Alongside showcasing food production, the weekend will also spotlight key topics such as nutrition, farming heritage, and the essential role farmers plays in daily life. Pictured on participating farm Armagh Apple Farm at Ballinteggart House is Diane McCall, Senior Business Manager, Bank of Ireland UK, John McLenaghan, UFU deputy president with farm host Helen Troughton.
One of Northern Ireland’s largest free farming awareness events, Open Farm Weekend, has launched, once again highlighting the local farm to fork journey.
Organised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, with Bank of Ireland back as title sponsor, this eagerly awaited initiative will see 20 working farms open their gates to school children and the public. Alongside showcasing food production, the event will also spotlight key topics such as nutrition, farming heritage, and the essential role farmers plays in daily life.
Set to take place over Father’s Day weekend, from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June, Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend is expected to draw up to 20,000 visitors eager to experience farm life firsthand through a packed programme of interactive and educational activities. The initiative aims to bridge the urban-rural divide by offering an authentic look at food production and farm life, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of the agricultural sector.
For the latest list of participating farms and event updates, visit www.openfarmweekend.com.
