CTV Introduces the Farmers Ready to Cultivate the Adventure of a Lifetime in FARMING FOR LOVE

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  TORONTO (June 16, 2022) – CTV revealed today the farmers who are ready to open their hearts and share their lives – and livelihood – with the hope of finding true love in the new dating series FARMING FOR LOVE. Selected via an open casting call earlier this year, a group of single British Columbia-based farmers, growers, ranchers, a horse trainer, and a vintner were selected for the inaugural season of the new CTV Original series. Based on Fremantle’s long-running and successful hit format THE FARMER WANTS A WIFE, FARMING FOR LOVE sees the farmers invite a group of urban daters to live and work alongside them, immersing themselves in a series of challenges, group activities, and intimate one-on-one dates with the ultimate goal of finding their life partners. THE FARMER WANTS A WIFE franchise has led to 191 weddings and 445 children since its inception. Singles from across Canada interested in dating one of the selected farmers can apply and find additional information at CTV.ca/FarmingForLove. The farmers ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime include: Farmer Gurleen Farm: Berry and Agritourism Age: 34 Height: 5’3” Hometown: Abbotsford, B.C. Farmer Gurleen is not your typical farm girl. She is equal parts grit and glam, and is the creative force behind her family’s thriving agritourism business. She is a proud South Asian female farmer working alongside her family, and any potential mate must love them as much as she does.   Farmer Ashleigh Farm: Equestrian Centre Age: 33 Height: 5’7” Hometown: Gibsons, B.C. Farmer Ashleigh is a fun-loving horse trainer with a passion for animals and the outdoors. She likes adventure and spends her spare time ATVing, paddleboarding, or going to the beach. She is more than ready for love – she’s looking for the right guy to be by her side.   Farmer Dave Farm: Livestock and Grains Age: 32 Height: 6’ Hometown: Comox Valley, B.C. Farmer Dave grew up in Wellington, South Africa. He is an extremely passionate and driven person, successfully running two farms in B.C. With his business up and running, he’s looking for a kind-hearted woman with a sense of humour to complete his life.   Farmer Charley Farm: Winery Age: 25 Height: 6’1” Hometown: Keremeos, B.C. It is always wine-o’clock with Farmer Charley. The second-generation wine producer is spontaneous, adventurous, and looking for a partner who loves the outdoors. He is currently building himself a home, and is looking to fill it with love, kids, and family – he hopes to meet his future wife.   Farmer Doug Farm: Dairy Age: 25 Height: 6’5” Hometown: Chemainus, B.C. Farmer Doug walked away from a pro volleyball career to return to his dairy farming roots. He is ambitious, likes to keep busy on the 300-acre, solar-powered farm, and staying active with a range of recreational sports. He hopes to start a family, but needs to find his life partner first.   Based on an original concept from British magazine Country Living licensed by Fremantle, FARMING FOR LOVE is an adaptation of the hit international format THE FARMER WANTS A WIFE. The Canadian French-language version, L’AMOUR EST DANS LE PRÉ, is a long-running success on Noovo, currently in its tenth season. FARMING FOR LOVE is available for customized brand partnership opportunities. For more information, contact AdvertiseWithUs@bellmedia.ca. FARMING FOR LOVE is produced by Lark Productions in collaboration with Fremantle and in association with CTV. For Lark Productions, Erin Haskett is President and Executive Producer; Jean Parsons and Kristen Boychuk are VP Unscripted; and Tex Antonucci is VP Business Affairs, all Co-Executive Producers. Grant Greschuk and Ruth Nanda will serve as co-showrunners and Executive Producers. For Fremantle, Michela Di Mondo is Executive Vice President and Executive Producer; and Nadia Paulos is Senior Director, Distribution Operations. For Bell Media, Alison Korogyi is Development Executive; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Tina Apostolopoulos is Sr. Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, CTV and Specialty Programming. Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. Karine Moses is Senior Vice-President, Content Development & News, Bell Media and Vice Chair, Québec, Bell.