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Antoni Porowski and the Right Time to Leave a Party 46:55

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"Queer Eye" and "No Taste Like Home" star Antoni Porowski joins Tinfoil Swans live at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen for a heartfelt and humorous conversation about identity, vulnerability, and finding meaning through food. He opens up about his path from actor and caterer to TV host and storyteller, the emotional layers of cooking, navigating fame, and the gentle art of knowing when to leave the party. Along the way, he shares reflections on therapy, self-care, family dynamics — and what turning 40 taught him. Sponsor: Old Fitzgerald® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bardstown, KY. 50% Alc./Vol. Think Wisely. Drink Wisely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to Agriculture

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Agritourism involves travel, entertainment, adventure and agriculture, but, at its core, agritourism is really about connecting and educating. Join me to learn from experienced agritourism farmers and entrepreneurs, and help me build my future farm strategy.

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Bypassing Traditional Food Systems to Make Food Accessible 41:43

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Send us a text Luis Angel Mendez’s journey at Red Tomato began 21 years ago. In 2001 Angel met Michael Rozyne, Founder, and Kate Larson, former Operations manager.. Michael and Kate were searching for two things, warehouse space, and a warehouse manager! The potential Angel saw in Red Tomato outweighed any possible risk, he saw this organization was brand new, cultivating its path into the future. This was meaningful work. Angel took a leap of faith and joined Red Tomato as a warehouse manager. Red Tomato was developing a supply chain prototype project from a simple but powerful idea: bringing together the people who grow food directly with the people who eat the food. While it sounds straightforward, many systems get in the way of that direct connection and create a lot more costs. Angel quickly learned to handle over 50+ fresh produce items, organic and conventional. He began to learn much more about farm economics and agricultural science. He started to see the powerful connection between food, agriculture, and food systems. After years of learning the business, Angel is now the Executive Director of Red Tomato. Angel is a Boston native and a father of four. Angel grew up in a low-income family and prides himself in helping others, especially those in need. The more he understood his work, its impact, and its ability to be the vehicle to change food systems, the more intrigued and excited Angel became at Red Tomato! One of Angel’s most important projects - his baby - is the Bypass Project. The Bypass Project launched in 2021 in collaboration with Reos Partners, Connecticut farmers, and community food distributors in Bridgeport and Hartford. The Bypass Project determines how to “bypass” traditional systems so that everyone’s needs are met: Communities get access to affordable, healthy food Growers receive fair prices for their produce Direct relationships are built between farmers and communities Transportation and logistics costs are reduced Learn more about Angel’s journey and the Bypass project is now expanding throughout the US. Red Tomato The Bypass Project Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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When Farmers Win, We ALL Win with Dana DiPrima 1:11:54

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Send us a text Dana DiPrima is supporting hardworking small & mid-sized American farmers with small actions that have a big impact. She believes, and I wholeheartedly agree with her, that when farmers win, we ALL win. I found Dana’s podcast, One Bite is Everything, on Apple Podcasts a few months ago. I have been an avid weekly listener. Dana is tapping into many of the same themes that I have been hearing from farmers….and, although our podcasts and personalities are different, our missions, passions and overall goals are very similar. I reached out to Dana to interview her for my podcast as I wanted to explore the feedback that she was hearing from farmers and food businesses. She responded right away and we set up a date and time. From that correspondence, she let me know about her non profit - the for farmer’s movement - and directed me to her website. And, of course, I linked over and started reading about all the amazing initiatives she has going on. I came across a farm to table dinner fundraiser that she was hosting in the Catskills in upstate NY. So I called my friend Tim - who is usually up for a new adventure - and we signed up! A few weeks later I found myself in the Catskills at the historic Beaverkill Valley Inn (known for being the home of fly fishing) on a beautiful Saturday evening, chatting it up with inspiring supporters and dedicated farmers while savoring a farm to table dinner! These types of experiences leave a profound imprint on me, especially because of the new connections that are made and the opportunity to experience a new farm community in the Catskills. Enjoy my conversation with Dana DiPrima from the One Bite is Everything Podcast and please take her message to heart - do something to impact a small farmer today….we can all do something…it’s as easy as donating $1 or shopping at a local farmers market or farm one day per week. Every bit (or bite) counts! One Bite is Everything Podcast For Farmers Movement Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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A Blue Point Oyster Farm in the Great South Bay 1:05:42

