Angie Scharnhorst from Bountiful Harvest Farm stops by Studio Bee on this week's episode of Pollinate. Paul and Angie discuss community supported agriculture, and the importance of building meaningful connections with customers and their farmer. By purchasing a share each season, members of a CSA program invest in more than just weekly deliveries of local produce, they have real skin in the game -- sharing the cost and reaping the benefits of each growing season. 

Learn More about Bountiful Harvest Farm: https://www.bountifulharvestcsa.com/

Learn More about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/

Former owner of an apple orchard now real estate agent, Mike Pilarczyk joins Paul on the podcast this week. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugliness of running an orchard. Mike takes us through the humble beginnings, the day to day challenges and the overall experiences he learned through this bold endeavor. 

Learn More about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com

We're talking hard cider with Wilson's Hard Cider Beverage Production manager, Greg Ruth.

John Kroul from Kroul Farms outside of Mt. Vernon, Iowa joins Paul on the podcast this week. Kroul Farms is a family-run farm that has been around since the early 1900s. Their diversified farm provides an experience that customers can enjoy throughout the year. They discuss some of the rewards of farming and some of the challenges they've faced over the years which have led to changing how things are done on both farms.  

Learn More about Kroul Farms: https://www.kroulfarms.com/  

Learn More about Wilson's Orchard & Farm: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com

Paul Rasch, owner of Wilson's Orchard & Farm, and Kyle Tester, Farm Manager, sit down and discuss challenges they've faced this year and how our farm is reacting. 

Introducing: Pollinate, a new podcast from Studio Bee at Wilson's Orchard & Farm.

We're talking all things local. Farming, food, drink, a bit of policy, and the challenges of creating strong, local food systems. Each week, we'll introduce you to some of the people who are putting in the work, and we hope you'll tune in.

The first episode is up now on our YouTube channel, and where ever podcasts are found!