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Feature-length episode of the BBC rural affairs programme presented
by Helen Skelton, Ellie Harrison, Adam Henson, Matt Baker and John
Craven. The presenters travel throughout the United Kingdom taking
in various locations including the Lake District and the Cotswolds.
A SECOND CHILDREN'S BOOK FROM THE UK'S FAVOURITE FARMER. "How do
you know when your animals are happy or sad?" "How does milk get
from a cow to my cereal bowl?" "Can children drive tractors too?"
Every day lots of little visitors arrive at Adam's Farm and have
tons of interesting questions for him. From noisy machines, to
hungry cows, blooming flowers and crowing cockerels, the farm is a
very busy place - and there's so much to discover. Collating 40 of
the most fascinating (and funny) questions that have been posed to
him, the UK's favourite farmer has all the answers, covering
everything you ever wanted to know about life on a farm.
The perfect gift for Christmas "I share Adam's love of farming and
wildlife and I found this to be a fascinating and indispensable
guide to our wonderful countryside. Makes you excited to get
outside and explore" - Kate Humble Ever wondered why the dawn
chorus is so loud in spring? What makes a summer sunset so special?
Where to spot a murmuration of starlings in autumn? Or how to
identify trees from just their bark in winter? In Two for Joy, Adam
Henson - much-loved and long-standing presenter of Countryfile -
goes on a journey throughout each season to help you to find new
and varied ways to reconnect to the British and Irish countryside.
Discover what's happening on farms, growing in hedgerows, the
stories behind countryside superstitions, how to revive lost
traditions, what you might spot when you look up at the sky and
stars - and plenty more in this uplifting guide to the nature that
surrounds us. Whether you read this book in the depths of winter in
an armchair by the fire, or on a picnic rug in a field on a sunny
day, it promises to open your eyes to the awe-inspiring powers of
our uniquely British countryside in ways you've never noticed
before.
In Two for Joy, Adam Henson - much-loved and long-standing
presenter of Countryfile and Lambing Live - goes on a journey
through the seasons to show you what you can find, spot, observe
and do in the countryside, to help you find joy in nature all year
round. No matter whether you've always loved the countryside or are
recent converts to nature (perhaps owing to lockdown and the
pandemic), farmer Adam Henson is here to gift you all the knowledge
needed to keep that joy and wonder of the British and Irish
countryside alive the whole year through. Divided into the four
seasons, Two for Joy will help you understand what's happening on
farms and in hedgerows throughout the year; show us the animals we
might see around us and what they're busy doing; bring to life the
stories behind countryside superstitions and folklore; revisit old
traditions and show us how we can include them today; and encourage
us to look up at the trees, sky and stars. Whether you read this
book in the depths of winter in an armchair by the fire, or on a
picnic rug in a field on a sunny day, it promises to open your eyes
to the awe-inspiring powers of our uniquely British countryside in
ways you've never noticed before.
In 2001, Adam Henson was chosen from 3,500 applicants to become a
presenter on Countryfile. Adam's agricultural knowledge and open
manner soon made him a popular figure and when the programme moved
to its current Sunday evening slot in 2009, he began to present a
weekly report from his own farm in the Cotswolds. There, the ups
and downs of the farming calendar, as told in Adam's
straight-talking fashion, soon became one of the most popular parts
of the programme as viewers watched him endure the stress of TB
testing and his sadness at losing valuable cattle as well as the
highs of spring lambing. This is the first book by Adam Henson, and
it is an enthralling, first-person account of the drama, emotion
and sheer hard work that is life on Adam's Farm.
Join the UK's most-loved farmer, Adam Henson, on a fascinating
journey around the farm. In this interactive non-fiction book, with
over 40 flaps, you can discover where food comes from, peek inside
a combine harvester, and uncover incredible facts about popular
farm animals. Did you know that one sheep shearer can shear 200
sheep in a day? Or that robots can milk cows? Do you know what a
beetle bank is? Or how peas are harvested? Adam - and his trusty
sheepdog, Peg - are the perfect guides for your day on the farm.
With colourful scenes, clever flaps that will intrigue a wide age
group, and lively illustration, this is a book for all budding
farmers and animal-lovers. Both entertaining and educational, this
is quality, fascinating non-fiction for families.
There is nothing quite like the relationship between a farmer and
his dog. 'For me, the bond I have with Peg, my border collie
sheepdog is priceless. I know how very lucky I, and thousands of
other shepherds and farmers, are to have these extraordinarily
bright, enthusiastic dogs at our side.' In A Farmer and His Dog,
Adam Henson explores the unique relationship between a farmer and
his most loyal friend. Sheepdogs come in a variety of shapes and
sizes from border collies to Australian kelpies (rumoured to be a
distant relative of the dingo). Not only are they essential to the
running of a farm, but they are also fiercely intelligent and
exceptionally devoted companions, having evolved over millennia to
make the make the work of a shepherd possible. But it is not just
the farmer working the land who benefits from the extraordinary
relationship between man and dog. Beginning by introducing us to
the dogs who have been faithful companions to the Henson family
over the years, Adam goes on to explore the impact made by the UK's
hardest working breeds. From traditional herding dogs and gundogs -
such as the Labrador's he grew up with and the Hungarian
wire-haired Vizslas like Boo and Olive who live with him now - to
the assistance dogs, sniffer dogs and even search and rescue dogs,
whose stories have reinforced Adam's belief that we humans owe an
enormous debt to our wet-nosed, four-legged friends.
Discover a forgotten British heritage. The protection and promotion
of the UK's native rare breeds is something that's in Adam Henson's
blood. His father, Joe, established the Rare Breeds Trust in 1973,
and they have been a core attraction at their Cotswold Farm Park,
and a part of the Henson family story ever since. In A Breed Apart,
Adam Henson takes readers on a very personal journey around the
nation, discovering the animals that have shaped our lives and our
land throughout the centuries. From postcard perfect Highland Cows
to the Cotswold sheep (for whom the Cotswolds are named), to the
fearsome, four-horned Manx Loagthan ram and the Ulster White Pig,
Adam travels the length and breadth of the British Isles,
uncovering the history of these ancient animals, meeting the
specialists and farmers who are passionate about their
preservation, and shares his hopes for the future of these
magnificent and unique breeds and his fight for their survival.
This is the story of Britain, told through the native breeds that
have nourished and nurtured the nation.
'People say "Like father, like son", and the story of my life has
mirrored my father's to a quite uncanny degree. Right from when I
was a little boy, he was my rock; my mentor; my hero. It is no
exaggeration to say that he taught me virtually everything I know
about both country life and television. Without him, I certainly
would not be doing what I am today ...' Like Farmer, Like Son is a
truly remarkable account of Adam's life that explores a hidden
family history and the unbreakable bond between Adam and his
life-long hero: his father Joe. In the 1940s and '50s, Joe, the son
of stage and film star Leslie Henson, chose a completely different
path, alien to his thespian parents and decided to pursue a career
as a farmer. In addition, Joe overcame a serious stammer to become
a regular broadcaster on Country Matters and also became the
saviour of Britain's rare breeds. He even put his business and his
reputation at stake to open the world's first Farm Park. Here, for
the first time, Adam reveals the family traits, childhood
experiences and farming wisdom which have made him the man he is
today. As he trawls the family archive and discovers his own
bloodline, Adam learns to understand and appreciate the famous
grandfather he never knew and pays tribute to the wonderful father
he has so recently lost.
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