The Gay Farmer

11/02/2026

Our Single Estate Single Variety Early Harvest Picual Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, harvested in October 2025. With an acidity of 0.16 and a whooping high polyphenol count of 900 mg/kg

TASTING NOTES:

AROMA:

Pleasantly fruity with fresh apple skins, mixed salad leaves and a touch of citrus

TASTE:

The taste in the mouth is stronger and darker with a mix of stalky leaves including kale,
cavolo nero and mustard along with attractive levels of bitterness and quite strong pepper. These tones are joined by a touch of tomato skins on the attractively lingering aftertaste

STYLE:

This is a robust but by no means harsh oil that has all the complexity and balance that are to be found in a really first-class oil.

ASSESSMENT:

This complex oil is an excellent choice for enhancing pasta dishes, soups and bruschetta, as well as for mixing and matching with other well flavoured ingredients such as barbecued steaks and strong leafy salads and for dipping with vegetable cruditees.

All of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils are certified organic, single estate, and single variety. Awarded by the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, Olive Oil Times, and the ,they are as healthy as they are delicious.

Much love,

Mark and The Gay Farmer Team

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16/01/2026

Come find me this Saturday at West Sussex finest Farmers Market Arundel Farmers Market 💚💚💚

14/01/2026

Our Classic Single Estate Single Variety Early Harvest Arbequina Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, harvested in October 2025, is delicate, fruity, and citrusy with a delightful peppery finish. With an acidity of 0.17 and a high polyphenol count of 407 mg/kg, it is perfect for salads, drizzling, cooking, or your morning health shot.

All of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils are Soil Association certified organic, single estate, and single variety. Awarded by the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, Olive Oil Times, and the Guild of Fine Food, they are as healthy as they are delicious.

Much love,

Mark and The Gay Farmer Team

[Photography: Patricia Niven]
[Stylist: Lucy Turnbull]

06/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all, and wishing you the most wonderful year ahead.

We are starting the year by celebrating our ongoing collaboration with Thanks to your incredible support, we are delighted to share that we raised a total of £3,470.00 in 2025. These essential funds support the vital work akt does to ensure every LGBTQ+ person aged 16-25 facing homelessness or a hostile environment has a safe place to live.

This is an ongoing partnership, and we hope that together we can surpass this total in 2026. We sincerely thank you for your continued generosity.

In addition to our charitable mission, we remain committed to quality. Our Extra Virgin Olive Oils are certified, single estate, and single variety. With a high polyphenol count and multiple awards ( ), they are as healthy as they are delicious.

Much love,

Mark and The Gay Farmer Team

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[Stylist: ]

24/12/2025

🚨 This is an Emergency 🚨

Right now, Trans+ & Intersex young people across the UK are facing growing hostility, fear, and isolation. Rising hate is making daily life unsafe at home, in school, and in public.

For too many, coming out or simply being themselves means losing the support they should be able to rely on. Some are forced to leave home with nowhere safe to go. This winter, Trans+ & Intersex young people are sleeping on buses, in libraries, and in doorways just to survive.

At akt, we exist so LGBTQ+ young people don’t have to face this alone. Demand for our services is higher than ever, and more than 50% of our service users are Trans+. We provide safe housing, specialist support, and someone who believes them, affirms them, and stands with them when the world feels hostile.

We can’t do this without you. 💞

Just £44 can give a young person a safe night off the streets.
👉 Please help if you can: donate or share this post. Your support could be the reason an LGBTQ+ young person has warmth, safety, and hope this winter.
🔗 https://www.akt.org.uk/donate?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=wa25&utm_content=18991230--emergency2

12/11/2025

Please do help if you can ❤

⚠️This is an emergency

Right now, more LGBTQ+ young people are feeling unwelcome, unsafe and unsure where they belong. Many were already at risk at home, and now they’re struggling to find safety elsewhere too.

This winter, some will sleep on buses, in libraries or on cold street corners because they have nowhere else to go.

But love is louder than hate, and we believe there is hope. 💕
When our community comes together, we are powerful and young people feel seen, valued and supported.

👉 Just £44 gives a young LGBTQ+ person a safe night off the streets.

🔗 Click the link to donate today and show up for LGBTQ+ youth this winter- https://bit.ly/4oFfzwg

01/08/2025

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20/06/2025

Come find me tomorrow Arundel Farmers Market 9 - 1

17/05/2025

This is a picture of my darling fiancé Sean Emsworth Farmers Market today a few hours before he received a torrent of homophonic abuse by a local vile man, justifying himself due to a recent high court ruling. Let me make this clear all of LGBTQI+ community are protected by the human rights act, and I will not hesitate to prosecute anyone who violates this no ifs no buts. What I find very disturbing and upsetting is no one came to assist and help Sean at this distressing time. This has been reported to and to . To all the homophonic hateful people out there you will not win and I the rest of my community and allies will fight you all the way always and forever. Together we stand stronger than ever 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

18/03/2025

Introducing our Q***r label akt charity cans.
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In late December 2024 our q***r labels had a little makeover to include a £1 donation for every can sold to the amazing charity whose mission is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ 16 - 25 year old facing homelessness or a hostile living environment has a safe place to live.
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So you can enjoy our multi award winning Single Estate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils whilst helping to support the wonderful work
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14/12/2024

Please come find Sean & I at our longest standing magical Christmas extravaganza at the wonderful we shall be there with our multi award winning single estate organic extra virgin olive oils including our just landed New Season Early Harvest Picual and one of the first outings of our new charity cans. £1 from each AKT can sold will go to support the wonderful work they do with LGBTQI + homeless youth 16-24 🎄❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️🎄

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24/11/2024

A massive thank you 🙏 to Rosie & team for a truly wonderful weekend at the stunningly beautiful .events Christmas Market one of our favourites of the year. Not forgetting all the amazing customers whom came along, thank you 🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