You're Invited! Discover Life on Our Farm this Open Farm Sunday!

Get ready to pull on your wellies and join us for a fantastic day out! We're thrilled to announce that DM Dale & Co, the family farm behind your favourite Proper Good Dairy organic milk, will be opening its gates for LEAF Open Farm Sunday on Sunday, 8th June 2025 

For over 25 years, our family has been dedicated to organic farming right here in the heart of the beautiful South Shropshire countryside. This is your chance to step behind the scenes, meet our lovely herd of around 300 Friesian x Jersey cows, and see exactly where the delicious, creamy organic milk that fills your Proper Good Dairy reusable glass bottles comes from.

What is Open Farm Sunday?

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Open Farm Sunday is the farming industry’s annual open day. It's a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to visit a working farm, learn more about how our food is produced, and discover the passion and dedication that goes into British farming. It’s all about connecting you with the journey of your food from field to fork (or, in our case, from pasture to pint!).

Why Visit Us at Proper Good Dairy?

We believe in transparency and are proud of our organic farming practices and our commitment to sustainability – from our happy, healthy cows to our eco-friendly reusable glass milk bottles. Open Farm Sunday is the perfect chance for us to share our story with you. You'll get to:

• Meet the Stars of the Show: Get up close (but not too close!) with our friendly cows and, depending on timings, maybe even some of our younger calves.

• Learn About Organic Farming: Discover what it means to be a certified organic farm. We'll explain how we care for our land, our animals, and the local wildlife without the use of artificial pesticides or fertilisers.

• See the Milking Parlour: Understand the milking process and how we ensure the highest quality milk.

• Trace Your Milk's Journey: Connect the dots between our pastures and the Proper Good Dairy vending machines and local shops where you buy your milk.

• Enjoy the Countryside: Take a guided walk around parts of the farm (weather permitting!) and breathe in that fresh Shropshire air.

• Chat with Our Family & Team: We'll be on hand to answer your questions and share our experiences of daily life on the farm.

What to Expect on the Day:

We're planning a day packed with interest and fun for all ages! While specific activities will be confirmed closer to the date, you can look forward to:

• Self guided farm walks

• Opportunities to see our cows and calves

• Displays of farm machinery

• Information about organic farming and biodiversity

• Refreshments such as tea, coffee, and food will be available for purchase.

• Children's activities

• A chance to purchase your favourite Proper Good Dairy milk!

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The All-Important Details:

• Date: Sunday, 8th June 2025 (Please confirm this date on our social media channels or website closer to the event)

• Time: 11am - 3pm

• Location: DM Dale & Co (Proper Good Dairy), Hatton Farm, Church Stretton, SY6 6QP

• Entry & Booking: Entry is FREE! However, to help us manage numbers, booking is highly recommended to help us manage visitor numbers. Please book your free tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EUUU

• What to Wear: Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for a working farm (wellies are a great idea!) and dress for the weather.

• Parking will be available on site

Come and Join Us!

We absolutely love what we do, and we can't wait to share our passion for farming and delicious organic milk with you. Open Farm Sunday is a highlight in our calendar, and we’re looking forward to welcoming our local community and visitors from further afield.

Keep an eye on our website and social media pages (Facebook & Instagram) for updates as we get closer to the big day.

We hope to see you there for a "proper good" day out!