Beste Floriculture podcaster (2024)

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Ep. 34 - Get to Know Lauren Kirchner of Spring Creek Growers 45:28

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Lauren Kirchner left Waller, Texas when she was 18 to pursue a career in marketing and finance. She never thought she’d return to join her parents in running Spring Creek Growers, but that’s exactly what happened. Over the last couple of years, Lauren worked with her parents on an ownership transition at Spring Creek, and that was quickly followed …

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Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference West 2024: Mini Interviews Part 1 1:13:45

4d ago1:13:45

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Alexandra Omelchuk, Robin Anderson, Pracilla Wenyika, Mariia Melnychuk, Laurie Rowe, Kendra Wack, Julianne Warner, Janet Nowosad, Erin Day-Johnson, Catherine Kerkoff, Angela Geng and Andrea Hanson. Today, we have a special episode for you! Earlier this year, while attending the Advanci…

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Ep. 33 - Get to Know Tom Costamagna, Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Head Grower of the Year (Part 2) 28:50

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Last week’s episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower was part one of my conversation with Tom Costamagna of Young’s Plant Farm, Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Head Grower of the Year. Please check it out if you have not already. In this episode, I continue my conversation with Tom, where we talk about the tools he uses to solve problems in the greenhouse, …

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Viticulture in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley with Geena Luckett 45:54

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Geena Luckett. Geena Luckett is the owner and General Manager of Luckett Vineyards. Over the past decade, she has overseen the continued growth of the family-run Annapolis Valley winery while maintaining the Luckett-brand commitment to customer service and quality. With vast experience…

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Ep. 32 - Get to Know Tom Costamagna, Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Head Grower of the Year (Part One) 39:58

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Earlier this year during Cultivate’24, our team at Greenhouse Grower presented our Head Grower of the Year award to Tom Costamagna of Young’s Plant Farm. Tom has a rich history in floriculture, and following the award presentation, I had an extensive conversation with Tom about everything from his background, to how he thinks outside the box when p…

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Episode 123 Replay: Waste Not Wool with Leanna Maksymiuk 41:25

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This week, we're featuring a replay episode in loving memory of Leanna Maksymiuk. I interviewed Leanna at the end of 2021 and she was one of those guests that I instantly connected with. The joy and light in her voice when she spoke about the love she had for her family, animals, and land is why I do what I do. Staying connected with her over the l…

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A Family's Path to Building Their Farming Legacy with Rachel Yaley 41:16

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Rachel Yaley. Rachel has been married to her husband Steve for 7.5 years and they have two children, Maddie (5) and Hayden (4). They grow corn and soybeans along with raising beef cattle and sheep on their farm in Southeast Iowa. When she isn't helping her crop insurance clients or her…

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Ep. 31 - Aren Phillips of Walters Gardens on Smart Greenhouse Technology Adoption 36:51

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Aren Phillips is a Greenhouse Systems Manager at Walters Gardens in Zeeland, MI. He is a team leader on several projects at Walters Gardens, including sales forecasting, automation, data collection and analytics, and the potential of artificial intelligence. Aren was part of a panel discussion at Cultivate’24 on smart technology adoption, and he wi…

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Building Local Community Connections with Josie Tchir 48:59

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Josie Tchir. Josie is a homeschool mama, farmwife, rancher, entrepreneur and business owner. Along with her husband Jared, she owns and operates Fellowship Farms, a direct-to-consumer meat business in Strathcona County, Alberta. She has a passion for good food and fellowship around the…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 7 39:36

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join us for a special episode as we continue to celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast! We’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit more inspiring stories shared on the show. In these throwback episodes, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the incredible and resilient women in agriculture. T…

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Ep. 30 - How Josh Smith of Kopke’s Greenhouse Brings a Tech-Sector Mindset to Horticulture 51:33

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Josh Smith is Vice President of Kopke’s Greenhouse in Wisconsin. During Cultivate’24, Josh joined Tamara Bartlett of Bartlett Instruments for a discussion on bringing a tech-sector mindset to greenhouse production, and how to eliminate time-consuming tasks and develop SOPs for automating common greenhouse practices. In this episode, Josh talks abou…

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Self-Belief in Farming: Embracing Change and Challenges with Katharine Parry 32:54

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Katharine Parry. Katharine is a multi-passionate woman that wears many hats. She is a Storyteller/Writer, Farmer, Insurance Professional and along with her husband, Evan, operates several businesses including an 81 acre farm. Beyond these roles, her most rewarding title is being a moth…

