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[@jenniferkleffner8110]

So aji just means "pepper". There are many varieties of aji. The one you are growing is Aji Charapita if anyone is interested.

[@ParagonRidgeRanch]

Thank you, I was trying to figure out which Aji! Didn’t know if it was the charapita, Amarillo or Cristal!

[@Junkinsally]

It’s all about where you are located!!! I live in rural West Virginia and have lived here my entire life. The people here just won’t buy anything. Everyone claims poor mouth constantly. I’ve tried selling so many things over the years from plants to handcrafted items with little success. Your success depends on having a customer based that is open to buying a) from the producer b) buy unique items not found in the big box. My customer base is a big box, dollar store base and they have no use for higher quality items.

[@salettamyers8845]

I would agree with this honestly & I gave up-but I also know times & people are changing & we seriously need to rethink how we were doing things- We have the skills & experience that will be worth trying this again💙

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I would encourage you to make yourself and what you have to offer stand out. Don't give up, maybe expand your area a bit

[@bonnieofbluebellbarn4181]

We lived near Charleston for several years. Finding that produce or farm fresh thing that folks will purchase is an extra challenge for you. It would be energizing to work together in a C.S.A. type of coop. I am talking to myself as well. I hope you find that niche that works for you.

[@Shofar_On_The_Horizon]

Where we live is very similar. Too far from a city to market to people who would be interested in quality organic food, and we do not feel comfortable putting our entire lives online to market our products. Instead of trying to make money off what we make and grow, we SAVE money off what we make and grow. How we make money comes down to our skills. What skill set can we learn or already have that is marketable that we can make income from outside of the 9-5 slave labor of the world.

[@DianaMaggard]

Have you considered producing products that can be shipped? Contacted restaurants, maybe even ones a little farther away that will bill buy? Where there is a will, there’s a way!

[@windriderfarm]

This is one of the most informative videos I have ever seen on the subject of turning a profit on a homestead. I know so many folks who thought they were going to make money selling eggs and found out quickly that you need A LOT of chickens to turn a profit. A very small profit. The same is true with tomatoes. Once they find out how labor-intensive growing tomatoes is they just throw in the towel. This video will be such a great help to so many folks, as it is full of common-sense ways to look at starting a homestead business. When you talk about how you had to learn by trying, and then trying something else, I thought "Thank you Jill, and Nate, for your honesty". You are teaching so much more than just what works, and what doesn't. You are teaching the importance of resilience, and persistence. Well done.

[@windriderfarm]

@@RonH465 Their KZbin channel generates about $15,000 a year (per Social Blades estimates), they have a store which generates a decent income, they have paid classes you can take, which generate multiple thousands in revenue, and Jill has a book which will generate income. So yes, they generate most of their income from KZbin and directing viewers to their store and classes, that is true. However, with that aside, if you have a small farm you have to have multiple income streams. A small farm is not profitable if you only have one "iron on the fire". In all honestly, and transparency, without KZbin, and their store, and their classes would they be in the same position financially? No. But their job on KZbin is to create content for money. They did that with this video. I have a small homestead, and I can tell you I have tried many things here on my farm to make enough money to quit my day job (selling eggs, selling plant starts, selling vegetables at a local farmer's market). I have found it hard to replace what I am able to earn elsewhere. I am in no way giving up, but it is hard. Moral of the story? I still farm, and I still work a full-time job. As for this video, the valuable thing I took away was the importance of persistence, and resilience. That will help you in anything you try in life. Farming, selling goods, or even trying to start a KZbin channel. That was what I was reinforcing with my comment. Would this video have been better if, like the channel You Can't Eat The Grass and the videos they have done on the subject, they were more transparent about all income streams? Yes.

[@noraellen4623]

Homesteady just came out with a similar video as well.

[@user-h3s7v]

Hands down, the best video you two have ever made. You were straight forward, to the point and gave us actual numbers! Thank you thank you THANK YOU! I hope y'all know how incredibly helpful this was to some of us! 💕 ~Kelly

[@thisweirdkidbummer3266]

Thank you for being one of the few videos about making money homesteading that doesn’t revolve around content creation!! I swear every video I’ve looked up has been “edit videos/ audio” “make a KZbin channel” “get advertising on your social media platforms” this is extremely helpful and informative!!

