Farmer Wants A Wife - General Discussion

[retired watcher]

I'm tired of most of the guys sending no one home. And I want Megan to come back.

[Meowwww]

Ryan’s farm is a horse boarding and training facility.  He did or does teach riding lessons, with several reiners in his barn as well as some cutting horses. He starts young horses. He’s got a couple of nice stallions and actively crosses his mares with big name stallions, so he’s in breeding too, apparently.  
 

 

[Polliwollidoodle]

I just started watching this, have only watched episode 1. Looking forward to catching up and chatting with you all.

[1011101010001]

On 4/1/2023 at 11:23 PM, Real4real said:

Farm/ranch life is hard work

Apparently since a white woman told Ryan that they had been “slaving” away.

[retired watcher]

On 4/15/2023 at 10:50 PM, MrBuhBye said:

Apparently since a white woman told Ryan that they had been “slaving” away.

They are so unaware. Most are there for TV exposure.

[Tess23]

This might be the most boring reality show in the history of tv. I had high hopes. Do these guys want a wife or a hired hand?

[Back Atcha]

9 hours ago, Tess23 said:

This might be the most boring reality show in the history of tv. I had high hopes. Do these guys want a wife or a hired hand?

Maybe just anyone who doesn't require converstion or confrontation.

[JunkFoodTV]

13 hours ago, Tess23 said:

This might be the most boring reality show in the history of tv. I had high hopes. Do these guys want a wife or a hired hand?

As a REAL farmers wife the answer is YES...both. 😁 it's helpful to my husband that I can load a tractor, drive a semi, and get equipment from point A to point B safely so he can work on other things. About half our farm ground is over an hour away from the home place. And he knows that the other "chores" are getting done here. Chickens, cow/calf pairs, haying, garden, yard, cleaning, cooking, canning, and the bookkeeping. DAMN I need a raise. 🤣

[Tess23]

I totally get it, JunkFoodTV and should have elaborated! Although we now live in Omaha (metro population 1 million), we used to live on a farm 40 years ago and raised hogs early in our marriage. I was happy to help out and can do a mean vaccination (pats back), but If my husband would have 'auditioned' me prior to our engagement like these socially awkward fellows (Ryan excepted), there would have been no Mr. and Mrs. Tess23. I don't love Ryan, but at least he took his date to a lovely restaurant one night. 

[JunkFoodTV]

1 hour ago, Tess23 said:

I totally get it, JunkFoodTV and should have elaborated! Although we now live in Omaha (metro population 1 million), we used to live on a farm 40 years ago and raised hogs early in our marriage. I was happy to help out and can do a mean vaccination (pats back), but If my husband would have 'auditioned' me prior to our engagement like these socially awkward fellows (Ryan excepted), there would have been no Mr. and Mrs. Tess23. I don't love Ryan, but at least he took his date to a lovely restaurant one night. 

Yeah mr. junk food said stop complaining (even though I would NEVER) at least my official "uniform" isn't short shorts. 🤣

Are they keeping miss botox on the show to annoy me? I'm beginning to take it personally. 😒

[silversage]

I can understand the men getting to know the girls and needing help with chores but there is more to farm life than that. Like someone stated there’s cooking, gardening, etc. and it would have been nice to see some of that- what can the ladies do well that can help out also. Not that it would be a competition but at least see if they can cook and what other talents they have they could “bring to the table”. 

[seacliffsal]

The farmers/ranchers all seemed to be pretty good dancers.  But, there is a disjointedness to this show that somehow lessens how interesting it might have otherwise been.  Loved the puppy that was running around on one of the farms.

The women seem disinterested yet competitive at the same time.  It bothers me that some of the women are all 'I have to really think about giving up my life and moving here' as if they never considered the possibility that marrying a farmer would mean living on the farm.  It's as if they just signed up for a reality show (any reality show) without even thinking about what the show was about (life! on a farm! with a farmer [rancher]!).

[Back Atcha]

3 hours ago, silversage said:

Like someone stated there’s cooking, gardening, etc. and it would have been nice to see some of that- what can the ladies do well that can help out also. Not that it would be a competition but at least see if they can cook and what other talents they have they could “bring to the table”. 