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Ep. 29 - Trends, Takeaways, and Other Tales From Cultivate’24 28:25

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Greenhouse Grower editors Brian Sparks and Julie Hullett were at Cultivate’24 in Columbus, OH, walking the tradeshow floor, attending education sessions, and connecting with friends across the floriculture industry. In this episode, Brian and Julie offer their top takeaways from one of the industry’s largest annual gatherings.…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One Where We Take Care of Ourselves 7:54

2M ago7:54

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On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about the importance of self-care and the challenges that come with it, especially when life gets busy and it's all too easy to let our physical, mental, and social well-being slide. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the storie…

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Ep. 28 - Denise Godfrey of Olive Hill Greenhouses on Sustainability in Floriculture 46:07

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During Cultivate’24 last month, Denise Godfrey of Olive Hill Greenhouses in Fallbrook, CA, participated in a panel discussion on sustainability in floriculture. Denise brought the grower perspective, and she was joined by a group representing all sectors of the industry, including breeding, packaging, benchmarking, and university research. I caught…

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Navigating Farm Transfer: Communication and Resilience in Agriculture with Kristine Beck 48:06

2M ago48:06

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kristine Beck. Kristine Beck is dairy and cash crop farmer in Pontiac County located in Western Quebec. There, she and her husband Robbie operate Beck Family Farm with an team of people, comprised of both family and non-family members. The couple's two children are university…

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Floriculture, Faith, and Flower Farming with Courtney Witt 40:46

2M ago40:46

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Courtney Witt. Courtney is a wife, mom of 3, plant nursery owner, and flower farmer! Courtney and her husband, Andrew moved to small town, rural Arkansas shortly after getting married 10 years ago to follow their farming dreams! Andrew and Courtney found themselves holding regular, off…

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Ep.27 - The Bright Future of Horticulture Education (Part Three) 32:22

2M ago32:22

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Greenhouse Grower’s July cover story features a closer look at how university horticulture departments from across the country are attracting new blood to the industry while fostering career development. I had the chance to talk to six department heads about a wide range of topics, and we’re using this podcast as a way to offer extended versions of…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 6 36:18

2M ago36:18

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Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. This episode features: Nicole Vernon, Ama…

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Ep. 26 - The Bright Future of Horticulture Education (Part Two) 27:15

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Greenhouse Grower’s July cover story features a closer look at how university horticulture departments from across the country are attracting new blood to the industry while fostering career development. I had the chance to talk to six department heads about a wide range of topics, and over the next few weeks this podcast will include extended vers…

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The Resilience of Rural Women with Katelyn Duban 21:49

3M ago21:49

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join me for a special, solo show to celebrate the stories being shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. For this episode, we are talking about Resilience and rural women. The last solo episode I recorded was 100 episodes ago on the show, and it was about the things that I had learned from rural women f…

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Ep. 25 -A Look Back at the First Half of 2024, and a Preview of Cultivate 35:31

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Greenhouse Grower editors Brian Sparks and Julie Hullett revisit the Spring of 2024 and look ahead to Cultivate, including what they’re most looking forward to at this annual horticulture industry gathering.Av Greenhouse Grower

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Ask Katelyn Anything with Host Annabel Morgan 34:29

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join us for another episode of Ask Katelyn Anything, hosted by the lovely Annabel Morgan. Annabel asks Katelyn questions that were submitted by you, the listeners! Come hear what Katelyn’s been up to, her plans for the future, and some fun stories from vacations! For full show notes, including lin…

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Ep. 24 - The Bright Future of Horticulture Education (Part One) 32:37

3M ago32:37

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Greenhouse Grower’s July cover story will feature a closer look at how university horticulture departments from across the country are attracting new blood to the industry while fostering career development. I had the chance to talk to six department heads about a wide range of topics, and over the next few weeks this podcast will include extended …

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Farm Kids Series: Madeline Miller 37:27

3M ago37:27

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Madeline Miller. Madeline Miller is a 12-year-old farm kid who loves working with her steers in 4-H, playing softball and volleyball, and her dog Bubbles, and takes immense pride in being a farm kid! She hails from South Miller Farm, her family's mixed cattle and grain farm in east-cen…

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Ep. 23 - Insights on IPM and Biocontrols With Michelle Opela at Costa Farms 37:56

