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Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
K. Castrataro
35 episodes
2 days ago
This podcast celebrates the stories of women farmers around the world who are engaged in food production, ornamentals, and agritourism. Join us for some honest farm talk--and lots of laughter--about the unique challenges faced by female farmers as they try to balance their farm and personal lives, support their mental health and well-being, and sustain healthy relationships on and off the farm. The first season’s guests include a cassava grower from Cameroon, an agroforester from North Carolina, a ”chicken midwife” from California, the Grass Whisperer, and many, many more. You won’t want to miss an episode! Your host, Kristen ”K” Castrataro, is a fifth-generation farm kid from Rhode Island. She has a rich agricultural background as a producer, Extension Agent, and farm consultant. She is driven by the conviction that the people feeding our bodies and souls should be starving themselves. K is the founder of Pen Light for Farmers, a business that helps farmers (especially farm women) build a farm life and relationships that meet their deepest needs and values. You can find her at www.penlightfarmers.com.
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This podcast celebrates the stories of women farmers around the world who are engaged in food production, ornamentals, and agritourism. Join us for some honest farm talk--and lots of laughter--about the unique challenges faced by female farmers as they try to balance their farm and personal lives, support their mental health and well-being, and sustain healthy relationships on and off the farm. The first season’s guests include a cassava grower from Cameroon, an agroforester from North Carolina, a ”chicken midwife” from California, the Grass Whisperer, and many, many more. You won’t want to miss an episode! Your host, Kristen ”K” Castrataro, is a fifth-generation farm kid from Rhode Island. She has a rich agricultural background as a producer, Extension Agent, and farm consultant. She is driven by the conviction that the people feeding our bodies and souls should be starving themselves. K is the founder of Pen Light for Farmers, a business that helps farmers (especially farm women) build a farm life and relationships that meet their deepest needs and values. You can find her at www.penlightfarmers.com.
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Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
“Am I Supposed to be Farming?” with Cassidy Ball
Episode sixteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Cassidy Ball of Daigle Farm, LLC as we discuss: Raising chickens and pigs Baking bread Rediscovering faith Doing the “right thing” Much, much more! You will love this cheerful and down-to-earth farmer! About Cassidy: Cassidy Ball is considered a “Jane-of-all-trades” at Daigle Farm, LLC. She runs the non-perishable side of products, manages the baking, creates sustainable/reusable beeswax wraps and custom-made jewelry, and even offers  serene Reiki experiences. Connect with Cassidy at:  Website: https://www.simplygrowingfood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daiglefarm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaigleFarmLLC  Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x  Want to use lists for more than wishes? Download your free guide on using lists to help manage your farm at: www.penlightfarmers.com/farmlists.
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2 days ago
51 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
“Am I Supposed to be Farming?” with Cassidy Ball: TRAILER
Episode sixteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Cassidy Ball of Daigle Farm, LLC as we discuss: Raising chickens and pigs Baking bread Rediscovering faith Doing the “right thing” Much, much more! You will love this cheerful and down-to-earth farmer! About Cassidy: Cassidy Ball is considered a “Jane-of-all-trades” at Daigle Farm, LLC. She runs the non-perishable side of products, manages the baking, creates sustainable/reusable beeswax wraps and custom-made jewelry, and even offers  serene Reiki experiences. Connect with Cassidy at:  Website: https://www.simplygrowingfood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daiglefarm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaigleFarmLLC  Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x  Want to use lists for more than wishes? Download your free guide on using lists to help manage your farm at: www.penlightfarmers.com/farmlists.
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6 days ago

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Free to Farm and Ferment with Elizabeth Resnick
Episode fifteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features freelance farmer and fermenter Elizabeth Resnick as we discuss: Working through injuries Valuing the farmer as well as the farm Loving farm life Resenting farm life Much, much more! You will love this diverse and multi-talented farmer! About Liz: Elizabeth Resnick’s background includes working in a lawyer’s office in New York City, fermenting kimchi, butchering chickens…and that’s just the beginning. She speaks three languages, has traveled extensively, and has written about her experiences in various publications. Connect with Liz at:  Website: https://www.sonima.com/author/liz-resnick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liz.res LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizres/  Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 week ago
49 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Free to Farm and Ferment with Elizabeth Resnick: TRAILER
Episode fifteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features freelance farmer and fermenter Elizabeth Resnick as we discuss: Working through injuries Valuing the farmer as well as the farm Loving farm life Resenting farm life Much, much more! You will love this diverse and multi-talented farmer! About Liz: Elizabeth Resnick’s background includes working in a lawyer’s office in New York City, fermenting kimchi, butchering chickens…and that’s just the beginning. She speaks three languages, has traveled extensively, and has written about her experiences in various publications. Connect with Liz at:  Website: https://www.sonima.com/author/liz-resnick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liz.res LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizres/  Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 week ago
1 minute

