Farms across Dorset will be open for the day on Sunday, June 12 to give residents a glimpse into how their food is produced.

LEAF Open Farm Sunday showcases farming’s commitment to producing nutritious food more sustainably and the focus this year is on health.

Visitors will also be able to discover what farmers do to manage the environment. Many events will also have interactive activities connected to health on the farm, such as worm counts, pond dipping and hunting for mini beasts, alongside the chance to learn how farmers manage a healthy environment for wildlife to thrive, exploring field margins, hedges and woodland too.

Annabel Shackleton, LEAF Open Farm Sunday Manager, said: “Ever wondered what role worms play in food production or why they’re important for healthy soil? Or why farmers check water quality by looking for the presence of invertebrates? This year’s LEAF Open Farm Sunday is your chance to find out the answers, as we explore how farmers help produce healthy, nutritious food for our health and the health of the planet. "

Visit the website www.farmsunday.org for more information and to find your local participating farm.

Most events are free, but some may require pre-booking.