Walk the Farming Year

Welcome to 'Walk the Farming Year'!

Step behind the hedgerows and into the working year of a British farm. Walk the Farming Year is an 8-part, every-six-weeks series that traces the real, seasonal rhythm of food production — from autumn drilling and winter livestock care to spring lambing, summer haymaking, and harvest. If you’ve seen previous “Walk the Farming Year” events on Eventbrite or glimpsed Farmer Tom’s field updates on Instagram, Twitter (X), and Facebook, this is your chance to experience it live, boots on.

All 8 Saturday Dates (8:00–10:00am)

1. 13 September 2025 — Autumn set-up & early drilling
2. 25 October 2025 — Soil, seeds & hedgerow habitats
3. 6 December 2025 — Winter stock care & machinery maintenance
4. 17 January 2026 — Biodiversity in the bleak midwinter
5. 28 February 2026 — Lambing prep & late winter cropping
6. 11 April 2026 — Spring burst: lambs, blossom & birdlife
7. 23 May 2026 — Pasture growth, pollinators & crop health
8. 4 July 2026 — Haymaking, harvest prep & summer wildlife

One ticket covers the entire series. Can’t make a date? Come to the rest — the story still makes sense.

What you’ll see (a seasonal trail)

• Autumn foundations (Sept–Oct): Stubble fields turning, cover crops establishing, drills in action (weather permitting), how soil structure, rotations and hedgerows set up the whole year.
• Early winter (Dec): Meet cattle/sheep (from a safe distance), winter rations, kit care, and how farms protect water and soil through wet months.
• Deep winter (Jan): Wildlife in winter, hedgerow management, dormancy and why “nothing happening” is actually crucial husbandry.
• Late winter (Feb): Lambing preparations, calving talk, crop tillers, sprayers & stewardship schemes explained.
• Spring (Apr): Lambs on pasture, blossom and beneficial insects, crop diagnostics in the field.
• Late spring (May): Grass growth, silage plans, pollinator strips and bird monitoring.
• High summer (Jul): Haymaking (conditions allowing), harvest readiness, grain stores, and a grand wrap-up of the farming year.

(As with all real farming, specific activities depend on weather and animal welfare on the day — we’ll show you what’s truly happening, not a staged version.)

Who it’s for

Curious eaters, families with older children, gardeners, teachers, students, countryside lovers — anyone who wants a clear, honest understanding of how food and wildlife can thrive together on a modern British farm.

What’s included

• a warm welcome and a tea or coffee
• Guided 2-hour walk with Farmer Tom every six weeks
• Seasonal field demonstrations where possible
• Time for Q&A at each stop
• A year-long perspective connecting the dots between soil → seed → stock → harvest

Practicalities

• Meet: Farmyard signposted “Walk the Farming Year” (full details in your confirmation email)
• Time: Please arrive 10 minutes early; we set off at 8:00am sharp
• Clothing: Sturdy boots, weatherproof layers, refillable water bottle
• Access: Farm tracks and uneven ground; get in touch if you have access questions and we’ll advise on suitability for your needs
• Facilities: Parking and hand-washing available; loos at the yard

Tickets & value

• £60 total for all 8 walks (best value — learn the whole cycle).
• ...or £10 per walk
• Limited numbers to keep each walk conversational and safe

Stay in the loop

For field clips, lamb-cam moments, and machinery cameos between walks, follow Farmer Tom on Instagram, Twitter (X), and Facebook — the same channels highlighted in previous “Walk the Farming Year” Eventbrite listings. You’ll get behind-the-scenes context that brings each session to life.

FAQs

Can I transfer my place if I can’t attend one date?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another person for any remaining walks (please let us know their name before the session).

Is this child-friendly?

Suitable for engaged children aged ~10+ who can manage a steady two-hour farm walk and follow safety guidance.

What if the weather is awful?

Farming carries on — so do we, within reason. We may adjust the route or content for safety.

Refund policy

Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable as above.

Ready to walk the seasons?

Book once, come eight times, and see the farm change under your feet.