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Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow in Central Minnesota, shares the journey of transforming her flower farm into a multipurpose event venue and farm store. Through a detailed walkthrough, she explains the architectural, legal, and financial challenges she faced and overcame to build 'The Bloom Room' and 'The Farmacy'. She discusses Minnesota's building codes, the need for sustainable infrastructure, and how the new space boosts flower sales and supports agritourism, rural entrepreneurship, and value-added agriculture. The episode highlights the venue's flexibility for hosting various events, building strong community ties, and offering educational opportunities in agritourism.

00:00 Introduction to Sunny Mary Meadow

00:26 Tour of the New Farm Store and Event Space

01:49 Challenges and Regulations in Remodeling

03:12 Building the New Event Space

04:05 Permits and Legal Hurdles

08:00 Designing the Perfect Space

11:08 Flexible Event Hosting Options

13:25 The Bloom Room and Farm Store

21:19 Future Plans and Educational Opportunities

22:24 Conclusion and Thank You

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