When the popular rural affairs show Countryfile celebrated its 25th anniversary back in 2013, Charles was asked to guest edit. The special focused on issues close to his heart, including the work of hill farmers, apprenticeship schemes for young people interested in farming, and educating school children about food.
Charles is increasingly becoming known for being outspoken in the areas he feels passionate about, and back in 1998 he wrote a piece for The Telegraph, warning of the dangers of genetically modified food.