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Michelle Opela, Senior IPM Manager at Costa Farms, will be giving two talks at Cultivate on the topic of IPM and biocontrols in the greenhouse. Michelle’s career path started with studying biology at Cornell University. After a brief stint in marine biology, she joined Costa’s R&D team eight years ago, eventually finding her way into managing the c…

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Farm Kids Series: Hope Wright 32:54

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Hope Wright. Hope is a 12-year-old farm girl from Rivercourse, Alberta. She is in equine and beef 4-H. When not helping on the farm she enjoys school sports and U13 hockey. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/fk3 . . . DISCUSSIONS…

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Farm Kids Series: Kate Miller 32:56

4M ago32:56

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kate Miller. Kate Miller is a 10-year-old farm kid who loves her life in the country, Taylor Swift, family vacations, and their family dog named Bubbles. She hails from South Miller Farm, her family's mixed cattle and grain farm in east-central Alberta. Her dad is a 4th-generation farm…

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Farm Kids Series: Ayla Hill 29:56

4M ago29:56

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Ayla Hill. Ayla is a 10-year-old farm kid who loves dance, chick days, baby cows and running around her property with friends and her younger brother in tow. Her farm is Snowy River Farms located in Cooks Brook Nova Scotia, where her mom manages the hogs, chickens, gardens and family c…

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Ep. 22 - Costa Farms’ Mari Carrasquillo on the Emerging Role of E-Commerce in Floriculture 33:44

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Mari Carrasquillo, Vice President of Marketing and E-Commerce at Costa Farms, has more than 25 years of experience in creating brand strategies for companies such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Food Saver. She joined the Costa Farms team in 2021 and currently focuses on developing and managing digital and e-commerce programs. Mari will be joining a …

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Hydroponics & Hurdles: Navigating the Indoor Farming Landscape with Victoria Lee 43:09

4M ago43:09

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Victoria Lee. Basil Ranch has been providing fresh herbs and produce to restaurants and grocers since 1996. Victoria took over the reigns in 2015 and saw an opportunity to grow the produce we were providing using hydroponics as a solution to food security in our northern climate. Their…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One Where We Go To Therapy 8:16

4M ago8:16

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On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate I’ll be speaking about mental health… mine in particular. May is mental health month and I am giving you a little insight into my own journey with my mental health and my family history and how knowing that history has helped me on my own journey. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join…

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Building Your Rural Community with Jessica Garza 51:25

5M ago51:25

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Jessica Garza. Jessica Garza and her husband Christopher are the owners of Moose Valley Ranch located in Springdale WA. They built the business to diversify the family ranch beyond traditional agriculture and to create growth in her local economy. Jessica creates community with rural w…

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Ep. 21 - How Cheryl Wagner Greenhouse in Michigan Stays Connected to Plant Lovers 36:16

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Greenhouse Grower Senior Editor Julie Hullett recently caught up with Cheryl Wagner, who runs a small greenhouse business near Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition to being a staple at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Cheryl also hosts an annual Art and Garden Show at her greenhouse, the most recent one taking place on May 5. The event allows local artisa…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 5 30:33

5M ago30:33

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Becky Doherty, Alicia Parsons Lushington, Alli Fender, Dana, Jenna, and Nikki of The Prairie Farm Project, Star Hoerauf, Sara Beth Johnson, Sarah Sache, Naomi De Ruiter, Nicole Wren and Kyle Brisendin. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefar…

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The Importance of Relationship Building in Agriculture with Paige Stewart 43:35

5M ago43:35

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Paige Stewart. As of Spring 2023, Paige farms full time with her husband and the crew at Four Mile Partnership in Fillmore, SK. After a 15-year career on the "other side of the desk" as an Account Manager for multiple companies, lastly in a National role with a small-medium size crop p…

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Ep. 20 - The Latest Updates on the Future of Skagit Horticulture 44:43

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In early February, Skagit Horticulture in Washington announced it would be shutting down within a couple of months. Then in early April, the news broke that Smith Gardens had stepped in to acquire a portion of Skagit’s operations. In this episode, we talk to Scott Crownover at Skagit and Eric Smith at Smith Gardens to learn more. https://www.greenh…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One About the F Word 8:12

5M ago8:12

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On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about the F word…but it's not what you think. On this episode, I am sharing something that happened to me recently and how I worked through the feelings it left me with. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in…

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Women's Impact through Mentorship in Agriculture with Bridgette Readel 50:20

