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The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureA Creative Farming Model to Grow Food for Local Kids in North CarolinaSend us a textJim 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 approach to feeding local people. The existing system made small scale farming frustrating and difficult. But what if the money factor were re...2025-05-051h 13

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureThe Journey Comes Full Circle with Jen & Marisa (Part 2)Send us a textSo 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 about taking that leap of faith.And I learned all of this from over 50 amazing people from all over the world. So this ep...2025-04-2849 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureThe Journey Comes Full Circle with Jen & Marisa (Part 1)Send us a textSo 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 amazing people from all over the world. So the next 2 consecutive episodes are dedicated to these amazing, inspirational and passion...2025-04-2150 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureVeteran Farmers, Serving Our Country Twice, by Defending it and Feeding itSend us a textWhen 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 strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems. And, most critically, they believe and have demonstrated that agriculture offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits. Farmer Veteran Coalition is prov...2025-04-1444 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureEverybody Has the Right to High Quality Produce at Full Well FarmSend us a textMeg 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 healthy food was also too much to resist. Hence, although there were some twists and turns along the journey, the evolution of Full Well Farm was...2025-04-071h 06

Humans + AI (formerly Amplifying Cognition)Jennifer Haase on human-AI co-creativity, uncommon ideas, creative synergy, and humans outperforming (AC Ep83) “We humans often tend to be very restricted—even when we are world champions in a game. And I’m very optimistic that AI will surprise us, with very different ways of solving complex problems—and we can make use of that.” – Jennifer Haase About Jennifer Haase Dr. Jennifer Haase is a researcher at the Weizenbaum Institute, and lecturer at Humboldt University and University of the Arts Berlin. Her work focuses on the intersection of creativity, Artificial Intelligence, and automation, including AI for enhancing creative processes. She was named as one the 100 most important mi...2025-04-0200 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureJohnson Gains Ground, Growing Food & Community to Create More Food Security in MASend us a textThe 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 USDA reported national food insecurity at just under 18%. Specific to Massachusetts:In Feb 2024, 17.9% of Massachusetts households reported food insecurity, with a rate of 22.9% among households with children.SNAP enrollment in Massachusetts ha...2025-03-311h 01

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureIt's All About 'Morals Over Money' at The FarmyardSend us a textShe 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 to secure and access land as a young farmer. It started as a seasonal roadside farmstand that has evolved into what she now calls...2025-03-2436 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureHeart & Soil Makes Healthy Food Accessible To AllSend us a textKristen 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 family farm in Lanesborough, MA where they raise chickens, keep honeybees, and grow fruit, veggies and herbs. Kristen worked as an Early Education...2025-03-171h 00

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureA Craft Beer & Apple Cider Tour with Dr. Alison FeeneySend us a textCraft 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 to research craft breweries, apple cider mills, and other spirit destinations. Allison has been asked to research so many interesting topics around craft beer trails and the gro...2025-03-101h 00

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureExperience West Virginia's Thrilling White Water and Agritourism of Tawney FarmSend us a textHave 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 of your rafting adventure! Speaking of a natural high….So when I saw an agritourism farm and campground that was located...2025-03-031h 05

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureOnly 90 US Farms Grow Tea and Maryland's Lori Baker is One of ThemSend us a textDid 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 growers located in Hawaii. Meet Lori Baker …a farmer and artist. Lori is one of the owners of Heron’s Meadow Farm located in Woodbine Maryland. Lori and her hus...2025-02-241h 04

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureGiany's Leap of Faith & Focus on Growing Food Impacts South Carolina ChildrenSend us a textI’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 in New York, not proficient in English, with no real home and job to go to, a one and a half year old child, and a pregnant w...2025-02-171h 18

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureTom & Monica's Shared Vision & Adventure at Goodnow Farms ChocolateSend us a textThey 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 Goodnow Farms Chocolate. They enjoyed working together and wanted to have a shared vision and adventure while raising their two children. And that shared vision and adventure was through...2025-02-1056 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureFlexible, Innovative Farm Funding & Climate Resilience are Priorities for Berkshire Ag VenturesSend us a textAs 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 available. Well that is not always the case. However, in some areas, that is definitely the case and the level of support for farmers and the agricultural industry is very present, acti...2025-02-031h 09

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureWormfarm Institute Affirms the Parallels Between Farming & Art MakingSend us a textEver 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 and Jay Salinas moved to a farm in the Driftless Region of southwest Wisconsin and learned to grow vegetables. Don’t worry, I asked about what the Driftless Region is and Jay...2025-01-271h 13

