Meet Amber Whitworth-Spigner | Farmer’s Wife & Entrepreneur

We had the good fortune of connecting with Amber Whitworth-Spigner and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Amber, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
I believe persistence has been one of the biggest keys to my success. No matter how many challenges or setbacks I’ve faced, I’ve learned that showing up consistently and refusing to give up always moves me forward. Success doesn’t usually come overnight—it’s built little by little through determination, patience, and hard work. For me, persistence has meant pushing through the tough days, staying focused on the bigger picture, and trusting that every effort brings me closer to my goals.

But persistence alone isn’t the whole story—so many others have played a huge role in making the markets what they are today. From my husband and family, to our committee members, vendors, sponsors, and the community itself, I’ve been surrounded by people who have encouraged, supported, and invested in this vision. Their help, whether through hands-on work, financial support, advice, or simply showing up, has been invaluable. Watching the markets grow—from a single idea into multiple thriving events—has been such a dream come true, and it wouldn’t have happened without the persistence of an entire community standing beside me.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What sets me apart from others is that I still work a full-time job. By day, I’m a certified medical assistant and have been with the same practice for five years. By night and on weekends, I manage four separate farmers’ markets.

What I’m most proud of is how much our markets have grown in just three years. What started as something fun—a way to share agricultural education and knowledge—has now expanded into four cities. Balancing two full-time jobs is incredibly difficult, and I’ll admit I’m exhausted about 90% of the time, but seeing how many lives this work has touched makes it all worthwhile.

Along the way, I’ve learned so much, and I know I’m still learning. The truth is, you’re never really done “learning.” You just have to keep an open mind and truly listen to the people around you.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
That’s kind of a tough question to answer—my friends and I are definitely homebodies. Instead of going out all the time, we love spending evenings together at one another’s homes. Usually, that means cooking a good meal as a group. After dinner, we’ll settle in for a movie night and usually end up talking the night away, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere. However, I think the last time we all hung out, we had a cookout at my friend’s house and swam in her pool. For us, it’s less about going places and more about enjoying each other’s company in a relaxed, familiar space.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are countless people who have helped me along this journey—so many that I could never list them all. But without a doubt, my greatest support has been my husband. He has been by my side every step of the way—from listening to endless conversations about “the markets,” to waking up early to help me set up, taking time off work to attend important meetings, sponsoring our markets, and so much more. I truly don’t know where we would be today without him.

My parents have also played an incredible role. Their business has sponsored our markets, they’ve allowed us to lease the property where one of our markets is held, and they’ve offered invaluable advice and encouragement.

I’m grateful for our dedicated committee members—Jacklyn, Barbara, Crystal, and of course, my husband, Garrett—as well as past committee members Lisa, Kaitlynn, and Lorraine. I’ve received guidance from market veterans and managers, and generous support from our community through sponsorships and contributions. The list of people who have poured into this journey goes on and on.

What I’ve learned is this: when you start a business, it’s not only okay to lean on others—it’s essential. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, who will guide you, and who will help carry the vision forward. None of us are meant to do it alone.

Website: https://www.thefarmerswifemarkets.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dsfarmersmarket

Image Credits
Lorraine Marie Photography