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Bridgette Readel. Bridgette, farm kid extraordinaire, NDSU grad, and passionate agronomist is from Wishek ND and now lives in Hunter. She is a very active FFA alumnus and past state officer. Bridgette and her husband Randy, are both heavily involved in ag where he is a Dairyland Seed r…

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Ep. 19 - Why Having a Succession or Exit Plan for Your Business Is More Critical Than Ever 34:56

6M ago34:56

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So far in 2024, we’ve seen too many large greenhouse operations shutting down, and while there are many reasons for this, one of the biggest is the lack of a succession plan or an exit strategy. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Cimaglio, Managing Director of PivotPoint Business Solutions. Chris and his team specialize in helping growers build v…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 4 35:07

6M ago35:07

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Andrea Elias, Caiti Pierce, Tiffany Duncan, Kelly Sidoryk, Tammy Thielman, Mel Gallup, Kate Estrade, Kim Goodling, Richelle Barrett, Kristen Primrose, Deanne Frieders and Leslie Svacina. Join us again this week for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podc…

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Regenerative Farming and Culinary Collaboration with Arlie Laroche 38:49

6M ago38:49

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Arlie Laroche. From a small mixed farm to pioneering regenerative agriculture, Arlie's journey has been about growth, sustainability, and a passion for food. A native of eastern SK, her roots are deeply intertwined with the farming culture. For Arlie, Farm One Forty is more than a busi…

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Ep. 18 - New Varieties, Consumer Trends, and More With Must Have Perennials 31:34

6M ago31:34

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Greenhouse Grower’s April issue features a heavy focus on perennials, from new varieties to production tips. We also addressed marketing trends, what consumers are looking for in new plants, and how growers and breeders are responding. In this episode, I sat down with Justin Wisniewski and Kris Smith at Aris Horticulture and Must Have Perennials to…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 3 39:20

6M ago39:20

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lauren Stine, Courtney Williams, Amy VanderHeide, Katie Dotterer-Pyle, Andrea Durham, Brook Hickle, Kristen Primrose, Nicole Masters, Kristin Graves and Amanda Griffey. Join us for this special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are starting something a lit…

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Ep. 17 - Doug Cole of D.S. Cole Growers on Varieties, H-2A, Certification, and More 30:13

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Doug Cole is the owner of D.S. Cole Growers, a young plant and finished plant grower based in Loudon, NH. The team at D.S. Cole is constantly on the hunt for what’s new, and the company also places a huge emphasis on certification for clean production, sustainability, and more. I caught up with Doug in the middle of a busy spring season, right befo…

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Building a Sustainable and Profitable Farm Model with Amy Hill 53:14

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Amy Hill. Amy was born and raised in the suburbs of Dartmouth Nova Scotia but spent her summer vacations on a mixed farm in Prince Edward Island where she dreamed of one day living that lifestyle. Snowy River Farms is comprised of woods and pasture rotated hogs, broiler chickens and la…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One About Getting Over Your Own Shit 8:04

7M ago8:04

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On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate we’re doing a DEEP DIVE into catching up on all the things, including getting over our own shit (hence the title), showing up as we are, a recap of my travel season, and some really exciting updates re: The Rural Woman Podcast that you don’t want to miss. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com …

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Ep. 16 - How Urban Buds Turned an Abandoned Greenhouse Into a Local Favorite 37:06

7M ago37:06

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Urban Buds City Grown Flowers is a St. Louis-based company that emerged from the shell of an abandoned greenhouse to become a favorite supplier of cut flowers in their community. In this episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower, I spoke with Mimo Davis, co-founder of Urban Buds, about her path from social work to floriculture, how the company emerged…

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Building a Diversified Farm Business with Katie Steere 41:01

7M ago41:01

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Katie Steere. Katie Steere is an entrepreneur and co-owner of Wild Earth Farm in Vermont. In addition to raising grass-fed beef and lamb with her husband, she's busy re-imagining how we as humans can live well on this earth. Her current obsessions are women and wool and the magic that …

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Ep. 15 - The Plantpeddler Team on Variety Trials, Advocacy, Innovation, and More 54:53

8M ago54:53

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Plantpeddler in Cresco, IA, is one of the floriculture industry’s most innovative growing operations. In this episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower, we catch up with the Plantpeddler team to learn more about their variety trials, the importance of industry advocacy, and much more. Here’s our conversation.…

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