Cut Your Teeth in Flower Farming and Need a Boost? Never Fear, Farmer Meredith is Here!
Get a chance to step into the mind of Farmer Meredith and develop a plan of attack to boost your flower farm operation. We hear you on the tired legs and stunted mindset. Sometimes the work swallows up your creative time to breed a new vision.
With 16 years experience in fresh-cut flower growing and Masters in Business, she can analyze your current situation and offer advice for moving forward. Don't throw away your hard work and unique products. If there is a will, there is a way! Together we can define your needs and execute a plan perfect for you!
MENTORSHIP FOR SEASONED FLOWER FARMERS CONSULTATION
Personalize with Farmer Meredith
Each flower farmer encounters roadblocks that makes one wonder if you should continue on. We have been there many times. Labor, weather, pests and disease impact are huge stressors when it comes to growing flowers. Alas, there is hope! There are things you can control at your flower farm, from what flowers you grow to how you sell them. Even choosing the right species for your growing zone and lift huge stress points. Each and every day there are loads of decisions to make when balancing a farm filled life. We found that growing in knowledge can only empower every decision made. This supports confidence in these decisions and bolsters your entire operation. Let Farmer Meredith personalize a plan with helpful advice to help you press restart on your flower farm.
What’s Included
Your $150 Consultation includes:
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One 60 minute consultation
Meet with Farmer Meredith in person or a virtual scheduled appointment to discuss your vision and goals. -
One 60 minute follow up session
Receive a detailed, thoughtfully curated customization including:- Overall Growing Analysis Based on Growing Zone
- Balancing Needs & Budget Constraints
- Tips & Tricks, Harvesting and Product Forming
- Reality Check: Do What's Working & Drop What Is Not
- Boosting E-Commerce, Social & Email Marketing
- Labor Analysis, From Needs to Payroll
- Streamline Your Operation: Give Yourself A Break
- Reducing Costs, from Seed Selection to Field Labor
We really want to engage people with growing beyond knowing the basics. You don't have to be a master gardener and/or flower farmer to grow and sell beautiful things. We can all grow within our limits and still have succession spaces that are environmentally positive for everyone to enjoy!
Farmer Meredith's Approach
Farmer Meredith loves to know your story, why you want to grow and your long-term growing goals as it pertains to outdoor horticulture. She will ask informative questions and learn about your space and vision, while considering the following:
- Your Experience With Farming & Current Education
- Layout, land access, environmental factors, soil conditions
- Current marketing strategies and sales outlets
- What you plant to grow and why
- How do you want to sell your products? Online? Farm Stand? Market?
Important Details
- The $150 planning fee covers consultation services for two hours only.
- More time can be spent with Meredith at $150/hour.
- Consultation is available year around. Note that only certain times of year offer full availability and varietal choice of dahlias, peonies and bulbs.
Why Have a Consultation?
- Expert advice matters when growing your business
- Grow in confidence rather than question decisions
- Just moved, updating current landscaping, new access to land, want to flower farm or evaluating your current flower farm.
- Anyone wanting to know more details for displaying, growing, harvesting and selling flowers
Upon Purchasing your customization time, Farmer Meredith will connect to schedule your planning session. If you need more than 1 session, every additional hour can be purchased here. No problem!