Harvesting Success: Megan Neubauer on Agritourism and “Pick-Your-Own” Farming Ep. 26

Join host Taylor Henry on the Acres USA podcast as he engages with Megan Neubauer, co-owner of Pure Land Farm in McKinney, Texas. Discover how Megan transitioned from a biology and science background to a successful 'pick-your-own' agritourism model, addressing challenges like severe weather and urbanization. Learn practical strategies for running a thriving farm close to a heavy populated city, utilizing innovative organic marketing and community engagement. Megan shares detailed tips on farm operations, soil health, and sustainable practices, along with her vision for nationwide agritourism and developing an online course for farmers. Gain insights from her book, “Pick Your Own Farming”, and understand how agritourism can boost profitability and connect the public to agriculture. Megan will be a presenter at the Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference on December 2-5 in Madison, WI. She will be presenting on the topic of starting up your own “Pick you own” farming model, while discussing trials and tribulations that she and her team have encountered along their journey. She brings a hands-on approach and experience to this niche type of farming. Register for the 2024 Eco-Ag Conference Here: https://conference.eco-ag.com/conference- Other Important Links from Today’s Episode: Members site: https://members.acresusa.com Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/ Link to “Pick-Your-Own Farming” in our Online Bookstore: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/pick-your-own-farming?_pos=1&_sid=348eee29a&_ss=r Link to the Pure Land Farm Page: https://purelandorganic.com/