Olly Blogs and team take on #CombineChallenge to raise money for mental health and cancer charities

Farmer turned social media influencer Olly Harrison speaks to FG Editor Olivia Midgley on the charity run of a lifetime as he attempts to drive a combine harvester from John o' Groats to Land's End to raise money and awareness for mental health charities.

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Olly Blogs and team take on #CombineChallenge to raise money for mental health and cancer charities

Arable farmer and influencer Olly Harrison aka Olly Blogs has amassed tens of thousands of followers over the last few years with his entertaining and informative videos about life on his farm in Merseyside.

Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley caught up with Olly on a recent visit to FG's headquarters in Preston, Lancashire, where he toured and cut the ribbon (baler twine) to the publishing group's recently refurbished offices.

Olly, who is a loyal supporter of FG's #Farm24 digital campaign and its #FarmingCAN public awareness initiative, talked about raising the profile of British farming and why talking about mental health in agriculture is a cause close to his heart. 

He and three friends who have all lost people close to them to suicide, have embarked on the ultimate road trip - driving a Claas combine harvester from John o' Groats to Land's End in support of mental health charity MIND and Children with Cancer UK. 

Currently over £15,000.00 has been raised for the two charities. You can donate here.

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