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Most farmers never find out why customers stop ordering. No complaint. No cancellation. They just stop. In most cases it's not your product — it's how hard you've made it to buy from you. In Module 8 of the Part-Time Farmer Playbook, I walk through what ordering from a typical farm actually looks like from your customer's perspective, what it costs you in time and lost sales, and the three biggest fixes that change everything — including why a farm website is not the same thing as farm marketing. This is part of a free series built on real experience from Longbottom Farm. No paid course. No upsell. Just everything I know. In this video: - Why DM-based ordering is costing you sales you don't know you're losing - What friction actually looks like from your customer's side - The systems friction inside your farm that's burning your time - What changed when we removed friction at Longbottom Farm - The 3 biggest friction fixes for direct-to-consumer farms - Why a farm website is not a marketing tool (and what it actually is) - One actionable step to take this week — no matter where you are right now Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ This is Part 7 of a free 11-module series covering everything I know about building a profitable direct-to-consumer farm business. No course to buy. No upsell. Just the stuff that actually works. Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: ▶ Module 1 — Mindset, Family, and Staying Sane ▶ Module 2 — Get Your Financial House in Order ▶ Module 3 — Don't Go It Alone ▶ Module 4 — Protect What You’re Building ▶ Module 5 — Start With the Number ▶ Module 6 — Price It Like You Mean It ▶ Module 7 — Nobody Buys From a Farm They've Never Heard Of ▶ Module 8 — Remove the Friction (This Video) ▶ Modules 9-11 — Releasing weekly This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r Story Brand by Donald Miller: https://amzn.to/4mBjjPf SkyRocket Your Farm Sales: https://youtu.be/BidQqz1fnJY Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/4278zi6 ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 The Part-Time Farmer Playbook — Farm Business Series for Direct-to-Consumer Farmers 00:38 Why DM Orders Are Costing Your Farm Sales 03:02 What Farm Ordering Friction Looks Like to Your Customers 04:50 Hidden Friction Inside Your Farm Systems 07:56 How We Removed Ordering Friction at Longbottom Farm 13:48 The 3 Biggest Farm Website and Ordering Fixes 16:03 Why a Farm Website Is Not a Marketing Tool 18:09 One Actionable Step to Simplify Your Farm Store This Week
Why Farmers Lose Sales They Never Knew They Had
Most farmers are only selling on Saturdays. Here's how to change that. If your farm sales depend on whoever shows up at the farmers market, you've got a ceiling — and you've probably already felt it. In this module of the Part-Time Farmer Playbook, we talk about the two things that actually put your farm in front of more customers: a real email list you own and a website that works while you're in the field. No more hoping someone sees your Facebook post. No more selling only to whoever walked past your table last weekend. In this video: - Why the farmers market is a tool, not a strategy - The difference between social media followers and an email list you own - How a farm website puts you in front of customers at 11pm on a Tuesday - What we did at Longbottom Farm to stop depending on Saturday foot traffic Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ This is Part 7 of a free 11-module series covering everything I know about building a profitable direct-to-consumer farm business. No course to buy. No upsell. Just the stuff that actually works. Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: ▶ Module 1 — Mindset, Family, and Staying Sane ▶ Module 2 — Get Your Financial House in Order ▶ Module 3 — Don't Go It Alone ▶ Module 4 — Protect What You’re Building ▶ Module 5 — Start With the Number ▶ Module 6 — Price It Like You Mean It ▶ Module 7 — Nobody Buys From a Farm They've Never Heard Of (This Video) ▶ Modules 8-11 — Releasing weekly This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 The Part-Time Farmer Playbook 00:40 Why Farm Social Media Doesn't Turn Into Sales 02:04 How to Use the Farmers Market to Grow Your Farm Customer List 03:43 What Farm Social Media Is Actually For 06:25 Farm Email List — Your Most Valuable Marketing Asset 07:46 Farm Sales Funnel — How to Turn Strangers Into Customers 11:53 How We Marketed Longbottom Farm Direct to Consumer 14:58 How to Get Your Farm in Front of More Customers 20:20 I Hate Wasps.
Nobody Buys From a Farm They've Never Heard Of
