The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to Agriculture
Agritourism combines travel, entertainment, adventure, and agriculture, but at its core, it's about connecting and educating. Host Jennifer Ross learns from experienced agritourism farmers and entrepreneurs, gathering insights to build her own future farm strategy. Listeners gain an inside look at the diverse world of farm-based tourism and hospitality.
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What Growing a Community Orchard Really Teaches Us
Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, I sit down with fruit tree expert, author, educator, and podcaster Susan Poizner to explore the surprising realities behind growing fruit trees — and why planting an orchard is far more than simply putting a tree in the ground. From launching a community orchard in Toronto with almost no horticultural experience, to becoming a leadi
Trust the Journey: Where It All Began
Send us Fan MailEvery now and then, a conversation changes your life in ways you could never have predicted. That's exactly what happened when I first interviewed Pattie Baker about her WWOOFing journey across America.We connected instantly. What started as a podcast interview grew into a genuine friendship built on a shared love of farming, travel, learning, and embracing new adventures. Sin
The Healing Power of Farms with Dr. Chris Barsotti
Send us Fan MailThere’s something deeply healing about stepping onto a farm — slowing down long enough to breathe fresh air, work with your hands, share a meal, connect with animals, and reconnect with nature in a way that modern life rarely allows. But what if those experiences are more than simply enjoyable? What if farms themselves are part of a much larger public health solution?In this incred
Bonus: The Farm Journal, episode 3
Send us Fan MailIn bonus episode 3, I'm joined once again by Pattie Baker for a personal reflection on my journey to Nourse Farm in Westborough, Massachusetts.After years of building a life, career, and community on Long Island, I made the decision to step back into the world of agriculture—not by returning to something familiar, but by embracing an entirely new challenge. What began as an op
What Beekeeping Teaches Us About Resilience in Agriculture with Boston Honey Company
Send us Fan MailOver the past few years on The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I’ve had the opportunity to explore so many different corners of agriculture—but this conversation brings us into a part of the food system that is both incredibly visible and often deeply misunderstood: beekeeping.In episode #101, I sit down with Evan Reseska of Boston Honey Company, a family-run business that has grown from a s
From Scent to Syrup: The Unexpected Journey of a Rose Farm in Italy
Send us Fan MailIn the 100th Episode of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I take you back to Italy - specifically Tuscany - for a conversation that really captures how something small can grow into something incredibly meaningful. I sit down with Arturo, who shares the story of his family’s rose farm—one that began not with a business plan, but with a moment. A scent that stopped his mother in her tracks
Beyond Field Trips: How Medway Built a Farm-Based Educational Model Like No Other
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 99 of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, we’re continuing the conversation with Medway Community Farm—this time taking a deeper dive into one of the most unique and impactful parts of their operation: education. If you listened to Part 1 (episode 97), you heard how this farm is rooted in community, food access, and connection. In this second part, we build on that foundation and
Crafting Chocolate with Purpose (and Just Two Ingredients)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I sit down with Peter Carlson of Wright Old School Chocolate to explore his journey from chocolate enthusiast to bean-to-bar maker. What began as a simple curiosity—sparked by family and a few eye-opening experiences—quickly evolved into something much deeper: a desire to truly understand chocolate at its source.There’s a quiet honesty i
Rethinking the Role of a Community Farm: Education, Access, and Impact
Send us Fan MailOver the past few months on The Agri-Tourist Podcast, we’ve talked a lot about what it means to connect people to agriculture—but this conversation really brings that idea to life. In this episode, I sit down with Carol Collord and Haley Goulet of Medway Community Farm, a MA farm that is doing so much more than growing food. They’ve created something that sits right at the intersec
Bonus: The Farm Journal, episode 2
