5 Years Ago I Started A Farm From Scratch... (I Didn't Think It'd Be THIS Hard)

Just over 3 years ago quit my job as an executive chef to start a farm in on less than 1/4 of an acre in my suburban backyard, I've never worked on a farm in my life and I had no experience. Over the past 3 years, I’ve turned that little patch of grass into a profitable urban farm, that supplies high quality organic vegetables to local chef's and restaurants here in Knoxville Tennessee... In this video, I’m sharing the full story of Chef's Harvest Farm: the mistakes I made, the lessons I learned, and exactly how I went from knowing nothing about gardening to supplying organic vegetables to James Beard award-winning chefs, luxury resorts, and top local restaurants. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a farm from scratch, or how to turn a backyard garden into a small farm business, or what it really takes to become a farmer with zero experience, this video will show you the entire journey. You’ll learn: 🌱How I turned my backyard into a no-till market garden 🌱The biggest mistakes I made in my first seasons 🌱How I found my first restaurant clients 🌱Why most small farms fail (and how I survived) 🌱The lessons I wish I knew before starting a farm This is the real story of starting a farm with no land, no money, and no farming background. 🌱 Grab my FREE Gear List & Discount Codes — everything I use on the farm, all in one place, updated constantly. Link below! 👇🏼 https://chefmikey.myflodesk.com/crwrg... 🌟 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL WITH MY FAVORITE TOOLS & GEAR 🌟 (These are affiliate links — I earn a small commission if you use them, at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting the channel! 🙏) 📚 COURSES & LEARNING 👉 Lean Micro Farm Masterclass by Ben Hartman http://www.claybottomfarm.com/a/21480... 40% off During the months of October and March Get an additional $50 off with Code MICHAEL when you sign up! 👉 Curtis Stone’s Book: The Urban Farmer https://amzn.to/46OQOWE 👉 Daniel Mays Book: The No Till Organic Vegetable Farm https://amzn.to/48fQHpB 🛠️ FARM TOOLS & SUPPLIES 👉 Farmers Friend Silage Tarps, high tunnels, Greenhouses, and quick cut greens harvester https://www.farmersfriend.com/c/chefs... 👉 Paperpot System https://shop.moderngrower.co/products... 👉 Jang Seeder https://shop.moderngrower.co/products... 👉Drop Seeder https://shop.moderngrower.co/products... 👉 seed starting www.bootstrapfarmer.com/CHEFSHARVESTFARM 👉 $25 off cool bot controller here - https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/... GROW LIGHTS AND INDOOR GROW TENTS AND EQUIPMENT 👉 10% off at Ac Infinityv with code CHEFMIKEY - link https://www.acinfinity.com/?ref=MIKER...% off Barrina Grow Lights use code CHEFMIKEY https://barrina-led.com/collections/l... 💧 IRRIGATION 👉 Drip Depot Irrigation Supplies https://aff.dripdepot.com/aff/idevaff... 👉 Get 10% off Sumi Soaker Irrigation with code CHEFSHARVEST at https://shop.moderngrower.co/products... 🌱 GARDEN BEDS & SOIL 👉 Birdies Raised Beds (Epic Gardening) 5% off with Code CHEFMIKEY https://shop.epicgardening.com/CHEFMIKEY 👉 Vego Garden Beds $10 off https://glnk.io/vzw5/chefsharvestfarmllc $10 off discount for the entire order: CHEFSHARVESTFARMLLC10OFF 🌱 Related Video's: 👉 Wash/Pack Station    • HOW I HARVEST AND WASH $1000'S WORTH OF LE...   👉 Root Washer    • HOW I HARVEST, WASH, AND STORE CARROTS TO ...   👉Microfarm Masterclass    • HOW TO MAKE A LIVING GROWING VEGETABLES IN...   👉Refrigerated Trailer    • HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE DIY REFRIGERATED...   👉Grant Funding    • HOW I GOT $50,000 IN GRANTS TO FUND MY BAC...   #marketgardening , #backyardfarm #smallfarmbusiness #farming