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Hosted by Christa Hein · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 47 episodes
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The Farm Educator's Roadmap® Podcast shares inspiring stories and practical insights to help you turn your passion for farming into powerful, purpose-driven education programs.Hosted by Christa Hein - a farm educator of 30 years and founder of Bring the Farm to You®—this podcast blends heartfelt stories with hard-earned wisdom from educators across the country who are making an impact on family farms, in schoolyards, in cities, suburbs, and everywhere in between.Whether you're dreaming up your first program or expanding an established farm-based business, you'll find real-life insights, practical strategies, and feel-good inspiration in every episode. From hands-on tips to big-picture visioning, this show will help you grow programs that connect people to the land, strengthen your community, and support your livelihood.Tune in, get inspired, and let’s grow the future of farm education—together.Ready to build a farm education program that stands out and attracts clients? Grab my
Christa Hein hosts Farm Educator's Roadmap®, a education show with 47 episodes published.
One year. 46 episodes. Incredible guests that I am so grateful to have shared their stories on this podcast. To celebrate, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of interviewing a new guest, I'm turning the
When Sarah Siburt stepped away from a 23-year career in public education to become the Executive Director of Timberview Farmstead , she didn't just take on a new job, she stepped onto a 150-acre canvas of pure possibilit
When Tana DeSandres looks out at a farm, she doesn't just see agricultural land, she sees an evolving classroom driven by curiosity, empathy, and natural cycles. After spending over three years coordinating the historic
What happens when a public school teacher realizes the educational system no longer aligns with her core values or the future she envisions for her own children? For Lindsey Vose , it meant choosing a radical pivot: step
Christine Deck’s journey into agriculture is deeply rooted in a desire to rewrite her family’s history. After watching generations of farmers forced out by the "get big or get out" era, she and her husband founded Deck F
Dr. Charlotte Wolfe didn’t just set out to build a farm; she set out to restore an ecosystem. After decades as an environmental scientist, she took 85 acres of industrial corn and soybean land in Indiana and began the sl
When Dr. Camille Lewis looks at a garden, she doesn't just see plants—she sees a classroom, a community lifeline, and a bridge to a more resilient future. Based in Tallahassee, Florida, Camille founded Earth’s Garden LLC
When Abby Collins started working at The Lands at Hillside Farms at fifteen years old, she was serving ice cream. Today, she’s helping lead a 438-acre community anchor that proves a farm can be so much more than just a p
When Jenni Adams helped start The Madison Farm, it was about bringing the farm into the rhythm of everyday school life. Set on a school campus in Tennessee, this nonprofit farm is woven into the student experience—from p
When Cathryn Anderson first arrived at Pineland Farms, there wasn’t an education department. Just a handful of field trips… a lot of possibility… and a place that felt like it could become something more. Fifteen years l
When Tyrean “Heru” Lewis looked around his neighborhood, he didn’t see access to fresh food—so he took action. With no formal plan, he began growing in his backyard… then on a vacant lot… and slowly, something much bigge
Shipshape Farm in Traveler's Rest, South Carolina didn’t start with a business plan—it started with a need. In the middle of a season that felt uncertain, Whitney Poitevint and her family made a big shift: from city life
At its core, Piney Woods Farm is about nourishment—in every sense of the word. From building healthy soil to providing fresh food for families, this La Grange, Georgia-based nonprofit is focused on creating impact that e
Amber Bruckner is the founder of Pine Row Preschool, a small farm-based preschool in Michigan where young children learn through animals, nature, and everyday farm life. At Pine Row, gathering eggs, feeding animals, expl
Hidden Villa in Los Altos, California is one of the pioneers of environmental education in the United States. Founded in the 1920s, this 1,600-acre organic farm and wilderness preserve has spent more than a century helpi
Andrew Lombardi, Director of Visitor Education and Experience at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, shares what it really looks like to design visitor education inside a working regenerative farm. Wol
Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm with Jessica Ridgeway What happens when a love of food, community, and sustainability grows into an 18-year farm education nonprofit? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Ridgeway, E
Episode 29 – Stewarding a Farm for Generations: Education, Food, and Community at Snipes Farm What does it look like to steward a place — not just for today’s programs, but for generations to come? In this episode, Chris
Episode 28: Starting Where You Are: Lessons from 7 Months of Farm Educator Interviews This episode of the Farm Educator’s Roadmap is a little different—there’s no interview this week. Instead, host Christa Hein reflects
Farm to Table Kids: Betting on Yourself, Following Nature, and Rebuilding Again Stephanie McDonough’s journey is a powerful reminder that farm education isn’t tied to one piece of land — it’s rooted in purpose, persisten
Dr. Camille Lewis
Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Furman University · Earth’s Garden LLC
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Siburt
Timberview Farmstead
1 appearance on this show
Jenni Adams
The Madison Farm
1 appearance on this show
Cathryn Anderson
Pineland Farms
1 appearance on this show
Tyrean "Heru" Lewis
Heru Urban Farming
1 appearance on this show
Whitney Poitevint
Shipshape Farm
1 appearance on this show
Amber Bruckner
Pine Row Preschool
1 appearance on this show
Christina Emmett
Hidden Villa
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Lombardi
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Ridgeway
Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm
1 appearance on this show
Melanie Douty-Snipes
Snipes Farm & Education Center
1 appearance on this show
Cindi Hughes
Heritage Creek Farm & Education Center
1 appearance on this show
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Farm Educator's Roadmap® is hosted by Christa Hein. The show is categorised under education (business) and has published 47 episodes.
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