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Author: <span>Jennifer Ross</span>

Orchard People with Susan Poizner

What Growing a Community Orchard Really Teaches Us

June 21, 2026 Jennifer Ross Leave a comment

There’s something deeply romantic about planting fruit trees. We picture baskets overflowing with apples, children picking cherries on summer afternoons,…

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Posted in: Fruit Trees, Orchard Filed under: apple, community, community garden, fruit, fruit tree, grafting, orchard, peaches, toronto
Trust the Journey with Pattie Baker - the orignal podcast episode

Trust the Journey: Revisiting the Podcast Episode That Started It All with Pattie Baker

June 14, 2026 Jennifer Ross

Sometimes a single conversation can change the direction of your life. As I recently followed Pattie Baker’s latest WWOOFing adventure…

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Posted in: Agritourism, volunteer Filed under: agriculture, farm, farming, trust the journey, volunteer, wwoof
The Agri-Tourist Podcast with Dr. Chris Barsotti

The Healing Power of Farms: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Barsotti

June 7, 2026 Jennifer Ross

There’s something many of us instinctively feel when we step onto a farm. We slow down.We breathe differently.We reconnect.We feel…

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Posted in: Agritourism Filed under: agriculture, agritourism, farm, farm health, farm therapy, farm visits, farming, healing, health system, public health, visiting a farm
The Farm Journal Episode 3

Starting Over in Agriculture: My Journey to Nourse Farm in Massachusetts

May 31, 2026 Jennifer Ross

There are moments in life when an opportunity appears that challenges everything comfortable and familiar. Sometimes those opportunities arrive neatly…

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Posted in: Agritourism, Marketing for Farms and Food Businesses Filed under: agriculture, agritourism, agritourist, farm, farm store, farmer, farming
Boston Honey Company on the Agri-Tourist Podcast Episode 101

What Beekeeping Teaches Us About Resilience in Agriculture

May 24, 2026 Jennifer Ross

What does it really take to build a business around bees? In episode 101 of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, we step…

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Posted in: Agritourism, Bees Filed under: agritourism, bee, beekeeper, beekeeping, farming, honey, honey tasting, raw honey
100th Agri=Tourist Episode wth Arturo from Rosa di Magliano

From Scent to Syrup: The Unexpected Journey of a Rose Farm in Italy

May 17, 2026 Jennifer Ross

From a Single Scent to a Growing Farm What does it take for a farm to begin? Sometimes, it’s not…

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Posted in: Roses Filed under: agriculture, farm, farming, forence, italian, italy, rose, rose farm, rose syrup, roses, Tuscany
Agritourist Podcast 99

Beyond Field Trips: How Medway Community Farm Built a Fully Integrated Education Program

May 10, 2026 Jennifer Ross

A Farm That Teaches Differently What makes a farm truly stand out? At Medway Community Farm, it’s not just what…

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Posted in: Farm Education Filed under: agriculture, Community farm, farm, farm education, farmer, farming
The Agri-Tourist Podcast - Wright Old School Chocolate

From Bean to Bar: The Unexpected Journey into Craft Chocolate with Peter Carlson

May 3, 2026 Jennifer Ross

From Passion to Process: A Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Story What does it take to go from simply enjoying chocolate to crafting…

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Posted in: Cacao, Sustainability Filed under: bean to bar, cacao, chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolate making, chocolate tours, craft chocolate, purpose
The Agri-tourist podcast - Medway Community Farm

More Than a Farm: A Community-Driven Model of Agriculture

April 26, 2026 Jennifer Ross

What does it look like when a farm becomes more than just a place to grow food? In episode 97…

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Posted in: CSA, Farm Education Filed under: agriculture, Community farm, CSA, farm, farm education, farm events, farm store, farmer, farmers markets, food access, MA
The Farm Journal, episode 2, The AgriTourist Podcast

The Hardest Part of Agritourism Isn’t the Idea—It’s the Execution

April 23, 2026 Jennifer Ross

There’s a moment that happens when you move from inspiration… into execution. It’s exciting.It’s overwhelming.And it’s where everything starts to…

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Posted in: Agritourism Filed under: agriculture, agritourism, farm, farm tours, farmer, farming, farms, italy, organic, sicily, Tuscany

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Recent Posts

  • What Growing a Community Orchard Really Teaches Us
  • Trust the Journey: Revisiting the Podcast Episode That Started It All with Pattie Baker
  • The Healing Power of Farms: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Barsotti
  • Starting Over in Agriculture: My Journey to Nourse Farm in Massachusetts
  • What Beekeeping Teaches Us About Resilience in Agriculture
  • From Scent to Syrup: The Unexpected Journey of a Rose Farm in Italy
  • Beyond Field Trips: How Medway Community Farm Built a Fully Integrated Education Program

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The Agri-Tourist Podcast, my journey back to agriculture! Join me to learn from agritourism farmers & entrepreneurs & help me build my farm strategy!

In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, I sit down with fruit tree expert, author, educator, and podcaster Susan Poizner to explore the surprising realities behind growing fruit trees — and why planting an orchard is far more than simply putting a tree in the ground. From launching a community orchard in Toronto with almost no horticultural experience, to becoming a leading voice in urban orchard education, Susan shares the honest mistakes, hard-earned lessons, and beautiful community moments that shaped her journey.

Together, we dive into everything from grafting, pollination, disease-resistant cultivars, and organic growing practices, to the public perception of sprays, sustainability, and what it truly takes to grow healthy fruit in challenging climates. Susan also shares moving stories about community harvests, cultural connections to food, and how one small orchard ultimately educated thousands of people and transformed neighborhoods in unexpected ways. This conversation is both grounding and inspiring — especially for anyone dreaming of planting fruit trees, building community through agriculture, or reconnecting with where our food truly comes from.

Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast. 
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So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th gr So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th grade students from Mill Pond School to the farm for a farm tour, scavenger hunt and taste of strawberries and cider donuts! Was a great adventure for all involved and so much fun! Thank you team for making it a great success! 💚🌱
Just sharing some photos from the farm and my ear Just sharing some  photos from the farm and my early morning walks!
Every now and then, a conversation changes your li Every now and then, a conversation changes your life in ways you could never have predicted. That’s exactly what happened when I first interviewed Pattie Baker about her WWOOFing journey across America.

We connected instantly. What started as a podcast interview grew into a genuine friendship built on a shared love of farming, travel, learning, and embracing new adventures. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of following Pattie’s WWOOFing experiences in Ireland, sharing my own WWOOFing journey in Sicily, and collaborating together on our Farm Journal series documenting my new role as Retail Farm Manager at Nourse Farm.

As I watch Pattie continue to inspire others from across the ocean while on her new adventure back in Ireland, I keep coming back to the lesson she lives every day: Trust the Journey. Re-listening to this very first interview reminded me how one brave decision can open doors you never imagined.

I’m excited to share this conversation again because this is where it all began.

Click on the link in the bio to re-listen to the podcast. 
#podcast #agriculture #volunteer #farm #farming
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