Visitors flock to Swillington organic farm

The gates of farms across Leeds were thrown open over the weekend as part of a special initiative that gave curious visitors a behind-the-scenes glimpse at agricultural work.

- by James Connolly

Open Farm Sunday, a nationwide campaign from Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF), aims to reconnect the public with the land – and at Swillington Organic Farm, it did exactly that. Nestled in the countryside, the farm drew crowds from across the region, eager to explore the historic walled garden, meet some of the animals, and learn more about its egg share and garden share schemes.

Michael Leddy, head grower at the farm, explained: "The garden is quite a special place.