Game-Changer: Empty Nester Turns Farm Hobbies Into Business.
What happens when your five children grow up, move out, and leave you with an abundant backyard harvest you can no longer consume? For Illinois resident Shannon Jacobs, an empty nest did not trigger quiet retirement—it sparked the launch of Roots Market, turning backyard fruit patches and artisanal canning into a thriving full-time agribusiness. The … Read more