On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Chelsea McKen.
Chelsea, born and raised in the Peace Country, comes from a family with deep agricultural roots dating back to her great-grandfather's homesteading. After purchasing the family farm with her husband, Chelsea transitioned to vegetable farming and started a small-scale operation, expanding it over time with a CSA program, a pumpkin patch, and plans for u-pick Christmas trees. As the main grower, she spends her winters planning and starting seeds, while her summers are filled with planting, growing, and harvesting crops.
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THIS WEEK’S DISCUSSIONS:
[08:08] The Start of the CSA Model
[010:51] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Female Farmer
[16:58] Expanding the Farm: Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees
[20:01] Collaborating with Other Local Farms
[23:02] Seasonal Challenges and Growing Zones
[26:15] Family Involvement in Farming
[29:11] Future Aspirations for the Farm
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