In Module 6 of The Part-Time Farmer Playbook, I'm talking about pricing — specifically why many farmers get it wrong and what it actually costs them. Not just in money, but in time, energy, and the kind of customers they end up with. If you're pricing your pasture-raised chicken or grass-fed beef against what the grocery store charges, you're using the wrong benchmark entirely. You're not in the same market. You never were. I'll walk through how to find your real floor price, why pushback on price is usually a customer problem and not a price problem, and what happened at Longbottom when we stopped being afraid to charge what the product was actually worth. Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm within 24 hours. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ This is Part 6 of a free 11-module series covering everything I know about building a profitable direct-to-consumer farm business. No course to buy. No upsell. Just the stuff that actually works. Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: ▶ Module 1 — Mindset, Family, and Staying Sane ▶ Module 2 — Get Your Financial House in Order ▶ Module 3 — Don't Go It Alone ▶ Module 4 — Protect What You’re Building ▶ Module 5 — Start With the Number ▶ Module 6 — Price It Like You Mean It (This Video) ▶ Modules 7-11 — Releasing weekly This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r Story Brand by Donald Miller: https://amzn.to/4mBjjPf Dot Com Secrets by Russell Brunson: https://amzn.to/4tkPIMx Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://amzn.to/4ckBKUQ $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi: https://amzn.to/4cimyHM ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 The Part-Time Farmer Playbook 01:40 Why Farmers Underprice Their Product 04:47 Farm Product Pricing Framework (How to Find Your Floor Price) 11:19 Why Discounting Hurts Your Farm Business 15:32 Why Pricing IS Farm Marketing 17:17 Farm Pricing Exercise: Find Your Number
Farm Pricing: How to Charge What Your Product Is Actually Worth
Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm within 24 hours. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ Most farmers decide what to raise and hope the sales follow. The farms that actually hit $100K don't work that way — they start with a number and reverse-engineer everything from there. In Module 5 of The Part-Time Farmer Playbook, I walk through the exact process I've used at Longbottom Farm: pick a real revenue target, back into your unit prices, and calculate exactly how many animals — or how many pounds, or how many dozens — you need to sell to hit it. This isn't complicated. It's just the step most farmers skip. And skipping it is why most farms plateau. Whether you're working toward $50K or $150K, this process works the same way. You don't need a spreadsheet degree. You just need a number and the willingness to do the math before you buy the feed. This is Part 5 of a free 11-module series covering everything I know about building a profitable direct-to-consumer farm business. No course to buy. No upsell. Just the stuff that actually works. Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: ▶ Module 1 — Mindset, Family, and Staying Sane ▶ Module 2 — Get Your Financial House in Order ▶ Module 3 — Don't Go It Alone ▶ Module 4 — Protect What You’re Building ▶ Module 5 — Start With the Number (This video) This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r Are 100 Layers Profitable: https://youtu.be/o3dcyyVCzvg 2023 Pig Numbers: https://youtu.be/rHKW6RgyW3s Pastured Poultry Calculator: https://youtu.be/YFHil5KqUC4 Beef & Pork Bulk Shares: https://youtu.be/gUClPHQ2pgE ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 Part-Time Farmer Playbook 00:44 Farm Revenue Framework 02:07 Profit vs Revenue for Farms 03:58 $75K Farm Revenue Example 06:26 Multiple Farm Enterprises 09:12 Working Backwards From Your Revenue Goal 10:51 Farm Business Exercise
The One Number Every Farm Needs Before They Plant, Raise, or Harvest Anything
Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm within 24 hours. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ Welcome and glad you're here. This is Module 4 of a free 11-part series called, ‘The Part-Time Farmer Playbook’. Watch them in order for the full picture. A new module drops every week. Most farmers skip this step. Then something goes wrong — a slip and fall during a pickup, a product complaint, a lawsuit — and they find out the hard way they were never actually protected. This is Module 4 of The Part-Time Farmer Playbook, and it's the last piece of foundation before we get into the business numbers. Before you worry about revenue targets and pricing, you need a legal and financial structure that separates your farm from your personal assets — especially when your farm and your home are the same piece of land. I'm not a lawyer or a CPA. Everything in this video comes from my own experience at Longbottom Farm — what I've set up, what I've learned, and what I wish someone had walked me through earlier. I'll tell you what I did and strongly encourage you to run your own situation by a qualified attorney and CPA. In this video: — Why operating without an LLC puts your house and land at risk — Farm insurance vs. homeowner's insurance (they are not the same thing) — Why a separate bank account matters more than most farmers realize — The business credit card system that made my farm finances actually make sense — Liability you may not have thought about: farm tours, on-farm pickups, u-pick operations In Virginia, forming my LLC cost $50 and took about 20 minutes. Most states are similar. This is the cheapest protection you'll ever buy. Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: ▶ Module 1 — Mindset, Family, and Staying Sane ▶ Module 2 — Get Your Financial House in Order ▶ Module 3 — Don't Go It Alone ▶ Module 4 — Protect What You’re Building (this video) This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 The Part-Time Farmer Playbook 01:15 Legal Disclaimer 01:54 Sole Proprietor Risk 02:11 Farm LLC Setup 03:37 Farm Insurance Basics 05:27 Separate Farm & Personal Finances 06:59 Farm Tax Deductions 08:19 Food Safety Regulations 09:31 Next Steps for Your Farm Business
Set Up Your Farm Business Right (Before You Need To)
Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm within 24 hours. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ Welcome and glad you're here. This is Module 3 of a free 10-part series called, ‘The Part-Time Farmer Playbook’. Watch them in order for the full picture. New module drops every week. Most farmers try to build their entire farm business alone. No help, no outside resources, no community. And it's costing them — in time, money, and years off their timeline. In Module 3 of the Part-Time Farmer Playbook, I'm covering the relationships, programs, and resources that most farmers never think to use — neighbor agreements, equipment connections, USDA programs, and grants you've already paid into through your taxes. This is the third module in a free series built entirely on real experience from Longbottom Farm. No fluff, no upsell, no paid course at the end. In this video: Why neighbor relationships are one of your most underrated business assets - How equipment deals actually happen (hint: it's not Facebook Marketplace) - USDA cost-share programs and grants most farmers never apply for - The co-op model and why it's worth understanding - Why pride is one of the most expensive things a farmer can carry #farmwebsite #farmmarketing #directtoconsumerfarm #parttimefarmer #farmwebsitedesign #smallfarm #farmingbusiness #farmmarketingwebsite Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: ▶ Module 1 — Mindset, Family, and Staying Sane ▶ Module 2 — Get Your Financial House in Order ▶ Module 3 — Don't Go It Alone (this video) ▶ Module 4 — Coming next week This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r Farm Grants: https://youtu.be/cW_fyFiPn00 ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 The Part-Time Farmer Playbook 01:07 Neighbor Relationships That Save Farms Money 02:44 Farm Community Resources Most Farmers Miss 04:01 USDA Grants and Cost-Share Programs for Farms 08:59 The Farm Co-op Model Explained 11:47 How Community Built Longbottom Farm 14:25 Coming Next — Farm LLC and Business Setup
Don't Build Your Farm Business Alone - Neighbors, Grants, and Community
Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm within 24 hours. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ Welcome and glad you're here. This is Module 2 of a free 10-part series called, ‘The Part-Time Farmer Playbook’. Watch them in order for the full picture. New module drops every week. Not all farm debt is created equal. Some of it is slowly killing your farm business. Some of it is building it. Most farmers can't tell the difference until it's too late. In Module 2 of The Part-Time Farmer Playbook, I'm talking about the debt picture that most farm businesses completely ignore. The kind that quietly costs you time, margin, and momentum before your farm ever gets traction. I'll walk through what it looked like at Longbottom Farm, what we did wrong, what we did right, and how to tell the difference between debt that drains you and debt that builds something. Real numbers. Real mistakes. No fluff. This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 📧 Get your FREE "5 Things Your Website Can't Do Without" Guide: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 The Part-Time Farmer Playbook 00:34 Debt - Silent Farm Killer 01:24 Farm Debt 04:01 Personal Debt and Farm Start-up Cost 05:47 Debt - Unfair Farm Advantages 07:01 Our Personal Farm Debt Story 10:55 If Your Farm Needs Online Help
Why We Kept Our Jobs When We Started Farming (And You Should Too)
