Gear up for Open Farm Sunday – fresh, fun, farmer-friendly resources now available

Farmers registering to host Open Farm Sunday on 7 June 2026 can now access a wide range of free assets via the online shop to help celebrate the initiative’s 20th anniversary.

Open Farm Sunday organiser LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is supporting first-time and experienced hosts, giving them confidence to put on events that are practical to deliver and engaging for visitors.

Open Farm Sunday manager Annabel Shackleton is excited about the growing number of event registrations for 2026 and encourages more farms to take advantage of the support on offer. 

“This summer we are marking two decades of connecting farmers and the public – and now is the perfect time to sign up,” she says.

“Thanks to our incredible sponsors there is a wealth of promotional materials that will equip farmers with the right tools to make a big impact on the day.

“Open Farm Sunday continues to provide a unique opportunity to make a lasting, positive impression and build a legacy of pride and trust in farming. In this milestone year, we want to help farms of all types and sizes to celebrate in ways that are achievable and enjoyable.”

The online shop provides ready-to-use assets including posters, banners, activity kits and stickers. Alongside these resources, farms can seek guidance via the Open Farm Sunday handbook, webinar recordings, FAQ sheets, or log a call to speak to the team.

Whether hosting a small farm walk for 20 people or a larger event for thousands, there is practical advice to help farmers promote their event, enhance the visitor experience and communicate key messages around biodiversity and sustainability.

As the UK’s leading on-farm initiative, Open Farm Sunday connects consumers with how their food is produced, showcasing farming with nature and inspiring the public to make more informed, environmentally conscious food choices.  

“Our aim is to make it easier for farmers to host with confidence. We want as many farmers as possible to take advantage of the tools available, open their gates and welcome visitors to join the 20^th anniversary celebrations,” adds Mrs Shackleton.

Visit the Open Farm Sunday website www.farmsunday.org for more information and to register. 

For a full press release, view here.

With thanks to our Open Farm Sunday principal sponsors:  AHDB, Arla Foods, BASF, Co-op, Defra, Frontier Agriculture, John Deere, LEAF Marque, Lidl, M&S, McDonald’s, NFU, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.