The Farmers Who Welcome Visitors On Their Land
A new generation of UK farmers are actively welcoming people to their land. At Pitchcott Farm, Tony Langford leads campers on ‘nature bathing’ walks. Eddie Rixon, who runs Lopemede farm, set up an art forest school last year, and Jess and Greg Symondson run Firelight Yoga, holding wellness sessions, live music and feast nights. “For me, it was like a proof of concept," Rixon says. "Not only am I increasing the biodiversity here, I’m increasing the social and community aspect of educating children – and economically it’s working.” A report found that for every £1 invested in Pitchcott, almost £3 is generated in social value; this is projected to deliver £2.8m in benefits over five years.