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Send us a text About 3 years ago, Mike & Ray founded Toasted Oysters… a venture that started over some research and a couple of backyard drinks. And one that is also a part of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. I have to admit, Until we spoke, I didn’t really understand what an oyster farm really meant - that it was a physical farm location in the water where the farm owners grow oysters. Sounds intuitive, but the physical boundaries of the farm are hard to fathom. After 3 years of oyster farming in the Great South Bay off southern Long Island, NY, Mike and Ray are doing a phenomenal job growing high quality and very desirable Blue Point Oysters. And they are also thinking about integrating agritourism to their business in the future, providing a water experience that exposes all that they know about oysters and oyster farming, including all the other aquatic life that surrounds them. Enjoy my conversation with Mike & Ray. Toasted Oysters Toasted Oysters on Instagram Farmer Veteran Coalition Billion Oyster Project Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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Emily Stone Disrupts the Chocolate Economy, Impacting Over 10,000+ Cacao Farmers Globally 59:52

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Send us a text I can’t resist a great conversation about chocolate and cacao farming. I had the pleasure of interviewing someone I met at the beginning of her cacao journey, a real powerhouse and innovator at the time whom I met on my first chocolate trip to Belize - the one with the howler monkeys and the jungle cabana! Emily Stone came on the cacao scene in Belize in 2010, made a tremendous impact to the lives and livelihood of cacao farmers in Belize and 15 years later is now running a much larger, global, certified B, Public Benefit Corporation. Her company, Uncommon Cacao, is a specialty cacao trader, sourcing from 10,000+ smallholder producers across 15+ countries and supplies cacao to hundreds of chocolate makers globally. Across Uncommon Cacao’s businesses, the company has pioneered a new cacao economy that pays farmers more and is grounded in real partnerships that deliver improved stability and success for all. Uncommon Cacao works with all kinds of cacao buyers and chocolate makers as a problem solver and innovation partner. They promise to provide reliable quality cacao products accompanied by Transparent Trade data and stories from their cacao sourcing relationships, and drive transformative supply chain solutions for cacao producers and chocolate makers. We rarely get a chance to see someone at the beginning of their journey and then get to reconnect with them 15 years later…. and get to talk about the extraordinary impact of those 15 years, wtih much more to come in the future. Emily’s story is impactful. Her drive is contagious. And her desire for transparency, equity and justice is admirable and will hopefully inspire the next set of Emily Stones to step up and tackle the many needs that exist in today’s world. Thank you Emily for all you do,..and continue to do to help farmers! Uncommon Cacao Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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The Original Farm Trails & Gravenstein Apple Thrive Together 1:06:43

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Send us a text Farm Trails was founded in the 1970’s to connect the public to local farmers, ranchers, producers and purveyors in Sonoma County CA and is still aligned with the same mission and going strong in 2025. Over five decades ago, a group of forward-thinking farmers blazed trails in Sonoma County, creating a map & guide for local agriculture, inviting the public to meet their farmers and learn more about the origins of their food. These pioneers also produced the Gravenstein Apple Fair to celebrate the heirloom apple and Sonoma County’s rural traditions. This was back in 1973, before the advent of Farmers’ Markets, CSAs, and campaigns to shop locally. Over the years, their “North Star” has remained the same: Farms Forever in Sonoma County! Carmen Snyder is the Executive Director of Farm Trails. She made her way from the Carolinas to California many years ago and consistently reflects on the mission of Farm Trails. A recent trip overseas required her to be very creative in trying to identify ‘farm to table’ cuisine. Upon her return she realized that what Farm Trails offers is a way to access the best of the food and food events of Sonoma County - something that is not as easily identified when traveling in different areas of the US and abroad. Join Carmen and I as we explore the impact of Farm Trails which I consider a significant marketing opportunity for Sonoma County farmers. Also, learn about how the Gravenstein Apple has helped Farm Trails thrive and how Farm Trails has kept the Gravenstein at the forefront of the Sonoma County community. Farm Trails Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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A Costa Rica Adventure Debrief with Abby 1:06:13

