In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Annie Ridgely, macadamia nut farmer and founder of Shine Naturally®, shares how she transformed a struggling farm into a vertically integrated business. From cold-pressing macadamia oil for cosmetics to advocating for Hawaii-grown labeling laws, Annie offers a unique lens on agricultural entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn from her innovative approach and the challenges of farming in Hawaii. Listen now on all major platforms!
Meet the guest:
Annie Ridgely is a regenerative macadamia nut farmer based in Hawaiʻi, where she manages an 80-acre farm while homeschooling her four children. A former commercial fisherwoman turned agripreneur, Annie is also the founder of Shine Naturally®, a skincare brand using her farm’s cold-pressed macadamia nut oil. She recently served as president of the Hawaiʻi Macadamia Nut Association and remains active in advocacy.
What you will learn:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:02) Starting a nut orchard
(06:09) Processing macadamia nuts
(10:36) Vertical farm integration
(20:21) Value-added farm products
(41:25) Hawaii labeling policies
(50:02) Closing thoughts
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