It’s nothing Jenkins or Walter could ever have imagined.

Neither were farmers; in fact, they didn’t know anything about how farm vehicles worked, what a farm entails to run, the high costs, or even what purpose a silo served.

Still, the love for Esther from complete strangers is touching, they agree.

It’s no wonder she’s a worldwide sensation — some of her biggest supporters are international celebrities. Ricky Gervais and partner Jane Fallon, the Dixie Chicks, even the Ellen show, which — on National Pig Day — posted an Esther video on her Ellentube channel.

She’s had international news coverage as well and had stories appear everywhere from Reader’s Digest, just earlier this month, to magazines across the UK.

Her book, Esther the Wonder Pig, came out last year, making it to the New York Times bestseller list. And, she receives gifts sent to her from around the world — everything from artwork, to cupcake decorations for her room — you name it, people love Esther.

The goal? To change the world one heart at a time.

Calling themselves “accidental activists,” Jenkins, who’s a realtor, and Walter are passionate about being “Esther-approved,” as opposed to vegan, which they share strong opinions. They even appeared at a TedX event where they spoke about the importance of treating all animals equally — with love and respect.

That’s the message they share on farm tours — which are always sold out months in advance — and with volunteers who sign up to work at the farm for various hours, which also fill up rapidly.

They also travel to vegan shows and conferences where they further spread the word. This year will see them touch down in Amsterdam, Norway and Milwaukee, to name a few.

“It’s wild; it feels like a crazy few years,” Jenkins admitted. “It’s astonishing how much we’ve done. Nothing that Esther does is typical and she’s gained a following and support for everything she does.”

Jenkins said it’s been an exciting learning curve for the couple as well, who have become celebrities themselves — especially when they make appearances at the speaking events.

“We’ve had a loss of privacy that we never imagined,” he said. “I’m too nice, I’ve been accused of that, and I have a hard time saying no.”

To that end, he still likes to be as approachable as possible, but draws the line at people walking up the laneway to their rural home, uninvited.

See the sizzle reel here: https://www.facebook.com/estherthewonderpig/videos/1253524424754779/.

This summer will mark the third anniversary of Happily Ever Esther. Most recently, Jenkins is happy to say that another release of their book is coming out in May, with updated recipes and a question and answer section.

Next year will see another book, along with a children’s book.

Meanwhile, Esther’s parents are enjoying an eight-day Carnival cruise, also a fundraiser for the sanctuary. Some 200 guests from around the world are on the seas of the Caribbean enjoying “Esther-approved” dining options, a welcome cocktail party, and a gift bag full of Esther goodies.

Learn more about Esther at www.estherthewonderpig.com.