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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 48 MIN

From Wisconsin Roots to Tennessee Dreams: A Farmer’s Journey with Family, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship

from Farming on Purpose · host Lexi Wright

“I get to pass on a legacy of skills, just like my parents did for me, and just like their, their family that taught them and I get to take it on to the next generation and I hope at the very least they'll teach their next generation.”  Janelle Anderson shares her inspiring journey from rural Wisconsin to building a ranching life in North Dakota and starting fresh on raw land in Tennessee. Balancing family, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, she discusses the challenges of homesteading, mentoring others, and prioritizing food sovereignty. Her story highlights resilience, the importance of passing down skills, and the joy of creating a meaningful life rooted in family and farming.  Key Topics:  Janelle's upbringing in rural Wisconsin and its influence on her life.  Transitioning to a ranching lifestyle in North Dakota and starting from scratch.  The challenges and rewards of balancing family, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.  The move to Tennessee and adapting to life on raw land.  Shifting priorities to focus on family and intentional living.  Mentoring others in homesteading and sharing agricultural knowledge.  Emphasizing food sovereignty and passing down essential skills to the next generation.  Lessons learned about resilience, flexibility, and building a meaningful life.  To connect with Janelle and learn more about simple living, visit her website or find her on Instagram and Facebook. Also, checkout the app Seedtime to help you on your gardening journey!   LINKS  Marketing Routine class, do so here!  Join the Farming On Purpose Facebook group and visit the Farming on Purpose merch page.   Check out our favorite software tool for online sales: Thrivecart  I may earn affiliate commissions from links on this page.  Other Episodes You May Enjoy:    Episode 98: From City Life to Farm Life: How Jessica Lewis Built Back to Roots Farm    Episode 103: Building a Ranch From Scratch: How One Family's Faith and Grit Created Their Legacy    Episode 93: Finding Your Path to Homesteading: Lessons from Ryan Mitchell's Journey    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.    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.  

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