Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has defended herself against critics who accuse her of being a 'fake farmer', insisting her work is genuine. The 51-year-old shepherdess shared a raw video on Instagram showing the contrast between glamorous events and the harsh reality of farm life, including cleaning sheep pens in the rain.
In her post, Owen detailed preparing sheep for auction at Hawes mart, calling it 'grass roots level farming' essential for feeding the nation. She wrote: 'Don't look the other way and pretend that we can manage without farmers; we can't.'
Owen, who rose to fame with her family on Channel 4's Our Yorkshire Farm since 2018, addressed detractors directly: 'For any people who say, 'She's not for real, she's just a pretend farmer,' sorry but these hands do tell a different story.'
Supporters rallied behind her, with comments praising her hard work. One wrote: 'Been watching for years... she IS a real farmer and Lordy, she works hard!' Another added: 'Don't justify yourself to anyone, Amanda. What you do speaks for itself.'
