Pivoting from the Air Force to the Farm with Dr. Connie Hunter Baptiste: TRAILER

Welcome to the second season of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world! Episode twenty-eight features Air Force veteran and farmer Dr. Connie Hunter Baptiste of Hunter Family Farm Enterprise as we discuss:

“Becoming the next best you” Planting longleaf pines and leaving a legacy that’s better than you found it Giving yourself permission to pivot in your farm life Acknowledging your value to your family, farm, and community And much, much more…

You will love this multi-talented and energetic 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 Connie: Dr. Connie Baptiste, Hon. D.Hum., is a retired Air Force veteran, fourth-generation farmer, and founder of Hunter Family Farm in Cobbtown, Georgia. Rooted in a family legacy that began with sharecropping, she is the first generation in her family to own farmland—transforming that history into a place of healing, education, and opportunity. Through farming and her mental wellness work, Dr. Baptiste supports veterans, farmers, and rural communities in building resilience and living well. She is a passionate advocate for women in agriculture and women veterans, using her military experience, peer support background, and personal journey to inspire others to grow through life’s transitions while honoring the generations who came before them. Connect with Connie at:

Website: https://hffarmga.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniehunter-baptiste/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterfamfarm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083005045393

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

Recording date: June 30, 2026