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December 18th 2023: Perishable News Perishable News reported on our great news regarding our Founder Mary Blackmon joining THX! Board of Directors. Helping THX! make farm workers dreams come true! Read More
November 8 2023: PRESS RELEASE Florida Strawberry Industry Launching New Tech-Driven Marketing for 2023-24 Season Read More
Press Mentions
December 18th 2023: Perishable News Perishable News reported on our great news regarding our Founder Mary Blackmon joining THX! Board of Directors. Helping THX! make farm workers dreams come true! Read More
April 2020: Fox & Friends: How Covid-19 Outbreak is Impacting Farmers Mary Blackmon speaks about how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting farmers and the food industry. Read More
March 2020: BayouLife Magazine In this feature article, Mary talks about her deep roots and connection to her Northeast Louisiana farm and shares stories of becoming a fourth-generation farmer and founding Farm Star Living. Read More
February 2020: Fox & Friends: Mary Blackmon defends farmers. Farmers express outrage over Bloomberg's 'out of touch' take on the industry. Mary Blackmon, founder of Farm Star Living, invited to speak on behalf of farmers. Read More
February 2020: Fox Business: Varney & Co. Invites Mary Blackmon to Defend Farmers Farming is more than 'planting a seed': Fourth-generation farm owner Mary Blackmon, Founder of Farm Star Living and fourth-generation farm owner, responds to former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg's comments on how simple farming is. Read More
November 2019: Fox & Friends Mary Blackmon talks about USMCA, background about farmers, and where our food comes from! Mary urges viewers to show farmers gratitude as we gather around our Thanksgiving tables. Read More
June 2018: Voyage ATL - Meet Mary Blackmon of Farm Star Living Get to know Farm Star Mary, where she comes from, and the moment she decided to trade in her briefcase for overalls and take over the family farm. Read More
March 2018: Roots Run Deep Modern Luxury interviews Farm Star Mary where she talks about the moments that inspired her to create Farm Star Living. Read More
February 2018: Jezebel Magazine talks about what's available in the newly updated Farm Star Living App. Read More
November 2017: CBS Atlanta Plugged In Farm Star Mary makes a visit to CBS in Atlanta and shows you just how easy it is to create a beautiful Holiday Tablescape using ingredients from your local grocery store! Read More
October 2017: 40 Things We Love About Atlanta Dining out magazine selected farm star living as one of their favorite food guides! Read More
October 2017: CBS Atlanta Plugged In Farm Star Mary talks with Kimberley Kennedy at CBS in Atlanta about fall fun and farms near you! Read More
September 2017: 5 Ways to Bring More Farm Fresh Food Into Your Life Whether you are planting your fall crops of lettuce and kale in your own veggie garden or supporting local farmers through your CSA, here are some other clever ways to support farmers and enjoy some healthy eating at the same time. Read More
June 2017: Wilmot farmer's granddaughter adapts to field Mary Blackmon took control of the family farm at Wilmot in 2008, adding agriculture to a successful internet marketing career, in a town with no internet access. Read More
March 2017: Atlanta Journal Constitution Farm Star Living and a handful of it's partners were profiled on how they keep food waste to a minimum. Read More
January 2017: CBS Atlanta Plugged In Kimberley Kennedy and Farm Star Mary talk farm fresh food and getting to know who is behind the food label. Read More
January 2017: Creative Loafing of Atlanta, GA features Mary, where she comes from, and where Farm Star Living has taken her! Read More
December 2016: Feature story on Farm Star MaryDelta Style features Mary Blackmon and profiles her journey in life and career. Read More
September 2016: Cover Story Farm Star Living is in the press for its trend-setting approach to promoting farms, farmers, fresh food and healthy living! Mary Blackmon, at its helm, is recognized here as an inspirational, passionate female entrepreneur and fourth-generation farmer. Read More
March 2016: CBS New York Farm Star Mary shows you how to use your space to grow the garden you want. Read More
January 2015: Country Woman Magazine Country Woman Magazine recently included Mary Blackmon in their "45 Amazing Women in Country" Anniversary Issue. See what they had to say about Mary and her passion for promoting farmers and launching the business Farm Star Living! Read More
COVER STORY: Mary Blackmon is working to reconnect food and farming in modern life
Best Self Magazine
Going Back to The Farm
Scoop up gourmet items like from scratch brownies and artisanal bacon
SHAPE Magazine
Farm Fresh Takeout
Featured: Farm Star Living Shoppe
Day Spa Magazine
This retail roundup is the perfect fit for any day spa.