[@5203mhr]

Great video with wealth of information without any annoying music or un relevant information. Just keep the great content live

[@CanadianDreamer]

Thanks for all the great information. You are keeping my Dream alive!

[@wideawake333]

Loved the clip of pulling the ginger. I am a visual learner it helps with photos and videos of the process.

[@naturekins604]

For animals,we do specialty chicks,selling eggs no,hatching those eggs into specialty breed chicks that sell for $35 per day old chick, yes. We also raise off season goat kids in our insulated horse barn. We need the goats to have kids to get milk and the kids are the result. We can have Dec. born kids with an insulated barn and they are ready to sell in June for the milk fed goat market. We keep a few extra goats just for this purpose and take just a bit of milk from each and get more than we need and still feed the kids .

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I think that’s great.

[@tiffaneemae]

I’ve probably watched this video 30 times for inspiration, y’all are so awesome! Thank you for sharing info like this for people like me who dream of this life but don’t know how to start❤

[@jeansayers8659]

I like your concept of “ filling the void”… so often with small Farmers Market , everyone 😊is growing the same things. I raised organic herbs for a number of years and did well..filling the niche. Now we are on a small homestead and the whole concept has changed , lol. I’m 72, and starting to feel it haha. I stepped back into market about a year ago and have found that farm workshops are now my best source of income. It’s a constant learning curve and the ability to learn and stay flexible is a real asset. You guys are truly doing a great job! Thank you so much for sharing😊

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Good for you, thank you for sharing

[@athomewithelisa]

I just bought 5 acres of raw land in Australia, started a youtube channel to document the properties growth, this video is sooooo valuable to me, thank you so much, so much food for thought! I love having options

[@MsJuliah1]

Jill and Nathan … you are a Treasure!!! Your content is a Godsend for my husband and I! I can’t wait to share this post with my Hubby. Homesteading is our retirement plan! We have an acre of land and I aim to make that land our sustenance, our health revitalization plan, and our fitness routine! Can’t wait to get your book next week!

[@michele5142]

Thank you! You just gave a boost and a ton of ideas. I am in Denmark so cannot grow ginger.... but I can do quail eggs and meat. Edible flowers, yellow rasberries, pink blueberries, white currants, gooseberry kiwi. We have a lot of highend restsurant and Michelin restaurants in my area. So once again... THANK YOU ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it was helpful. I guarantee if you walked into one of those restaurants with some free berries and edible flowers to introduce yourself and your farm, they will ask for your contact information

[@amyjomoody1560]

Scraping my jaw off the ground over the Ahi pepper value!!! I grew them this past year & it was one of my best pepper crops. Then, my husband made the MOST INSANELY DELICIOUS hot sauce... And it's distinctly different than any other. Wow, do I appreciate you! 💖Thank you for this most inspiring video...... It was just what I needed today!

[@appl3jax498]

Where did you buy the seeds?

[@Kristina-rz8lj]

Fantastic video, great perspective!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mother8576]

It got my husband stop watching what he was watching and started listening. To you both thank you all you do.

[@thefiresidefarm]

The dahlias and ginger were very interesting and unique suggestions!

[@mgtmoffat8411]

A very honest straight forward help for anyone wanting to maximise their return from their homestead. You two are so willing to help others 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💕💕🌻🌻

[@jackherman8521]

You guys are an awesome team!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you

[@janethalsey8753]

This was so helpful in getting me to think outside the box. I just started my own backyard nursery this year and was feeling a little stuck but now i feel like I have more options than I thought. Thanks for your honesty in your process

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You can do it!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Excellent advice guy’s ❤

[@lynettetucker544]

Thanks again for sharing Jill and Nathan great information to know.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You're welcome, hope it helps 😊

[@kindlehill1142]

Hey guys, I am feeling so blessed that I found y’all! I live in Pensacola, Florida. I just started my first vegetable garden and have been dabbling in flowers. Your videos are so inspiring!!!