📋 Already selling and tired of managing orders manually? Fill out the free 5-minute questionnaire and I'll send you a custom plan for your farm within 24 hours. 👉https://homegrownhosting.com/tell-us-about-yourself/ If you're serious about turning your farm into a real business, there's a conversation you need to have before you buy another animal, build another structure, or spend another dollar. Not with your banker. Not with your extension agent. With your spouse and your family. In this first module of The Part-Time Farmer Playbook, I'm talking about the one thing most farm business content completely skips — mindset and family alignment. I'll share what it's looked like for Lexi and me over 10 years at Longbottom Farm, including the hard conversations, the arguments, and what finally made it work. This is free. No course to buy. No upsell. Just everything I know, handed over straight. 📺 Watch the full Part-Time Farmer Playbook series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEP4wjUMt7z-OZK1Lw2TPsjhbrVuxQY6 📧 Get your FREE "5 Things Your Website Can't Do Without" Guide: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide 👨‍🌾 CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒 Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 Items we've used and feel confident recommending. We receive a small commission but it costs you nothing. 📋 VIDEO REFERENCES: Homegrown Hosting (All-in-One Farm Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r ❗ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. I'm disclosing that I've included certain products and links on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for purchases you may make. When you buy products with these links you help support our channel and it costs you nothing. Thanks for supporting small family farms. This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜 CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵 Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 The Part-Time Farmer Playbook 01:14 Mindset, Family, and Staying Sane 04:21 Stress Outlets are Not Optional 05:49 Mental Health Matters 07:02 My Farm Experience 09:41 Hard Conversations … are Hard
The One Thing That Kills Most Farm Businesses (It's Not Money)
🚜 Ready to build a website that actually helps your farm grow? I build websites for farmers, by a farmer—and I’d love to help you. 👉 Get started here: https://homegrownhosting.com/get-started/ 📧 Get your FREE, “5 Things Your Website Can’t Do Without!” Guide by signing up to our newsletter, The Sunday Solopreneur; Become a better farmer in just 5 minutes per week! https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide We just on the other side of a winter ice storm on the farm — and even though we thought we were prepared, we were not. The tractor broke down, water sources frozen, and we lots of improvising and figuring it out on the fly. In this video, I'm talking about what happened, what we did to get through it, the safety steps we took, and what we're changing before the next one hits. If you're farming (or thinking about starting), winter storms are going to happen. The question is whether you're actually ready — or just think you are. 👨‍🌾CONNECT WITH US: Homegrown Hosting (Website, Store, & Email All-in-One): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Website: https://homegrownhosting.com/the-part-time-farmer/ Newsletter:https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparttime_farmer/ My Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com 🛒Longbottom Farm Online Shop: https://longbottomfarm.com/affiliate-store/ 👈 These are items we've used and feel confident in recommending. We receive a small commission from the affiliate store but COSTS YOU NOTHING! (Costs you nothing and helps us grow and make more videos!). 📋VIDEO REFERENCES: Newsletter: https://homegrown-hosting.kit.com/free-guide Homegrown Hosting (All-in-one Websites): https://homegrownhosting.com/ Namecheap (website domains): https://namecheap.pxf.io/c/5679719/386170/5618 Kit (formerly ConvertKit): https://partners.kit.com/f9r364cwruic-uw04r ❗IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Jason here. We're big believers in transparency so I am disclosing that I’ve included certain products and links to those products on my YouTube channel. We sometimes earn affiliate commissions for some purchases that you may make. When you buy products with these links, you help support our channel and it COST YOU NOTHING! Thanks for supporting small family farms! This video is for entertainment purposes only. 📜CREDITS: Movie Clips: https://yarn.co/ B-Roll / Animations: https://www.canva.com/ Herd Ventures: https://www.herdventures.org/ 🎵Music: https://artlist.io/ Longbottom Farm: https://longbottomfarm.com/ Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 00:00 Farm frozen under Ice 00:56 Poop Eww & Farm Prep 02:14 Farm Problems - Ice Storm 06:58 Farm Safety - Liability 08:32 Poultry & Future Farm Plans 10:42 Farm Mistakes and Learning
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Why Not “The Full-Time” Farmer?