Send us Fan MailIn Farm Journal Episode 2 of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I’m continuing the conversation—but shifting into a more real-time, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually means to build and evolve agritourism experiences. Coming off my time in Italy, where everything felt immersive and inspiring, I came back with a lot of ideas—but also a much clearer understanding of just how much deta
Agritourism Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Strategy: A Global Perspective from New Zealand
Send us Fan MailThis conversation brings us back to New Zealand and to a much bigger, global perspective of agritourism. In this episode, I reconnect with Marijke Dunselman of Agritourism New Zealand, who many of you may remember from Episode 14. This is very much a catch-up conversation—an opportunity to revisit her work, see how things have evolved, and hear what’s happening now both in New Zeal
Inside a Tuscan Agritourism Experience: Wine, Soil Health & Sustainability
Send us Fan MailToday’s conversation takes us to the heart of Tuscany, where history, agriculture, and innovation all intersect in the most beautiful and meaningful way. I’m joined by Cesare Majnoni of Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini, a family estate rooted in generations of farming tradition, yet deeply focused on the future of how we grow and experience food. Sitting between Florence and Siena, wi
Glitter Boots to Grassroots: Janice Wright on Farm Marketing That Works
Send us Fan MailWhen I sat down to talk with Janice Wright of Rooted in NC, I knew it was going to be a fun conversation — anyone who shows up to farms in rhinestone boots is clearly not afraid to stand out. And honestly, those glittery boots are more than just a fashion statement. They’re symbolic of exactly who she is: bold, authentic, grounded in agriculture, but bringing her full personality i
Global Trends, Local Impact & What’s Next with Lisa Chase
Send us Fan MailWhen I first interviewed Lisa Chase back in 2024 and episode 5 of the podcast, agritourism felt like an emerging conversation. Fast forward to today — over 90 episodes later — and it’s clear this isn’t just a niche sector. It’s a movement. Reconnecting with Lisa gave me the opportunity to step back and really reflect on how much has evolved — not just globally, but in how we’re all
Seeds, Storytelling & the Future of Food: Inside Baker Creek’s Global Movement
Send us Fan MailWhen I sat down to talk with Michelle Johnson from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, I expected to learn more about seeds. What I didn’t expect was to walk away thinking about joy, legacy, and the future of food in an entirely different way. What started nearly three decades ago as 17-year-old Jere Gettle's handmade seed catalog has grown into a global movement — but at its heart, i
Bonus: The Farm Journal, episode 1
Send us Fan MailThis podcast started as my journey back to agriculture—and now, I’m actually living it.Over the past few years, I’ve been searching, learning, and having conversations with incredible people across this industry, trying to understand where I fit. And now, I’ve made the decision to step in—to take on a role at a farm, to move, and to fully immerse myself in this next chapter.I met P
Military Service to Agritourism Leadership: The Expanding Impact of the Rutters
Send us Fan MailWhen I first interviewed Kara and Matt from Rutter's Ranch in Episode 62, we talked about veteran farmers strengthening America’s food system. But in this follow-up conversation with Kara, what struck me most wasn’t just the growth of their programs — it was the depth of purpose behind everything they’re building. From Matt receiving the American Farm Bureau Veteran Farmer Awa
In a Sea of Blacktop, They Chose Purple: The Lavender Pivot That Saved Hoshyla Farms
Send us Fan MailWhen I think about my conversation with Susan and Nicole Asendorf of Hoshyla Farms, what stays with me most isn’t just the lavender — it’s the decision. The moment when selling the land felt easier… and they chose not to. On Long Island, once farmland is gone, it’s gone. Hearing Nicole say, “Once you sell something, you cannot get it back,” carried a weight that anyone connected to
Planting Big Ideas: When a Nonprofit Leader Thinks Like a CEO
Send us Fan MailWhen I first interviewed Giany Guedjo, the Executive Director of Carolina Human Reinvestment, in Episode 43, we talked about faith, food security, and the early days of building a community garden rooted in purpose. In this catch-up conversation, I found something different — not just survival, but momentum. He joined me from his greenhouse on a cold morning, surrounded by vibrant
Food is a Bridge Between Farm and Community @ Assunta's
Send us Fan MailSome conversations feel especially heartfelt because they highlight not just a business, but a person stepping fully into who they’re meant to be. That’s exactly how I felt talking with Amanda Portis, the heart behind Assunta’s Food Truck at Nourse Farm. Amanda’s journey back to her hometown and into food entrepreneurship is such a beautiful example of how passion, timing, and a li
