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Here you'll find podcast episodes, hands-on tips and strategies for flower farmers and florists, upcoming events, and everything else happening in this corner of the floral and agritourism world.

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Smart Strategies for Building a Sustainable, Profitable Flower Farm Aug 11, 2025

Here’s the thing about flower farming—if it were just about growing flowers, we’d all be living the dream. But running a flower farm that’s both sustainable and profitable takes more than a pretty bouquet. It’s about building a smart business ecosystem—one that supports your goals, your customers, a...

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The Hidden Role of Flower Farmers: Educators in the Agritourism Era Aug 03, 2025

When someone visits your flower farm, they probably come looking for beauty, peace, maybe even that perfect photo. And sure, we’re proud to provide that. But if you’re a flower farmer inviting the public onto your land, I want to challenge you to think a little deeper: What else are you offering?

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Selling Extra Flowers Without Slashing Prices—My Favorite Strategies That Actually Work Jul 29, 2025

Let’s be honest: extra flowers happen. Whether it's a bumper crop or a slow sales week, every flower farmer eventually ends up with more blooms than they know what to do with. I’ve been there, and over the years, I’ve figured out some simple but powerful strategies to move thos

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The Power of Pausing: Why Taking Breaks Can Improve Your Business business growth flower farmer forum Jul 21, 2025

In the fast-paced world of flower farming, it's easy to get caught up in the constant hustle to sell more, grow more, and achieve more. But sometimes, the most productive thing you can do for your business is take a step back. In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum, I talk about the importance o...

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Farming for the Future: What the Stearns County 2040 Plan Means for Rural Communities Jul 06, 2025

As flower farmers, we live deeply connected to the land, the seasons, and the communities we serve. But in places like Stearns County, Minnesota—where farmland meets increasing development—there’s a growing need to have intentional conversations about what kind of growth we want for our rural areas....

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Pitch Perfect: Advocating for the Beauty of Local Flowers Jul 01, 2025

When you love something as much as we love locally grown flowers, it can be easy to assume everyone else understands their value too. But the truth is, most people haven’t thought about where their flowers come from, and that’s where our elevator pitch comes in.

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