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Semmelink, who operates Lentelus Farms in the Comox Valley and the nearby farm stand at 1300 Comox Rd., will soon be featured as B次元官网网址楩armer DaveB次元官网网址� on CTVB次元官网网址檚 upcoming reality TV show, Farming For Love. The show searches for singles across Canada ready to find their soul mate with one of six B.C.-based farmers on the show.

According to the network, the show sees the farmers invite a group of urban daters to live and work alongside them, immersing themselves in a series of challenges, group activities and one-on-one dates with the ultimate goal of finding their life partner.

B次元官网网址�(One of) the showB次元官网网址檚 producerB次元官网网址檚 came out to the farm market and I gave my name as a potential (farmer) and then I said yes,B次元官网网址� says Semmelink. B次元官网网址淎t first I didnB次元官网网址檛 want to because I was just so, so busy, but I had a bit of a major life change and life is just really short, so I figured I should just do it.B次元官网网址�

Farmer Dave (Comox, BC) is a self-made success with 2 agricultural businesses that he runs with this family. He's hardworking & passionate about regenerative farming and education. And, he's looking for someone to share his his life with. Apply now for a chance at love with Dave!

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Originally from South Africa, Semmelink comes from a family of farmers, and in his preview video for the show, he admits he needs to find a work-life balance after growing his farm in the Valley.

B次元官网网址淢y sisters tell me I need to find a wife,B次元官网网址� he adds with a laugh.

Semmelink explains that he lost his younger brother (and best friend) to a rare heart condition a few years ago, and was inspired by his joy for life.

B次元官网网址淗e just went for it, and I saw it as a chance to examine my life and look at things that are missing like being in love and being happy.B次元官网网址�

Despite his initial hesitation, Semmelink was inspired to be on the show as one of his friends in South Africa met his wife on a similar version of the series which aired in the country. He also sees the show - which films for fives weeks beginning in September - as an opportunity to showcase not only his farm but farming within the Comox Valley, and his work instructing and assisting students at North Island College.

As for the type of partner heB次元官网网址檚 looking for?

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Semmelink will be joined on the show by another Vancouver Island resident, ChemainusB次元官网网址� Doug Groenendijk.

For more information or to apply to date Semmelink, visit

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