On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Josie Tchir. Josie is a homeschool mama, farmwife, rancher, entrepreneur and business owner. Along with her husband Jared, she owns and operates Fellowship Farms, a direct-to-consumer meat business in Strathcona County, Alberta. She has a passion for good food and fellowship around the dinner table, and strives to bring local families great experiences around their own table. Josie and her husband are navigating a farm transition and succession plan from the cattle ranch, where Jared’s Dad is slowing down. They are focused on bringing in new ideas and modernization while continuing to be rooted in regenerative and sustainable farming practices raising grass-fed and finished beef and pastured pork. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/204 . . . DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK: [11:30] Starting a Direct-to-Consumer Business [18:10] Developing Loyal Customers Through Community Involvement [19:30] Challenges and Strains with Rapid Business Growth [29:29] Navigating Transition Planning with In-Laws [39:10] Continuing to Grow Sustainability and Community [42:23] The Most Important Part of Being a Rural Woman for Josie . . . This week's episode is brought to you by Patreon . . . Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social Media Instagram | Facebook Sign up to get email updates Join our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest . . .Support the ShowPatreon | PayPal | Become a Show Sponsor Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener Survey Screenshot this episode and share it on your socials! Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast . . . Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär. Admin Team | Kim & Co Online Patreon Executive Producers Sarah R. | a href="https://happinessbytheacre.ca/" rel="noopener...