{"podcast":{"title":"Rooted Agritourism","slug":"rooted-agritourism-6069338","podcast_index_feed_id":6069338,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/sunnymarymeadow/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/sunnymarymeadow/20250829_020827_937b273e6cf8369c49b5b4e524a703f7.jpg","author":"Liz Fiedler","episode_count":186,"summary":"Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen—flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm—this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture. Whether you're launching a U-pick field, hosting farm events, bottling your own products, or dreaming up the next big rural business idea, you'll find honest insights, real-world strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement here. Each episode blends personal experience, practical tools, and conversations with innovative ag-based business owners who are redefining what it means to grow on your own terms. From marketing perishable products to navigating burnout, building memberships, and scaling farm income streams— Rooted Agritourism is your weekly companion for building a life and business deeply rooted in purpose, place, and profitability. Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Webs…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T00:18:07.444370+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338"},"episode":{"title":"Flowers Bloom Anyway: Making the Fertilizer Framework Work for your Farm","slug":"flowers-bloom-anyway-making-the-fertilizer-framework-work-for-your-farm","published_at":"2025-10-20T11:10:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/flowers-bloom-anyway-making-the-fertilizer-framework-work-for-your-farm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow/2276753","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/185131/2276753/sunnymarymeadow/2025_10_17_20_06_10_68841334-c034-40c3-adc7-7a0714194765.mp3","summary":"Flower Farmer Forum Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHVg-R6xh_0 Flowers Bloom Anyway Waitlist: https://www.lizfiedlermergen.com/author Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen of Sunny Mary Meadow in Central Minnesota presents a solo episode focused on her 'Fertilizer Framework,' a concept that emphasizes growth through interconnected and symbiotic business elements. Liz discusses the non-linear progression and deep integration of services in her agritourism business, which includes a flower farm, retail shop, workshops, and speaking engagements. She shares insights from her journey, reflecting on how personal experiences, particularly the loss of her first husband, have shaped her business ethos. The episode also highlights her upcoming book, 'Flowers Bloom Anyway,' and details about the 2026 Flower Farmer Forum Conference aimed at fostering community and growth among flower farmers. Listeners are encouraged to focus on sustainable business practices and to join the waitlist for her book and the conference. 00:00 Introduction to Rotted Agritourism 00:19 A Different Episode: Solo Talk 01:04 The Fertilizer Framework 05:26 Personal Reflections and Growth 09:14 Upcoming Events and Opportunities 11:55 Conclusion and Final 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/sunnymarymeadow/ Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852","meta_description":"Flower Farmer Forum Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHVg-R6xh_0 Flowers Bloom Anyway Waitlist: https://www.lizfiedlermergen.com/author Dr. Liz…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":828,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-agritourism-6069338/episodes/flowers-bloom-anyway-making-the-fertilizer-framework-work-for-your-farm/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/flowers-bloom-anyway-making-the-fertilizer-framework-work-for-your-farm.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}