WHAT DOES A FARMER THINK OF CLARKSON'S FARM?

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[dzengerink]

Whether he was serious about farming or not, Clarkson has done more for the farming community to bring attention to their case with just 2 seasons than any other farming organisation has done in decades.

[iangraham]

The main thing that Clarkson has done, whether meant or not, is highlight the incredibly difficult life that our farmers live and work. My heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the farmers, farm hands, and anyone who helps them produce our food, and maintain the beauty that is our countryside.

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When the council places more emphasis on badgers infected with Tuberculosis than farms, you know that something has gone terribly wrong.

[WPIE]

What struck me most was the sheer respect Clarkson showed when realizing how difficult and complex it actually is to run a farm. From my point of view, this series is one of the best he ever did. Or - as Gerald would've put it: Shournishnow wobba gnobrobby brough buff, wopatty brottle houwowie, innit?

[randomjasmicisrandom]

The ‘you aren’t a real farmer, you are just a media celebrity’ line really wound me up, on more than one level. First off, ok, at best he is an apprentice farmer, but everyone around him are farmers through and through. The episode where he realised the other farmers needed the restaurant more than he did, you could see it genuinely affected him. And second, you can see he genuinely loves what he is doing. He gets the beauty of the landscape and the changing seasons. But he also gets that if you aren’t willing to pay the farmers, they are going to go bust, and that beauty is going to be lost rapidly when the farmers are gone.

[garryellison]

I think this is why Clarkson is so good, he has thrown a light on farming in particular the sheer pettiness of councils and government . Well done Clarkson

[mclarensmps]

The episode that focused around TB, really boiled my blood. The lady that had the outbreak on her farm - you could feel that she's so close to reaching her breaking point. The council and government puts you in an impossible situation, ties both your hands behind your back, and then punishes you for being unable to do anything about it. The fact that you farmers still do what you do, regardless of this, because you KNOW what you're doing is right, is just incredible. You're all superheroes and you aren't appreciated enough.

[geetee]

We visited the farmshop last week, queued for over an hour and spent £60 on stuff we didn't need and spent £30 on food which was lovely. There must have been about 10 young adults working there, serving pints, food, helping with supplies, etc and it just kept going and going meaning hundreds of thousands of pounds being spent. The council were out of order, this should have been fast tracked through, not denied.

[thefunkyfarmer]

Wow i'm overwhelmed by how popular this video has been in the last few weeks. Thank you to everyone who has left kind comments supporting the farming community. It's often hard to know what the public perception of farmers is when you are in the middle of a field surrounded by cows!
Please keep up your support of the farming community by trying to buy produce from local producers near where you live (if you can) .
Thanks and best wishes from Rich (The Funky Farmer)

[firsteerr]

Gerald is head of security because he is already encrypted

[glennwood]

From south Texas, fifth generation cattle ranching family. We just finished Clarkson’s second season. Loved it. It’s a big hit here. I’m a fan of most things British. The council comes across as smug, spoiled, entitled and petty. Spiteful towards Clarkson because of his fame and success. We were mortified by the pervasive draconian bureaucracy that you are saddled with. Afraid that we will eventually descend to that here. Yeah, messing with the people that provide your food makes a lot of sense. People have no clue just how hard it is to farm and ranch, and how dedicated one has to be to do it. A lot of generational knowledge there. And if you run it into the ground, just how hard it will be to get it back. Cut your subsidies, tell you to diversify, then make trying to do so a horror story or plain impossible. Oh, and it’s a crime to eradicate TB carrying badgers? Still trying to wrap my head around that one. Like the crop, wildlife and habitat destroying wild hogs we have here. But at least they are not protected. Glad the algorithm brought me your channel. Thanks for posting. Crack on as you say.

[CalMusicCovers]

I'm not a farmer but watching Clarkson's farm is not only hilarious but it's really opened my eyes on how UK farmers are treated by the government! Makes me appreciate farmers more for what they do!

[crowbar]

Clarksons Farm has done more to highlight the issues affecting farming in 3 seasons than Country File has in 30 years.

[pollyandrezjewellery]

I went home to Sweden and got my step dad to watch this (farmer for over 60 years) and at first he was scoffing but at the end he was cheering at how the difficulty and issued farmers face were shown to the general public. I'm loving how the light has finally been pointed to these hard working people! We can't survive without them!!

[patriciawellington]

Clarkson mentioned he was a journalist at the start of his career during the planning meeting. Which makes so much sense to the story. Clarkson’s show is investigative journalism about current farming and the challenges of today. Done with insight, funny story lines and wonderful real characters. Thank you Clarkson

[ShootAUT]

The intriguing thing about Clarkson's Farm is that he got into this with a level of experience similar to that of his audience - practically none. Makes it incredibly relatable.
That, the comedy, and the fact that he doesn't actually need the farm's income, but does it anyway and tries to make it financially self-sufficient, adds a lot of heart to the show and makes it entertaining in a lot of different ways.

[thescoreboard]

As someone who travels the UK alot and After watching Clarksons Farm I find myself looking for Farm Shops to call in and buy something to try to and support them because they seem to get screwed at every turn by local councillors etc.

[PhilbyFavourites]

I’ve just watched Series 2 Episode 3 where he’s giving the hearts and minds speech at the local hall. The comment from one of the villagers, “you don’t need the income” was breathtaking…

There she was “means testing” him and putting her values on an individual who is trying to make a going concern out of a business. A priceless part of British Nimbyism laid bare for everyone to hear. For all his faults for him to stay calm and focused during that I can only salute his self control.

Excellent viewing and has put British self sufficiency at the top of the agenda.

[MargotDobbie]

As a consumer I've never gave farming much thought. I'm very grateful for everything you guys do.

[theharringtons]

Jeremy Clarkeson has opened my eyes about the plight of the farmers and the difficulties farmers are facing..