If you’re looking for a fun family day out this half-term that won’t break the bank, why not pop down to Lower Treginnis Farm in St. Davids on Sunday, June 5, to discover Open Farm Sunday, a free family event held by Blas y Tir and Farms for City Children

The 2016 national event promoted by Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF), will be the first time fresh produce brand Blas y Tir has held Open Farm Sunday, allowing the public to explore farming for free.

“We’re so pleased to be hosting Open Farm Sunday 2016 at Lower Treginnis farm on Sunday, June 5, with local charity Farms for City Children. It is a great to offer children the opportunity to find out where their food comes from, and get hands on by picking their own Pembrokeshire early potatoes,” said Caroline Hanna from Blas y Tir. “Children will also see commercial potato farming for themselves, as well as trying our delicious potatoes hand-picked from the field and freshly cooked.”

With a whole host of activities taking place throughout Open Farm Sunday, which will run from 10 am - 4 pm, visitors are encouraged to explore the farm and surrounding areas at their own pace. As well activities such as feed the pigs, milk the goats and bottle-feed the kid goats at specific times, families are encouraged to bring a picnic and take part in the Blas y Tir Treasure Trail from Lower Treginnis Farm to Porthlisky Farm, a commercial potato farm owned by Robin Elliot. With family prizes to be won, the Treasure Trail is approximately 2km and takes visitors onto Portlisky beach, where the National Trust will be holding free activities throughout the day for children of all ages.

In-keeping with the National Curriculum objectives of healthy eating and sustainable farming, the day intends to provide a fun learning experience, helping children get hands on with farming and learn more about where their food comes from.