Tales From the Farm by the Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen

Tales From the Farm by the Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen brings together her monthly columns from Dalesman in a single collection. Set at Ravenseat, Owen writes about life on the farm she shares with her husband Clive and their nine children, alongside a flock of sheep, a herd of cows, their working dogs and a chicken called Linda.

Covering events from 2019 to early 2021, the book follows a changing year on the Dales: a newborn calf saved on New Year’s Eve, a livestock trailer swept away by floodwater in March, and family moments including an unusual Valentine’s Day gift crafted by Clive. There are arrivals and departures too, as eldest daughter Raven leaves for university and new animals come to the farm. Illustrated with line drawings throughout, it offers a record of routines, setbacks and everyday life close to nature.

Key details

• Author: Amanda Owen
• Collection of monthly Dalesman columns
• Covers events from 2019 to early 2021
• Set at Ravenseat in the Yorkshire Dales
• Illustrated with line drawings throughout

Synopsis

Amanda Owen recounts life at Ravenseat with her family and animals, drawing on her monthly Dalesman columns. Across 2019 to early 2021, she describes dramatic incidents such as rescuing a newborn calf and seeing floodwater carry away a livestock trailer, alongside family milestones and new arrivals on the farm. As Covid-19 brings lockdown, she reflects on the steadiness of the farming year and the beauty of the Dales.