[@katiepillarr_]

Jill, you have been a steady source of inspiration for me throughout my entire garden journey. I am so often feeling incapable of pursuing this dream, and then a video of yours will pop up and give the inspiration and motivation my soul needs. Thanks you for sharing your journey!

[@collywoowoo]

This video is a gift! Thank you for having such specific examples and ideas. ❤

[@karenmccleary7616]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You guys are the best ❤

[@dancnluc1]

Great video. We tried chicken on selling eggs of certain types. We realized this just wasn't worth it in our area. We just grow for ourself. My one son has a friend that grows micro's for his local restaurants and is doing great there. He lives in a different state in an area with lots of restaurants so the demand is there.

[@trevamakesit]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have given me hope and something to work and look forward to.

[@TXDHC]

16 years ago I didn't make a profit on my hobby farm. My husband bribed me with the cost of hay in my pocket vs sheep in the barn. I kept the sheep. 😄

[@punchynellashomestead]

Thank you so much. This is by far the most helpful homesteading video on how to strategically setup my homestead for success. I’m very grateful.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you and we’re glad you found it helpful

[@joannejensen4369]

You are both such a blessing.🤗🇨🇦

[@jackiek4159]

You guys are both so adorable and loved this video and learning how to make money from your homestead! 😍🙌🏻💞

[@marysidle5132]

LOVE this video. Thank you so much, you both were very helpful and informative in this video. Thanks again and GOD Bless!

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

Thank you so much for this great advice! This was very helpful to me in trying to earn a small income from my homestead. Bless you both!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristendoty4953]

Wait wait wait...I grew those peppers just for fun this year. Do you mean I can actually make the mega bucks on those? Holy moly!

[@TeresaAlley]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!! Love you guys! ♥️🙏

[@ilenehorowitz3060]

I haven't watched you in a while, and I agree with many comments, how much you have grown. I have noticed that the videos I enjoy the most no matter what the topic, are people who speak quickly, confidently and succinctly. You have attained that. I am a senior with a hobby garden. The lettuces and greens are the produce I most enjoy because they are so fresh. The shelf life in the store is what makes them so valuable. Also rasberries for me. No effort at all. Except keeping the plants in check. Keep up the good work

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for the positive feedback 😀

[@HomesteadIncome]

Great advice! Especially “have your market, have your audience.” I’m always sharing that because I think a lot of people miss that part. 😊

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

So true!

[@charliehoos9773]

I’m looking forward to your book arriving so I can dive a bit more into making a bit of a profit from home. I took an herb course this year, dove into making tea/tinctures, and gave over 200 plants away for free. 2023 is the year I make some $ to help fund a few projects.

[@ParagonRidgeRanch]

Hey Jill, I e watched this video often for inspiration!! I have found most all my answers to additional questions in the comments. I was wondering what variety of sunflowers you are planting. Thanks you for your time.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Pro Cut Orange Excell from Johnny’s Seeds

[@ParagonRidgeRanch]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm thank you !

[@karentuzynski7525]

AWESOME information!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration 🤗🥰

[@tericamcginnis5848]

I d be curious how much that you make is dependable profit? Or, does it all go back into your business? Plus some things are seasonal so don't provide regular year round monthly income. At the end of the day it all is part of the planning. I've wondered if you have a plan to bring Nate to the homestead full time? Maybe down the road you can you can do a step 2 video and branch into more information on making money on a homestead??? video income-ins and outs of vlogging. Selling merch. .....You are doing a great job mentoring us in so many ways! I really enjoy your cander and overall sharing. Hope you have a great thanksgiving! 💜💙💚💛😊

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Coming soon 😉

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Great, informative, helpful and inspiring Vlog! 💚

[@kayladennis9133]

Thank you so much for this video! My husband and I had "the talk" today about how to make our dream a reality making our 10 acres for us. This video gave me so much inspiration being brand new to all of this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it helped, there is so much you can do with 10 acres

[@da1stamericus]

Great tips. I have a few extra squares i can use for ginger.

[@happyheartgardening]

Love all of the great ideas! thank you!

