The gap between food production and our plates has rarely been wider, a fact highlighted by a survey published this morning. The dominance of supermarkets, together with the decline of the vegetable patch in the back garden mean many people now grow up unaware of the relationship between the food they eat, and the things they see running around or sprouting in farmers' fields.
There's a chance to close the gap this weekend, when farms around the country will be throwing their barn doors open and inviting members of the public to step inside (wellies might be a good idea at this point). Events on Open Farm Sunday will include warm walks and talks, tractor rides and markets - a search on the website will show which of your local farmers are participating and what they have planned.
The idea of the day is, say the organisers, Leaf, to tell people about "the positive steps farmers are taking to look after the fabric of our countryside whilst producing safe, wholesome and affordable food". But it should also give you chance to learn more about how some of your favourite foods are produced - and to say hello to tomorrow's dinner.
