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Transform agricultural understanding with Adam Henson, speaker, farming expert and conservation advocate. Adam works with organisations to promote sustainable agriculture and rare breed preservation, delivering authoritative insights as Countryfile presenter and Farmers Weekly Champion award winner.
Adam Henson is a well-known English farmer, author, and television presenter. He grew up on Bemborough Farm in Gloucestershire, which he now manages.
His family has a strong background in the arts and agriculture; his grandfather was a comedian, and his father, Joe, was a notable farmer and television presenter.
Adam was educated at Cheltenham College and Westwood's Grammar School, Northleach, and later earned an HND in Agriculture from Seale-Hayne Agricultural College. During his studies, he met Duncan Andrews, and they travelled through Australia and New Zealand, gaining valuable farming experience.
In 1998, they took over the lease of Bemborough Farm. As the owner of Cotswold Farm Park, a venture started by his father, Adam has made significant contributions to rare breed conservation, attracting over 70,000 visitors each year.
He is dedicated to wildlife protection and participates in the Higher-Level Stewardship scheme.
Adam's television career began in 2001 when he joined the BBC's Countryfile programme. He has appeared in various shows, including Countryfile Summer Diaries, Inside Out, and Lambing Live, alongside Kate. His engaging style has made him a familiar face in British media.
He has received awards for his work, including the Farmers Weekly Champion of the Year Award.
Adam is also a published author, with six books for adults and two for children, covering topics related to farming and rural life.
As an ambassador for British farming, Adam actively promotes the industry at major events and contributes to Countryfile magazine. He is also active on social media, sharing insights about his farm and conservation efforts.
Through his work, Adam has become a key figure in advocating for sustainable agriculture and livestock management in the UK.
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Adam Henson draws on his hands-on experience running Cotswold Farm Park and presenting Countryfile to ground his talks in the realities of British farming, rare breed conservation, and sustainable land management.
Adam Henson speaks on rare breed conservation, sustainable agriculture, and rural life, drawing on his experience managing Cotswold Farm Park and his role as a long-standing presenter on BBC's Countryfile since 2001. He is a published author of eight books on farming and country life, and has received the Farmers Weekly Champion of the Year Award for his contributions to British agriculture.
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