Steps To Opening

With over 10 years’ experience of Open Farm Sunday we can help you to plan and manage your event - if you want to keep your event small we can advise how to limit the number of visitors; likewise if you are looking to host a large open event for lots of people we can help with promotion, activity ideas, resources and more.

Here is an overview of the process – your Open Farm Sunday Handbook, sent to all registered host farmers, gives more detail.

Step 1 Register your event

• Easy to do and FREE of charge
• Register here
• Once registered you will receive your FREE Host Farmer Handbook

Step 2 Order your FREE resources

• To promote your event: flyers, posters, invitations and roadside banners
• To use on the day: information posters, activities and hand-outs for visitors

Step 3 Collaborate

• Book your agronomist, vet and suppliers to help you tell your farming story

Step 4 Get top tips on hosting an event

• Read your Host Farmer Handbook
• Listen to OFS Bitesize Webinar recordings
• Speak to your OFS Regional Co-ordinator

Step 5 Plan your event

• To suit you and your farm
• Decide on the number of visitors you would like and plan accordingly – refer to the handbook for help
• Use the LEAF Open Farm Sunday checklist

Step 6 Promote your event

• Use our FREE promotional resources