23/06/2026
Hereās the trailer for episode one of Conversations Outdoors with Jack Burgess from
Based on the edge of Exmoor in Devon, Jack and his wife Gemma run an award-winning, first-generation farming operation specialising in breeding top-quality bulls and heifers.
They farm based on regenerative principles and it was amazing to see what theyāve built over the last nine years.
We discuss how Jack went from receiving two Hereford cows as a wedding present from his parents to having the award winning herd he has today all whilst being a fireman, renovating a home and having a baby.
Seeing what him and Gemma have achieved without funding or much spare time shows that farming, even if itās just growing some fruit and veg and keeping a few animals, is achievable if you really want to make it happen.
We also talk about how farming isnāt black and white⦠and how due to the nature of the terrain on his specific farm and the weather in the UK, Jack does need to feed his cows some supplementary feed and bring them indoors in winter to protect the health of the soil.
I really hope our longer form conversation around these topics provides some more context on the realities of farming. In my opinion Jack is doing everything in the most natural way possible considering his situation and doing an incredible job at that.
He is rearing amazingly healthy animals in this way, the level of care for them is second to none and at the same time heās producing nutrient dense food, has proof that heās building the organic matter in the soil and as a result of rebuilding hedgerows / letting native grass species grow back and using minimal inputs (e.g. no fertiliser), is increasing wildlife in the area.
We also talk about; the family farm tax, the best way to feed the nation, how you can farm animals on land you canāt grow crops on, and much moreā¦
Full episode will be released in July and thereās plenty more to come too - looking forward to hearing what you think and please let me know if the comments below if youād like to speak to us or know someone who you think we should visit š