Pick-Your-Own Farms Are Quietly Changing the Conversation
Send us Fan MailThere are some conversations that leave you thinking differently long after the recording ends — and my talk with Megan Neubauer was exactly that kind of conversation. I first interviewed Megan in episode # 6, and her perspective stuck with me, so reconnecting with her felt like catching up with someone whose work — and impact — has continued to grow right alongside the movement sh
Turning Vacations Into Meaningful Global Impact with Kimberly Haley-Coleman
Send us Fan MailToday’s guest is someone who truly redefines what it means to travel with purpose. I was so inspired learning about the work Kimberly Haley-Coleman is doing through Globe Aware, creating opportunities for everyday people to step beyond traditional tourism and step into meaningful global service. Her journey started with a simple desire to give back while traveling — and it grew int
Everyday Plant Wisdom for the 'Herbal Curious' with Jeanine Davis
Send us Fan MailToday’s guest is someone very special to me — my longtime friend, Jeanine Davis. We met years ago through our businesses and a shared love of learning, creating, and doing things a little differently. Over the years, I’ve had a front-row seat to Jeanine’s journey from busy Long Island life to a more nature-centered life in Pennsylvania, and through it all, one thing has always stay
Peacefield, Revisited: How a Farm Sanctuary Grows Community, Compassion, & Resilience
Send us Fan MailEighteen months after our first conversation, we revisit Peacefield Farm Sanctuary with founders John and Emma Hoel to explore how this Florida sanctuary has grown not just in size, but in depth and purpose. In that time, Peacefield welcomed a new baby, new rescued animals, and even a multigenerational family dynamic as John’s parents relocated to the farm. What emerges is a pictur
How a Student-Run School Farm Is Redefining Special Education and Life Skills
Send us Fan MailI sat down with special education teacher Alanna O’Donnell to explore how urban farming, gardening, and raising chickens are transforming learning for students with significant disabilities at P177Q, the Robin Sue Ward School for Exceptional Children in Queens, New York. Alanna shares how her background in service and community work shaped a teaching philosophy rooted in empathy, r
Building Agrihoods That Matter: Soil Health, Social Impact, and the Farmer D Perspective
Send us Fan MailHe is a nationally recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, entrepreneur, author, and educator. Daron Joffe—also known as Farmer D—was introduced to me by my friend Pattie Baker, who has long been inspired by his work and his mission.Farmer D is the author of the acclaimed book Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities, and Give Back to the
Agri-Tech Meets Food Justice: Rethinking Food Access in NYC
Send us Fan MailShe’s a young, inspiring agri-entrepreneur—and the CEO and Founder of Change Food for Good. Her name is Samia, also known as Sam Lemfadli. Sam is a Brooklyn native and technologist with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable agriculture.She founded Change Food for Good, a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable agricultural technology more accessible in communi
From Puffballs to Public Programs With Mushroom Farmer & Forager Amanda Dye
Send us Fan MailHer business is called Mandy’s Mushrooms - her name is Amanda Dye - and she is passionate about making the kingdom of Fungi more accessible to the general public through mushroom education. Mushrooms are mysterious to me. The more I read about mushrooms and the more the world learns about mushrooms, the more we learn about the significant impact they have on controlling - actual
Integrity and Purpose Shaped Rashid’s Lifelong Agriculture Journey
Send us Fan MailIn the forward of his book, it states: “Growing Out Loud Captures the depth, breadth, height of a life that has loved and pursued knowledge, understanding, purpose, application, and service for the benefit of all and for the fulfillment of his god-given calling. The Food Revolutionary has truly lived well.” Keith Rashid Nuri is the author of Growing Out Loud, Journey of a Food Re
Maxine is Taking Her Dreams Seriously
Send us Fan MailToday’s guest is a filmmaker, community builder, and aspiring farmer who happens to be based right near me in Brooklyn — Maxine Simone Williams. Maxine uses storytelling, farming, and community engagement to illuminate how culture, food, and relationships shape our lives.I first discovered Maxine on Instagram. I come across countless amazing farming-related posts, but Maxine — a br
I did it! I am a WWOOFer!
