Tracy Potter-Fins, a farmer from Montana, discusses her farm and the various crops she grows, including tulips, tomatoes, and garlic. She also talks about her flower business and the different outlets she sells through, such as farmers markets, CSA programs, wholesale accounts, and a farm stand. Tracy also shares her approach to land reparations and her commitment to supporting Indigenous tribes and communities. She discusses the challenges of balancing farming and the administrative side of the business, as well as the dynamics of working with a partner who has a different approach to farming. Tracy also talks about her experience raising her two and a half-year-old daughter on the farm and the flexibility required to manage both farming and parenting. Tracy Potter-Fins discusses the challenges and joys of parenting while running a flower and vegetable farm. She shares how she and her partner celebrate special occasions with flowers and plants, and how flower farming has changed their perspective on holidays. Tracy also talks about their decision-making process for choosing a known donor and the importance of having a donor who already has children. She discusses the distribution of parenting responsibilities and the emotional challenges of parenting a two-year-old. Tracy highlights the benefits of raising a child on the farm, including the opportunity for her daughter to witness their work and experience the wonder of nature. She also shares her frustrations with grant administration and the difficulties of navigating the paperwork and reporting requirements.
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