Olivia Cooper has been working in the media since 2001. She offers a specialised service to rural businesses, ranging from writing one-off press releases to ongoing marketing material. She also writes news articles and features for a wide range of print and online publications, and is open to new commissions on a freelance basis.

Olivia was born and raised on a farm near Newbury, Berkshire. She studied Law, English and Agriculture at Newcastle University, where she achieved a 2:1 BA (Hons) degree in Combined Studies.

She then worked as a grain trader with Glencore Grain in Thame, Oxfordshire, where she produced weekly market reports and maintained and updated their website.

In 2001 she joined Farmers Weekly as a business reporter, and in 2004 moved to Devon to become the magazine's South-West correspondent. At that point she became freelance and started writing for other publications and offering PR services.

Being naturally competitive and adventurous, Olivia has made the most of leisure opportunities, from windsurfing and walking to equine eventing. She is also a keen racing driver, for which she has been sponsored by a leading racing car manufacturer. In quieter moments she loves food and drink, reading, music, ballet and opera.