Send us Fan MailSo everyone should know my good friend Pattie Baker by now…author of Round America with a Duck and most recently Round Ireland with a Duck. Pattie has become such a dear friend and has encouraged me to continue trusting the journey…and so I have! It was Pattie’s inspiration that made me consider WWOOFing. (World Wide opportunities on Organic Farms) And when I thought about where
Immersing in Sicilian Culture with Helen Cane Tarpinian
Send us Fan MailThis is the 2nd interview I did while in Sicily. This interview is with a dear friend Helen Cane Tarpinian. Helen and I reconnected recently around the same time I was researching WWOOFing farms in Italy and landed an opportunity in Marsala, Siciliy, about an hour south of Helen's Terrasini home. When I arrived at the Palermo Airport on Oct 11, 2025, Helen picked me up and w
A Sicilian Harvest in Marsala with Gianfranco and Nino
Send us Fan MailCiao from Marsala, Sicily….and my first WWOOFING experience. I did it! I signed up for WWOOF Italy and found an amazing farm in Marsala, Sicily to spend a week volunteering. The farm name is Orto Infesta - run by Gianfranco and Nino. I have never felt so welcomed and so instantly part of a family as I did with Nino and Gianfranco.Gianfranco and Nino are building something very
Trusting the Journey 'Round Ireland with Pattie Baker
Send us Fan MailI know we’ve gone rogue, off the normal podcast schedule. And it feels kind of liberating in a strange way! But it’s also given me the opportunity to reset a bit. I haven’t completely figured out how I want to approach the Agri-Tourist Podcast going forward, but it’s given me some time back and will allow me time to test some things out.One of those things is doing a video edit
It's Time to Pause...& 3 Favorites!
Send us Fan MailThis is a special episode for many reasons. We hit 70 episodes last week!! I can’t believe how fast 70 episodes went by - 70 weeks of my life and yours!!! This episode will be highlighting - very briefly - the top 3 most listened to podcasts. And what do I mean by highlighting them - I am pulling out some of the most meaningful sections - the part of the conversation that left
Amy Crone is Expanding Food Access with Technology
Send us Fan MailWe have all heard about the impending cuts that will be impacting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - also known as SNAP. SNAP is a food program that provides assistance to more than 40 million people across America and also provide income to farmers who are able to accept SNAP. The program impacts 2 sets of people - those in need of assistance AND the farmers that
20 Years Worth of Agri-Adventures with Tim Werbe
Send us Fan MailToday’s conversation is with an old friend, someone who’s been with me since my days in corporate america, has known my kids since they were really young, and someone who has been an active agritourist with me along my journey. His formal name is Thomas Chandler Werbe III, but I call him Tim! Tim and I were recently reflecting and reminiscing about many of our adventures together
Bypassing Traditional Food Systems to Make Food Accessible
Send us Fan MailLuis Angel Mendez’s journey at Red Tomato began 21 years ago. In 2001 Angel met Michael Rozyne, Founder, and Kate Larson, former Operations manager.. Michael and Kate were searching for two things, warehouse space, and a warehouse manager! The potential Angel saw in Red Tomato outweighed any possible risk, he saw this organization was brand new, cultivating its path into the futur
When Farmers Win, We ALL Win with Dana DiPrima
Send us Fan MailDana DiPrima is supporting hardworking small & mid-sized American farmers with small actions that have a big impact. She believes, and I wholeheartedly agree with her, that when farmers win, we ALL win. I found Dana’s podcast, One Bite is Everything, on Apple Podcasts a few months ago. I have been an avid weekly listener. Dana is tapping into many of the same themes that I
