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Nikki Boxler - FarmHER + RanchHER Season 7, Episode 9

FarmHER Nikki Boxler, aka The Maple Farmer, blends tradition with innovation, tapping into a bold new future for maple syrup.

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Growing up on a dairy farm and working alongside her father and brother, FarmHER Nikki Boxler focuses on sharing their family’s hobby-turned-business with thousands of followers who know her as The Maple Farmer.

Host Kirbe Schnoor explores the sugar shanty, samples unique syrup blends, tours the family safari park, and gets a glimpse of life at this diverse Western New York operation, which includes dairy, exotic animals, and a whole lot of syrup.

Ways to Watch

Watch FarmHER + RanchHER Season 7, Episode 9 featuring Nikki Boxler when it premieres on Thursday, January 8, at 8:30 PM ET — only on RFD-TV! Catch encore airings of the episode on Fridays at 12 AM, Saturdays at 3:30 PM, and Sundays at 10PM ET. You can also stream any episode of FarmHER + RanchHER anytime with your annual subscription to RFD-TV Now.

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