The Hidden Costs Killing Your Farm Profit

The Hidden Costs Killing Your Farm Profit

Hey Reader, Two weeks ago I told you about the 5 things I did to make more money WITHOUT scaling bigger. Then last week I got distracted and wrote about something completely different. (Sorry about that – farm life, you know?) So this week we’re getting...
Why Your First Customer Matters More Than Your First 100

Why Your First Customer Matters More Than Your First 100

We were standing at our farmers market booth when she walked up and asked about pork shares. We’d had sold a few small things before. A pound of bacon here, some pork chops there, eggs, etc, but this was different. She put a deposit down on a half pork share...
When I Stopped Trying to Be a “Real Farmer”

When I Stopped Trying to Be a “Real Farmer”

Ten years ago, I had a clear vision of what farming would give me. I was working 60 hours a week at the hospital, feeling burnt out, and the idea of being home with my family while working outside in nature sounded like the perfect solution. I’d be there for my...
How I Made More Money Without Scaling

How I Made More Money Without Scaling

Hey Reader, Quick favor before we dive in – I want to make sure I’m writing content that actually helps where YOU are right now. Takes 2 seconds, helps me send you better stuff. Thanks. A few years ago, we hit nearly $200k in farm revenue in a single year....