Heartwarming series celebrating inspirational farming families and the rural events which showcase their hard work, as they try to win the top prizes. Today, dairy farmers Ben and Holly from Eynsford in Kent come up against their neighbour and friend Trevor from Guston at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.
At the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London, potato farmer Anthony Froggatt hopes to attract interest in his premium crisp products made on his farm in Staffordshire. Meanwhile, 'farmers of the sea' Alison and David Lea-Wilson promote their salt, harvested from their idyllic coastal spot in Anglesey, Wales.
Sheep and arable farmers John and his son Ed head to the vibrant Moseley farmers’ market, but when they arrive their pitch location threatens to put a dent in their earnings. The stoic Styan family, meanwhile, need to sell as much veg as possible to make some much-needed repairs to their windblown farm.
In the beautiful town of Hexham, its fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma, who are eager to make good sales of their lamb and beef, and young couple Lee and Shelly who, after grabbing the opportunity of a lifetime, took over Lee’s parent’s cattery business and began raising Tamworth pigs.
What started as a hobby for dad Jeff has now become a full-on family business with his two charming Mancunian daughters, Tracy and Karen, as they make honey in Perthshire, Scotland. Young couple Connie and Tom are following their dream of becoming organic vegetable growers on their modest two-acre small holding in East Neuk. Both these ambitious families are out to sell what they can at the legendary Bowhouse indoor market in Fife.
Two hard-working farming couples go to the close-knit Cowbridge Farmers’ Market in south Wales. Elwyn and his partner Ann-Sophie hope to unload their large range of veg, and with a baby on the way, healthy sales are needed more than ever before. Pig farmers Liz and Andrew are looking to convert another batch of shoppers to their range of charcuterie.
Busy tenant farming couple David and Charlotte rear their sheep and cattle in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with help from their young, enthusiastic children and are so determined to build a secure future for the farm that they both hold down second jobs. With their finest sheep in tow, the family are pinning their hopes on winning at Kilnsey Show, and to up their chances, they're entering 18 different classes!
New farmer Greg has spent the past two years transforming a derelict council plot into a fruit and veg haven. After missing the countryside while working as a yacht crew member, and then overcoming heart surgery, Greg's mission now is to provide fresh quality food to his community. As a new business making little profit, selling at award-winning Lavenham Farmers' Market is a vital source of income, so creating an eye-catching stall to show off his colourful harvest is key.
Committed horseman John is devoted to his shire horses Richard and George, who live at stables near Grimsby that John built for them. Shires are now a rare breed, and John fears for their future. By competing at Lincolnshire's Heckington Show, he hopes to raise awareness of their champion qualities and rack up some rosettes with help at the reins from friend Terri, who is showing for the first time.
Hard grafters Gussie and her mum Susan are a driving force on their family livestock farm in East Sussex, where three generations muck in every day to get the work done. Gussie's passion is her Welsh pigs, and she his as keen for her pedigree team to scoop up awards at Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show.
Morgan and Tasha have only been pig farmers for a couple of years, but with over 100 pigs on their rented land near Prestatyn, they definitely mean business. However, funding their young farm is a constant concern. As first timers at the Royal Welsh Show, they want their Duroc pigs to turn the judge's head, in particular their favourite boar, Sully.
Brothers Denis and Eric have lived and worked on their Herefordshire family farm for nearly 40 years. As well as rearing their native breed cattle, they're proud of the orchards they've tended over the decades, which they now use to make award-winning cider and perry. As experienced sellers at Ludlow Food Festival in Shropshire, they know that serving up plenty of samples and flavours will be a magnet for buyers.
Tracey and Graham only became farmers 13 years ago, and in that time have invested everything to establish their thriving goat herd. They need to earn a living from their homemade goat's cheese and soap, so Ripley Farmers' Market in Surrey is a vital lifeline. Run by volunteers, this village market has not only won awards but gives them out, and Tracey and Graham receive some surprise news.