It's probable that the host (Jennifer Nettles?), and the rest of the production staff don't cook much--so no one thought of that GREAT idea when developing the show.

[Meowwww]

Aw.   I really like this show. But I am a longtime horse person, so that’s probably why. 
Ryan is a mumbler and I feel like Allen can be an asshole. 
Cassidy Jo, honey, lay off the foundation.  You’re so beautiful naturally. 

[NeenerNeener]

Do these babes in the super short dresses realize they flashed the whole dance floor every time they were "dipped"?

Edited April 21, 2023 by NeenerNeener

[Marcia]

I could never do it. Where is the nearest hospital?  Sometimes minutes matter. Schools? And forget it..i need my Amazon deliveries daily.😂😂😂 

[Maya]

12 hours ago, Meowwww said:

Ryan is a mumbler and I feel like Allen can be an asshole. 

I get a strange vibe from Hunter too. Nothing about him seems genuine. 

[Marcia]

Maya i picked that up from Allen too. 

[JunkFoodTV]

32 minutes ago, Marcia said:

Maya i picked that up from Allen too. 

My husband said there is no way someone looking for a farm wife would keep Cassidy Jo. Producer driven, maybe?

[Back Atcha]

19 hours ago, NeenerNeener said:

Do these babes in the super short dresses realize they flashed the whole dance floor every time they were "dipped"?

Of course!   Also, I don't know how some posters saw "good dancers" among the farmers.

[seacliffsal]

6 hours ago, Back Atcha said:

Of course!   Also, I don't know how some posters saw "good dancers" among the farmers.

That was me.  I guess I'm just impressed when people (try) partner dance with spins.  Obviously I'm easily impressed...

[seacliffsal]

4 hours ago, seacliffsal said:

That was me.  I guess I'm just impressed when people (try) partner dance with spins.  Obviously I'm easily impressed...

And, I have watched far too many episodes of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette when what they consider to be "dancing" is standing on the dance floor while making out to some unknown singer...

[Diana Berry]

Let me guess Meghan returns next week.

[rcc]

12 hours ago, Diana Berry said:

Let me guess Meghan returns next week.

If so I'm glad. Hunter obviously favors her and she is the best choice.

[1011101010001]

I think a second season of Joe Millionaire would have been more interesting.  These producers have no idea how to create drama and with four leads you don’t really get to know any of them or their women.

[NeenerNeener]

43 minutes ago, MrBuhBye said:

I think a second season of Joe Millionaire would have been more interesting

Yeah, I'd watch that. The first one was a hoot. I wonder if Cassidy Jo sees herself as the "Carolyn" of FWAW. 

[Back Atcha]

On 4/22/2023 at 9:56 PM, Diana Berry said:

Let me guess Meghan returns next week.

 

Edited April 24, 2023 by Back Atcha

[Back Atcha]

Spinning one's partner.  She (usually a she) expects to face forward...so when you spin her backward because you're only pretending to dance, she's caught off guard and off balance.  Also, don't "interlace" fingers with your partner--it's too confining; also signals you don't dance much. A nice easy handclasp works well.

[Maya]

I don’t think this is a spoiler, but since it didn’t air on the actual show:

Spoiler

Cassidy Jo and the brunette from Hunter’s farm were in the audience on American Idol last night. They were not acknowledged, I just happened to spot them 🤣

 

[Vivigirl10]

16 hours ago, MrBuhBye said:

I think a second season of Joe Millionaire would have been more interesting.

It's funny because that's what this show to me the most closely resembles.  It's the D list Bachelor.  And I like/liked both!

We're this far in and I can remember some of the ladies names but then I can't remember which "farmer's" group they are in.  

Megan needs to come back.  Hunter doesn't have anyone else viable in his group.

When the show started, Hunter seemed so homely to me compared to the other guys.  But the more you get to "know" him, the more attractive he becomes.  I think he's a nice balance of kind of goofy but can be serious as well.  

I actually don't mind Allen because I think he's trying realllly hard.  He knows he doesn't share his emotions and is highly reserved.  And I think it shows that he's really trying not to be that way, for the sake of the ladies (and the show). 

I don't think Landon fits with anyone in his group.  I think he's the most attractive but a bit of a dud. 