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureTravel Back in Time While Kayaking & Biking with Blackwater AdventuresSend us a textWhen 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, learning about history and even teaching history. I am on the Board of my local historical society, have developed classes for our 1850 one room...2025-01-2057 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureSavor the Dancing Greens with Farmer Jamie and Chef MadisonSend us a textThe 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, partnering with those they admired, and sharing good vibes and education. A few years later, actually sooner than they had originally planned for, Jamie was given an opportunity to farm so...2025-01-1359 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureBroken Spoke's Maggie & Thea 'Chit Chat' About Their Boutique WinerySend us a textI 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 understand more about what that means when you listen to the podcast! Maggie Hall, Thea’s daughter, is the social media, events, and wine club management guru for Broke...2025-01-0650 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureBerkshire Grown's Margaret Moulton Raises the Profile on Local Food & FarmsSend us a textToday 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 the community and how the organization, its members, and its partners demonstrated, especially during COVID, the need of relying on regional food sources and that you actually can rely on those regional food sources. Many food...2024-12-301h 12

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureA Farmer's Philosophy with Richard Andres from Tantré FarmSend us a textI 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 probably an understatement. When I noticed in Richard’s bio that he worked with the Ann Arbor and Toronto Zen Buddhist temples, I figu...2024-12-231h 11

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureA Mid Atlantic Agritourism Founder & CEO Connects People to Farms & ArtSend us a textToday 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 time in California exploring and expanding her culinary skills and later returned to the Mid Atlantic where she studied the global aquaculture industry. Throughout her career, agritourism has become a si...2024-12-161h 10

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureWe Found Waldo...at the Cacao Farm in DRSend us a textI 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 Coney Island after a video shoot at the opening of a local community center. Waldo knew I have a passion for all things agriculture as he cove...2024-12-091h 12

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureInvest Your Money in Farms & Food with Ag Professional Turned Bank CEO, Charley CummingsSend us a textIt’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 deposited into your current bank? In all honesty, I didn’t…until I learned about Walden Mutual Bank and had a con...2024-12-0251 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureLooking into the Eyes of an Alpaca with Jane Lee RankinSend us a text“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 created a renowned agritourism destination and thriving mountaintop farm. A chance encounter with an alpaca in the year 2000 at the Kentucky...2024-11-251h 05

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureThree inspiring women and just a mere maple tree farmSend us a textThere 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 fell in love with a 26-acre wooded lot with a brook and hunting cabin and farmed the land for 38 year...2024-11-1844 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureSavor the Cuisine & Landscape of Sonoma County with Relish Culinary AdventuresSend us a textToday 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 in Healdsburg, California, in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country, Relish offers culinary events on a wide range of topics from wine country cuisine to ethnic specialties, cheese making to wild...2024-11-111h 16

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureBerkshares: Boosting the local economy with a local currencySend us a textI 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, Connecticut to the south, and Vermont to the north. Before going to the festival I met a friend for lunch at the Berkshire Food Coop and explored th...2024-11-0455 min

Sideline SessionsJennifer Gross — UC Davis Women’s Basketball Coach on Her Program’s Core Values and Building a WinnerToday’s guest Jennifer Gross is entering her 14th year as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of California - Davis.UC Davis is a special place for Coach Gross, as she was a point guard for the program from 1993-1997, before returning as an assistant coach in 2004. She led the Aggies to five straight Big West Conference regular season titles from 2017-2021. During her time as both an assistant and head coach, she’s helped the Aggies to three NCAA Division I Tournament berths and five ap...2024-10-3049 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureFrom Tree to Bar at Crayfish Bay Organic Cacao Farm in GrenadaSend us a textWe 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 were located on both sides of the road – some on stilts overlooking the water and others embedded in the mountainside of green vegetation. This was the beginni...2024-10-2855 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureFrom Spring Snow to Last Chance, They Grow the Most Delicious Organic Peaches in the Midst of Sonoma CountySend us a textBrian 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, certified organic peach farm in the county. The farm produces about 30 varieties of peaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day, some of which will make your mouth water as Gayle de...2024-10-211h 18

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureSteady Your Home and Make Every Day Count with Steve and SandySend us a textSteve and Sandy are the inspiring founders of East Tennessee Homestead Alliance. Sandy reached out to me about the podcast a few months ago. We ended up speaking on the phone about homesteading and what it really is all about. Many people, including myself who is close to farming and all about sustainability, have this impression of homesteading as a far reaching goal that we would not be capable of doing or achieving in our current environments… that you need to be living out in the boonies without electricity to be even considered a ho...2024-10-141h 28