Why Not “The Full-Time” Farmer?

by | Jun 16, 2024

Read time: 5-7 minutesWhy Not "The Full-Time" Farmer?First off, happy belated Father's Day to all the dads out there! Being a dad is a full-time job and the most important one you'll ever have. Second, this is my first email, so thank you to everyone who signed up for...

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Finding Balance: A Wake-Up Call!

Finding Balance: A Wake-Up Call!

by | May 25, 2024

'Round The Farm I’ve decided that turkeys are anarchists 🦃They do not follow the rules.The reality of being a farmer will allergies 🤧We took an afternoon to enjoy the creek, and hope to be better about doing it more often 🌴 Chick Day! Yep, Chicks Through the...

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‘Round the Farm – Calves, Chores, & CHAOS!

‘Round the Farm – Calves, Chores, & CHAOS!

by | May 18, 2024

'Round The FarmAll this rain has left the chickens a muddy mess! 🐓It also means the cows get moved more frequently 🐮Almost ready to turn our group of bulls into steers ✂️Last week of hauling these guys around (but don’t worry, there’s more to come 😅) Dub Step, C-Walk,...

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Honoring Moms with a Meal They Deserve!

Honoring Moms with a Meal They Deserve!

by | May 8, 2024

'Round The FarmThe turkeys have arrived! We’ll have a limited number available for the festivities this fall 🦃Welcome to the farm Nellie! Finley has been working hard to get her step up pony!Addie tried her hand at bending posts 💪Jason is putting the finishing touches...

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Tools That Power Our Farm

Resources for the Farm / Homestead

Harnessing the power of modern tools and resources can significantly enhance the efficiency and reach of your farming operations.

On our farm, we utilize these tools to manage email campaigns, automate communication with our community, and leverage advanced technologies for planning and content creation.

These resources enable us to streamline our processes and focus more on what matters most—our farm. Whether it’s organizing important documents, engaging with our audience, or developing new strategies, these tools provide the support and functionality needed to grow and sustain a thriving farming business.

Click the links below to see for yourself how these tools can benefit your farm.

Kit for farm email marketing

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

ConvertKit is an essential tool for any part-time farmer looking to grow their online presence. With its intuitive design, powerful automation features, and comprehensive analytics, ConvertKit makes managing your email campaigns a breeze. Plus, they offer a fantastic free plan that lets you start building your email list without any upfront costs. This link is an affiliate link, which means if you sign up through it, you’ll be supporting our farm at no extra cost to you. Start your email marketing journey with ConvertKit today and see the difference it can make!

Kit for farm email marketing

Pastured Poultry Cost / Expense Calculator

Discover the ultimate tool for farmers and homesteaders raising Pastured Poultry! Our Pastured Poultry Cost/Profit Calculator is designed to help you estimate costs and profits accurately. Knowing your numbers is crucial for a successful poultry operation and this calculator can streamline your financial planning.

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Namecheap

Every website needs its own ‘address’ online, like how our farm’s website is longbottomfarm.com. You can get yours through Namecheap, like ‘yourfarmname.com.’ Use my link to set it up quickly and keep costs low!

Kit for farm email marketing

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin teaches leaders to take full responsibility for their team’s successes and failures. Drawing on Navy SEAL combat experiences, the authors share principles of accountability, teamwork, and discipline that can transform leadership in any organization.

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Chat GPT

ChatGPT can be a valuable assistant on the farm. Use it to get quick answers to farming questions, generate marketing ideas, and even help draft newsletters or social media posts. Need advice on livestock care or crop management? ChatGPT provides instant information and suggestions. It’s like having a knowledgeable farmhand available 24/7, helping you save time and make informed decisions.

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Frozen Inventory Management Tool

Introducing our comprehensive Inventory Management Spreadsheet, designed specifically for small farmers to efficiently manage and track their frozen inventory. This easy-to-use Google Sheets tool allows you to keep accurate records of your stock, ensuring you never lose track of what you have on hand.  Stay organized, save time, and focus more on what you love – farming – with our inventory management solution tailored to meet the unique needs of small farms.

Kit for farm email marketing

The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber challenges small business owners to rethink their approach by distinguishing between working in the business and working on it. Gerber explains how systems and processes can turn a business from a job into a scalable enterprise, helping owners achieve lasting success by focusing on strategy over day-to-day tasks.

Kit for farm email marketing

Google Drive

Google Drive helps keep all your farm documents organized and accessible. Store livestock records, feed schedules, and marketing plans in one place. Share photos and files with ease, whether you’re in the barn or at the market. Google Drive simplifies farm management by ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips, no matter where you are.

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Free Farm Resources (YouTube)

YouTube is an invaluable resource for farmers, offering a vast array of tutorials, tips, and real-life farming experiences. Whether you’re looking to improve your livestock management, learn new farming techniques, or get marketing ideas, YouTube has videos for every need. Start with this informative video here and discover how others are successfully running their farms. It’s a free, accessible way to expand your knowledge and improve your farming operations.

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How to Write Copy That Sells by Ray Edwards

How to Write Copy That Sells by Ray Edwards is a practical guide to crafting persuasive sales copy that drives action. Using his PASTOR framework, Edwards teaches readers to address customer needs, emphasize benefits, and build trust, helping marketers create copy that converts without being pushy.

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Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller

Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller reveals a simple yet powerful framework to help businesses clarify their message and connect with customers. By positioning your customer as the hero and your brand as their guide, you’ll learn how to craft clear, engaging marketing that drives results. Packed with actionable insights, this book is perfect for anyone looking to simplify their communication, stand out in the marketplace, and grow their business

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