WE ARE SHUTTING DOWN OUR MARKET FARM

Well we have officially decided to shut down our market farm and farm store. This is a decision that I’ve wrestled with for the past couple of years and here’s why we ultimately decided to close our doors to our farm. But I am excited about the future of this channel and the content we plan on making about homesteading. I am passionate about teaching others to grow and produce as much as their own food as possible. I look forward to you being a part of this journey #marketfarm #marketfarming #marketgarden #marketgardening #smallscalefarming #farmstead #homestead #homesteading
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[@tannerfarmstead]

Before people starting bashing me in the comments- when I said “people shouldn’t buy from local farmers” my point I was trying to make is that people should become less dependent on farmers and more self sufficient in growing a large portion of their food themselves. I didn’t articulate it like I wanted to. I’m 100% in support of small farmers and buying from local farmers. But we also need to learn how to grow as much food as possible for ourselves and families. And from there, buy and source things from local farmers when possible

[@rogueskiss3794]

Thank you for clarifying 👍🏼

[@dao8805]

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do! Don't pay attention to judgment from other people. Listen to the voice inside and go with it. People need to learn more about growing their own food. Our processed food and big ag are literally killing us. It's one of the reasons I am supporting RFK Jr. Regnerative farming is one of the centerpieces of his campaign and we need it as part of the plan to end the chronic disease epidemic in this country.

[@brianpendez5340]

Yeah God wants us to be free and growing your own food is freedom. If most people are wage slaves and buy from farmers we will not be free. We all need to do our part and share and barter with our neighbors which at the end of the day, creates a strong community. I agree with your perspective.

[@Johnv950]

Decision couldn’t have been an easy one. Everything happens for a reason though. I’m proud of what you’ve accomplished and I’m grateful for your content. God bless.

[@louisianaprepper13]

There is no way anyone took your comment as negative. You were clear and made very much sense. If they took it the wrong way then they were just trolling you.

[@SavedByGraceFarm]

Hey man! Haven’t followed you for too long, but I’m excited about the new content and if Gods leading you then you can feel confident that you’re doing the right thing. God Bless!

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!! I’m excited about it. I appreciate the encouragement!

[@jakehvazdamusic]

I don't blame you. Its tough when so many poeple choose the corporate grocery store. If our economy was 100% local, you'd probably be feeling much more motivated and have more success you can't walk away from.

[@AnenLaylle]

Market gardening is HARD. I'm twelve years in and the way I started doesn't look anything like the way it is going. Started doing what you are doing, switched to basically only growing brassicas and carrots. I quit doing summer markets completely because farming in South Carolina in the summer is literal hell. I've told you before, Tanner, that you should monocrop something easy on your land, and just sell that. Fields of broccoli sell themselves and are low maintenance. To anyone wanting to get into farming, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower are better starting points than lettuce. Lettuce is too much work. I quit growing it in bulk for that reason. It will slowly drive you mad.

[@tannerfarmstead]

Agree to disagree on that. I’d have to sell broccoli wholesale to make that work. No way I’d be able to sell that much broccoli. Even if I grew 2 acres of broccoli the numbers don’t add up. Pound for pound for the space spring mix is the money maker. Yes it’s hard work but without that crop the vast majority of small farms aren’t profitable. Even if they are growing broccoli and lots of other crops spring mix and microgreens are the foundation.

[@AnenLaylle]

@@tannerfarmstead The price per pound for broccolini (floret broccoli) is $4-8 dollars, while the price per pound for spring mix is $4-7. PER CHAT GPT. I think these numbers are reasonable from my fifteen years of experience. I get around 2.5 pounds of broccolini per plant spaced at a foot. Even on a small scale this is more profitable than lettuce, plain and simple. You are not making 16 dollars per foot on lettuce. There will also be less competition, from my experience selling at markets. Everyone can grow lettuce if they try. Broccoli, not so much. Hence the higher price per pound. To further prove my point, the price of quality lettuce seed is double the price of quality broccolini seed (try BC1611 and Burgundy compared to any Salanova). I can process a 16th of an acre of broccolini in 2 hours by myself. It would take me 2 days to harvest that much lettuce. I learned to farm at Clemson University, not on KZbin. You can have extremely profitable small scale farms without ever touching lettuce. I have several friends who farm less than an acre and would never dream of wasting time on lettuce. Best of luck in your pivot to a homesteading channel. I really wish you'd have stuck with the farming. I could have taught you a thing or two. For fun I asked CHAT GPT which crop makes more money, and funnily enough it agrees with me: CHAT GPT: In general, broccolini might offer higher profit margins due to its specialty nature and higher selling price, but it comes with increased growing complexity and risks. Lettuce, with its consistent demand and quicker turnover, might offer steadier profits but typically at lower margins.

[@hopefulhomesteadher2577]

I'm so proud of you! Thank you for making the choice to be a teacher instead of a seller! We need more people teaching in a relatable way, not just doing the growing and selling. I'm even more interested in your channel now!🎉

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!! So glad to hear that!

[@libertyontheland]

Thanks for making this video. We battled with making the same decision recently. While everyone looks at us like we failed, we actually found peace in calling it quits and hope you do too. Market gardening was our chance to live 100% off the land, but selling sucked all the life out of our passion. We homestead so we don’t have to rely on anyone, but when we market garden we had to rely on the community to support us and that defeated our vision. We much rather keep our normal day jobs for income and only grow food for ourself.

