Maximizing Your Farming Ability with Kate Bowen: TRAILER

Recording date: July 20, 2026 Welcome to the second season of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world! Episode thirty-five features Kate Bowen of Meadowdale Farm as we discuss:

Managing Lyme as a musician, mother, and farmer Supporting veterans who want to transition into farming Overcoming physical challenges with AgrAbility Creating a farm life that adapts to differing levels of staffing and ability And much, much more…

You will love this persistent and adaptable farmer! #IYWF2026 A GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Are you a farmer looking for an opportunity to connect with other farmers just like you? Join Midweek Refuel, where we focus on increasing the time, energy, and abundance in your purposeful farm life. Try us today. Use code PODCAST to receive a 10% discount: https://www.penlightfarmers.com/service-page/midweek-refuel?referral=service_list_widget About Kate: Kate is a Tennessee poultry farmer and agriculture program specialist working at the intersection of food systems, infrastructure, and land-based enterprises. She operates a growing poultry farm specializing in pastured holiday turkeys, with a focus on seasonal production, direct marketing, and efficient farm logistics.Kate’s experience also includes silvopasture, agroforestry systems, and small-scale forest products. Through hands-on work and formal training in forest products business, she has developed a working understanding of how land, livestock, and timber-based enterprises can be integrated into viable operations. Connect with Kate at:

Website: https://www.meadowdalefarm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-bowen-meadowdalefarm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meadowdalefarmtn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meadowdale_farm

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