Jun 23, 202621 minS4
Takeaways You cannot argue people into changing their minds. You can only outlast their fear with evidence, patience, and showing up consistently. Leaders set the temperature. Whether you choose to be a thermostat or a...
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Rooted Agritourism
Hosted by Liz Fiedler · leisure · EN
About this Podcast:
Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen—flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm—this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture. Whether you're launching a U-pick field, hosting farm events, bottling your own products, or dreaming up the next big rural business idea, you'll find honest insights, real-world strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement here. Each episode blends personal experience, practical tools, and conversations with innovative ag-based business owners who are redefining what it means to grow on your own terms. From marketing perishable products to navigating burnout, building memberships, and scaling farm income streams— Rooted Agritourism is your weekly companion for building a life and business deeply rooted in purpose, place, and p
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What is Rooted Agritourism about?
Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm, this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture.
Who hosts Rooted Agritourism?
Rooted Agritourism is hosted by Liz Fiedler. The show has published 186 episodes to date.
What has Rooted Agritourism covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Thermostat or Thermometer: What a County Permitting Battle Taught Me About Leadership" (23 June 2026, 21 minutes), "Heated High Tunnel Lessons: What I Learned My First Year Growing Flowers in Zone 4B" (1 June 2026, 13 minutes), and "How I Run Multiple Businesses With Zero Employees and Still Grow" (22 May 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Rooted Agritourism publish?
Rooted Agritourism publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 186 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Rooted Agritourism?
Booking probability for Rooted Agritourism is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rooted Agritourism requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rooted Agritourism's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Rooted Agritourism?
The strongest fits for Rooted Agritourism are Other Crop Farming. Rooted Agritourism has a leisure audience.
About the host
Liz Fiedler hosts Rooted Agritourism, a leisure podcast with 186 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 1, 202613 minS4
Takeaways Heated high tunnels create more control, but they also create new management challenges Crop planning and data tracking made recovering from crop losses much easier Overwintering flowers may be the key to...
- May 22, 202624 minS4
Takeaways Traditional hiring is not the only path to business growth and scalability. Systems, freelancers, and strategic outsourcing can create more flexibility and sustainability. Delegation works best when you...
- May 13, 20268 minS4
Takeaways Value-added agriculture is about increasing the value of what you already produce rather than expanding acreage or inputs. Agritourism creates stronger customer relationships while allowing farmers to retain...
- May 4, 202610 minS4
Takeaways Commodity farming offers scale but limits control and profitability Community-based agriculture creates higher value through relationships and experiences Farmers must shift from just producing to marketing...
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- Apr 15, 20265 minS4
Takeaways Value-added agriculture can help small farms create stronger margins and deeper customer relationships. Direct-to-consumer farming opens new opportunities for agritourism, flower farming, and rural business...
- Feb 2, 202639 minS4
In this inspiring episode of Rooted Agritourism , host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen shares the mic with publishing veterans and fellow authors during the Future Proof Author panel at Podfest 2026 . Whether you're dreaming of...
- Jan 27, 202614 minS4
Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow, delves into the core principles of crop planning for flower farms. Emphasizing alignment rather than control, she discusses scheduling bloom times to match sales...
- Jan 19, 202612 minS4
In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism podcast, host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen sits down with Dr. Mark Hicks of The Learning Love Foundation to discuss personal growth, healthy relationships, and the journey of becoming...
- Jan 12, 202624 minS4
In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism Podcast, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow, discusses the upcoming Flower Farmer Forum Conference and shares a conversation with Ali from Anderbery Acres in...
- Jan 5, 202613 minS4
Pre-Order Flowers Bloom Anyway : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flowers-bloom-anyway-a-memoir-liz-fiedler-mergen/1148638651?ean=9781636989273 In this episode of Rooted Agritourism, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of...
- Dec 17, 202516 minS4
Sign up for the webinar: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/registration-page-222a1dfe-fee7-469e-8156-8379cc388865 In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism Podcast, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen invites listeners to the...
- Dec 9, 202510 minS4
Pre-Order Flowers Bloom Anyway : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flowers-bloom-anyway-a-memoir-liz-fiedler-mergen/1148638651?ean=9781636989273 In this episode of Rooted Agritourism, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of...
- Dec 1, 20259 minS4
In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism Podcast, host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen from Sunny Mary Meadow announces the upcoming 2026 Flower Farmer Forum Conference . Scheduled for January 31st, 2026, at their farm in St...
- Nov 24, 202523 minS4
Save $25 on your CoolBot: https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/lv1/6R543BWF/ Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow in Central Minnesota, shares the journey of transforming her flower farm into a...
- Oct 27, 202530 minS4
Flower Farmer Forum Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHVg-R6xh_0 Flowers Bloom Anyway Waitlist: https://www.lizfiedlermergen.com/author In this episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler...
- Oct 20, 202514 minS4
Flower Farmer Forum Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHVg-R6xh_0 Flowers Bloom Anyway Waitlist: https://www.lizfiedlermergen.com/author Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen of Sunny Mary Meadow in Central Minnesota...
- Oct 6, 202532 minS4
In this episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen interviews Heidi Montag, a finalist in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way program in Minnesota. They discuss Heidi's background in dairy farming, her...
- Sep 29, 202539 minS4
In this episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen from Sunny Mary Meadow interviews Peter Gillitzer, co-owner of Milk and Honey Cider in St. Joseph, Minnesota. The conversation explores the journey of Milk...
- Sep 22, 202538 minS4
In this insightful episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, the owner of Sunny Mary Meadow flower farm in Central Minnesota, shares her unique journey from a nursing career to becoming a successful...
Recent guests
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Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen
nurse practitioner, Sunny Mary Meadow Flower Farm
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Matt Diamante
founder, HeyTony.Agency
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Brandon Leibowitz
Digital & Marketing Strategist, seooptimizers.com
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Cathy Nesbitt
serial entrepreneur, laughter yoga teacher, founder of Cathy’s Club, Cathy’s Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters, Cathy's Crawley Composters
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