EP: 309: The Double Shift - Building a Farm while working a Full-time job

The Dirt on Flowers · Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 10m

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, Lyndsay Shannon discuss the realities of running a flower farm while working full-time—what they call "the double shift." Inspired by listener Amy, they share personal experiences of exhaustion, guilt, and mental load, while offering practical advice on financial planning, managing capacity, and knowing when to make the leap to full-time farming. They emphasize separating farm and personal finances, setting realistic expectations, and prioritizing mental health, ultimately encouraging listeners to build sustainable businesses on their own timeline.

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