Harriet Cowan burst onto our screens in Season 4 of Clarkson’s Farm as the enthusiastic new farmhand, stepping in while Kaleb Cooper toured the country. At just 24, Harriet is both a trained nurse and a farmer from Belper, Derbyshire. She studied nursing at the University of Derby, graduating in 2023, and works full-time for the NHS alongside helping her dad on their family farm. Though she admitted she’d never watched the show before applying, Clarkson quickly praised her as “brilliant,” impressed by her grit in managing animals, welding, and fence repairs.

But Harriet isn’t just hard-working—she's a digital dynamo. With over 720k followers on TikTok, her farm-life content featuring tractors, calves, and lambing season resonates widely. She uses the platform to challenge outdated stereotypes, saying “not all farmers are 60‑year‑old men,” and fights for the visibility of women in agriculture. Beyond entertainment, she advocates for community and mental health, sharing heartfelt content that celebrates rural life and resilience.

Harriet’s influence transcends social media. She’s leveraged her platform into meaningful brand collaborations (hello, cow‑print socks!) and has actively participated in national farming protests, urging government attention on rural tax policies and the origins of our food. Clarkson’s affectionate words for her—calling her a lifesaver during machinery crises, and holding back tears as she returned to Derbyshire—underscored the emotional impact she made in just one season.

As an influencer, Harriet blends authenticity with aspiration. Her dual career reminds us that modern farmers are eclectic—women, nurses, content creators, and activists. She brings fresh energy to Clarkson’s Farm, and viewers respond not just to the bucolic visuals, but to her candid personality and advocacy. Whether she’ll remain a permanent fixture is still unconfirmed, but her debut has already reshaped how young people perceive farming—rural life is relatable, relevant, and just as likely to involve TikTok as tractors.