We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Megan Haag. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Megan below.
Megan, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
I found my purpose through adversity and resilience. After getting out of thr military I was pretty lost. It took years of fighting to understand my body was stuck in fight or flight just trying to stay alive. I didn’t let my pain or trauma keep me stuck. I used the healthy tools I gained to cope and overcome the pain. I found solace in nature and purpose in farming alongside mother nature working with her rather than against her. I’ve grown empathy and compassion as well as hope and beautiful blooms. Every seed a hope of wonder. With water and a little patience as well as nurturing a beautiful sea of sunflowers brightens the landscape for a few months of the year. I absorb every bit of that joy and happiest during the harvest to store it for winter on the cold gloomy days of frigid temps. I’ve discovered purpose in something so much greater than myself. Purpose in growing tiny seeds of hope for my community and serving and encouraging Dreamers of all ages.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
About Megan Haag & Sunnyside Dreams Farm
Megan Haag is a passionate advocate for rural veterans and a creative force in sustainable agriculture and branding. With expertise in public relations, storytelling, and community-building, she has dedicated her work to bridging connections and crafting impactful narratives. From volunteering for nonprofit initiatives to growing vibrant fields of sunflowers, Megan blends advocacy with entrepreneurship to create meaningful, lasting change.
Sunnyside Dreams Farm, her latest venture, is more than a flower farm—it’s a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of nature to inspire. Specializing in sustainably grown sunflowers and floral designs, the farm embodies Megan’s commitment to fostering beauty, sustainability, and local engagement. Whether through her 6-week CSA Floral Bouquet Subscription or her carefully curated branding efforts, Megan ensures that every bloom carries a story and every initiative strengthens her community.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Resilence, connection and creativity. My best advice would be to stop Dreaming and start taking action toward your Dreams. The Universe will catch up with you. It requires taking even the smallest bit of action but the reward is grand. Dream. Crush Goals. DREAM bigger.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
VA Farms program has been an incredible asset and resource on my journey. It has given me the accountabilty necessary to steward a hobby into an actual business. It’s provided resources, knowledge and a new approach to equip me with the tools to thrive and be successful.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Sunnysidedreamsfarm.com
- Instagram: Midwestsoulco
- Facebook: Facebook.com/ sunnysidedreamsfarm
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