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Send us a text One of my best trips ever….exploring Costa Rica…with my youngest daughter Abby…for her 18th birthday and High School graduation! This past April, Abby and I embarked on an adventure to Costa Rica….packed with ‘fake’ volcanic eruptions, ash clouds, rainforest hikes, stray dogs, serendipitous moments, magnificent sunsets, a cacao farm tour, chocolate and coffee tasting, delicious, clean, local meals, howler monkeys, the Pacific ocean, waterfalls, and so much more…. Taking it all in was not enough! I needed to debrief on this amazing agritourism adventure with my youngest on the podcast! I wanted to capture these moments forever on audio. Join Abby and I as we banter about our first-time adventures together in Costa Rica! Enjoy my conversation with Abby! La Leona Waterfall Arenal Volcano National Park Don Juan Chocolate & Coffee Tour ATV Tours Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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Farms of the Brave with Matt & Kara Rutter 51:44

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Send us a text I had the opportunity to interview 2 extremely dedicated and super insipring people who are veterans, farmers, educators, PHd students, and mentors for so many veterans who are considering a career in farming. This is career #2 for both of them. But Why did they pick Farming? With one-third of American farmers over the age of 60, there is a critical shortage of individuals entering the agriculture industry. At the same time, there is a record number of veterans experiencing unemployment, PTSD, suicide, and other challenges that naturally follow almost two decades of sustained war. Matthew and Kara Rutter, discuss their journey into farming post-military and why they are on a mission to increase the number of farmers while helping their fellow veterans. Matt & Kara have created a few business models all focused on helping veterans get into farming and successfully stay in farming including Project Victory Gardens, Farms of the Brave, Farmer’s Bootcamp which is like a mini shark tank experience for wannabe farmers, Rutter’s ranch which is their own for profit farm business, and there are also projects that have been born out of their PHD pursuits in agriculture. Matt & Kara are connected to Jeanette Lombardo from Farmer’s Veteran Coalition, the Global Agritorusim NEtwork and Will Culler from Clemson U who coordinates the ag and art tours in South Carolina. Join me as we learn more about how Matt & Kara are motivating our veterans to pursue all sorts of careers in farming. Farms of the Brave Rutters Ranch Project Victory Gardens Farmer Bootcamp Farmers Veteran Coalition South Carolina's Ag & Art Tour Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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Wine on the Porch Part 2: A Mini Podcast Series with Maryland 'Farm' Women 1:02:42

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Send us a text On Agri-Tourist Episode #4 we hosted Shelby Watson-Hampton, author of Grace, Grit & Lipstick and co-owner of Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Maryland. I was heading down to South Carolina and my half way point was Maryland. I reached out to Shelby to see if she would be available to connect at her vineyard on a specific evening and, lucky for me, she was available, and so were 10 other local farm women and entrepreneurs. Shelby created an evening of wine, charcuterie, book discussion, connection and mini podcast interviews. Part II of our visit to Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards begins with my interview with Jennifer Harris who manifested her way from a farm in Washington State to Washington DC. Jennifer has always asked, “what is behavior change and how does communications play a role in that? “ Hence, her career has been in Communications within the government sector focused on agriculture and the environment. Next I interviewed Sydney Garner who grew up on a 3500 acre, generational, conventional family grain farm that grew corn, soybeans and wheat. These products are not direct to consumer products and get a bad rap at times. Sydney taught us about how her farm works to ensure that their farming and production doesn't impact the local Bays. Caroline Trossbach was born and raised on a 4th generation Maryland farm. She is an Agricultural development specialist supporting farm businesses in her county. We had a great discussion about the evolution of farmers markets and ultimately why farmers are turning more to agritourism. Lastly, I interviewed Shari Bryant. Shari’s love for horses started when she was a young girl. Shari built a career in accounting, but she knew her life would involve horses. She launched FoxFire Farm where they do horseback trail riding paired with wine tasting at the next door vineyard…this is such a creative agritourism venture. Shelby’s Book - Grace Grit & Lipstick Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission FoxFire Farm Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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Wine on the Porch Part 1: A Mini Podcast Series with Maryland 'Farm' Women 37:34