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureFrom Belize, Nantucket, and DC to Coordinating Agritourism for the State of CaliforniaSend us a textRachael Callahan is currently California’s Statewide Agritourism Coordinator focused on the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program through UC Davis. Originally from Delaware, Rachael stumbled into sustainable agriculture from her graduate studies and has focused on local and regional food systems. She spent time in Belize working on a demonstration agroforestry farm looking at and modeling indigenous land stewardship and farming. She then spent time in Nantucket working for a non profit focused on bolstering the local food economy. She eventually moved to Washington DC to work on an urban farm. Her expe...2024-10-0749 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureCollege Economics Major, Moka Intern, and Agri-Tourist, Anna MorrongielloSend us a textBefore she turned 10 years old, she already knew all about zucchini, white eggplant, garlic scapes, heirloom tomatoes, how to tell basil vs. mint vs. oregano, when to plant garlic, and what to pair lavender honey with. My daughter Anna just turned 20-years old in September 2024 and is pursuing a college major in Economics and minor in Sustainability. She also just finished a summer of 70 hour workweeks and an amazing internship with Moka Origins. Our very first podcast episode was with one of the founders of Moka Origins, Jeff Abella. Moka Origins is...2024-09-301h 22

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureFinding Paradise with Laurelee Blanchard from Maui's Leilani Farm SanctuarySend us a textLaurelee Blanchard, Founder and President of Leilani Farm Sanctuary, and author of “Finding Paradise”, left a lucrative career at a Commercial Real Estate Firm to devote her life to animal protection and humane education. In 1999, she cashed out her life savings and moved from Orange County, California, to Hawaii to the island of Maui. Laurelee acquired an eight-acre parcel of land, on which she created a farm sanctuary—a refuge where animals would be protected from neglect, abuse, and slaughter.Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a non-profit organization, home to nearly three hundre...2024-09-2353 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureVisit a Vermont Heirloom Apple Oasis with Simon and ErinSend us a textApple picking season probably generates fun memories for many people; it does for me. Apple picking definitely embodies agritourism. And Scott Farm in Dummerston, Vermont is an eco-certified heirloom apple oasis. The farm is rich in history - it was settled in 1791 and the orchards were planted in 1911 and now bear over 130 varieties of apples, many of which are heirloom. Scott Farm is a for-profit working farm which is owned by The Landmark Trust USA, a nonprofit historic preservation organization which was gifted the 571 acre property in 1995. Today, Scott Farm is led...2024-09-1654 min

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersInspiring Lifelong Readers with Jennifer McCarty PluckerWelcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, who has spent more than 20 years in public education as an English teacher, reading specialist, speech coach, teaching and learning specialist, and district administrator. Her doctoral research focused on student engagement and motivation in literacy.Jennifer’s book, Inspiring Lifelong Readers: Using Inquiry to Engage Learners in Grades 6–12, was a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award w...2024-09-1648 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureTrust the Journey Round America & Ireland with Pattie BakerSend us a textThis is our WWOOF Part 2 podcast with Pattie Baker. Pattie is the author of "Round America with a Duck" where she traveled across America right before her 60th birthday via bike, buses, trains and WWOOFing! If you want to learn more about WWOOFING catch Episode 19 from last week.Pattie’s Book moved me. Her adventure was full of lots of learning, inspiring moments, such interesting people and places, and a few exciting and very SCARY experiences. But, most of all, Pattie’s journey was full of powerful life lessons. Patti...2024-09-091h 36

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureLet's Go WWOOFing with Jenna PollardSend us a textWhen I was visiting Crayfish Bay Organics, an organic cacao farm on the island of Grenada, there was an open air cabin filled with ‘WWOOFers. I had no clue what that term WWOOFer meant at the time. WWOOF stands for WorldWide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Basically a WWOOFer is a person who is working/volunteering on an organic farm and in return gets free room, board, and food. What an amazing opportunity to learn, travel, experience the world, and support organic. I filed that knowledge away at the time, and, as I began...2024-09-0236 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureFrom Veggie CSA to Herbal Cocktail & Mocktail Kits with Herbalist & Nurse Linda ShanahanSend us a textI have always had an interest in growing herbs and learning more about the medicinal qualities of different herbs and plants. This topic fascinates me. I know the power of mint and ginger in solving digestive issues and I know that there are so many other natural remedies. So, I was really looking forward to my interview with Linda Shanahan, Herbalist and Registered Nurse, from Bluestem Botanicals. Linda did extensive education in herbalism on the west coast. She is a registered nurse, a farmer, and her company has transitioned from doing a CS...2024-08-261h 05

