On New Year's Day 2012， Emma Gray's long-term boyfriend broke off their relationship， leaving her heartbroken - and bewildered。 But that was just the first setback the year was to offer: it was followed by the tragic death of her beloved old collie， Bill， and then a serious accident - breaking her back when her quad bike overturned。

Her isolated existence - four miles from the road and the nearest neighbour - no longer looked such a good or sensible idea。 Could she recover from these physical and mental blows？ And even if she did， could she make a proper living for herself at Fallowlees farm？

Moreover - and the question on everyone's lips - could the woman dubbed 'Britain's loneliest shepherdess' ever find lasting love？

My Farming Life is the story of how Emma picks herself up from these emotional， physical and professional setbacks to become one of the country's most successful breeders and trainers of Border collies， a journey filled with both joy and heartbreak。 It will cover some of the issues no farmer can afford to ignore these days - animal welfare， the anti-meat backlash， and caring for the environment。 And it will tell how - surprising herself as well as her friends and family - Emma finds love where she least expects it。