Become a Farmer

Ten young people are brought together to run a real farm for 190 days, and cameras follow every step. Over 142.8 acres they plant, water, fertilize and harvest, while also handling packing, pricing and the daily grind of upkeep. The series records their attempts to turn produce into income by live-streaming sales and building a small farmers' market, so viewers see both field labor and the business work that keeps the operation going. The show sticks to an observational, documentary style, emphasizing practical problem solving, teamwork and the predictable messiness of learning hands-on agricultural skills without revealing any major twists or outcomes.

Created by changling yang and released in 2023, the show features Dunhao Jiang, Zhuo Lu, Li Gengyun, Li Hao and Zhao Yibo. Production mixes fly-on-the-wall documentary cameras with live-stream segments that connect the cast directly to online buyers.

As of its release the series hasn't received major industry awards or high-profile nominations. Its recognition has been more grassroots, coming from niche audiences and online viewers interested in farm life and small business experiments rather than from award bodies.

By combining traditional farm work with real-time e-commerce, the program has prompted online conversation about rural entrepreneurship and digital sales strategies. Short clips of planting, harvest rushes and live-market moments spread on social platforms, and some viewers have cited the show when talking about alternative career paths and food sourcing.

Critical coverage is limited, but viewer response where measured is positive, an 8.7/10 average from a small pool of three votes, indicating engaged if modest interest. The series centers on labor, cooperation, sustainability and the day-to-day logistics of turning crops into marketable goods, offering a practical look at how modern farming and online commerce can intersect.