#38 How to Make Growing Your Local Ag Business Easier with Sammy Gleason
“You’re helping your neighbor. You’re keeping your community going and you’re helping your neighbor and that’s just awesome.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sammy Gleason. My path has crossed with Sammy’s a few times personally and professionally so it was fun to get to have her on the podcast. Sammy is the marketing manager for the From the Land of Kansas program at the Kansas Department of Agriculture and she shared what it is that she does and what the program does to help farmers, growers, and producers in Kansas. Sammy also dove into some of the benefits of being a member of From the Land of Kansas and how to become a member. If that is something you are interested in learning more about, check out the From the Land of Kansas website or reach out to the office. Also, don’t forget to check out some of the upcoming events Sammy mentioned to help support local Kansas farmers, growers, and producers.
About our Guest: Sammy Gleason, From the Land of Kansas - Kansas
Sammy is the marketing manager for the From the Land of Kansas program at the Kansas Department of Agriculture. She grew up in a rural community as a farmer’s daughter in North Central Kansas and is now married raising four spirited children on a homestead of her own in Eastern Kansas. Her passion for rural communities and building relationships has led her to where she is today.
If you are interested in connecting with Sammy at From the Land of Kansas or learning more about the program, visit the Facebook page, Instagram, or the website.
At a glance:
Sammy’s passion for agriculture makes her position at From the Land of Kansas a perfect fit by helping farmers and producers in Kansas.
More in depth explanation of what From the Land of Kansas is, the benefits of being a member, and how to become a member.
Find a farmers’ market near you on the Kansas Farmer’s Market Directory
Some upcoming events that From the Land of Kansas is going to be at or hosting.
Eat. Drink. Shop. Kansas at Liquid Art Winery in Manhattan, KS August 6th, 2023
The Kansas State Fair in the Pride of Kansas Building.
Sign up for the From the Land of Kansas newsletter to be in the know for upcoming opportunities, grants, and events.
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