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureSuzie Spahr, Executive Director of NAFDMA, Connects Agritourism Farmers From Across the GlobeSend us a textI had the pleasure of interviewing Suzie Spahr, the Executive Director of NAFDMA - The North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association. NAFDMA was founded in 1986 and is a membership based non profit trade association solely focused on advancing the farm direct marketing and agritourism industries. NAFDMA is made up of entrepreneurial farm families who invite customers to visit their farms and experience the food and the fun they create, in order to sustain their livelihood. They work to advance agritourism including on-farm retail, pick your own, consumer-supported agriculture, di...2024-08-1955 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureTassie Farmstay Owner, Tim Parsons, Revitalizes Curringa Farm and the Tasmanian Devil Really Exists!Send us a textWe are headed to Tassie today….that’s Tasmania for those who are not familiar. And we are chatting with Tim Parsons. Tim and his wife Jane are 6th generation Tasmanian Farmers who own Curringa Farm, Tassie's favorite farmstay with national award winning cottages, farm tours, and group bbq meals. Curringa Farm is a 750-acre farm focused on raising sheep, growing crops for seeds, and growing opium for pharmaceutical medicine. I am sure I got your attention there! The farm is a favorite farmstay with several cottages on the property and is expa...2024-08-121h 16

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureCreating a Lifetime Love of Learning at Grand View Farm, VermontSend us a textWe all know that things happen for reasons. And many times, those reasons do not reveal themselves until years later. Kim & Chuck Goodling moved their family from Vermont to Pennsylvania, in order to eventually make their way back to Vermont and find their current historic farm property, Grand View Farm, in Washington, VT. Grand View Farm is a diversified Gotland sheep farm, family homestead, and farmstay bed and breakfast. Kim and Chuck focus on restoring and reclaiming old pastures and rebuilding soil health. They raise their animals in the most natural and...2024-08-0554 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureExploring New Zealand with Agritourism Expert, Marijke Dunselman of Agritourism.NZSend us a textIn this episode of The Agri-tourist Podcast, we are headed all the way to New Zealand with my guest Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism New Zealand.Originally from the Netherlands, Marijke has lived in many countries and speaks 4 languages, but decided to build her roots in New Zealand, another country I did not know much about until now!Marijke’s journey starts in marketing, transitions to tourism, and then she takes the leap of faith and launches her own tourism and eventually agritourism business. She is the founder of Agritourism.NZ...2024-07-2957 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureMother of Agritourism Had to Close Her Organization in BelarusSend us a textMy inspiring guest is Dr. Valeria Klitsounova from Belarus. Yes, Belarus! That might sound surprising to many, especially during the current times. But, when given the introduction, I thought this was a very important opportunity to listen and learn. Obviously my conversation is focused on agritourism. However, the bigger issues of today are at the core of our discussion. Dr. Valeria’s story is truly inspiring and made me stop and reflect on what it means to be an American and how I have access to so many opportunities, especially in business, that I may...2024-07-221h 28

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureConnect with Agritourism Pioneer, Beth Kennet, Liberty Hill FarmSend us a textI was joined by Beth Kennet, owner of Liberty Hill Farm and a pioneer in the world of agritourism in the state of Vermont and probably worldwide. The farm experience that Beth and her family offer is truly an immersive farm-family experience. What does that mean? Well her multigenerational guests, many of whom are returning for over 30 years now with grandkids, truly become part of their 10-room farmhouse in Rochester, VT. That includes eating family meals at the same table every day, sharing food that is sourced from local farms and producers, helping wi...2024-07-1557 min

SoCal VoicesBeyond Her Diagnosis: Jennifer Gasner’s Unexpected LifeWhen she was 17 years old, San Diego author Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia or FA, a rare progressive neuromuscular disease. The impact of FA varies from person to person, but generally causes difficulty walking, a loss of coordination and impaired speech. Initially, Jennifer was shocked and in denial about her diagnosis and, at times, used alcohol as a way to cope, but ultimately decided to live her life with joy. She chronicles her journey in her book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. On this episode of SoCal Voices, Jennifer shares how she’s livi...2024-07-1129 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureBlueberries, Treehouses & Sharks, Oh My! Jyl and Rico Bring Us Back to Nature!Send us a textThe Blueberry Treehouse Farm is a family-friendly, fun, and picturesque event space created by owners Jyl and Rico Rivera in the rural, vibrant community of West Falls, NY (near Buffalo). They have taken a historic farm growing blueberries for over 35 years to the next level by opening it to thousands of visitors. They combine the farm with their business and passion so visitors can see, experience, and treasure a treehouse for themselves. As parents, the owners of a small business, and creative visionaries, they seek to change the image of a farm to b...2024-07-081h 06