Embracing the Farm to Everything Movement
Southern Seasons Magazine
Online Shopping for Farm Friendly Goods
Mary Blackmon: Talent
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival
Farming in the City with Mary Blackmon
CBS New York
Farm Star Living on CBS New York
COVER STORY: Living the Green Life
Simply Buckhead Magazine
Mary Blackmon, Expert
Show Mom You Love Her with These 5 Foodie Gifts
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Farm Star Living Shoppe
If eco-friendly, handmade, organic and fair trade are at the core of your shopping decisions, check out (Shoppe), a new online marketplace that sells "farm-to-everything" products
Atlanta Journal Constitution
3 Food and Drink Picks for Atlanta Shoppers: Farm Star Living Shoppe
Farm to Table has Gone Digital Thanks to the Launch of Farm Star Living Shoppe
Jezebel Magazine
Back on the Farm
Southern Seasons
Northside Neighbor
AJC Farm Star Living
AJC Clip
Magazine honors Farm Star Living founder
Mary Blackmon dubbed as "Important Farm Voice" in American and Included in "Amazing Women" list
Q&A Interview with Mary Blackmon - as Farmer as well as Founder of Farm Star Living website & app
This entrepreneurial maven is aiming to shift the view of agritourism to "farm fun"
Farm to Table Article by Mary Blackmon
Farm to App - Blackmon, Star Power
Mary Blackmon can tell you where to find fun and fresh food on the farm.
Green Lodging News
Meet Mary Blackmon, woman behind the innovative new biz & app Farm Star Living
The Dish on 6
Farm Star Living App Delivers!
Farm Star Living Hatches Top 5 Easter Egg Hunts & Springtime Farm Fun
Celebrating Farmers & Farm Life with Farm Star Living
Where does your food come from? Ask your Farm Star Living App!
Foodstuffs: Looking for a new foodie app? We've got two
App puts Farms & Farm to Table in the Mobile Sphere
Farm Star Living Hatches Top 5 Easter Egg Hunts & Springtime Farm Fun
Farm Star Living Hatches Top 5 Easter Egg Hunts & Springtime Farm Fun
Farm Star Living Hatches Top 5 Easter Egg Hunts & Springtime Farm Fun
Farm Star Living and the App
Great must-have app!
Meet the Former Spa Expert turned FARMER
FARM STAR LIVING APP- a must download!
Farm Star Living App Delivers
Meet the Accidental Farmer Reconnecting Consumers to Their Food
Farm Star Living Teams Up with LIMONEIRA
IN AMERICA: Farm to Table Movement
Featured Radio Mentions
January 2017 - Buckhead Business Channel Mary Blackmon chats about business and the upcoming event - Product Harvest 2017.Read More
January 2017 - Mara Davis and Mary Blackmon! Farm Star Mary talks with Atlanta Eats' Mara Davis about her business growth, farmer enpowerment, her passion & her upcoming event - Farm Star Living Product Harvest.Read More
Press Radio Mentions
Mary Blackmon chats with Tonia & Trina about Farm Star Living.
Mary Blackmon with Farm Star Living, Angie Reese with Accurate Protection, and Raven Sampson with The Smart Data
Celebrate the Farm to Table Movement
Mary Blackmon discusses her new Farm Star Living App and business
Meet Mary Blackmon, Farmer & Founder of Farm Star Living
Radio Interview with Mary Blackmon, Founder of Farm Star Living
Meet Mary Blackmon, woman behind the innovative new biz & app Farm Star Living
The Dish on 6
Farm Star Living Events
VIDEO: Farm Star Living's Product Harvest 2017 Farm Star Mary shares the importance of Farm Star Living and food transparency with the media, taste-makers, bloggers, and foodies at the W Hotel in downtown Atlanta.Read More
VIDEO: Mary Blackmon explains what Farm Star Living is about, as well as her inspiration behind the brand, and website!Read More
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