Amanda Owen's children pursue different paths from family farm

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 10:37 · Archive

Amanda Owen's nine children are taking different directions, with some pursuing university and careers away from the farm, others starting businesses, and some remaining in agriculture.

Amanda Owen's nine children have grown up in front of television viewers and are now taking markedly different directions in their lives. When Our Yorkshire Farm first introduced audiences to the family at Ravenseat in Upper Swaledale, the children were growing up together amid the everyday demands of sheep farming. Now, in 2026, some have pursued education and careers away from the farm, others have started businesses, and several remain closely involved in agricultural life.

Elders Raven has followed an academic and scientific path, studying biomedical science at York St John University and graduating with first-class honours in 2022, before continuing with postgraduate study. Reuben has become recognisable in his own right through his enthusiasm for machinery. Nancy has pursued ballet. Despite pursuing opportunities away from Ravenseat, some of the children continue to return to the family home to help with agricultural work.

The changing circumstances of the family have become a major theme of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids, which follows Amanda and former husband Clive as they restore neighbouring farmhouse Anty John's. Speaking at a behind-the-scenes event in Northallerton on 30 September, Amanda said: 'With some kids wanting to go to university, some starting their lives elsewhere and others wanting to farm, we're unsure of people's futures.' The uncertainty has made it difficult for the family to decide who will eventually live in the renovated property.

How it is being reported

• Where are Amanda Owen's Our Yorkshire Farm nine children now?From Raven's scientific career to Reuben's machinery business and Nancy's ballet, here's what Amanda Owen's nine children are doing in 2026.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 19 Oct, 10:06
• Where are Amanda Owen's Our Yorkshire Farm nine children now?From Raven's scientific career to Reuben's machinery business and Nancy's ballet, here's what Amanda Owen's nine children are doing in 2026.The Press (York) · 19 Oct, 10:06

In this story: Amanda Owen · Clive Owen · Raven Owen · Reuben Owen · Nancy Owen · Ravenseat · Upper Swaledale · Channel 4

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