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Send us a text On the Agri-Tourist Episode #4 we hosted Shelby Watson-Hampton, author of Grace, Grit & Lipstick and co-owner of Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards. I was heading down to a wedding in SC and my 1st stop was Maryland. I always say that I want to visit and connect in person…and I really do mean it. I reached out to Shelby to see if she would be available to meet at her vineyard. She was available, and so were 10 other local farm women and entrepreneurs. Shelby created an evening of wine, charcuterie, book discussion, connection and mini podcast interviews. Next is a series of mini podcast interviews with some inspirational farm women. First up is Susan Watson White, co-owner of Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards and Shelby’s Aunt! During Shelby’s interview, we spoke a lot about her Aunt and the leadership role she took on at the farm when her father/Shelby’s grandfather suddenly passed away. Next up is Tasha Dickerson. She is new to Shelby’s farm group but not new to growing. Many will relate to her story, her desire to get into farming, and her practical thinking about how she needs to approach this passion and journey. Next you will meet with Mika Palmer who grew up in farming and now is part of her husband’s hay and straw business. We sometimes just say that someone grows hay…but we don’t stop to think about what that really means...it’s a lot more intricate than we make it out to be. Amy Crone is the next interview. Among the many things that Amy does, she is helping to feed Americans! The need for what she is doing and the impact of what she is doing is extraordinary! Enjoy my conversations with each of these amazing women and check out next week's episode for Part II of my visit to Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards! Shelby’s Book - Grace Grit & Lipstick The Farmed Life Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards Palmer Farms LLC Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Hops Scratch Farm Marketlink.org The Farmers Food Assistance Bureau Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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Providing Meaningful Access to Healthy Food with Shalom Farms 1:02:21

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Send us a text Shalom Farms is a nonprofit working together to build healthy communities by growing and sharing healthy food. The food they grow is distributed through their network of programs and partnerships in communities where access to healthy food is limited. Shalom Farms is the evolution of the work of the United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond (UMUMR) which has a long history of social service work in Richmond VA. In 2009 UMUMR started a pilot project growing food on just half an acre at Westview. As the impact of the project quickly became clear, the organization decided to focus exclusively on food access work and eventually changed its name to Shalom Farms. In 2016, they relocated their primary growing site to a larger, more accessible 12 acre farm in only 20 minutes west of Richmond. And they have since added a second five-acre site in Richmond’s Northside. This expansion has allowed them to evolve from distributing just a few thousand pounds of produce a year to local food banks, to a comprehensive range of food access programs and strategies that serve over 10,000 community members annually. What makes Shalom Farms so unique is their focus on Providing meaningful access to healthy food which is at the heart of everything they do. So What does "meaningful access" mean? Fresh produce is always affordable for individuals of all income levels. Fresh produce is available, easy to find and easy to get to with convenient and consistent hours of operation. Fresh produce options reflect what community members are familiar with and wish to feed their families. Consumers have access to the tools, information, and recipes needed to enjoy fresh produce. If any of these components are missing, then access is limited and it is not considered meaningful access. I had the pleasure of speaking with Änna Ibrahim, Executive Director of Shalom Farms. Anna’s diversity of career knowledge, experience, and exposure to food access and equity issues, led her to this unique role as the ED of Shalom Farms. It was like the job was crafted just for her. And her husband intuitively knew that as soon as he saw the job post! Enjoy my inspiring conversation with Anna. Shalom Farms Improving Health by Embedding Produce Prescriptions (PRx) into Healthcare Practice Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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Was Meryl Streep the Real Inspiration for Eco-Certified Apples? 1:13:03

