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EP 113: Breaking the Mold of Traditional Flower Farming with Laura Beth Resnick
Episode 113
Lyndsay and Shannon discuss their flower farming experiences, focusing on challenges like weather conditions, crop failures, and color preferences for wedding arrangements. They highlight the importa…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
EP 112: The Heavy Cost of Staying in your Comfort Zone
Episode 112
Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenges posed by the Ohio heatwave on their farms and the measures they are taking to mitigate its effects. They emphasize the importance of stepping out of one's c…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
EP 111: Blooming Beyond Borders: A Conversation with Canadian Flower Farmer Janis Smith-Harris
Episode 111
Lyndsay and Shannon chat with Janis Smith-Harris, a Canadian cut flower farmer from Harris Flower Farm in Saint Thomas, Ontario. Janis shares her journey from being an optician to becoming a full-tim…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
EP 110: 7 Characteristics of a Resilient Farmer
Episode 110
Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenges of flower farming, emphasizing the importance of resilience. They share insights on coping with weather impacts, the need for nutritious meals, and buildin…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
EP 109: Our Q1-ish Reviews
Episode 109
This week Lyndsay and Shannon share the gritty realities of flower farming. They discuss the intense challenges faced during the first quarter, from staffing changes and overwhelming workloads to wea…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
EP 108: Mastering Tulips with Linda D’Arco & Emily von Trapp
Episode 108
Lyndsay and Shannon are joined by Emily Von Tapp of von Trapp Flowers and Linda D'Aarco of Little Farmhouse Flowers to discuss their experiences in flower farming, with a focus on growing tulips. The…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
EP 107 : Workshop Series (Part 3 Marketing your Workshops)
Episode 107
Lyndsay and Shannon share their expertise on marketing strategies for farm-based workshops. They discuss the importance of understanding the target audience, leveraging social media and email market…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
EP 106: Workshop Series (Part 2 Pricing Strategies)
Episode 106
In this podcast episode, Lyndsay and Shannon, share their expertise on pricing strategies for farm workshops and events. They discuss cost-plus, hourly-based, and value-based pricing models, emphasi…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
EP 105: Workshop Series (Part 1-Planning)
Episode 105
In this podcast episode, Shannon and Lyndsay share their passion for hosting various workshops on their farms, from flower crown making to Christmas wreath workshops. They recount memorable moments, …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
EP 104: The FSA Lowdown with Amanda Sargent
Episode 104
In this episode Lyndsay and Shannon are joined by Amanda Sergeant from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). They discuss the FSA's programs and services, emphasizing their benefits for farmers, including t…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago