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In this episode of The Heart of Rural America podcast, host Amanda Radke interviews Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, a lifelong friend and agritourism entrepreneur. Liz shares her journey from growing up on a beef farm, pursuing a career in nursing, to eventually purchasing a family farm and starting a successful flower farming business.
She discusses the challenges she faced, including the sudden death of her husband and becoming a single mother. Liz also delves into her battles with local government officials to protect and grow her agritourism business, providing valuable insights for aspiring farmers. The episode highlights Liz's determination, resilience, and the importance of community support in her journey.
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Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | All American Angus Beef | Radke Land & Cattle
Use code RADKE for $10 off your next All American Angus Beef order at www.BidOnBeef.com
Save on Redmond Real Salt with code RADKE at https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/
Check out Amanda's agricultural children's books here: https://amandaradke.com/collections/amandas-books
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In this episode of The Heart of Rural America podcast, host Amanda Radke interviews Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, a lifelong friend and agritourism entrepreneur. Liz shares her journey from growing up on a beef farm, pursuing a career in nursing, to eventually purchasing a family farm and starting a successful flower farming business.
She discusses the challenges she faced, including the sudden death of her husband and becoming a single mother. Liz also delves into her battles with local government officials to protect and grow her agritourism business, providing valuable insights for aspiring farmers. The episode highlights Liz's determination, resilience, and the importance of community support in her journey.
Mentioned Links:
Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | All American Angus Beef | Radke Land & Cattle
Use code RADKE for $10 off your next All American Angus Beef order at www.BidOnBeef.com
Save on Redmond Real Salt with code RADKE at https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/
Check out Amanda's agricultural children's books here: https://amandaradke.com/collections/amandas-books

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