Back in June I was in two minds whether to go to the Gaulby
Farm Open Day.
But it was a glorious day and everyone had such a good time a couple of years ago I wanted to know what I had missed out on so off I trundled with family in tow.
But it was a glorious day and everyone had such a good time a couple of years ago I wanted to know what I had missed out on so off I trundled with family in tow.
The weather is amazing at this time of year, with
the deep blue sky, the white cotton wool clouds and perfect temperatures. It
shows off the verdant green countryside to its best and there is no better
place to enjoy this than in such rural surroundings as the lush fields of an
award winning local farm.
My first stop was
to look at the machinery.
Ok, admittedly I did not think I was overly interested about
tractors and farm machinery but after the farmers enthused about the different
horse powers and gave explanations about how they worked etc., even I was a
little awed at the scale of the equipment and the advancement of technology.
The weather is amazing at this time of year, with the deep blue sky, the white cotton wool clouds and perfect temperatures. It shows off the verdant green countryside to its best and there is no better place to enjoy this than in such rural surroundings as the lush fields of an award winning local farm.
Ok, admittedly I did not think I was overly interested about tractors and farm machinery but after the farmers enthused about the different horse powers and gave explanations about how they worked etc., even I was a little awed at the scale of the equipment and the advancement of technology.
There were a few little boys clambering up them and pretending to drive
them….and in the end I was dying to drive one for real too.
Next stop was the dairy parlour for a bit of moo time!
A kind and informative chap from the Cooperative was on hand to explain the milking process, the detail of which I kind of already knew but it was nice to be reminded and was told to return at 12.30 to watch the milking process.
Back out in the sunshine there were some gorgeous and well behaved donkeys that were willing you to feed them some straw.
I turned around to look for my family and found them busily milking a model cow!
In one of the barns there were different varieties of lamb and sheep waiting to be cuddled/fed by anyone passing by and there was a cow in a restrainer having his hoof repaired.
I talked to lots of experts and vets who were all very eager and informative about the livestock.
There was even a massive sandpit for the kids and a huge colouring poster, the length of a barn, for the smaller children to busy themselves with. The organisers had thought of everything.
Finally I watched a couple of sun weathered farmers shearing some sheep with advisers on hand. It looked backbreaking work and it was exhausting watching them (although sssh, I did see them nip a few sheep)!
Upon leaving, I looked around and realised that the farm had become much busier.
Kids were at the controls of diggers practising picking up rubber ducks and the wellie throwing was in full swing.
The tractor rides were well underway, the barbecue was smelling heavenly and there was a lovely chatter of children with their families sitting on straw bales in the makeshift restaurant munching on their sausage dogs and burgers.
Two hours had whizzed by and I left with a little more knowledge about the workings of a farm and pleased that the day had turned out so well.
If you want to learn about the farming industry these open farm days are a fun and fantastic way to do so and what's more they are free! Look out for one in your area next summer!
Next stop was the dairy parlour for a bit of moo time!
A kind and informative chap from the Cooperative was on hand to explain the milking process, the detail of which I kind of already knew but it was nice to be reminded and was told to return at 12.30 to watch the milking process.
Back out in the sunshine there were some gorgeous and well behaved donkeys that were willing you to feed them some straw.
I turned around to look for my family and found them busily milking a model cow!
In one of the barns there were different varieties of lamb and sheep waiting to be cuddled/fed by anyone passing by and there was a cow in a restrainer having his hoof repaired.
I talked to lots of experts and vets who were all very eager and informative about the livestock.
There was even a massive sandpit for the kids and a huge colouring poster, the length of a barn, for the smaller children to busy themselves with. The organisers had thought of everything.
Upon leaving, I looked around and realised that the farm had become much busier.
Kids were at the controls of diggers practising picking up rubber ducks and the wellie throwing was in full swing.
The tractor rides were well underway, the barbecue was smelling heavenly and there was a lovely chatter of children with their families sitting on straw bales in the makeshift restaurant munching on their sausage dogs and burgers.
Two hours had whizzed by and I left with a little more knowledge about the workings of a farm and pleased that the day had turned out so well.
If you want to learn about the farming industry these open farm days are a fun and fantastic way to do so and what's more they are free! Look out for one in your area next summer!
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