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureJurassic Park Comes Alive at the Cotton Tree Lodge in BelizeSend us a textIt was February 2014 and I left New York in a blizzard, arriving one day early for my first agritourism experience and agricultural chocolate tour in Belize. Our group was staying at the Cotton Tree Lodge in Punta Gorda, Belize. The hotel was very rustic, located right by the Moho River, surrounded by jungles.All of our meals were served in the main lodge area. While eating dinner with some of the other guests, the hotel offered me an upgrade to the jungle cabana for the first night, until joining the rest of...2024-07-0157 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgriculturePromoting Compassion in Action for Farm Animals at Berkshire Farm SanctuarySend us a textDori Scofield is the Founder of Save a Pet Animal Rescue in Long Island, NY - a non profit that has been serving the Long Island community when it comes to dog and cat rescue and rehoming for over 24 years. Dori’s connection and compassion for animals is and will always be a significant part of her life journey. I have known Dori for many years - I have watched her lead, innovate, fight for, and be the voice for animals - sometimes vocally but more so through real action. She most recently manif...2024-06-2443 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureRachael Jones invites you to 'Dine on the Land' with 100 Guests at Locavore FarmSend us a textI had the pleasure of interviewing Rachael Jones from Locavore Farm. I have to admit, I didn’t know what Locavore meant before prepping for this interview. If you don’t know the definition, you will learn about it real soon! My interview with Rachel was very compelling. I related to her on many levels. Rachael and her husband had successful careers and lived outside of Chicago raising their kids. Life was good and starting to go by quickly. They could have kept this lifestyle going and would have been fine. But they were...2024-06-1757 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureSouth Carolina's Ag & Art Tour Embodies What AgriTourism Is All AboutSend us a textWill Culler, PhD from Clemson University is the Lexington County Extension Coordinator and also the Director for the South Carolina Ag & Art Tour. The tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation with over 85,000 visitors participating since 2012. The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop! During the tour, visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians, and learn more a...2024-06-1050 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureSkip the Farmers Market and Learn How to Profit from a Pick Your Own Farm with Megan NeubauerSend us a textMy former organic vegetable and sunflower farm had a few revenue channels. The one revenue channel that probably required the most labor was the numerous farmers markets. It was so exciting to make a new connection and add a new market, especially with our mobile farm stand truck. Being a marketer at heart, creating new connections was my favorite part! However, I recall the anticipation of market days…waking up super early to harvest, clean, prep, pack the truck, drive to the destination, move all the produce and sunflowers out of the...2024-06-0351 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureUVM Extension Professor Lisa Chase Helps Lead Global Agritourism NetworkSend us a textI had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Chase from the University of Vermont. Lisa’s primary role is the Natural Resources Specialist at University of Vermont Extension, where she focuses on the intersection between environmental management, food systems and community development. She is also the Director of the Vermont Tourism Research Center, emphasizing tourism and recreation in her programming. Lisa has a significant focus on agritourism in Vermont. Beyond Vermont, Lisa also collaborates as part of the National Extension Tourism Network, working with partners throughout the United States. And, most recentl...2024-05-2757 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureBuilding Business takes "Grace, Grit & Lipstick" according to Author & FarmGirl Shelby Watson-HamptonSend us a textFarmers represent less than 2% of the US population. Women farmers represent 35% of that 2%. That’s quite a small number of women farmers in the US. Shelby Watson-Hampton grew up on a farm in Maryland. She describes the family farm as” a living, breathing entity of its own - the touchstone - the gathering place, the solid center of home for many”. She later helped her family transition the land from a nursery to a vineyard and thriving agritourism business. Shelby’s book, "Grace, Grit & Lipstick", was written for other women in farming, as a way to creat...2024-05-2038 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureGetting to Know Your Agri-Tourist Podcast Host, Jennifer RossSend us a textMy journey back to agriculture and farming began when I started my podcast interviews a few months ago. I am an accounting major turned marketer. I transitioned from a 14-year career in corporate america to owning a small marketing consulting business for over 18 years, all while raising three kids. I owned a vegetable and sunflower farm for a few years in between - the one part of my career and life that grounded and connected me more than anything else. My youngest is graduating in 2025 and I am looking to make a...2024-05-1351 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureA Plant-Based Visit to Florida with Emma & John Hoel of Peacefield Farm SanctuarySend us a textEmma & John Hoel own Peacefield Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville, Florida, just going on 5 years now. Before selling their house and moving from city life in Minneapolis, they took the time to volunteer at a local farm sanctuary to ensure that this is something they really wanted to commit to, as owning a farm sanctuary or any type of animal rescue is an every day, all hours of the day commitment. The answer was a definitive YES for both of them and they set out to find the perfect property in a warmer climate! Th...2024-05-0657 min