[@tannerfarmstead]

For sure! I felt free once we made the decision as well! Definitely happy to get back to just homesteading

[@Trapphausmusic]

I feel the same way. I have 34 chickens and they’re not profitable but if I were to scale up I wouldn’t enjoy it and it would be too much work.

[@tannerfarmstead]

Yep that’s the hard part!

[@dao8805]

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do! Don't pay attention to judgment from other people. Listen to the voice inside and go with it. People need to learn more about growing their own food. Our processed food and big ag are literally killing us. It's one of the reasons I am supporting RFK Jr. Regnerative farming is one of the centerpieces of his campaign and we need it as part of the plan to end the chronic disease epidemic in this country.

[@bradlafferty]

I am a new sub but you’ve made it so clear how difficult small farms to markets have it. I like your new direction and will continue to watch. Wishing you and your family all success and peace.

[@sarahkirbach5040]

Looking forward to the new content. I’m glad you shared this. All you get on KZbin is how glamorous it is. 👍🏻

[@FarmToMarketRoad]

I am also scaling back. I've been selling at Farmers Market for a year and a half. I'm not selling produce but edible plants. Was to ill to work. 2 surgeries later, I'm partially recovered and ready to re-enter the workforce. Not quiting, just changing crops & priorities.

[@ericamikal]

Wow, so feeling all of this right now. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be following along as we build our homestead. Good luck!! ☺️

[@franksmith6637]

People dont understand how hard this job is self-sufficiency is more rewarding understand totally 👍

[@goliath200us]

Sorry that you had to give up your market but glad that you will still be here! Always enjoy watching your content.

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@CornPop309]

You've got some of the best practical educational content on here imo. Definitely keep it up!

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you so much!!

[@lindahogeland2048]

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven..."

[@billwilson175]

Love this Dirk. Thank you for sharing in your clear and honest way. I look forward to your future content and your new family life. Congratulations and the soon arrival of your first child. Love you man...

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you so much Bill! Excited for what the future holds and continuing to spread the beauty and message of permaculture! Thanks for introducing it to me and helping me succeed

[@trueSoldierInCHRIST]

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26 🔥❤️‍🔥🕊️

[@adriangordinier4055]

Time is short brother. Grow enough for your family and some for the community. Maybe promote all those around you to grow so when hard times come and they will come your community will still be strong and not have to go into town for the bread and soup line.

[@yanasmith6813]

I'm so sorry, i wish more restaurants and schools sourced local in season produce and meats. It's so sad to order a salad in prime tomato season only to get a tomato from California instead of locally. P.s. we get take out maybe once a month.... So not a regular occurrence.

[@JurassicJolts]

Dog’s gotta eat. The system is rigged against small farmers. Keep making good content though!

[@angieeaton1847]

Thank you!!! Praise God

[@brianramsey3824]

I said too much on Facebook but at the end of the day life cost more than raising 60% of your own food. At some point you have to have an income some way that accounts for it.

[@soundshifterx]

I'm excited to see the new direction 🫡

[@kc5198]

Glad to hear of this change!

[@rickfoss1136]

Amen Brother! I hear you 100%. I often struggle with the idea of pulling the plug on market gardening as well. My wife and I both work full time jobs, and what started as a hobby has turned into a full on business. Although it’s rewarding and definitely profitable after 5 years of growth, spending time with my daughter and having a little more free time is definitely appealing. Time will tell for me I guess, but happy you’re doing what makes you happy! Best of luck!

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!! Good luck to you!

[@josharrowood2395]

Good luck man keep your head up love your videos my small starting out family farm has benefited from your wisdom. Don’t let this stop you from sharing your knowledge with others. If God calls you to do it He will make a way.

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you I appreciate it!!

[@stormmountain2521]

I am truly sorry that this didn't workout for you. But I'll be here to watch the changes that you make and I hope it's a brighter future for you and your family and still gives you that passion.

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@caronp6059]

So excited for the next chapter of learning

[@dougbrimley7907]

From someone that is more of a hobby farmer I understand your decision. Your stress level will drop dramatically.

[@tannerfarmstead]

For sure!! Thank you for the encouragement!!

[@HomesteadImaginations]

Totally agree, more people need to be growing more of their own food. I think you did a good job articulating that. The things we cant grow or raise ourselves we should be trying to buy local. One step at a time to get there.

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!!!

[@teresadeller5747]

Looking forward to your videos.

[@jeffkaiphas5842]

All the best to you. Thank you.

[@Northernnine8878]

Excited to see what’s next 😊

[@jenniferjuranko1617]

Best of luck and can’t wait to learn from you as you follow what God has called you to do!

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@FrTheodoreObraztsov]

Are you still going to have chickens and sheep etc?

[@tannerfarmstead]

Yep sure am!

[@travisbumgardner4556]

Do you want to sell any of your gardening tools?

[@tannerfarmstead]

I’ve got what we aren’t keeping pretty much sold

[@beckytanner2345]

Closing a chapter comes with so much heart and sentiment, and beginning a new chapter is exciting! You expressed both so eloquently!

[@menomama3419]

Good for you for trying something outside of your comfort zone. And good luck I. Your future endeavors all the love! ❤

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you so much!!

[@creggy]

God speed brother

[@manosmul6827]

Good wishes to you.

[@amsohn1]

Prayers 🙏 up for y'all. Blessings ❤

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@narrglucklich]

Be proud of yourself guys, I pray for you and family 🕊️

[@tannerfarmstead]

Thank you!!

[@narrglucklich]

@@tannerfarmstead 😘