Charlotte Ashley on Farming and the Influencer label

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben sits down with Charlotte Ashley, a farmer, podcaster, and prominent countryside content creator, who shares her journey into farming, farming life today, and the power of social media to bridge the gap between rural and urban communities. We’ll also dive into Charlotte’s role as a content creator and her thoughts on the “influencer” label, as well as her podcasting journey with Rebecca Wilson.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Charlotte Ashley and Her Journey04:06 Transitioning to Dairy Farming11:50 Life Before Farming: A Personal Reflection17:47 The Shift to Robot Milking Systems23:50 Learning Curve in Dairy Farming29:28 Advice for New Entrants in Dairy Farming32:25 The Journey to Becoming Graham's Dairy Farmers35:56 Defining the Role: Farmer vs Influencer46:40 The Evolution of Podcasting and Storytelling52:35 Navigating the Challenges of Dairy Farming58:18 Reflections and Messages for the Future🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found at ruralpodmedia.co.uk. About Ben and RuralPod Media Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk If you have a business interested in getting involved with podcasting check us out at RuralPod Media. We'd love to help you spread your message. Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Follow us on social media Instagram @mtf_podcast Twitter @mtf_podcast Watch us on Youtube hereImage credit: Charlotte Ashley