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to AgricultureA Chocolate & Coffee Agri-Tour Adventure with Moka Origins CEO Jeff AbellaSend us a textTaste the Moka Origins lemon ginger chocolate bar and you'll experience real chocolate for the first time. On this episode of The Agri-Tourist, meet social entrepreneur Jeff Abella, Co-Founder and CEO of Moka Origins. Learn how his vision for the company was born in Cameroon, Africa and how it has evolved into the growing, socially responsible company it is today.Moka Origins handcrafts chocolate from cacao beans to the finished chocolate bar. They also carefully roast their coffee to bring out delicious flavors from around the world. But this company, out of...2024-04-2857 min $I\'ve Had It$ I've Had ItI Don't Dilly & I Refuse to Dally with Ross MathewsJennifer and Pumps are joined by the hilarious Ross Mathews for one extremely "sh*tty" conversation - from the Delta flyer incident to the time Pumps took a dump in styrofoam cup on the highway. Jennifer brings up a rather barbaric childhood trend and Pumps has had it with scam calls and their sneaky new tricks. Come see I've Had It live on the Hot Sh*t Tour! More info & tickets available at https://linktr.ee/ivehaditpodcast and subscribe to I've Had It wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you to our sponsors:2023-10-1049 min

Empathic Mastery ShowPivot from Alcoholism to Empathic Leadership - Maureen Ross GemmeHello everyone! Today we're joined by Maureen Ross, an inspiring woman who's had a winding journey through life. She's been a successful businesswoman, the CEO of Emerge Leadership Academy, a motorcyclist, and an advocate for personal growth. Maureen is a self-described "white Irish Catholic girl" who grew up in a big family. She'll talk about the struggles she faced growing up, and how she learned to overcome them. We'll also hear about her experiences with addiction and recovery, and how she's found her purpose in helping others. Join us on Maureen's journey and all the...2023-09-011h 04

GooderFrom Syrup to Success: How Swoon Navigated It All with Jennifer RossIn this episode of Gooder, host Diana Fryc talks to Jennifer Ross, co-founder and co-CEO of Swoon, a line of zero sugar lemonades and teas. Jennifer shares how their company pivoted during the pandemic to create a new product line and the challenges and successes they faced while expanding distribution. She discusses the importance of providing healthier drink options and the impact it can have on people's health. The episode also delves into their collaboration with the iconic brand Barbie and the lessons they learned. Jennifer offers tactical advice on listening to customers and being open to feedback, which led...2023-08-2827 min

THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-RossE102: Change is an Opportunity and an Adventure - Seize it! with Jennifer PrinceEmbark on an inspiring podcast episode where Jennifer Prince, the visionary Chief Commercial Officer at the LA Rams, engages in a riveting dialogue with Kathi Sharpe-Ross. Discover Jennifer's exceptional career journey spanning renowned companies like Twitter, Google, American Greetings, Dow Jones, and Ziff Davis, driven by her passion for media and communication. Throughout the discussion, the themes of human connection, mentorship, and confronting challenges as a woman in male-dominated industries take center stage. Both Jennifer and Kathi underscore the significance of mentors and the reciprocal nature of mentorship. Jennifer shares enlightening stories of “Ah-Ha Moments,” pivotal decisions influe...2023-08-1836 min $Takin\' Care of Lady Business®$ Takin' Care of Lady Business®Ep 85: Reinvention in Business & Personal Life: How Kathi Sharpe-Ross Used Entrepreneurship to Build the Life She WantsKathi Sharpe-Ross has been Reinventing her own life since she was eight years old when her parents pulled her out of school for six weeks and took the family on their first trip around the world. Having lived on three different continents, she learned at a young age how to adapt, try on new circumstances, make new friends, roll with the changes, create the tools to flourish in her world, and treat fear as an adventure. Her new cultures, languages, and environments ranged from living in Melbourne, Australia to Herzliya Pituach in Israel to Beverly Hills, CA. Years later, she...2023-06-2838 min

