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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

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Empowering Papaya Farmers from Planting to Harvest...

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2025/09/01

The emergence of a papaya plant on her mother's grave was the inspiration for Cameroonian farmer Medefo Talom's journey into pawpaw production. Find out how a mindset of openness continues to guide her work for and with African farmers.Learn more about Medefo's commitment to "One Home, One Pawpaw": https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7308167761984118785-w6Gx/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAACuGnJABByBMEbotY9a2UXLn7XHEYRFTK2A The full episode airs September 5, 2025

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48:25

Raising Chickens with Humanity and Integrity with...

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2025/08/29

In the fifth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun, Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm talks about:Connecting psychology, midwifery, and farming Stepping forward in integrity Viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and creativity Rewriting our farm narratives Much, much more! You will love this nurturing and introspective farmer! Connect with Franchesca at: Website: https://www.alchemistfarm.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @alchemistfarm Email: Support@alchemistfarm.com Connect with K

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Farm Psychology with Franchesca Duval: Trailer

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2025/08/25

What happens when a psychology major transitions to chicken midwifery? A transformation in the lives of hatchery chicks and the farmers who raise them. Franchesca Duval is this week's guest on Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women around the world, August 29, 2025. Find it by visiting www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast.

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Grazing Joy with Troy Bishopp

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2025/08/22

In the fourth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun, Grass Whisperer Troy Bishopp talks about:Being a girl dad Linger grazing Grieving after loss Creating joy Much, much more! You will laugh. You may cry. You will be glad you came. Connect with Troy at: Webpage: https://thegrasswhisperer.com/ Instagram: @thegrasswhisperer63 YouTube: @troybishoppthegrasswhisper3703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-bishopp-aka-the-grass-whisperer-6868972b/ Connect with K at: Website:

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Grazing Joy with Troy Bishopp TRAILER

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2025/08/18

In the fourth episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun, Grass Whisperer Troy Bishopp will talk about:Being a girl dad Linger grazing Grieving after loss Creating joy Much, much more! You will laugh. You may cry. You will be glad you came. Connect with Troy at: Webpage: https://thegrasswhisperer.com/ Instagram: @thegrasswhisperer63 YouTube: @troybishoppthegrasswhisper3703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-bishopp-aka-the-grass-whisperer-6868972b/ Connect with K at: Website:

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Farming in the Forest with Stesha Warren

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2025/08/15

In the third episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun, Stesha Warren of Eliana's Garden talks about: Honeymoon tomatoes Time management Learning from mistakes Agroforestry practices Much, much more! You will love this inspiring and informative farmer! Connect with Stesha at: Webpage: https://www.elianasgarden.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @ElianasGarden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stesha-warren-b54947197/ Connect with K at: Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube:

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Farming in the Forest with Stesha Warren: Trailer

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2025/08/11

In the third episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun, Stesha Warren of Eliana's Garden talks about:Honeymoon tomatoes Time management Learning from mistakes Agroforestry practices Much, much more! You will love this inspiring and informative farmer! Connect with Stesha at: Webpage: https://www.elianasgarden.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @ElianasGarden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stesha-warren-b54947197/ Connect with K at: Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube:

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54:27

Creating a Legacy of Food and Community with Nikko...

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2025/08/08

In the second episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world, Nikko Snyder of Against the Wind Farm talks about: Succeeding in succession planning Maintaining creativity Stewarding land and legacy Combating compartmentalization Much, much more! You will love this thoughtful and reflective farmer! Connect with Nikko at: Websites: https://againstthewindfarm.ca/ https://parentingcreative.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571309640024

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Creating a Legacy of Food and Community with Nikko...

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2025/08/04

In this episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun, K talks with Canadian farmer Nikko Snyder about farm succession, the joy of producing, the need for self-care, and a whole lot more!

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Growing Flowers, a Farm Business, and a Healthy...

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2025/08/01

In the first episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun, Betsy Busche of Spongetta's Garden talks about:Finding a spouse who's "tolerant of agriculture" Managing acid reflux as a flower grower Farming remotely Selling bouquets at the auto parts store Much, much more! You will love this creative and engaging farmer! Connect with Betsy at: Webpage and blog: https://www.spongettasgarden.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @spongettasgarden Email: spongettasgarden@gmail.com Connect with K at: Website:

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01:18

Growing Flowers, a Farm Business, and a Healthy...

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2025/07/25

Are you planted in the right soil? This is just one of the thought-provoking questions that arises when host K. Castrataro talks with Betsy Busche of Spongetta's Garden in the premier episode of Food, Flowers, & Fun. Grab your sneak peek now! Full episode drops August 1, 2025. Join the online launch party on August 1st at 7am/7pm EDT. Register today at penlightfarmers.com. Learn more about Betsy at https://www.facebook.com/spongettasgarden.

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Food, Flowers, & Fun Trailer

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2025/07/19

Get a preview of some of our season one guests: a daughter dad, an empowered food producer, a survivor of farm-exacerbated acid reflux, an aspiring medical doctor turned farmer, and one naughty cat!The podcast launches August 1st, 2025. Join our free online launch party August 1st at 7am/7pm (whichever fits your time zone better). Click this link to register and get the event link. (There will be prizes...!) Food, Flowers, & Fun is hosted by K. Castrataro, the founder of Pen Light for Farmers,

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Food, Flowers, & Fun: Opening Theme

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2025/07/11

Welcome to the opening theme for the podcast Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world!Host: K. Castrataro, Pen Light for Farmers Want to be on the show? Contact K at www.penlightfarmers.com Lyrics, melody, and vocals: Kristen "K" Castrataro Background accompaniment: Heather Niemi Savage Farm sounds: K's dad Kid needing math help: K's daughter

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