# From Seed to Sourdough with Jenny Bredeken of Full Circle Farm Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm.md Podcast: [Rooted Agritourism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338) Published: 2025-09-08T11:10:07+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow/2183092 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/185131/2183092/sunnymarymeadow/2025_08_25_22_00_10_acac7e40-eff0-47c3-b524-66378ac883ed.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-agritourism-6069338/episodes/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm Duration seconds: 2553 ## Resource In this episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen speaks with Jenny Bredeken from Full Circle Farm . They discuss Jenny's entrepreneurial journey from Minnesota to Honolulu, exploring her passion for fermentation and sourdough bread that led to the creation of their farm and micro bakery. Jenny shares her experiences in reconnecting people with the origins of their food, the challenges of farming, and transitioning to wholesale markets. They also delve into the support of family legacy and the importance of local, fresh products. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about agritourism, rural entrepreneurship, and the power of following one's dreams despite the obstacles. 00:00 Introduction to Rooted Agritourism 00:24 Meet Jenny Bredeken from Full Circle Farm 01:24 The Origin Story of Full Circle Farm 01:49 From Hawaii to Minnesota: A Journey of Passion 05:29 The Birth of a Sourdough Business 07:28 Challenges and Triumphs in Agritourism 09:43 Building a Sustainable Future 16:56 The Realities of Farming 22:00 Current Offerings and Future Plans 23:06 The Importance of Fresh Milled Flour 23:50 Nutritional and Flavor Benefits of Fresh Flour 24:45 Storing and Prioritizing Freshness 26:06 The Value of Buying Local 27:06 Pricing Strategies for Artisan Bread 29:29 Challenges and Lessons in Wholesale 33:16 Balancing Passion and Practicality 35:21 Future Plans for the Farm 37:59 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.com FarmerstoFlorists: https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/ Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeado… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-agritourism-6069338/episodes/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.