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Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen discusses the Flower Farmer Forum Conference with guest Ali Anderberry, highlighting the impact of community and in-person connections in flower farming.

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 Nebraska about how attending the Flower Farmer Forum conference impacted her flower farming journey. The episode highlights the importance of in-person connections, practical business advice, and learning through direct experiences. Dr. Liz and Ali also talk about pricing strategies, the value of attending live events, planned conference activities, and the diverse pathways to success in flower farming. 00:00 Introduction to Rotted Agritourism 00:19 Welcome Back and Special Guest Introduction 01:33 Ali's Flower Farming Journey 04:46 Conference Experiences and Insights 10:41 Upcoming Events and Workshops 18:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell Pre-Order Flowers Bloom Anyway : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flowers-bloom-anyway-a-memoir-liz-fiedler-mergen/1148638651?ean=9781636989273 Save $25 on your CoolBot: https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/lv1/6R543BWF/ Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Fiedler Mergen

Guest: Ali Anderberry

Topics covered

• community
• flower farming
• business advice
• live events
• pricing strategies

Keywords

• flower farming
• community
• business advice
• Flower Farmer Forum
• pricing strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sunny Mary Meadow, Anderbery Acres, CoolBot, FarmerstoFlorists

Products: Flowers Bloom Anyway

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