I ran across this opportunity that I thought was worth passing along. If you are looking for a warm getaway in February with like minded friends and families, the first ever “Farm Cruise” may be worth checking out.
Michelle Miller, better known across social media as the “Farm Babe,” is organizing a new adventure for farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, and their families to see the Bahamas aboard the first-ever Farm Cruise. Guests on the 2025 trip will be able to grow their social circles, harvest connections with other like-minded farming enthusiasts, and embrace a family friendly excursion.
The cruise, whose motto is “From Soil to Sail: A Journey of Farmer Appreciation,” will take place from Feb. 24 to 28, 2025. It departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will sail to the Bahamas, hitting spots such as Nassau and CocoCay. It brings a never-before-seen excitement to rural communities, a celebration and tribute to agriculture coupled with a much-needed family-friendly getaway, Miller said.
Miller is launching this endeavor through a partnership with Groove Cruise founder and friend Jason Beukema and Whet Travel. The goal of the Farm Cruise is to book at least 99 state rooms, to ensure having a large section of the cruise liner dedicated to the agricultural community. The price including all taxes and fees starts at around $1,100 per person, based on double occupancy. Which from my perspective sounds very affordable considering how much hotel and travel costs have increased the past few years.
The cruise will include farm tours in the Bahamas, not to mention an opportunity to swim with pigs. Included in the price is entertainment, food, shows, and more. Passengers will have to cover alcoholic beverages, gratuity, and any travel expenses between home and Fort Lauderdale. This event will also have exclusive meet-and-greets, featuring leading figures in social media advocacy and beyond, Miller said.
Among those already on tap to join the cruise are Farm Fit Momma Amanda Nigg, the peanut and cotton farmers behind the YouTube channel Field Rows, popular internet farm couple Farmer Grayce and Gavin, North Carolina farmer Jimmy Jones III, Noah Young from Shiloh Farm, Modern Day Farm Chick Annaliese Wegner and Courtney Feigl of the “Ag’s Most Okayest Farm Girls” podcast, and Lesley Kelly of High Heels and Canola Fields.
Michelle grew up in Wisconsin with some exposure to farming through 4-H and friends’ farms. However, she initially pursued a career in fashion, working for Gucci on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and living in downtown Chicago. During this time, she held skeptical views about modern agriculture, believing in organic food ideals and misconceptions about GMOs and “factory farming.”
Her perspective changed dramatically when she met her boyfriend, a commercial farmer in Iowa. Living on the farm opened her eyes to the realities of modern agriculture, leading her to create “The Farm Babe” persona in 2014.Michelle’s mission became bridging the gap between farmers and consumers by debunking myths and providing factual information about food production.
You can learn more about Michelle HERE and the Farm Cruise HERE. If you are attending FARMCON, you’ll actually be able to meet Michelle in person, as she will be one of the many Ag Influencer award winners on stage Wednesday morning. (Source: Agdaily)
