Welcome to Rooted Agritourism: Embracing Growth and Diversification

In this episode, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow, introduces the rebranded podcast, Rooted Agritourism, previously known as the Flower Farmer Forum Podcast. Liz explains the motivation behind the name change, emphasizing the podcast's broader mission to include value-added agriculture and rural entrepreneurship. She discusses the importance of diversification in modern farming, particularly in Stearns County, Minnesota, and the role agritourism plays in sustainable income generation. Listeners can expect new episode formats, guest interviews, personal growth topics, and updates on practical resources for their agri-businesses. Liz also details the revamped membership model for the Foundations of Pedaling Perishable Products course. This episode is a call to action for rural entrepreneurs and dreamers to connect, grow, and support each other in innovative agricultural ventures.

00:00 Welcome to Rooted Agritourism

00:19 The Evolution of Our Podcast

00:52 Why the Name Change?

02:45 The Bigger Picture in Agriculture

04:45 The Future of Agritourism

06:12 What's New with Rooted Agritourism

07:55 Conclusion and Call to Action

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