From Veggie CSA to Herbal Cocktail & Mocktail Kits with Herbalist & Nurse Linda Shanahan

Send us Fan MailI have always had an interest in growing herbs and learning more about the medicinal qualities of different herbs and plants.  This topic fascinates me.  I know the power of mint and ginger in solving digestive issues and I know that there are so many other natural remedies.   So, I was really looking forward to my interview with Linda Shanahan, Herbalist and Registered Nurse, from Bluestem Botanicals.  Linda did extensive education in herbalism on the west coast. She is a registered nurse, a farmer, and her company has transitioned from doing a CSA and farmers markets to herbal education, medicinal herb CSAs, and wholesale herbs, syrups and bitters.  COVID forced their farm to pivot into a slightly new and very profitable direction, offering cocktail and mocktail kits for consumers and, most recently, opening a local herb store in their hometown. Linda and her husband Eric have allowed their farm to evolve and adjust based on the changing times and needs of their target markets.  They are very astute and creative business people who remain dedicated to their mission around herbs and herbalism. Their journey has inspired me to continue learning and also to allow more room for growth, change, and the occasional hard pivot! Bluestem BotanicalsHerbal Education & WorkshopsMocktail KitsCocktail KitsDavid Winston Herbal TherapeuticsThank 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.  Agri-Tourist.comHeartBeet FarmsInstagramAbout Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast HostGlobal Agritourism Network