Farming For Love
Farming for Love is a Canadian television reality show that premiered on CTV Television Network on May 28, 2023.
An adaptation of the international Farmer Wants a Wife franchise, the series focuses on several Canadian farmers who are seeking to find love by meeting and getting to know a pool of potential partners before making their final choice of who they want to pursue a relationship with at the conclusion of the series.
| Farming for Love | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality competition |
| Presented by | Sabrina Jalees |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Production location | British Columbia |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CTV |
| Release | May 28, 2023 – present |
The first season featured farmers in British Columbia, with casting opened to other parts of Canada in followup seasons. The series title was changed from the original franchise so that it would be open not only to male farmers seeking wives, but to female or LGBT farmers seeking their desired partners as well.
Casting for a second season is already underway, with at least one gay farmer involved in the process.
The series is hosted by Sabrina Jalees.
Season 1
The first season farmers were Charley, a vineyard operator in Keremeos; Ashleigh, a horse rancher and trainer from Gibsons; Dave, a livestock and grain farmer in the Comox Valley; Gurleen, a berry farmer from Abbotsford; and Doug, a dairy farmer from Chemainus.
Farmers
The five farmers searching for love were revealed on May 16, 2023.
| Farmer | Age | Location | Profession | Relationship Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Tuhkala | 33 | Gibsons, British Columbia | Equestrian Centre | Ashleigh and Drew are still together and managing their properties in Gibsons |
| Charley Cottrill | 25 | Keremeos, British Columbia | Winery | At the end of the season, Charley chose Adrienne. As of now, they are no longer together |
| Dave Semmelink | 32 | Comox Valley, British Columbia | Livestock and Grainery Farmer | At the end of the season, Dave chose Hillary. Since then, they split up and Dave is currently with a new girlfriend. |
| Doug Groenendijk | 25 | Chemainus, British Columbia | Dairy Farmer | At the end of the season Doug chose Meghan. According to their social media pages, they are still together and enjoying their new adventures. |
| Gurleen Maan | 34 | Abbotsford, British Columbia | Berry and Agritourism | Gurleen chose Tai but the two of them didn't make it beyond the end of the season. |
Contestants
The 36 women and men searching for love were announced on May 16, 2023. In episode 6, all farmers were given the opportunity of either meeting a new dater, or taking one of their current daters for a date with them.
Ashleigh's Men
| Name | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Date in Epi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew | 34 | Gibsons, British Columbia | Marine Consultant | Winner | 6, 7 |
| Ian Ross | 29 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Bar Manager | Episode 6 | no date |
| Lukas Purm | 28 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Comedian | Episode 6 | 4 |
| Matthew Perrin | 30 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Graphic Designer | Episode 6 | 6 |
| MitchellHalley | 27 | Burnaby, British Columbia | Butcher | Episode 4 | 2 |
| Adam Kitchener | 30 | Woodstock, Ontario | Realestate Investor | Episode 1 | no date |
| Murray Laidlaw | 41 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Hospitality Manager | Episode 1 | no date |
Charley's Women
| Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome | Date in Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne Neediger | 25 | Kamloops, British Columbia | Veterinary Technician | Winner | 2, 7 |
| Chelane Lukan | 25 | Red Deer, Alberta | Support Worker | Runner-Up | no date |
| Angelina Gizzi | 24 | Burnaby, British Columbia | ESL Teacher | Episode 8 | no date |
| Emily-May Werginz | 27 | Burnaby, British Columbia | Butcher | Episode 8 | 6 |
| Maxine Harvey | 23 | Mission, British Columbia | Server | Episode 8 | 6 |
| Samantha Hartley | 24 | Oshawa, Ontario | Bartender | Episode 4 | 4 |
| Laura Perry | 29 | Calgary, Alberta | Teacher | Episode 1 | no date |
| Samantha Stuzke | 24 | Penticton, British Columbia | Building Developer | Episode 1 | no date |
Dave's Women
| Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome | Date in Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary | 31 | Whitehorse, Yukon Territory | 'Public Servant | Winner | 2, 4 |
| Hope Flawse | 30 | Victoria, British Columbia | Entrepreneur | Episode 8 | no date |
| Ursula Kressibucher | 29 | Beaverton, Ontario | Sunflower Farmer | Episode 8 | 6 |
| Kayley Jordan | 32 | Peterborough, Ontario | Antique Shop Owner | Episode 7 | 6 |
| Lori Brown | 35 | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Photographer | Episode 3 | no date |
| Amanda Bodner | 28 | Vancouver, British Columbia | HR Administrator | Episode 2 | no date |
| MelissaBlain | 29 | Fergus, Ontario | Occupational Health Nurse | Episode 1 | no date |
Doug's Women
| Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome | Date in Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Russell | 23 | Cobden, Ontario | Dairy Researcher | Winner | 4, 7 |
| MacKenzie Taylor Scott | 24 | Fredericton, New Brunswick | HR Advisor | Runner Up | 6 |
| Rachel Glynn | 25 | Saint John, New Brunswick | Financial Analyst | Episode 8 | 2 |
| Kiana Gelissen | 23 | Windsor, Ontario | Educational Assistant | Episode 6 | 6 |
| Amy Bachmann | 25 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia | Office Manager | Episode 5 | no date |
| Abbie Brittain | 25 | Saint John, New Brunswick | Realestate Investor | Episode 2 | no date |
| Bailey Gitzel | 24 | Carman, Manitoba | Beekeeper | Episode 1 | no date |
| Kayla Tycholiz | 28 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Brand Marketing Manager | Episode 1 | no date |
Gurleen's Men
| Name | Age | Location | Occupation | Outcome | Date in Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaiChatur | 28 | Calgary, Alberta | Registered Provisional Psychologist | Winner | 4, 7 |
| JoshuaMacLeod | 36 | Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick | Lobster Fisherman | Runner Up | 6, 6 |
| Craig Robinson | 36 | Langley, British Columbia | Claims Adjustor | Episode 7 | 2 |
| Nick Goluza | 29 | Mississauga, Ontario | Bartender | Episode 6 | no date |
| RajMenon | 49 | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Photographer | Episode 3 | no date |
| Manny Grewal | 35 | Brampton, Ontario | Realestate Investor | Episode 1 | no date |
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