In bonus episode 3, I'm joined once again by Pattie Baker for a personal reflection on my journey to Nourse Farm in Westborough, Massachusetts.
After years of building a life, career, and community on Long Island, I made the decision to step back into the world of agriculture—not by returning to something familiar, but by embracing an entirely new challenge. What began as an opportunity to help shape the retail, education, and community-facing side of a historic farm has become a lesson in reinvention, resilience, and personal growth.
In this conversation, we discuss the realities of starting over in a new environment, the intensity of taking over a farm store and CSA program, creating educational experiences, and building systems from the ground up. We also talk about balancing family responsibilities from afar, finding grounding in the daily rhythms of farm life, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with pursuing something meaningful.
This episode is an honest look at what happens when you say yes to a new adventure—even when the timing isn't perfect, the path isn't clear, and the outcome is still unfolding.
If you've ever felt called to begin again, follow a passion, or take a leap into the unknown, I think you'll find something in this conversation that resonates.
Nourse Farm
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Trust the Journey Round America & Ireland with Pattie Baker
A Sicilian Harvest in Marsala with Gianfranco and Nino
Bonus: The Farm Journal, episode 1
Bonus: The Farm Journal, episode 2
Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture.
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