A number have their own farm shops where you can buy produce grown and reared there direct from the farmers. In many cases, there’s also a chance to meet the animals, see the produce being grown and learn more about the food we eat. And it makes a much better family day out than a trip to the supermarket.
We asked The Star’s readers to name their favourite farm shops near them and there were lots of great recommendations. Here are some of the best.
5. Knab Farm Shop
Knab Farm Shop, on Montrose Road in Millhouses, Sheffield, sells a large range of locally produced goods, from bread to beer, along with locally grown flowers and ready-made Italian and Indian food. Jill Ashton called it 'awesome'. Pictured is Ian Proctor. Photo: David Walsh
6. Liberty Foods Farm Shop
Liberty Foods Farm Shop is located on Baslow Road in Totley, Sheffield. Damian Bower recommended it for the 'fabulous produced on site pies, tarts, pork pies, as well as amazing quality local meats, eggs etc'. He added that the staff there are 'really friendly'. Photo: Google
7. Lawns Farm Shop
Lawns Farm Shop on York Lane in Morthen, Rotherham, got lots of recommendations. Donna Sanders called the pork pies there 'yummy', while Martin Singer called it an 'excellent' shop. Photo: Google
8. Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop in Pilsley sells a wide selecion of food and drink, with more than half the goods available them either produced or prepared on the Chatsworth Estate. There's a traditional butchery, fresh fish, handmade patisserie, freshly baked bread, craft ales and more. It also has a café where you can try seasonal dishes while taking in the views across the estate. Photo: Google