A Blue Point Oyster Farm in the Great South Bay
Send us Fan MailAbout 3 years ago, Mike & Ray founded Toasted Oysters… a venture that started over some research and a couple of backyard drinks. And one that is also a part of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. I have to admit, Until we spoke, I didn’t really understand what an oyster farm really meant - that it was a physical farm location in the water where the farm owners grow oysters. Sound
Emily Stone Disrupts the Chocolate Economy, Impacting Over 10,000+ Cacao Farmers Globally
Send us Fan MailI can’t resist a great conversation about chocolate and cacao farming. I had the pleasure of interviewing someone I met at the beginning of her cacao journey, a real powerhouse and innovator at the time whom I met on my first chocolate trip to Belize - the one with the howler monkeys and the jungle cabana! Emily Stone came on the cacao scene in Belize in 2010, made a tremendous im
The Original Farm Trails & Gravenstein Apple Thrive Together
Send us Fan MailFarm Trails was founded in the 1970’s to connect the public to local farmers, ranchers, producers and purveyors in Sonoma County CA and is still aligned with the same mission and going strong in 2025. Over five decades ago, a group of forward-thinking farmers blazed trails in Sonoma County, creating a map & guide for local agriculture, inviting the public to meet their farmers
A Costa Rica Adventure Debrief with Abby
Send us Fan MailOne of my best trips ever….exploring Costa Rica…with my youngest daughter Abby…for her 18th birthday and High School graduation! This past April, Abby and I embarked on an adventure to Costa Rica….packed with ‘fake’ volcanic eruptions, ash clouds, rainforest hikes, stray dogs, serendipitous moments, magnificent sunsets, a cacao farm tour, chocolate and coffee tasting, delicious, c
Farms of the Brave with Matt & Kara Rutter
Send us Fan MailI had the opportunity to interview 2 extremely dedicated and super insipring people who are veterans, farmers, educators, PHd students, and mentors for so many veterans who are considering a career in farming. This is career #2 for both of them. But Why did they pick Farming?With one-third of American farmers over the age of 60, there is a critical shortage of individuals entering
Wine on the Porch Part 2: A Mini Podcast Series with Maryland 'Farm' Women
Send us Fan MailOn Agri-Tourist Episode #4 we hosted Shelby Watson-Hampton, author of Grace, Grit & Lipstick and co-owner of Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Maryland. I was heading down to South Carolina and my half way point was Maryland. I reached out to Shelby to see if she would be available to connect at her vineyard on a specific evening and, lucky for me, she was available, and so
Wine on the Porch Part 1: A Mini Podcast Series with Maryland 'Farm' Women
Send us Fan MailOn the Agri-Tourist Episode #4 we hosted Shelby Watson-Hampton, author of Grace, Grit & Lipstick and co-owner of Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards. I was heading down to a wedding in SC and my 1st stop was Maryland. I always say that I want to visit and connect in person…and I really do mean it. I reached out to Shelby to see if she would be available to meet at her vineyard.
Providing Meaningful Access to Healthy Food with Shalom Farms
Send us Fan MailShalom Farms is a nonprofit working together to build healthy communities by growing and sharing healthy food. The food they grow is distributed through their network of programs and partnerships in communities where access to healthy food is limited.Shalom Farms is the evolution of the work of the United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond (UMUMR) which has a long history of so
Was Meryl Streep the Real Inspiration for Eco-Certified Apples?
