{"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":"From Seed to Sourdough with Jenny Bredeken of Full Circle Farm","slug":"from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm","published_at":"2025-09-08T11:10:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow/2183092","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/185131/2183092/sunnymarymeadow/2025_08_25_22_00_10_acac7e40-eff0-47c3-b524-66378ac883ed.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"In this episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen speaks with Jenny Bredeken from Full Circle Farm . They discuss Jenny's entrepreneuri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2553,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-agritourism-6069338/episodes/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-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/from-seed-to-sourdough-with-jenny-bredeken-of-full-circle-farm.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}