It Started With a Farm I Didn't Plan to Have

I am a nurse practitioner by education. I am a flower farmer by accident. And I am an entrepreneur by necessity.

When my husband Josh passed away, I was left with a 40-acre sixth-generation property in central Minnesota  a dairy barn that hadn't been...

When I decided to install a heated high tunnel, I knew I was making a major investment. What I didn't fully understand was how much the investment would change not only my growing season but also how I think about risk, systems, and production planning. After my first season using a heated high t...

One of the questions I get asked most often, especially after speaking engagements or local events, is surprisingly simple: “How many employees do you have?”

People usually expect a number. And when I tell them the answer is technically zero, there is almost always a pause. No full-time employee...

As farmers, we often hear the phrase “value-added agriculture,” but many people still are not entirely sure what it means in practice. The reality is that value-added agriculture is one of the most important tools farmers have today if they want to move beyond simply surviving and begin building ...

As a farmer and agritourism business owner, I have spent years navigating one of the biggest questions in modern agriculture: Do you farm for commodities, or do you farm for your community?

This is not just a philosophical question. It is a financial, operational, and deeply personal one that de...

Earlier this year, I was invited to speak on the “Future Proof Author” panel at Podfest 2026. It was a full-circle moment. Just one year ago, I came to Podfest with one goal in mind: find sponsors for my podcast. I left with a book deal.

This year, I had the opportunity to sit alongside experienced...