Send us Fan MailWe did not grow apples at my farm. So during apple season we would purchase apples to have available for our customers. Finding organic apples was impossible so after some research we found Eco Certified apples from Fishkill Farms - a farm that was about a 2 ½ hour drive from us. However, it was worth the trip to stock up on healthier, more sustainably grown apples. At the time
A Land Access Story: Finding Secure Farmland with Molly Comstock
Send us Fan MailMolly Comstock is now overseeing Many Forks Farm. Many from the Berkshires know her as the owner of Colfax Farm. Molly’s passion and tenacity for farming and to be a farmer definitely comes through in her story. And her story has a significant focus on the issues surrounding farmers and land access Molly didn’t own her land and had to move her farmland and business a few times. A
Creating Sustainable Hunger Relief Right from Your PORCH
Send us Fan MailMy conversation with Jim Sanders, farmer from Wildflower Lane Farm in NC, was far reaching. HIs idea around having food advocacy groups who are purchasing produce from retailers and wholesalers shift those funds to pay local farmers to grow for them, has had a tremendous impact on many non profits in the North Carolina area. Another one of the non profit organizations that Jim’s i
A Farm Conversation that Led to a Place at the Table
Send us Fan MailJim Sanders, farmer from Wildflower Lane Farm in NC, had an idea about growing vegetables and finding a distribution partner for those vegetables. In my podcast interview with Jim (podcast episode 54), he told the story about walking into the office of a non profit called TABLE and proposing his idea to the women in the office. What struck me about that story was the fact that th
A Creative Farming Model to Grow Food for Local Kids in North Carolina
Send us Fan MailJim Sanders, an environmentalist and farmer, is the owner of Wildflower Lane Farm in North Carolina. Jim has some great stories about how he came into farming and his fun and not so fun experiences with trying to build a farming business. All along, Jim knew and was reminded by some friends, that there had to be a better way, a more sustainable way.Jim decided to take another appr
The Journey Comes Full Circle with Jen & Marisa (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailSo this is my 53rd episode…the 1st episode of Season 2 of the Agri-Tourist Podcast! This episode is Part 2 of my interview with Marisa about coming full circle. I have learned so much during the course of this year…and not just about farming and agriculture… I learned so much about life, about love, about passion and dedication, trusting the journey, making every day count, and
The Journey Comes Full Circle with Jen & Marisa (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailSo this is my 52nd episode…Part 1! One whole year of podcast episodes…and I have to say that I learned so much during the course of this year…and not just about farming and agriculture. I learned so much about life, about love, about passion and dedication, trusting the journey, making every day count, and about taking that leap of faith.And I learned all of this from over 50 amazi
Veteran Farmers, Serving Our Country Twice, by Defending it and Feeding it
Send us Fan MailWhen I became aware of The Farmer Veteran Coalition, I just had to learn more. The Mission of Farmer Veteran Coalition is Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America. They are cultivating a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and developing viable employment and meaningful careers for veterans. They believe that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthe
Everybody Has the Right to High Quality Produce at Full Well Farm
Send us Fan MailMeg and Laura founded Full Well Farm located in Adams, MA in 2018. Meg was brought up on the farmland they are now farming on. When chatting with Meg about their background, there seemed to be an initial resistance to farming and becoming a farmer. However, the pull to being outside every March was too hard to resist. And the pull to developing a business that provided access to
Johnson Gains Ground, Growing Food & Community to Create More Food Security in MA
Send us Fan MailThe USDA defines food security as having "access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members" and very low food insecurity is classified as " where one or more household members experience reduced food intake and disrupted eating patterns at times during the year because of limited money or other resources." In 2023, the US
It's All About 'Morals Over Money' at The Farmyard
Send us Fan MailShe is a passionate farm entrepreneur from Maryland…driven to preserve her farmland and build a thriving Farmyard business. Renee Wilson was born to a teacher and dairy farmer, she was a 4H member and then earned an education in TV production and marketing during college…but her heart and passion was in agriculture. She returned to her roots and leveraged her skills to identify how
Heart & Soil Makes Healthy Food Accessible To All
