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In this episode of Rooted Agritourism, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow in Central Minnesota, reflects on the highs and lows of 2025. She discusses setting measurable goals, navigating challenges, and enduring personal hardships, including infertility and community opposition to her business. Dr. Mergen provides insights into the grit required to build a thriving agritourism venture and announces exciting upcoming projects like the Farmers to Florist app and her soon-to-be-published book. She emphasizes the importance of slow, sustained effort and resilience in achieving long-term success.00:00 Introduction to Rotted Agritourism

00:19 Reflecting on 2025: Achievements and Challenges

02:28 Building a Thriving Business: The Journey

06:46 Overcoming Community Challenges

08:46 Exciting Plans for 2026

11:39 Upcoming Goals and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism Podcast, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen invites listeners to the 2026 Flower Farmer Forum and introduces a groundbreaking tool for the floral industry — Farmers to Florists. Liz shares the significant challenges faced by flower farmers, florists, and farmer florists, such as planning, inventory management, and efficient communication. She unveils the Farmers to Florists platform designed to address these issues by integrating crop planning, inventory management, and floral recipes into one collaborative system. Listeners are encouraged to join a live webinar on January 6th to see the platform in action and provide valuable feedback. The episode also mentions registration details, the goals of the platform, and how it aims to bring clarity and efficiency to the industry.

00:00 Welcome and Conference Invitation

00:50 Introduction to Rooted Agritourism

01:14 Exciting Industry Announcement

02:42 The Problem in the Floral Industry

07:18 The Solution: Farmers to Florist Platform

09:18 Features of Farmers to Florist

12:59 Call to Action: Join the Webinar

15:05 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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In this episode of Rooted Agritourism, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow, shares exciting news about her book 'Flowers Bloom Anyway,' now available for presale. She recounts the emotional journey of writing her memoir, from its origins as an angry journal following her husband's sudden death to its transformation into a hopeful narrative about rebuilding life amidst grief. The episode delves into the significance of her farm, Sunny Mary Meadow, in her healing process and highlights the book's broader themes of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and resilience. Listeners are encouraged to pre-order the book through Barnes and Noble to support its launch and ensure wider availability. Dr. Liz also introduces the Bloom Crew, a community supporting the book's promotion. The episode wraps up with heartfelt thanks to the community for their continuous support.

00:00 Introduction to Rotted Agritourism

00:24 Exciting News: Book Presale Announcement

00:50 The Journey of Writing the Book

03:08 The Role of Sunny Mary Meadow

05:25 Who the Book is For

06:57 The Importance of Pre-orders

08:05 Join the Bloom Crew

08:45 Conclusion and Gratitude

09:21 Support and Resources

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Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.com

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