From Military Service to Customer Service: Josh and Angela Fields

Want does it take to transform ordinary into extraordinary? Meet Josh and Angela Fields, who run the Fields Farm and Garden in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The couple shares their amazing journey including Josh's career in the Coast Guard, which took them across the U.S., and their eventual decision to settle in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to start a new chapter. They describe embracing the local community spirit and discuss their Full Moon Market events, which have grown to host numerous vendors and attract hundreds of visitors, fostering a sense of community and supporting local businesses.Links:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089971741318Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichiganShow Notes:00:00 A Wild Start00:55 Meet Josh and Angela Fields01:40 Josh's Coast Guard Journey03:16 Angela's Background and Meeting Josh05:54 Settling in Sault Ste. Marie09:43 Starting Fields Farm and Garden12:15 Challenges and Community Support17:00 Full Moon Market17:44 Event Attendance and Logistics18:26 The Origin of the Idea19:11 First Event and Initial Challenges20:45 Vendor and Food Truck Struggles24:07 Growing Popularity and Success27:44 Future Plans and Vision30:29 Contact and Closing RemarksMentioned in this episode:NWF AdVisit Our Sponsor: The National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Chapter is working hard to protect what Michiganders love and that is our great outdoors. Learn more about threats facing all Michiganders and what the NWF is fighting for at https://nwf.org/greatlakes