Send us Fan MailKristen Tool and I have something very important in common….we want to connect ALL people to real, healthy, nutritious food….sometimes that food is harvested right from the farm and other times it is made into nutritious soups. Caring for and stewarding land has been a lifelong dream of Kristen’s. She and her husband Chris have been working to restore Olsen Farm, her husband’s fam
A Craft Beer & Apple Cider Tour with Dr. Alison Feeney
Send us Fan MailCraft Beer and Cider….both wins for the agritourism industry. And it’s actually less about the alcohol and more about the sense of community and connection that it brings. Dr. Alison Feeney is a Professor in the Geography and Earth Science Department at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. She blends work with pleasure as she travels around her state of Pennsylvania and beyond
Experience West Virginia's Thrilling White Water and Agritourism of Tawney Farm
Send us Fan MailHave you ever heard of the New River Gorge or the Gauley River? Well, if you’ve ever been into the white water rafting scene, you have heard one of these West Virginia rivers and probably rafted it! The New River Gorge is amazing in the spring, but there is nothing that compares to the fall dam releases of the Gauley River, entering into class 5 rapids right from the very start o
Only 90 US Farms Grow Tea and Maryland's Lori Baker is One of Them
Send us Fan MailDid you know that there are about 1.8 million tea growers around the world? The leading tea-producing countries include Argentina, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Taiwan. The U.S. trails behind the 6 million tons of global tea production, producing only about 90 to 100 tons a year. And there are about 80 to 90 tea farms spread across 17 states in the U.S., with most of the tea
Giany's Leap of Faith & Focus on Growing Food Impacts South Carolina Children
Send us Fan MailI’ve taken leaps of faith in the past, but nothing like Giany Guedjo, the Executive Director at Carolina Human Reinvestment. Giany was an accountant at an orphanage in Benin, West Africa. But Giany wanted more for himself and his expanding family. He entered an immigration lottery to come to the US….and he was selected. And that’s when the leap of faith really began…showing up
Tom & Monica's Shared Vision & Adventure at Goodnow Farms Chocolate
Send us Fan MailThey believe that great craft chocolate is “true to the bean,” – that the flavors apparent in the bar reflect the flavors hidden in the cacao bean. Like coffee beans and wine grapes, different cacao beans have different flavors. Discovering those flavors is one of the joys Tom & Monica feel when making (and eating) single-origin craft chocolate! Tom and Monica are the owners of
Flexible, Innovative Farm Funding & Climate Resilience are Priorities for Berkshire Ag Ventures
Send us Fan MailAs I speak to farmers from around the US and beyond, I am always interested in where they are garnering support from. Farmers enter into farming from all different backgrounds. Some need help securing land, some need financial support, some need marketing and accounting support, and some need help with farming skills. And we would assume that those support systems would be availa
Wormfarm Institute Affirms the Parallels Between Farming & Art Making
Send us Fan MailEver wonder how to creatively bridge art and agriculture together…Donna Neuwirth and Jay Salinas have mastered this creative bridge.. And they not only have mastered integrating art and agriculture, they have also set the stage for lifelong connections to form, way beyond their company’s many inspiring projects.After many years working in art and theater in Chicago, Donna Neuwirth
Travel Back in Time While Kayaking & Biking with Blackwater Adventures
Send us Fan MailWhen I was a kid I did not like history class, or as we called it, social studies. For me, it felt like the classes were about memorizing textbook material and dates. I was not lucky enough to have teachers that made it more exciting to learn about history and its importance, relevance, and connection to the now. However, as an adult, I have a whole new appreciation for history,
Savor the Dancing Greens with Farmer Jamie and Chef Madison
Send us Fan MailThe farmer - Jamie. And the chef- Madison. A few years ago, they were both in Rome, Italy, independently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Food Studies and Policies for Sustainable Production and Consumption. During their time in Italy and while hiking through olive trees in Tuscany, they became friends and contrived this farm plan that involved creating a space to grow food, partner
Broken Spoke's Maggie & Thea 'Chit Chat' About Their Boutique Winery
Send us Fan MailI had the pleasure of speaking with a mother daughter team…well actually, in real life, they are a mother daughter father team, but dad likes to stay behind the scenes. Thea Hall is the Owner, Vintner, and Farm Caretaker of Broken Spoke, a boutique winery and vineyard on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with a unique focus on animals and communication or conversation styles- you will und
Berkshire Grown's Margaret Moulton Raises the Profile on Local Food & Farms
