What started as a passion for plants and herbal traditions has grown into a thriving farm business centered around culinary and medicinal herbs. At Heartwood Forest Farm in Cedar, Michigan, first-generation farmer Patti Travioli has spent more than a decade cultivating a unique operation nestled among the forests and rolling hills of the Leelanau Peninsula. The farm produces a diverse array of specialty crops while also offering value-added products, educational workshops, and community-focused experiences. During this tour, Patti will share how she transformed that passion into a thriving farm business. Drawing from her own journey as a first-generation farmer, she will discuss how specialty products, value-added offerings, educational programming, and strong customer relationships have helped her operation stand out in the marketplace. Participants will gain insight into the opportunities and challenges of building a farm around a distinctive niche while exploring the herb gardens, production areas, and pollinator habitat that support this unique northern Michigan enterprise.
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