[@jessicachester5818]

Thank yall for sharing! It's an encouragement 🥰

[@gaskinshomestead22]

Excellent video. Just finished your book yesterday.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@kathymickle6915]

Very informative video, thank you. Can you talk more about how you went about finding what your market was? Did you just go out and talk to florist? How do you know how many others are doing it?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes we went door to door with alot of places

[@bonnieofbluebellbarn4181]

I cannot stop thinking about this video. After watching yesterday, your information has me reimagining how to use our 3/4 of an acre in town. Jill and Nathan, you all seem to get your information through guardian angels to say what I need to hear. Thank you!!

[@grounded_maritimers]

Gardener angels 😊

[@drobbins678]

Great video, one of the best on the economics of a farmstead. Thank you!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drobbins678]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm Very few vlogs on farmsteading get into the hard realities of the economics of being successful, so thank you. A hobby farm is one thing, making self-sustaining, even growing profits is not discussed enough. Success to Whispering Willow Farm!

[@vickimontgomery5271]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Just caught this video. Elder care boxes (lower weekly $$ for small amount). I started with 10 from extras planted in my garden. Save those $$ to scale up or buy tools & supplies.😊

[@littlecountryacres]

WOW! Great tips and ideas! Great job, you both did awesome. Thank you both so much for sharing such valuable information.

[@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife]

Amen smarter not harder is key!!! Easier said than done! Gotta out that into practice! Haha😅 as a homeschool homesteader this is VERY important!

[@taylorkettler5884]

Thank you so much for making this video! I'm in zone 4b (northern wisco) and only 12p days in my grow season so I'm trying to figure out how to grow things in my basement. Looking into mushrooms because there are soo many uses and there is little variety in my area. My farmers market can barely keep Asparagus and mushrooms on the tables so why not try it out! Plus, no expense on grow lights for the mushrooms which is huge for us! I cannot thank you enough for making this video! I've been racking my brain trying to figure out a way to make money and finally get out of my job where I am a number and not a person. Love you guys and OTIS is doing fantastic! turns out we like sourdough more than normal bread!

[@Losevaksy]

Thank you for this video! You are great! I believe you and think the same 🙂

[@GoshenHideaway]

Love this video, just watched it again. Question: how did you find buyers for the ginger and sunflowers? We are just getting started, sitting at the drawing board

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Finding buyers for sunflowers will be easier. You can go find local florists for the sunflowers. The ginger fell into our laps because we have friends who make homemade elderberry syrup that uses ginger and they weren’t able to grow enough

[@mariettawilliford3987]

❤great content and you are such a great team. I see major growth in all your ventures. GOD is good 🎉❤

[@rebeccaauthement5760]

Howdy Neighbor! We are in Bismarck, AR and trying to grow our 5 acres into our family homestead. This video was the information I have been looking for! Especially since hubs and I are just starting out!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you guys have lots of success

[@sunitashastry5270]

Yes, the best video you have made. It lays down what one needs to do in a very straightforward way. Kudos.

[@Greens5511]

Wow, not even half way through this and I am very inspired!!

[@bywateracres]

That was really helpful! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

Great to know thanks guys😊 I grew alot of Flowers this year I could have sold🏵️🌺💐

[@christingnad]

Thank you! This got my wheels turning.

[@altheamorgan5199]

what a fantastic vlog! We are about to move onto our homestead and our desire is to make a modest income from working the land. You have given me some great food for thought.......God bless you both as you grow and grow

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You can do it!

[@KAM173]

Hands down one of the most informative videos I have ever watched. On anything. Jill and Nathan, thank you for sharing your knowledge and passions so freely with us!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Wow, thank you! Glad you found it helpful

[@jamesmangin8265]

You guys are awsome ! Thanks for being so honest and open. I am doing a lot of spinning my wheels. But hope to get traction soon. Jim

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

I loved it. Thank you so much ❤

[@bethanystallings1818]

Great video, and is actually helpful on the topic. Thanks!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

Thanks so much for sharing! 🌱

[@collinsddc1206]

Just want to say May God Bless you and have a most wonderful Thanksgiving with families

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you

[@theresatyree3090]

Loved this! So encouraging!

[@Nursewhilomena]

🙏 Definitely food for thought. Appreciate the timing of this video! Find your niche....

