Hey guys! Have a farm, unique property, a barn, a trailer.... anything that can be slept in? This podcast is for YOU!!

I share my story of how we got in being a Host with AirBnB, why we rent our cabin, the GOOD and the BAD part of hosting and my 5 time Super Host Status.

Tune in if you want to hear about how to get yourself started with hosting.

Its been about a month since I left off here on my Podcast! I had a terrible accident and damaged my knee.

Im ok though. I just wanted to stop by and say HI and let you know I am still alive and recording :) 

For more information on Wooded Valley Acres visit: www.woodedvalleyacres.com

To watch this podcast on my youtube channel visit: https://youtu.be/U1dy6yHS8Hw

How do you take that leap of faith from a full time career to self employment?  How do you turn your farm business into a thriving business you can live on?  

Join me, Erin (your host) and Elizabeth Bower with Wooded Valley Acres. Elizabeth had been wanting to turn her farm into her primary career. She started small and aimed high. With planning, organization and an achievable goal, Elizabeth was able to ditch her 9-5 and focus solely on building her farm business.

Meet The Farmers

Cory and Elizabeth Bower purchased their farm in Gilmanton in 2016. It was raw land with a home. Through their efforts, they have established the well working farm that it is today.

While Elizabeth comes from generation after generation of farmers including her own small family farm that she grew up on with cows and pigs, Elizabeth's passion for health and healing your body through diet and herbs stems from an autoimmune disease that was brought to the surface after a traumatic attack by a patient at work. Elizabeth was left out of work for an extensive amount of time with many specialists prescribing prescription after prescription with no success. Elizabeth turned to herbs and natural healing. This is where her knowledge and passion of herbal medicine really began and you'll find this when she talks about how she cares for her animals and how she develops her teas and products.

Cory grew up in the city of Niagara Falls but always loved the outdoors and wanted a different life for himself. He had friends that he would go hunting with and enjoyed hiking. Soon, he and Elizabeth met in 2013 and their dreams became one. Fast forward 3 years and they turned their dreams into a working farm that has continued to grow ever since.

I just wanted to share a recap of our month of March and what we have planned for April.

Thank you to our guest for the month of March for our series on Women in Farming:

Amy Matarozzo with LorrenJoyce Farm (https://www.lorrenjoycefarm.com)

Nancy Mangs with Wild Berry Farm (www.berriesandfleece.com)

Nikki Seavey with Blueberry Ridge Ranch (www.blueberryridgenh.com)

Jenn Forest with Half a Penny Farm (https://www.halfapennyfarm.com)

Thank you to all of our listeners!!

I was so lucky to be able to sit down with Jenn Forest with Half a Penny Farm in Barnstead NH to discuss her farm and how she got started.

I was so lucky to be able to sit down with Jenn Forest with Half a Penny Farm in Barnstead NH to discuss her farm and how she got started.

It started as a simple idea many years ago to “someday” have a farm.  Fast forward 15 years later with a knock on a door, countless hours of hard work and the unwavering kindness and generosity of the Halfpenny and Welch families the dream of Half-A-Penny Farm was realized.  Located in Center Barnstead, NH, Half-A-Penny Farm is the product of the dedication and determination of two brothers.  Shane and Norman Forest set a goal of raising free range, grass fed, black Angus beef.  With many hours and passionate persistence, they have made this dream a reality.

Be sure to tune in for a month you won't want to miss. "Make it Happen", a series of stories told from artist, horse trainers, entrepreneurs, farmers all sharing their success and failures.

I often mention the theme "Make it Happen" because it is something I believe in. YOU can achieve amazing things if you are willing to put in the work, the effort, learn to deal with the failures and push yourself to YOUR limits. You set up those boundaries to be safe but today we are going to talk about breaking beyond your comfort zone and exploring more about your hidden potential.

*Warning: Some Explicit Language

My husband offered to interview me on my trip into Farming and working full time from my Farm. We talk about my past, my introduction into farming, my woes of getting started into entrepreneurship and where I am today.

This is a powerhouse of stories, motivation and insight of what worked and what didnt work for me. I hope this is encouraging for those of you who are listening that someone time you will fall flat on your face, you will get hurt, will you lose but you can still MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!

Wild Berry Farm is a blueberry farm located in Sanbornton, New Hampshire.  We have have several fields with 50+ Tall Bush Blueberry Bushes that produce small dark berries with intense flavor. When in season, we offer packaged blueberries or invite you and your family to pick your own.

In addition to blueberries, we offer many products that are grown and/or produced in New Hampshire. We strive to provide you with the highest quality products that are useful and you will love.

Well, here it is!! 1 official year since the launch of my website www.farmtodoornh.com

What a monumental year for me, our farm and for all of our vendors and customers.

The moment the state shut down we all worked together to get our food online and ready to be delivered to our community for FREE. Here we are, still offering the same Farm Fresh food with FREE delivery today.

I started my 2020 year with a serious kick in my stomach by my professional colleagues that nearly broke my heart in two and ruined my spirit. I'd say I made a pretty good recovery despite that. I am eternally grateful for my husband Jared Hanselman who has been my biggest supporter, inspiration and mentor.

Guys, all I can say is "MAKE IT HAPPEN"