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Succeeding at Farm Succession with Laurel Witri
Episode fourteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Laurel Witri of the Community Mediation Center of Rhode Island/Land and Sea Together as we discuss: Begging for farm work Learning from refugee farmers Planning successions that work (and don’t!) Mediating farm conflict Much, much more! You will love this thoughtful farmer-turned-mediator! About Laurel: Starting with an urban rooftop garden, Laurel progressed to working as a farm apprentice, managing a farm, and ultimately running her own farm. A Farm Succession Program Specialist with Land & Sea Together, she helps farmers plan for their future by walking them through the process of succession planning. Laurel is a certified farm transition coordinator through the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN). Connect with Laurel at:  Website: https://landandseatogether.org/about-us/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/landandseatogether/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurelwitri Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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2 weeks ago
48 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Succeeding at Farm Succession with Laurel Witri: TRAILER
Episode fourteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Laurel Witri of Land and Sea Together as we discuss: Begging for farm work Learning from refugee farmers Planning successions that work (and don’t!) Mediating farm conflict Much, much more! You will love this thoughtful farmer-turned-mediator! About Laurel: Starting with an urban rooftop garden, Laurel progressed to working as a farm apprentice, managing a farm, and ultimately running her own farm. A Farm Succession Program Specialist with Land & Sea Together, she helps farmers plan for their future by walking them through the process of succession planning. Laurel is a certified farm transition coordinator through the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN). Connect with Laurel at:  Website: https://landandseatogether.org/about-us/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/landandseatogether/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurelwitri Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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2 weeks ago
1 minute

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Farming That Contributes with Azure Cygler
Episode thirteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Azure Cygler of Rhody Wild Sea Gardens as we discuss: Raising sugar kelp and oysters Thinking globally; acting locally Knowing when to push on and when to lay off Contributing versus extracting Much, much more! You will love this intuitive and purpose-driven aquaculture farmer! About Azure: Azure Cygler has been on the ocean her entire life, from playing in the ocean to commercial fishing in Alaska and American Samoa to working in science and outreach. She has a husband and 2 children who love being outside in all seasons. They live year-round in Narragansett, RI USA and strive to live lives of kindness, environmental and community service, and purpose. When the weather allows, Azure checks on her growing kelp with a kayak, enjoying the calm of the winter and the surprises that await when she pulls up a kelp line! Connect with Azure at:  Website: https://rhodywildseagardens.com/ Instagram and Facebook: @RhodyKelp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azurecygler/   Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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3 weeks ago
51 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Farming That Contributes with Azure Cygler: TRAILER
Episode thirteen of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Azure Cygler of Rhody Wild Sea Gardens as we discuss: Raising sugar kelp and oysters Thinking globally; acting locally Knowing when to push on and when to lay off Contributing versus extracting Much, much more! You will love this intuitive and purpose-driven aquaculture farmer! Connect with Azure at:  Website: https://rhodywildseagardens.com/ Instagram and Facebook: @RhodyKelp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azurecygler/ Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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3 weeks ago
1 minute

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Working with Animals to Heal People with Gail Hunsberger
Episode twelve of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Gail Hunsberger of Tumble-Tails Farm as we discuss: Using soap derby skills to restore a condemned property Creating a judgment-free safe haven Healing bodies, minds, and hearts Letting go Much, much more! You will love this nurturing and energizing farmer! Connect with Gail at:  Website: https://www.tumble-tails-farm.com/ Instagram: @tumbletails_farm Facebook: @TumbleTailsFarm22 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghunsberger/ Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
54 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Working with Animals to Heal People with Gail Hunsberger: TRAILER
Episode twelve of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world features Gail Hunsberger of Tumble-Tails as we discuss: Using soap derby skills to restore a condemned property Creating a judgment-free safe haven Healing bodies, minds, and hearts Letting go Much, much more! You will love this nurturing and energizing farmer! Connect with Gail at:  Website: https://www.tumble-tails-farm.com/ Instagram: @tumbletails_farm Facebook: @TumbleTailsFarm22 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghunsberger/ Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
1 minute

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
How She Started a Farm with Sara Prefontaine
In the eleventh episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Sara Prefontaine of Choiniere Family Farm talks about: Being a first-generation farmer Playing to your strengths Maximizing your farm team Staying open-minded and willing to learn Much, much more! You will love this indomitable and no-holds-barred farmer! Connect with Sarah at:  Instagram: @choinierefarmilyfarmri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572795255980# Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
57 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
How She Started a Farm with Sara Prefontaine: TRAILER
In the eleventh episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Sara Prefontaine of Choiniere Family Farm talks about: Being a first-generation farmer Playing to your strengths Maximizing your farm team Staying open-minded and willing to learn Much, much more! You will love this indomitable and no-holds-barred farmer! Connect with Sarah at:  Instagram: @choinierefarmilyfarmri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572795255980# Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
1 minute

