1. Jimmy Doherty was born on 24 May 1975 and is an English television presenter and farmer.
10 Facts About Jimmy Doherty
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Jimmy Doherty left Mole Hall, aged 24, to focus on his academic commitments.
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Jimmy Doherty has a degree in animal biology from the University of East London and studied for a PhD in entomology at Coventry University's zoology department.
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Jimmy Doherty served for five years in the Royal Corps of Signals.
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Jimmy Doherty then trained as a pig farmer, where, in 2002, he met runner Furney, when Channel 4's filming for Jamie's Kitchen took it to the Cumbrian farm where he was working.
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Jimmy Doherty gained the funds to set up the farm using the proceeds from his first book On The Farm which formed a diary of his farming ventures.
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In 2016 Jimmy Doherty became the youngest ever President of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust a charity closely linked to his work and passions.
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Jimmy Doherty is the patron of the British Hen Welfare Trust.
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Jimmy Doherty has close links to Ipswich Town Football Club and follows their campaigns.
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In 2013 Jimmy Doherty's Farm created an Ipswich 'Super Blue' sausage named in honour of The Blues.