National Farmers Day: Five Celebs Who Live In A Farm

Every year on Oct. 12, we observe National Farmers Day to honor and applaud thousands of hard-working farmers across the nation, whose efforts are vital for putting food on our tables.

Originally referred to as Old Farmer’s Day, Oct. 12 became National Farmers Day, which comes at the end of the traditional harvesting period.

Not only do farmers provide us with our daily food, but they also contribute to our economy in many ways. They create a stream of jobs in manufacturing, marketing and tourism, thereby keeping our community strong.

Farming is deeply embedded in our lives that a lot of people choose it as their second career. On National Farmers Day, let's meet a few celebrities who have opted to live on a farm, thereby closer to nature.

1. Chris Pratt. When the "Guardians of Galaxy" actor isn't filming, he can be seen on his ranch located in Washington State's San Juan Island. Home to sheep, chickens and other livestock, the property is called Stillwater Ranch. Pratt's passion for farming is evident on his Instagram page, which often features the latest developments on the ranch.

2. Mark Ruffalo. The Avengers star is another actor who owns a farm. Ruffalo's 50-acre property is a former dairy farm, and he grows wild strawberries on the upper fields. The lower fields are leased out for haying to neighboring farmers. Ruffalo can be spotted riding a 1950’s John Deere Tractor that came with the farm. He hopes to have sheep grazing on his fields in the future. Ruffalo currently sits on the Board of Directors for FarmHearts.

3. Oprah Winfrey. The talk show host and philanthropist owns an organic farm on the Hawaiian island of Maui, located on the side of a dormant volcano. She grows more than 100 types of fruits, vegetables and herbs. She cultivates carrots, tomatoes, beets, turnips and radishes on her farm, in addition to the chicken coop that provides fresh eggs.

4. Yolanda Hadid. Former model and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum owns a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. The 32-acre property is home to horses, goats, and cows. The estate also has a chic country house and lavender farm.

5. Matt Baker. Matt Baker lives on a farm in Hertfordshire with his wife Nicola and their two children. The British TV host juggles his career with working on a sheep farm. He also has dogs, chickens, horses and donkeys on the property.