22. Diversifying the Modern Farm: How Agritourism Can Make it Work

Mary and Emma sit down with Bridget Jones from Wildberry Farm. Bridget discusses how she and her husband Matt are keeping the family farm going by combining their marketing and graphic design backgrounds with traditional farming and agritourism. Agritourism provides innovative and creative experiences that bring visitors to the farm, and offers opportunities for the the community to come together. In this digital age, Bridget and Matt prove that growing crops and raising livestock aren't the only ways to have a successful farm enterprise.  4:20 - The launch of The ALMANAC Let’s get into the interview! 13:56 - Bridget introduces herself and Wildberry Farm 23:00 - Keeping the family farm alive 30:10 - The history of the farm 37:30 - No-till farming 43:00 - How has the pandemic affected such a young business? 48:40 - Advice for starting your own business Things Mentioned: The ALMANAC Wildberry Farm