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The Agri-Tourist Podcast
My Journey Back to Agriculture
The Agri-Tourist Podcast
My Journey Back to Agriculture
Do you yearn for travel that involves outdoor adventure and learning? I do! I also have a passion for all things farming and agriculture. I’ve traveled to exotic jungles to learn about growing chocolate. I even owned my own organic vegetable and sunflower farm. And now I’m planning my journey back to agriculture.
Agritoursim - defined as travel that involves some type of agricultural experience - Agritourism is all about entertaining. But the marketing strategist in me knows that, at its core, agritourism is really about educating. And education effects change.
My future farm needs to deliver a profound experience to all of its visitors. It needs to educate people about food, health, and climate. Join me to learn from experienced agritourism farmers and entrepreneurs and help me build my future farm strategy!
And, who knows, maybe one day soon you’ll find yourself in a tropical jungle cutting open cacao pods with a machete OR savoring an outdoor plant to plate community dinner with 100 guests at a farm in Illinois.
So let’s tap into the agri-tourist in you!
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The Agri-Tourist Podcast
Agritourism involves travel, entertainment, adventure and agriculture, but, at its core, agritourism is really about connecting and educating. Join me to learn from experienced agritourism farmers and entrepreneurs, and help me build my future farm strategy.
There is nothing like the taste of a real, authentic New England maple syrup. This one is not located in Vermont – it’s located right in the Berkshires! And I even had the chance to spend a few hours touring and tasting my way through this amazing farm.
Justamere Tree Farm is located in the town of Worthington MA. The land was purchased in 1982 and owned by JP and Marian. They fell in love with a 26-acre wooded lot with a brook and hunting cabin and farmed the land for 38 years. The woods became their livelihood, the earth their roots, and the trees their grounding.
The farm is newly owned by three inspirational women – Kelly, Kim and Deb. It is now an all women-owned maple business that runs on clean, renewable energy. And it is situated on 60 acres of rolling hills filled with maples and birch.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Deb who spent most of her career as a biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and lived in many places including Connecticut, Maine, and Alaska. She believes that private landowners and sustainable agriculture play an integral role in conservation. That is why she fell in love with Justamere Tree Farm and the ethic behind the business.
Her business partner Kelly grew up outdoors as a competitive ski and mountain bike racer who is passionate about a life focused on nature and the environment. After spending time in her childhood on a farm in Ohio, Kelly has now returned to her roots.
And Kim grew up riding horses through the fields and forests of rural Alabama. She lived in Alaska for over 20 years where, among other things, she did backcountry search and rescue with her dog. Her lifelong passion for the outdoors, and the beauty of New England drew her to this new adventure.
Join me in learning about this special maple forest in the heart of the Berkshires and learn all about Justamere’s authentic and unique maple products, some favorites being the maple seasoning, maple hot cocoa, cinnamon maple sugar, and so much more.
Enjoy my conversation with Deb, of the owners of Just- A- Mere Tree Farm.
Justamere Tree Farm
Berkshire Grown
Berkshares
Great Barrington Farmers Market
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
The Global Agritourism Network (GAN) was created to support agritourism worldwide through education, research, and advocacy. Everyone with an interest in agritourism is welcome to join for free by completing the form online at Global Agritourism Network (GAN) Registration (google.com).
Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture.