On 4/20/2023 at 2:26 PM, seacliffsal said:

The farmers/ranchers all seemed to be pretty good dancers. 

I thought so too!  The first time Hunter danced I was like - wowza!!  Now that's attractive!  So maybe technically they aren't any good (I know nothing about line dancing), but Hunter, Allen and Landon all seemed to possess pretty good rhythm. 

Cassidy Jo is long past her expiration date.  Please leave.

I also don't like Lily and that hostile one in Landon's group.

It was funny, the ladies who were picked for the final solo date were over the moon.  It was so obvious that each one was getting their final chance and that the "farmer" was the least interested in them out of the group. 

 

[Back Atcha]

On 4/24/2023 at 9:17 AM, Kiki620 said:

Megan needs to come back.  Hunter doesn't have anyone else viable in his group.

Didn't that seem like "The Plan" when she announced she had to leave?

[retired watcher]

I don't want to wait another week.🙁

[NeenerNeener]

Of course everyone was looking at DeVonne at the cattle auction; she was wearing a low cut dress that showed her teeter totters. Did she bring any clothes that didn't have cleavage?

Cassidy Jo is just SO MUCH WORK.

Edited April 27, 2023 by NeenerNeener

[silversage]

I heard Landon say responsibility (of the farm) comes first before the fun things when he went to check up on the rain soaked field before their date. He didn’t even tell Zoe he was going to do that.  Zoe said she didn’t mind it as a pit stop before dinner or a movie, etc. Sometimes those responsibilities take an unexpected long time and plans will be changed. Zoe is obviously not ready for reality. 

[JunkFoodTV]

Why am I watching this shit show. I got other stuff to do. 😉 I use it as background noise at 4 AM while having my coffee and reading about trimming my tomato plants. 🍅 

[mertensia]

Thank goodness Cassidy Jo left.

The friend had some good advice.

[JunkFoodTV]

Oh yes cassidy jo...."tell me I'm pretty" blow sunshine up my skirt 27/7. She wore me out....🙄

[seacliffsal]

I think it was good there was a camera crew there otherwise I think Allen would have pushed Cassidy Jo overboard and left her there.  Wow is she needy!  And, she thinks her neediness is cute.

So Lilly couldn't even talk to Ryan face-to-face.  Oh well, at least she got to be on the t.v.

Oh, and the way they hyped "the most unexpected return" of Meghan was the least unexpected return in my mind.  I feel for the other women as Hunter just can't seem to hide his emotions.  

Landon has really grown on me.  His friend seemed solid and sincere.  I guess his farm is really isolated-not everyone is cut out for that kind of life.  I would embrace it as I enjoy a less crowded and isolated environment.  But, in this social media era in which everyone is always showing how very busy they are, these young women may not be as prepared for this type of life as they think.

[Back Atcha]

3 hours ago, seacliffsal said:

I think it was good there was a camera crew there otherwise I think Allen would have pushed Cassidy Jo overboard and left her there.  Wow is she needy!  And, she thinks her neediness is cute.

It seems like Production was trying to give her a better "character" near the end ... when they knew THEY were booting her.

3 hours ago, seacliffsal said:

Oh, and the way they hyped "the most unexpected return" of Meghan was the least unexpected return in my mind. 

Everything about this show suggests, "First time working on Reality TV," for everyone involved.

7 hours ago, silversage said:

 Zoe said she didn’t mind it as a pit stop before dinner or a movie, etc. Sometimes those responsibilities take an unexpected long time and plans will be changed. Zoe is obviously not ready for reality. 

I doubt if there will be much "reality" for anyone involved in this mildly interesting series.  Loved the landscapes and the animals.  Cassidy Jo probably doesn't have enough self-awareness to be embarrassed when she "watches back" (some term created by the Bachelor Franchise).

 

On 4/20/2023 at 10:12 AM, JunkFoodTV said:

Are they keeping miss botox on the show to annoy me? I'm beginning to take it personally. 😒

She's such a NEEDY personality, I assume she's doing "anything" to stay.

On 4/20/2023 at 7:13 PM, Meowwww said:

Cassidy Jo, honey, lay off the foundation.  You’re so beautiful naturally. 

