Episode 6: From School Admin to Farm CEO: A Woman's Journey into Agritourism and Farm Education

In this episode of the Farm Educator’s Roadmap, Christa Hein sits down with Andrea Parent-Tibbetts of Clover Brooke Farm in New York’s Hudson Valley—a one-woman powerhouse running a regenerative fiber farm, an agritourism hub, and a growing online brand.

Andrea shares her inspiring journey from school administrator to full-time farm entrepreneur, walking us through her farm’s transformation from overgrown pastures to a thriving educational and experiential destination. You’ll hear how she built a business from llama hikes and goat walks, created buzzworthy events like "llama yoga" and a llama kissing booth for Match.com, and reached over 3,200 visitors and 225+ virtual guests—including appearances on The Today Show and USA Today.

This conversation is packed with actionable insight for anyone starting or growing a farm education program, including tips on animal training, Airbnb experiences, creating curriculum, and building a strong social media presence. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your land and love for animals into a mission-driven, income-generating venture, Andrea’s story will both motivate and guide you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Andrea transitioned from school administrator to full-time farmer


• How she created signature programs like llama hikes, goat walks, and llama yoga


• Her approach to hands-on animal training and guest safety


• How she grew a social media following and landed national media exposure


• Why Airbnb helped launch her programs—and how she transitioned to her own platform


• How she’s now creating farm-based curriculum and day camps


• Her advice for anyone starting their own educational farm programs

Resources & Links
🌐 Clover Brooke Farm: www.cloverbrookefarm.com
📸 Follow Clover Brooke Farm on Instagram & Facebook
🎧 Learn more about Airbnb Experiences: www.airbnb.com/experiences
🧠 Learn more about Pet Partners Therapy Certification: www.petpartners.org

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