The 27-year-old farmer, who shot to fame in 2021 when the first season of Amazon Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm premiered, has since become one of the breakout stars of the series. Viewers instantly warmed to the young farmhand from Chipping Norton, whose no-nonsense approach, witty remarks, and unwavering dedication to farming often left Jeremy Clarkson in his shadow.
Since then, Cooper has appeared in every series of the show, including the most recent fourth season, which was released across May and June of this year. Away from the cameras, his life has been just as busy. Kaleb and his long-term partner, Taya, are already parents to two young children, and earlier this month the couple welcomed the arrival of their third child.
In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Cooper opened up about the challenges of balancing his hectic professional and family life, explaining that his greatest difficulty is knowing when — and how — to switch off. “That’s my biggest problem,” he admitted, with the article noting that the farmer “barely seems to sleep.”
Even family holidays tend to turn into work trips, with the Coopers often finding themselves visiting farms in Cornwall and Devon rather than lounging on beaches. When the family do attempt a more conventional outing, such as a trip to the cinema in Oxford or Banbury, it is the exception rather than the rule. More often than not, Kaleb, Taya, and their children can be found at agricultural shows, surrounded by animals, tractors, and the farming community that Kaleb holds so close to his heart.
“He loves the animals, the kit, the people. His people. The people who keep the nation fed,” the article noted.
Speaking passionately about his vocation, Kaleb was clear about why farming matters so much to him — and why he finds it hard to ever truly walk away. “What keeps us alive on a day-to-day basis? Is it your phone? Is it your car? Is it your Xbox or your PlayStation or your TV?” he asked. “No, you can live without all of that. What you can’t live without is food.”
It’s a perspective that perhaps explains why Cooper struggles to take a step back. For him, farming is more than just a job — it’s a way of life, one that doesn’t pause simply because he wants to.