[@patriciahamlin7677]

Thanks 🌺

[@mackenziemccullough6089]

Can you talk more about how to find people to buy your crops? Did you advertise somehow and they came to you? Do you have a booth at a farmers market? Do you sell the sunflowers individually, in bundles, or as a big lot? Thank you! 😊

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Great questions. First of all, I took lots of good pictures of the farm and everything we had available to be able to show potential customers. Second I dropped off samples to local restaurants that we had our eye on. Third I called, emailed, and opened lots of doors. There were lots that told me no but I didn't get discouraged. You have to find those local restaurants that want to separate themselves from the big chain restaurants. I talk about this in my book. thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/cart

[@faithbuller4086]

Thanks for the good information.

[@tracydirksmeyer5519]

Hello Nathan and Jill, just now had a chance to watch your video. Thank you so much for giving me even more inspiration than you already have. I am definitely looking to change a few things. My husband and I met you in Virginia at HOA in 2021 and knew right away that you guys are genuinely honest loving people. We love everything you stand for. God Bless you and your family. And Happy Thanksgiving

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for your kind words and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

[@katrinalikethehurricane1]

I feel like this video was quite helpful. You've got my wheels turning... My question is, how do I figure out WHO to contact to try and get a contract for growing a specific crop?

[@AbbieFletcher-yd3ct]

such a fantastic video. very informative as well as inspiring. THANK YOU!

[@bridgettelarson3629]

Great video, thanks for your tips and insight!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dreyno64]

LOVE THIS!! Please do more like it!! HOW do I even find what veg are the most profitable? I know someone who grew ghost peppers and shipped all over the country. How does one even KNOW they can do that?! I don’t even know where to start. Other than walking in the Chinese/Japanese restaurant and asking if they need shishitos…. THIS is the content I need. Thank you! PS: I’m in East AR - not much here - I’d prob have to canvas searcy or Jboro - I’m particularly leaning lettuce, herbs, specialty peppers.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You would be surprised how many people would rather buy from a local farm than the grocery store. Lettuce is the most consumed vegetable and most profitable. I encourage you to spend time researching and follow some market gardeners on social media

[@my3bsfarm863]

Excellent common sense. Thank you

[@ssamuel408]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@charmainemrtnz]

Hello folks! Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you and same to you

[@thisboymomlife]

Amazing!! Definitely going to try a few of your tips.

[@maryliz3008]

Amazing video!!! Question: how did you find your market of people to buy your ginger and sunflowers etc? How did you meet them, identify them etc.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Good question! It took lots of knocking on doors and free produce/flowers. We also called lots of places in our area. We heard lots of no thank you's but with persistence we found some.

[@sweetseven24]

This was good.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Glad you found it helpful

[@tammynevil2422]

My brother loves hot sauce, can you tell me where to find the pepper seed and how you make hot sauce out of it in another video,please?

[@susan6942]

Nice information thank you and the wheels are turning lol

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I’m glad it was helpful

[@darlenethompson6738]

Lots of awesome ideas.

[@dameshomesteadhaven831]

What are the peppers you were referring to? I could talk find them but probably because I couldn't spell it.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Aji Pepper

[@sharonjennings1282]

Did you sell your sunflowers at market or to a specific buyer?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

We had 2 specific buyers

[@theashleighroseshow9075]

Loved this thank you so much

[@kevinb6123]

We have 23 acres here in CT. I would love to figure a way to create some income.

[@AS-tr9zx]

Starting off - do you recommend "selling" your product to yourself? We want to start a LLC and plan to sell ourselves our own veges, eggs, fertilizer (aka chicken manure) to hit the initial thresholds to qualify as a turning profit.

[@DreamweaversHomestead]

I really hammer away at marketing, thinking outside the box, and we have various streams. I am in business outside the homestead as well for many years but we will eventually replace that with the homestead. Lovely video. In our area people say they can't sell eggs but we can't keep them it's about presentation as well.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Absolutely friend! You guys keep it up

[@jenniferthomas9663]

what are some needs in a community for sunflowers?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Florists, photographers

[@hopegorman2013]

Do you have a link of where we can buy seeds for the Aji peppers?