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Grassroots Advocacy for Farmers on Land and Sea with Sarah Schumann
In the tenth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Sarah Schumann of Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign talks about: Protecting your physical and emotional safety Advocating from within the industry Creating your own definition of success Managing careerism Much, much more! You will love this determined and value-driven (ocean) farmer! Connect with Sarah at:  Website: fisheryfriendlyclimateaction.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-schumann-fisheries/ Facebook: @fisheryfriendlyclimateaction Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
49 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Grassroots Advocacy for Farmers on Land and Sea with Sarah Schumann: TRAILER
In the tenth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Sarah Schumann of Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign talks about: Protecting your physical and emotional safety Advocating from within the industry Creating your own definition of success Managing careerism Much, much more! You will love this determined and value-driven (ocean) farmer! Connect with Sarah at:  Website: fisheryfriendlyclimateaction.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-schumann-fisheries/ Facebook: @fisheryfriendlyclimateaction Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
1 minute

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
The Modern Renaissance Farm Woman with Candace Clavin
In the ninth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Candace Clavin of Water Way Farm talks about: Protecting your physical and emotional safety Distilling lavender Flipping rams Educating the next generation on agriculture Much, much more! You will love this versatile and multi-talented farmer! Connect with Candace at:  Website: https://www.waterwayfarm.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-clavin-8252668/ Facebook: @WaterWayFarm Instagram: @water_way_farm Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
54 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
The Modern Renaissance Farm Woman with Candace Clavin: BONUS FEATURE
Check out this behind-the-scenes look at a first meeting between K and podcast guest Candace Clavin of Water Way Farm. Candace had some white lavender distilling at the time of her pre-screening call...and you get to watch!
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1 month ago
3 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
The Modern Renaissance Farm Woman with Candace Clavin: TRAILER
In the ninth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Candace Clavin of Water Way Farm talks about: Protecting your physical and emotional safety Distilling lavender Flipping rams Educating the next generation on agriculture Much, much more! You will love this versatile and multi-talented farmer! Connect with Candace at:  Website: https://www.waterwayfarm.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-clavin-8252668/ Facebook: @WaterWayFarm Instagram: @water_way_farm Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
1 minute

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Women Discovering Purpose and Community through Cassava with Nancy Nalova
In the eighth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Nancy Nalova of NAN-AGRIC Cameroon talks about: Returning to your roots Learning innovative value-added processes Giving back to the community Farming “natural” and “real” Much, much more! You will love this innovative and forward-thinking farmer! Connect with Nancy at:  Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076715023709 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-nalova-b1801514b/ Facebook: @nancy.nalova.2025 Instagram: @nalovanancy Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Women Discovering Purpose and Community through Cassava with Nancy Nalova: TRAILER
In the eighth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Nancy Nalova of NAN-AGRIC Cameroon talks about: Returning to your roots Learning innovative value-added processes Giving back to the community Farming “natural” and “real” Much, much more! You will love this innovative and forward-thinking farmer! Connect with Nancy at:  Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076715023709 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-nalova-b1801514b/ Facebook: @nancy.nalova.2025 Instagram: @nalovanancy Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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2 months ago

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
Each Farmer Matters with Toluwani Precious Ogunbiyi
In the seventh episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Toluwani Precious Ogunbiyi of Agridemy talks about: Empowering small-scale farmers Combining agriculture, creativity, and fun Balancing competing needs and expectations Staying connected to the Source Much, much more! You will love this enthusiastic and purpose-driven farmer! Connect with Precious at:  Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toluwani-precious-ogunbiyi-215349168/   Facebook: @Agridemy Instagram: @agridemy_ YouTube: @Agridemyy Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x 
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2 months ago
53 minutes

Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world
This podcast celebrates the stories of women farmers around the world who are engaged in food production, ornamentals, and agritourism. Join us for some honest farm talk--and lots of laughter--about the unique challenges faced by female farmers as they try to balance their farm and personal lives, support their mental health and well-being, and sustain healthy relationships on and off the farm. The first season’s guests include a cassava grower from Cameroon, an agroforester from North Carolina, a ”chicken midwife” from California, the Grass Whisperer, and many, many more. You won’t want to miss an episode! Your host, Kristen ”K” Castrataro, is a fifth-generation farm kid from Rhode Island. She has a rich agricultural background as a producer, Extension Agent, and farm consultant. She is driven by the conviction that the people feeding our bodies and souls should be starving themselves. K is the founder of Pen Light for Farmers, a business that helps farmers (especially farm women) build a farm life and relationships that meet their deepest needs and values. You can find her at www.penlightfarmers.com.