On this week’s episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you’ll meet Lindsay Hamilton.

Lindsay Hamilton from Homegrown Small Town owns and operates 3 successful businesses, 2 of which are in the farming sector. A 5th generation farmer with a passion for growing, soil and education. When not helping to oversee the operations and over 100 employees, she enjoys spending her time on her one-acre garden with her husband and 2 kids, making maple syrup and quilting (Yes, she is only 35 despite her hobbies suggesting otherwise).

She is a true believer that there is no such thing as NOT having a green thumb and wants to teach as many people as possible to grow their own food and preserve it in a modern way. She believes there’s a little homesteading and farming in everyone. 

For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/167

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This Week’s Discussions:

[12:05] Growing Cycle of Turf

[16:04] All About Grass & Soil Erosion

[19:15] Harvest Season

[29:32] Advice for Maintaining Healthy Relationships in a Family Business

[37:50] Rapid Fire Questions

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