS Date: 11th June 2023 Time of event: 10am till 4pm Booking details: Visit website Address: Hillhead of Ardo, Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7HS, Event cost: Free Highlights: Cereal crops (eg. barley, wheat); Flowers and plants; Farm shop / retail; Other Other highlights: Christmas Trees Web: https://ardochristmastrees.co.uk/ LEAF Virtual Farm Visits Another way to take part is virtually - including recorded content of all of live farm tours, an Out & About in Springtime PDF, a Climate Change Booklet and a host of resources and activity sheets - something for all the family! Virtual Farm Visits - Open Farm Sunday
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