Using Lavender, Soy, and Corn to Create a Thriving Farm Business with Kris Straub and Kimberly Hansen: TRAILER

NOTE: Do yourself a favor and WATCH this one. I guarantee you'll laugh.  Recording date: March 24, 2026 Welcome to the second season of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world! Episode eighteen features sisters Kris Straub and Kimberly Hansen of Tenderloin Lavender Farm as we discuss: Providing customers with on-farm experiences because “she said it’d be fun” Propagating lavender tested for your specific area Repurposing Depression-era antiques Managing the impact of policy on your farm business And much, much more… You will love these curious and information-driven farmers! #IYWF2026 A GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Inspired by Kim and Kris's farm 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 Kris and Kim: The Stahlhut family has been farming in the Edwardsville, IL area since 1853. They were a large hog operation until 1999, thus the farm name. Kris and Kim added lavender to their crop operation in 2016. Their homemade lavender-inspired creations are available online and in person. Connect with Kris and Kim at:  Website: https://www.tfilavender.com/ Facebook: @tenderloinfarms Instagram: @tenderloinfarms 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