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBuilding Boys with Jennifer L.W. FinkJennifer L.W. Fink is an award-winning freelance journalist whose work has been published by the New York Times, Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, FOX News, Parents, Parade, and more. She is a mom of four boys, the creator of BuildingBoys.net, cohost of the podcast On Boys, and author of the new book Building Boys: Raising Great Guys in a World that Misunderstands Males. In this conversation, Jennifer and Ross discuss:How Jennifer got into writing and then onto this journey of writing and ta...2023-06-2643 min

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Umbrella Effect with Jennifer ForristalDr. Jennifer Forristal, founder and CEO of The Umbrella Project, joins The Authority to discuss her book, The Umbrella Effect, available from Lioncrest Publishing. Ross and Jennifer discuss:In life, there’s a 100% chance of rain. How can kids proactively develop the skills to handle it?Learning to use our own umbrella: Working toward being able to share ours and asking others to share theirsProactive skill-building pre-trauma vs. proactive post-trauma. What does it look like for kids who have already experienced significant trauma?Shift your focus from your child’s external achievements to meaningful social...2023-05-2944 min

THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-RossE94: What’s Taking So Long? Jennifer Justice Advocates for Women in the WorkforceAlthough Jennifer Justice was surrounded by women who chose a different life path, Jennifer always knew from a young age that she wanted to be a businesswoman. From being a first generation college student, to an Entrepreneur and former entertainment executive at Roc Nation, as well as being named to Billboard Women in Power list three times, she has truly embodied what it is to be a ‘lady boss.’ Jennifer is known for her expertise in building artists’ careers and business portfolios by marrying art and commerce as well as championing gender equality and diversity in the workplace and beyond...2023-03-1039 min

The Entrepreneur’s Café: Creating True Wealth from the Inside OutJennifer Darling, MM, ACC: “The Power of LinkedIn”In this inspirational episode, Erica Ross-Krieger provides the encore interview she had with keynote speaker, trainer, sales and marketing expert, and author, Jennifer Darling. A fan-favorite episode in 2022, listen in as Jennifer teaches you her proven LinkedIn strategies to get more leads and close more business. In the interview, Jennifer shares:• The top 3 areas that you MUST pay attention to if you want to maximize LinkedIn as a powerful sales and marketing tool.• Which LinkedIn connections should you accept and why?• The 4 types of Power Posts to put up o...2023-01-2429 min

Podcast Archives - Thriving on OverloadJennifer Sertl on scenarios for sense-making, the power of reflection, your Elite 18, and the building and sharing of constellations “If people valued that their lens and the strength of their lens is their competitive advantage, they would probably take better care of themselves. The mindset that I want to invite through this conversation is that if we only treated ourselves as well as we treat our gadgets, we probably would have a better time thriving on overload.” – Jennifer Sertl About Jennifer Sertl Jennifer Sertl is president and founder of the leadership development company Agility3R, director of marketing at Circle Optics, and adjunct professor of Innovation at Rochester Institute of Technology. She is the...2022-12-2130 min

The Entrepreneur’s Café: Creating True Wealth from the Inside OutJennifer Darling, MM, ACC: “The Power of LinkedIn”In this inspirational episode, Erica Ross-Krieger interviews keynote speaker, trainer, sales and marketing expert, and author, Jennifer Darling. Listen in as Jennifer teaches you her proven LinkedIn strategies to get more leads and close more business. In the interview, Jennifer shares:• The top 3 areas that you MUST pay attention to if you want to maximize LinkedIn as a powerful sales and marketing tool.• Which LinkedIn connections should you accept and why?• The 4 types of Power Posts to put up on LinkedIn and the benefits of posting each type.• A l...2022-09-0629 min

The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast: Confidence, Mindset & Success for Mom Entrepreneurs6. Breaking Boundaries with Dance: Exploring How Jennifer Ross Started Her Mobile Dance Studio, Let's DanceSend us a textHello, mompreneurs! On this week's episode, I have the pleasure to interview seasoned performer and lifelong dancer, Jennifer Ross, the owner of the mobile dance studio Let's Dance. Jennifer teaches young dancers from about the age of 3 to 11 the fundamentals of dance, along with lessons in bravery and kindness, as a way to help form character and confidence in her young students.Jennifer highlights her business journey in our conversation, including how she submitted proposals to schools without having it all figured out, and with the support...2022-06-061h 00

What’s Your Limp?Jennifer Stone: Managing Diabetes as a Child ActorAsk Jordan a question!In the latest episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with his old friend, Jennifer Stone (Wizards of Waverly Place) for the first time in nearly 2 decades!Jordan and Jennifer grew up in Arlington doing theater together before Jennifer starred in Wizards alongside Selena Gomez as a teenager. Since then, she's continued working as an actress while also becoming an ER nurse.In this episode, Jennifer opens up about the difficulties of navigating the world of fame and celebrity as a teen, her decision to pursue a career in...2022-06-061h 24

