Dirt Diaries EP #27: Digging in with Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen

On this week’s episode of Dirt Diaries, I sit down with Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen — a nurse practitioner, flower farmer, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and host of the Rooted Agritourism podcast.

Liz’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and building something beautiful from unimaginable loss.

In 2020, Liz found herself facing difficult decisions about family, legacy, and the future of a fifth-generation Minnesota farm.

What began as a small flower stand at the end of her driveway soon grew into a thriving agritourism destination, wedding flower business, and event venue that now welcomes visitors from across the region.

In this conversation, Liz shares how agriculture has always been part of her roots, why flowers became a source of healing during grief, and how she transformed a historic family farm into a revenue-generating business designed to serve future generations. From navigating risk and entrepreneurship to discussing social media, agritourism, motherhood, and legacy, Liz offers a powerful reminder that even when life doesn’t go according to plan, growth is still possible.

This is a conversation about grit, purpose, and learning how to bloom anyway.

Let’s get dirty with Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen!

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