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Send us a text We did not grow apples at my farm. So during apple season we would purchase apples to have available for our customers. Finding organic apples was impossible so after some research we found Eco Certified apples from Fishkill Farms - a farm that was about a 2 ½ hour drive from us. However, it was worth the trip to stock up on healthier, more sustainably grown apples. At the time I read about the Eco Certification and it sounded in line with our values. But I have to say that I didn’t fully understand why I couldn’t find organic apples, similar to the certification that we find in the grocery stores. During a podcast interview with the manager and orchardist from Scott Farm in Vermont, the Eco Certification came up again…they were an eco certified apple farm. And that was when I learned that apples east of the state of Washington pretty much can’t successfully be certified and grown organically. Why can’t they? Well we explore these reasons in my interview with Michael Rozyne, Founder of Red Tomato, the organization that oversees the Eco Certifiication program for apples and peaches. Funny thing is that the Eco Certification is actually tied to Meryl Streep. And… you will have to listen to the podcast to learn more about that intriguing story. Turns out that Red Tomato is not just focused on their Eco Certification program but they are also a food distributor, marketing and education powerhouse, and have recently launched an innovative supply chain project to address food access and affordability. Join Michael and I as we explore how Red Tomato came to be and has evolved to support the changing times. Enjoy my conversation with Michael! Red Tomato Scott Farm/Orchard, Vermont - Podcast Episode Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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A Land Access Story: Finding Secure Farmland with Molly Comstock 1:01:29

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Send us a text Molly Comstock is now overseeing Many Forks Farm. Many from the Berkshires know her as the owner of Colfax Farm. Molly’s passion and tenacity for farming and to be a farmer definitely comes through in her story. And her story has a significant focus on the issues surrounding farmers and land access Molly didn’t own her land and had to move her farmland and business a few times. And, for a farmer who invests in their soil and farm infrastructure and invests in building a presence and feeding their local community , it’s not easy to find new land and just start over. Land access and the ability to find a property that provides security to a farmer has become one of the most significant barriers to entry for farmers and wannabe farmers in America. Molly’s story is very interesting and takes you on her journey around finding land, land that she can actually feel secure on and build a long term business on, land that she knows will remain farmland well beyond her… My conversation with Molly is an important one as it is a real story,..and it serves up the complexities around leasing vs. owning farmland..and offers alternatives and opportunities for farmers today. Join me in exploring Molly’s story. Many Forks Farm Colfax Farm Berkshire Natural Resources Council Berkshire Community Land Trust Green Acres Summer Camps Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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Creating Sustainable Hunger Relief Right from Your PORCH 50:18

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Send us a text My conversation with Jim Sanders, farmer from Wildflower Lane Farm in NC, was far reaching. HIs idea around having food advocacy groups who are purchasing produce from retailers and wholesalers shift those funds to pay local farmers to grow for them, has had a tremendous impact on many non profits in the North Carolina area. Another one of the non profit organizations that Jim’s idea has reached is called PORCH. PORCH fights food insecurity by creating sustainable hunger relief programs at the local level. Started in 2010 in Chapel Hill, NC, PORCH has grown into a repeatable model of monthly neighborhood food drives and fresh produce distribution supplying food pantries, schools, and community programs across the country. PORCH’s volunteer network of 50 chapters in 12 states, has contributed more than $12 million dollars in hunger relief. Porch’s flagship program called PORCH for Pantries consists of running monthly neighborhood food drives to supply non-perishable goods to local food pantries and families in need. Porch has now introduced PORCH Fresh which supplements the non-perishable goods with milk, eggs, meat, fruits and vegetables, and uses local farms like Jim’s to support this need. I had the pleasure of speaking with Nora Dicker, the Program Manager for PORCH Hillsborough and learning more about how they are connecting and collaborating to impact food security. Enjoy my conversation with Nora! And, again, I just want to thank Jim Sanders - as his idea around shifting funds to local farmers to supply local veggies and fruits has had such far reaching impacts… and I am hopeful that these interviews further impact that reach…. Porch Communities Porch Hillsborough Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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A Farm Conversation that Led to a Place at the Table 40:58

