Annabel Shackleton

Wife. Mum. Mad about farming, food & enjoying the countryside with friends & family. Manage Open Farm Sunday - farming’s annual open day. All views my own.

[OpenFarmSunday @OpenFarmSunday]

Farmers: why do you love Open Farm Sunday? ❤️
Share a pic/video with our A4 sign and invite others to host an event on 7 June 2026!
Register: https://t.co/B1tk8023jo
#OFS26 #LoveOFS

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

@NFYFC members have such a positive impact on rural communities 💯 #YFCMakesADifference
🚜Connecting people with farming communities
🧡 Building strong friendships & skills
💷 Fundraising whilst having fun
🎄Can't wait for our YFC Xmas tractor run!
👏 Thanks for supporting #OFS

[OpenFarmSunday @OpenFarmSunday]

Proud to support #NationalYoungFarmersWeek 2025
Big shout out to all the @NFYFC members who contribute so much to rural communities & helping at #OpenFarmSunday events #ThankYou
#YFCMakesADifference
#CommunityKindness
#SkillsForLife

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

A hugely exciting day for @LEAF_Farming, retailers & consumers! HUGE congratulations to the team at Springfield Farm South Africa - our 1st international LEAF Demonstration Farm. What an amazing team. Fantastic dedication to integrated farm management and #sustainableFarming 👏

[LEAF @LEAF_Farming]

Meet our first international LEAF Demonstration Farm: Springfield Farm!

Located in Northern Limpopo, South Africa, this family-run farm, led by Graeme & Valeria Whyte, is breaking new ground in sustainable farming.

A valuable addition to the LEAF Network!

[LEAF @LEAF_Farming]

Meet our first international LEAF Demonstration Farm: Springfield Farm!

Located in Northern Limpopo, South Africa, this family-run farm, led by Graeme & Valeria Whyte, is breaking new ground in sustainable farming.

A valuable addition to the LEAF Network!

[LEAF Education @LEAF_Education]

Mark your calendars for @OpenFarmSunday 🐄🌾🚜

📅June 8th📅

Join farmers across the UK for a day of exploration, learning & connection with farming & nature. The perfect opportunity for your friends & family to experience farm life up close!
https://t.co/3Bv4WtutS6
@AnnabelOFS

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

🚜Inspiring meeting 🙌 Engaging ideas 💪Building confidence😎Fabulous speakers 👏Thank you:
Tom & Zoe #RockHouseFarm
Peter @hazelbrowfarm
Hermione & Ellie @yorkshire_dales
Helen @NewHallFarm
Carl & Sam @LEAF_Education
Becky @PinstoneComms
Jess #OFS25
🧡TopTip: Keep it simple!

[OpenFarmSunday @OpenFarmSunday]

🌿 What a fantastic Open Farm Sunday Workshop! 🚜 Great to see hosts sharing ideas & enthusiasm for #BritishFarming! 🌾 Still time to register—sign up today! 📅 👉 https://t.co/s0ICddiQcU

[Jake Freestone @No1FarmerJake]

Warm words from @SteveReedMP about his 25 year roadmap for farming
1) food production at its core,
2) ⬆️resilience
3) restoring nature
Trouble is how can we believe him? I don’t-too little too late
#NFU25

[National Farmers' Union @NFUtweets]

NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) showcases the display of pre-loved farming toys as he welcomes NFU members to Conference.

#NFU25

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

🌟Calling all farmers🌟
Find out about @OpenFarmSunday 2025 & how you can take part at our host farmer meetings in March:
🚜20th @ YO8 3TZ
🌱26th @ RG18 0UT
For new & experienced hosts:
🐑farmer presentations & practical workshops
Book your FREE place:
https://t.co/tGC553W4cZ

[LEAF @LEAF_Farming]

🚜Join our exclusive @OpenFarmSunday LEAF Surgery tomorrow!

Hear from @AndyBason & Laura Bailey about:
📗 OFS stories and experiences
💗The value of hosting an event
🤝Support available for farmers keen to open their gates for the first time
>>>https://t.co/LIxJ218fxl

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

Wonderful to meet in person with so many OFS sponsors & supporters - thank you for everything you do for OFS.
We're looking forward to cultivating deeper connections in 2025 🚜🎉🍓🐄🍏🐏🥕🐞🍞

[OpenFarmSunday @OpenFarmSunday]

🚜INCREDIBLE day at the House of Lords for the official launch of Open Farm Sunday 2025! 🚜

Huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors & host farmers! A day of celebrations, ideas & positivity!🥳

Take a look at our OFS 2024 Impacts 👇: https://t.co/lsUIOZjaxo @LEAFFarming

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

@sw_farmer Adorable! Huge congratulations Colin & Rebecca xx

[BBKA @britishbee]

Correct identification between yellow-legged Asian hornets (YLH) and European hornets is vital to target resources against the invasive non-native YLH
European on left - YLH on right

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

When your Beaver Scout Leader also manages @OpenFarmSunday 🚜 our 10th June meeting had to be a farm visit 😉🚜👌🐄😎
Thank you Farmer George👍
#inspiring #learning #fun #community

[NewForestFruit @NewForestFruit]

We are ready for @OpenFarmSunday tomorrow 9th June 10 am -3pm 🍓👍🚜
Plenty to do & see , fantastic day for the whole family ! 😊🍓
@LEAF_Education @NFUEducation
@Koppert @BotanicoirLtd @NewForestMarque @HampshireFare

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

Huge THANK YOU to all our amazing farmers who have taken part in @OpenFarmSunday over the past 18 years!
👉Over 2000 farmers
👉Welcoming 3 million visitors
Special good luck☘ @mhssly & team looking to welcome their 100,000 OFS visitor👏
10-4 today & tomorrow 🚜Park Farm PE6 0SY

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

Good luck to everyone taking part in @OpenFarmSunday this weekend!
🚜Let's be bold and proud in showcasing everything that farmers deliver
🍓Inspire the next generation
🌾Connect communities with farming
🌟THANK YOU🌟
#FarmingWithNature #OFS24
https://t.co/Ed2T1GF3Js
☘🦋🐛🐞☘

[CountrysideClassroom @CountryClassrm]

We're super excited for @OpenFarmSunday tomorrow! 🚜🥳🙌

But first, let's shine a spotlight on #SustainabilitySaturday! Explore sustainable food choices, food labelling and how to reduce food waste at home! 🍎🥕🍞
#FarmingFortnight #LEAFMarque >> https://t.co/Ink3Pkwf1Y

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

Looking forward to chatting this evening 🚜
🤔Did you know 71% of land in the UK is farmland?
🚜We need our farmers!
🦋Not just for nutritious food🐞
... all ahead of @OpenFarmSunday Sunday 9th June

[Black Country Radio @WeAreBCR]

Friday Night Clive is back from 6pm, on the way...

- @AnnabelOFS discusses #OpenFarmSunday and who is really responsible for our woodlands 🌿
- Sam Price from @CVTSharedLives tells us about the work they are doing around the Black Country.

📲 https://t.co/UBAiu3B05R

[Annabel Shackleton @AnnabelOFS]

🌟Great positive PR for British farming & @OpenFarmSunday in The Mail newsletter, Waitrose Weekend & NFU's Back British Farming newsletter
🚜🐄🍓🦋
30+ radio interviews done, more to come👍
Open gates Open minds 9 June
#BackBritishFarming #Teamwork #OFS24
https://t.co/Ed2T1GF3Js