“Sign the deed or I’ll sn:a:p your arm right here!” my brother screamed while slamming me against the truck outside Sunset Lavender Co. as our parents watched without emotion.

besides my legal team—was that my viral Instagram success hadn’t only attracted tourists and wedding planners.

It had attracted corporations.

Weeks earlier, when the farm’s profits exploded, I was approached by Verdant Ventures, a massive agricultural investment corporation. They sent soil specialists to inspect my lavender fields. Dr. Amelia Brennan,continue reading …