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December 17, 2024 66 mins

“ So yeah the balance of the family and the business and the farming and all that, just trying to get more systematic and efficient so that we can balance it all.” 

Abby and Brooks Bowser started farming conventionally at age 20, but after realizing their corn and soybean operation wasn't sustainable, they transformed their Southern Michigan farm into a regenerative cattle operation. Now they run Bowser Family Farms, raising cattle and pigs on pasture while Abby manages both their retail meat business and a flower farm. Their story shows how determination, adaptation, and family support can help build a thriving small farm. 

Key Topics: 

Transitioning from conventional to regenerative farming 

Small farm financial sustainability 

Starting farming at a young age 

Balancing multiple businesses (meat retail and flower farming) 

Seasonal time management as a farming family 

The importance of systematic approaches in agriculture 

Learning to adapt and change initial farming plans 

Moving from commodity crops to direct-to-consumer sales 

Family life while building an agricultural business 

Marketing challenges for local farm products 

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Other Episodes You May Enjoy: 

 

Episode 84: From Dairy Farm Dreams to Self-Made Farmer: Derek Penrod's Journey 

Episode 62: Your Life's Bingo Card and Flower Farming with Liz Fiedler of Sunny Mary Meadow Farms 

Episode 80: Barn Restored into Butcher Shop Supports Growing Business Dreams 

 

About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright: 

 

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture. 

 

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