Send us Fan MailToday we are speaking with Margaret Moulton, Executive Director at Berkshire Grown. Berkshire Grown, based in Great Barrington, MA, works toward an equitable and resilient local food system by supporting and promoting farmers, connecting people to local food, and building community partnerships around local food security. Margaret and I explore the impact of Berkshire Grown on t
A Farmer's Philosophy with Richard Andres from Tantré Farm
Send us Fan MailI had a very inspiring and deeply insightful conversation with Richard Andres, owner of Tantre Farm in Michigan. Richard is a farmer, a philosopher, and former carpenter. Well I say former carpenter but I am sure his carpentry skills come in super handy on the farm. Those are one set of skills I wish I had more of. So when I say my conversation was deeply insightful that is proba
A Mid Atlantic Agritourism Founder & CEO Connects People to Farms & Art
Send us Fan MailToday I am chatting with Tracy Mitchell Griggs from AgVenturesUS. Tracy is the ultimate connector when it comes to everything agritourism. Growing up in south Jersey, Tracy developed a love of farmers veggies from local farmers markets. She also spent a lot of time on the eastern shore of Maryland where she enjoyed Chesapeake Bay Sailing adventures with her family. Tracy spent t
We Found Waldo...at the Cacao Farm in DR
Send us Fan MailI am so excited for you to hear from my very dear friend and fellow entrepreneur, Waldo Cabrera. Waldo is an Emmy-Winning, Emmy-Nominated, and extremely talented video producer. I have known Waldo for many years. We have collaborated on many work projects, I have conducted many interviews for a TV show he produced, and we have had many thrilling times like riding the Cyclone in C
Invest Your Money in Farms & Food with Ag Professional Turned Bank CEO, Charley Cummings
Send us Fan MailIt’s not every day we see an agriculture professional turned banker! Today we will meet one! Many of us bank at some of the large banking institutions with branding we are very familiar with. If not one of the large banks, some bank with credit unions or invest in local and regional banking institutions. But do you think about how your money is used and invested after it is deposit
Looking into the Eyes of an Alpaca with Jane Lee Rankin
Send us Fan Mail“It is never too late to take the first step toward our dreams, no matter how big or impractical - or seemingly outrageous.” This is a quote from Jane Lee Rankin from her compelling memoir called Farm Family. This is a book about the adventure that created Apple Hill Farm in North Carolina. It’s all about how a solo mom with a broken heart and no farming or livestock experience cr
Three inspiring women and just a mere maple tree farm
Send us Fan MailThere is nothing like the taste of a real, authentic New England maple syrup. This one is not located in Vermont - it’s located right in the Berkshires! And I even had the chance to spend a few hours touring and tasting my way through this amazing farm.Justamere Tree Farm is located in the town of Worthington MA. The land was purchased in 1982 and owned by JP and Marian. They fel
Savor the Cuisine & Landscape of Sonoma County with Relish Culinary Adventures
Send us Fan MailToday we are chatting with Donna Del Rey, owner of Relish Culinary Adventures.Relish Culinary Adventures (love the name!) is a culinary program that brings together talented chefs and fabulous cuisine at a variety of captivating rural locations including farms and orchards, to create one-of-a-kind authentic cooking classes, culinary tours and excursions, and catering services.Based
Berkshares: Boosting the local economy with a local currency
Send us Fan MailI have been doing a lot of local traveling, really digging into the northeast US where my agriculture focus seems to be currently taking me. I visited a bean festival at a farm in Sheffield, Massachusetts (MA), located in the southern part of the Berkshires. The Berkshires or Berkshire County is located in Western Massachusetts, with New York State very close to the west, Connecti
From Tree to Bar at Crayfish Bay Organic Cacao Farm in Grenada
Send us Fan MailWe left New York and it was 27 degrees Fahrenheit and mild. We arrived in Grenada a little over four hours later and it was 78 degrees, partly sunny and fairly humid. Earl, our driver, was awaiting our arrival. He drove us in his car to the ‘countryside’ on the north west side of Grenada. The roads were thin and very windy with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Houses we
From Spring Snow to Last Chance, They Grow the Most Delicious Organic Peaches in the Midst of Sonoma County
Send us Fan MailBrian Sullivan, Gayle Okumura Sullivan and son Patrick Sullivan purchased Dry Creek Peach in 2000 and are approaching 25 years with the farm. Dry Creek Peach, located in the heart of Dry Creek Valley of Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California is surrounded by wine country. They are the last remaining fruit farm in the valley with 1000 peach trees. They are the only dedicated, cert
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