Carol Miller, Content Lead for American Vegetable Grower, details farm visits in Missouri and Kansas
Carol Miller, the Content Lead for American Vegetable Grower, a Meister Media Worldwide publication, recently concluded a week-long tour of farms across Missouri and Kansas. Her visits aimed to observe firsthand how growers are innovating and adapting their agricultural practices. Miller documented various approaches, from established operations like Happy Hollow Farm, which has expanded into field production with the help of H-2A workers, to resource-conscious farms like Heimsoth Farm, which repurposes black walnut hulls for composting and potential high tunnel heating. She also highlighted farms that have successfully shifted their business models, such as Geiringer's Family Farm, which now attracts customers directly to its on-farm market, and Juniper Hill Farms, known for its farm-to-table pizza nights. Miller emphasized the diversity of strategies employed by these growers to build successful and sustainable farming businesses. 