Beauty only goes so far.  She's not pretty enough to offset her pushy personality.  She probably thinks it comes off as vivacious.  IT. DOES. NOT.

[retired watcher]

5 hours ago, Back Atcha said:

It seems like Production was trying to give her a better "character" near the end ... when they knew THEY were booting her.

Everything about this show suggests, "First time working on Reality TV," for everyone involved.

I doubt if there will be much "reality" for anyone involved in this mildly interesting series.  Loved the landscapes and the animals.  Cassidy Jo probably doesn't have enough self-awareness to be embarrassed when she "watches back" (some term created by the Bachelor Franchise).

 

She's such a NEEDY personality, I assume she's doing "anything" to stay.

Beauty only goes so far.  She's not pretty enough to offset her pushy personality.  She probably thinks it comes off as vivacious.  IT. DOES. NOT.

I haven't lied her since the first episode.

[retired watcher]

5 hours ago, retired watcher said:

I haven't lied her since the first episode.

liked

[Lamima]

So who is the mistake...mentioned in previews? I am guessing it is one of the 2 guys who had to eliminate women when choosing their 2 to go visit. So, Hunter or Landon? Did they show who said they made a mistake? I am guessing Hunter takes Meghan and that other cute little blonde. And Landon takes the one with the kid and not Zoe (fun one) but the other.

[Real4real]

With the dramatic cutoff before Hunter announces his final two . . . I think he announces his final ONE.  I would have packed my bags if I saw how happy he was to see Meghan return!  If there hadn’t been a gate to open, it looked like they would have literally ran into each other’s arms like in the movies!  Game over on that one!

[Diana Berry]

On 4/29/2023 at 12:01 AM, Real4real said:

With the dramatic cutoff before Hunter announces his final two . . . I think he announces his final ONE.  I would have packed my bags if I saw how happy he was to see Meghan return!  If there hadn’t been a gate to open, it looked like they would have literally ran into each other’s arms like in the movies!  Game over on that one!

You could tell he wanted to run so bad.  Him taking her on the date to meet the fam pretty much sealed it in my mind.  She’s a professional wedding venue planner.  Plenty of land to do something in that area if they stay  together. 

[Cramps]

I’m a city girl, so my tastes may just be completely different, but I keep thinking “Why would women compete for these men?” Is this just the best farmers the producers could get, or do most women consider these men hot catches? They don’t seem particularly attractive, charming or considerate to me. 
 

I’m not trying to be snarky—it’s a genuine question. I’m a little baffled. 
 

On the snarky side, the show itself is very poorly produced. I do like Jennifer as a host though.

[JunkFoodTV]

Funny, I think the fellas are a little sissified. The one "primping" before the date really made me laugh. Landon maybe?

Edited May 1, 2023 by JunkFoodTV
Primp...not pimp lol

[Back Atcha]

4 hours ago, Cramps said:

I’m a city girl, so my tastes may just be completely different, but I keep thinking “Why would women compete for these men?”

Perhaps why would THESE women compete for these men.

4 hours ago, Cramps said:

I’m not trying to be snarky—it’s a genuine question. I’m a little baffled. 

Since it's a genuine question, my (worthless) opinion is that (like most reality shows), these woman probably have agents and are showbiz wannabe's.  They don't have the more respected agencies because they don't measure up (yet), so they're not going to be sent for interviews like the Bachelor Franchise, etc.  THESE women want showbiz careers and "reality TV" is one of the latest stepping stones.

[Maya]

I honestly kind of hate all the men. Alan seems like a complete asshole and Ryan and Hunter are shady af. 

Agree that the women just want to be on TV. 

[LakeGal]

Did I see Allen at the White House Correspondents dinner?  I think that was him in a  black cowboy hat.  

[Meowwww]

On 5/1/2023 at 3:40 PM, LakeGal said:

Did I see Allen at the White House Correspondents dinner?  I think that was him in a  black cowboy hat.  

All the guys were there…not sure why, it’s so random. 
So…if I were single and young and pretty, this should would be something I might try.  I’m a lifelong horse person, country lover, you name it.  I totally see the appeal for someone like me (and Rebecca and Lily). The rest are just there to be on tv.
I kind of love this show.