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Send us a text Jim Sanders, farmer from Wildflower Lane Farm in NC, had an idea about growing vegetables and finding a distribution partner for those vegetables. In my podcast interview with Jim ( podcast episode 54 ), he told the story about walking into the office of a non profit called TABLE and proposing his idea to the women in the office. What struck me about that story was the fact that those women listened and took action immediately. They were open to Jim’s idea and took him up on his offer to visit his farm, invest some funds, and take the risk that this could lead to a great opportunity for the people their non profit serves. In 2006, Joy MacVane began leaving homemade cookies on the sidewalk of her downtown Chapel Hill home for UNC-CH students walking to campus. A year later, she began leaving notes by the goodies inviting students to stop by her house to bake desserts for the nearby soup kitchen. A dozen students showed up to make and deliver cakes. They discussed how much they enjoyed serving at the homeless shelter, expressed interest in local community service and identified hungry kids as a special priority. MacVane shared that concern and learned that there were no weekly food assistance services specifically for children at that time in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. In late 2007, she and several of those original students incorporated Table Ministries, Inc., now known as TABLE. Since its start in 2008, TABLE has offered “a place at the TABLE” to increasing numbers of local children. Thanks to generous donations of food, funds, and time by campus and community supporters, TABLE has quickly grown. And now, thanks to Jim’s idea, TABLE Is able to serve fresh, local healthy vegetables and fruits to local children. I wanted to speak to the woman, the decision maker, who listened to Jim’s idea on that day when he casually walked into the office and was open to exploring the opportunity with him. Ashton Tippins, was that woman! Enjoy my conversation with Ashton Tippins. TABLE Wildflower Lane Farm Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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A Creative Farming Model to Grow Food for Local Kids in North Carolina 1:10:58

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Send us a text Jim Sanders, an environmentalist and farmer, is the owner of Wildflower Lane Farm in North Carolina. Jim has some great stories about how he came into farming and his fun and not so fun experiences with trying to build a farming business. All along, Jim knew and was reminded by some friends, that there had to be a better way, a more sustainable way. Jim decided to take another approach to feeding local people. The existing system made small scale farming frustrating and difficult. But what if the money factor were removed from the business model? Jim came up with an idea that would enable him to do what he loved – growing food for people – while removing it from the business cycle that was proving to be unsatisfying. He would do this by shifting non profit funds used to pay for fresh produce from wholesalers and retailers to local farmers who would grow for them. He walked into the office of a local non profit called Table, explained his concept, and asked them to try it out with him. The Executive Director of TABLE, who you will hear from directly in an upcoming episode, after a little due diligence, was open to Jim’s idea, shifted some funds his way, and took the leap of faith. Ultimately, this decision reaped so many positive benefits for Jim, Table, and, most critically, the community members that TABLE serves. Every year, TABLE has shifted more funds to growing with local farmers vs. purchasing produce, demonstrating the strength and impact of Jim’s concept. In addition, other organizations have also adopted a similar approach by shifting their funds to work with farmers and local producers like Jim. I am grateful that farmers and creative thinkers like Jim who are willing to walk through that door and put their ideas out there. Jim’s idea has had a direct impact on food security in North Carolina and beyond. This is also a testament that existing local organizations can and should collaborate and join forces, shift funds to local sourcing, and ultimately increase access to nutritious food for everyone. Enjoy my inspiring conversation with Jim Sanders. Wildflower Lane Farm - Growing food for local kids TABLE - feeding local kids PORCH - setting out to fight hunger Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture. Agri-Tourist.com HeartBeet Farms Instagram About Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast Host Global Agritourism Network…

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