FAMILIES will be finding out more about life on the farm when Forest Beef at Higher Willand Farm, Churchstanton, takes part in Open Farm Sunday next month.

The event promises to be a fun and informative day out for all the family and will give visitors the chance to see first-hand what farmers do and the impact of that on everyone else’s lives.

The farm has worked with the Forestry Commission to build up a herd of English long-horned cattle and restore deforested areas. Long horns are hardy, stand up to forest conditions and are resilient to disease – and the cattle have a unique diet which produces beef with a distinctive taste.

Visitors will be able to walk around the farm, meet some of the cattle and calves and feed them, along with chickens and chicks. Children will be able to sit on tractors, dive into a hay pit, have their faces painted and go to forest school.

A barbecue will be on offer selling home-made beef burgers and sausages, cakes and refreshments will be available, and the farm shop will be open. Games and quizzes will add to the fun.

Russ Batchelor, from Forest Beef, said: “The world of farming is often misunderstood. There is so much to discover at our farm – do come and join us on Open Farm Sunday and find out more.

“My family and I are proud of the work we do and are really looking forward to welcoming everyone to our farm.”

Forest Beef is one of hundreds of farms across the country taking part in Open Farm Sunday on June 11. The farming industry’s annual open day is managed by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming).

Forest Beef is open from 11am-4pm and admission and parking are free. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.