Unity WorksEpisode 37: What would you tell your younger self? w/Jennifer RossIn this episode, Jennifer Ross joins in the discussion on what you would tell your younger self? Listen in as Darryl and Jennifer share advice to themselves in the areas of Parenting, Careers, and Marriage. Books Referenced: BE EXTRAORDINARY!https://www.amazon.com/Be-Extraordinary-Teenagers-Roadmap-Success/dp/0615726445/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4K4APAWEXCV8&keywords=be+extraordinary+darryl+ross&qid=1653018279&s=books&sprefix=be+extraordinary+darryl+ross%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1BE THE LIGHThttps://www.amazon.com/Be-Light-Projection-Extraordinary-Workplace/dp/B08DSVJRFZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S60NAZ7UY7DJ&keywords=be+the+light+darryl+ross&qi...2022-05-2020 min

DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jennifer McClure - CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR | Keynote SpeakerJennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results. Frequently recognized as a global influencer and expert on the future of work, strategic leadership and innovative people strategies, Jennifer has decades of in-the-trenches leadership and executive experience working in and with startups, privately held companies, and Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of industries. Provides education, coaching and strategy consulting services for businesses and business Leaders looking for guidance in the areas of leadership, executive communication skills and talent strategy. ♦ Key...2022-04-2657 min

Unity WorksEpisode 25: Making 2022 YOUR year to Thrive W/Jennifer RossIn this episode Jennifer Ross joins in to kick off Season 2. Happy New Year! According to many studies, people that set New Years resolutions...break them by January 15th. Darryl & Jennifer share their top 4 ways to make 2022 your year to thrive.2021-12-2917 min

Joy In The MorningThis or That with JenniferJoy begins the episode with a prayer for her baby sister Jennifer. They start off with some fun and interesting questions on subjects such as their childhoods, what motivates them, who do they look up to and what has Jennifer learned from being the auntie with no children thus far. After a fun round of This or That questions, Jennifer then has a turn to ask Joy some questions including does she like avocado? Make sure to tune in to find out LOL! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://an...2021-10-2431 min

A Remarkable ThoughtBoxes of Desperation by Jennifer RossWelcome to A Remarkable Thought: A short story podcast to engage your mind and lift your spirit—a production of changeyourmindchangeeverything.org. In a world that runs on 5G, caffeine, obligations, shoulds, shouldn’ts, woulds, and wouldn’ts we’ve created a space where you can relax, laugh and think for yourself. Each week we will bring you a refreshing escape where your mind can wander in a thoughtful story as you visit wonders yet to be considered. At the end of every show, we will leave you with a quality question to ponder. This week's story is an original...2021-08-0214 min

Rewilding LoveEP36 Jennifer Miller-Allgeier: Including and Affirming All IdentitiesJennifer Miller-Allgeier beautifully ties together the importance of affirming identities across all gender and sexual spectrums with her own rewilding journey and how it has impacted her marriage and her work. She guides parents on how to speak to their children who have come out or are questioning their assigned gender or sexuality.In her work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Jenn works predominantly with LGBTQ youth and she helps us understand some of the best ways to affirm and support members of the LGBTQ community, and how to use more inclusive language in our work. She a...2021-07-121h 08

Actor And AgentBulletproof Actor & Entrepreneur Ross Grant - The One and Only!Talking to the one and only Ross Grant about his career, starting ActOnThis.tv, serial killers and invisibility! Both Jen and Snejina are so impressed with Ross' enthusiasm online, motivation and drive to share as much information to actors globally. He's also just lovely and talented so it was a major win to have him on the podcast!Ross Grant is a UK based actor from Urmston, Manchester.Ross graduated from the Manchester Metropolitan University School Of Theatre in 2005. Since graduation, he's obtained credits in multiple BAFTA-winning TV series, including the critically acclaimed 'Don't Take M...2021-05-211h 12

The Culturalist, Conversations with Pam RossHey! Let's Have a Conversation: Black Mental Health with Jennifer BibbsMy content curator, Dionne Cobb, and I sat down and had a conversation with my good friend Jennifer Bibbs to discuss the stigma surrounding Black people and mental health, the importance of it, and how we can take care of ourselves. Join us on this journey! Let's stay in contact. Here's where you can find me:InstagramFacebookWebsiteHere's where you can find Jennifer:WebsiteJennifer recommends the following resources:The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James ConeThe Color of Compromise: The Truth about...2020-09-0635 min