A Professional Passion for Avocados with Becca Holmes: TRAILER

Recording date: April 1, 2026 Welcome to the second season of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world! Episode nineteen features avocado grower Becca Holmes of Holmes Grown USA as we discuss: Distinguishing between a passion project and a profession Discovering a sense of rootedness in place Pollinating and watering avocados Maximizing your competitive advantage And much, much more… You will love this creative and well-traveled farmer! #IYWF2026 A GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Inspired by Becca’s farming journey, you can get a complimentary copy of my short guide “Turn Your Challenges into Tools for Growth,” a fifteen-minute process to take you from feeling overwhelmed by a challenging situation to being ready for positive change: https://www.penlightfarmers.com/tools About Becca: Becca grew up in a military family and moved frequently throughout her childhood. In her 40s, she and her husband took over his family’s avocado farm. Holmes Grown USA exists to honor and advance their family's farming legacy by providing American families with the freshest, healthiest avocados directly from their groves. Connect with Becca at:  Website: https://holmesgrownusa.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holmesgrownusa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holmesgrown_usa/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolmesGrownUSA Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x