Channel Title: Chef's Harvest Farm Channel Description: I'm a former Executive Chef who quit my job to start a farm in my suburban backyard in Knoxville Tennessee. I started gardening in my backyard to grow food to cook in my home kitchen for my wife and I. It didn't take long before I had way more produce than we could consume. So I started bringing coolers full of my produce to my job and selling it to the other employee's. I started selling to restaurants, and in May of 2022 I went to my first farmers market. After my second farmers market I quit my job and haven't looked back since. Chef’s Harvest Farm is a profitable, No-till Urban Farm Which uses Organic practice. I specialize in high-quality salad mix and root vegetables. As well as seasonal vegetables such as Cherry Tomatoes, European Cucumbers, Herbs, Hardneck Garlic, and Ginger. If you're interested in gardening, small scale farming, or cooking. Please subscribe and follow along as I document the progress of my farm with educational and instructional videos. <video> HOW I HARVEST AND WASH $1000'S WORTH OF LETTUCE EVERY WEEK! (WASH/PACK STATION) Description: In this video I show you how I built a wash/pack station on my small scale market garden that allows me to efficiently harvest, wash, and pack anywhere from 100-300 lbs of salad greens every single week. #washpackstation #lettuce #harvest #washing #garden #marketgardening #gardening #urbanfarm #urbanfarming #chefmikey #arugula #salad #saladcutting #saladmix #growyourownfood #farming #fallgarden #vegetablewashing </video> <video> PLANT FALL CARROTS IN 100 DEGREE HEAT WITH THIS SIMPLE TRICK! Description: Carrots can be a difficult crop to grow! Once of the most challenging steps is getting the seeds to germinate. Especially when you need to plant your fall carrots in the middle of summer when it's 100 degrees outside! In this video I will show you the methods I use to get near 100% germination on my fall carrots in the middle of summer. I'll also show you how I use similar methods for radishes and turnips! Thanks to everyone for following along and all of the support! #carrots #notillfarming #notillgardening #notill #marketgardening #gardeningtips #farming </video> <video> TURN YOUR SMALL FARM INTO A BUSINESS! (AND SAVE BIG ON TAXES) Description: Are you ready to take your small farm to the next level? Whether you're starting out or already growing vegetables in your backyard, structuring your farm as a business can save you thousands of dollars and set you up for long-term success. 💰 In this video, I’ll walk you through: ✅ How I turned my gardening hobby into a thriving farm business. ✅ The exact steps to form an LLC and get tax exemptions. ✅ Why having the right licenses and insurance is a game-changer. ✅ How I manage taxes, accounting, and keep my finances organized. ✅ The lessons I’ve learned scaling my farm into a six-figure operation. You’ll learn all the tips, tools, and resources I used to grow my backyard farm into a profitable business that supports my family. Whether you’re selling at farmers markets or to local restaurants, this step-by-step guide will help you avoid costly mistakes and maximize your earnings! 🚜 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on small farming, market gardening, and growing your business. Let’s grow together! 🌱 Buy our Smoked Habanero Seasoning from our partner Smoky Spices. Grown right here in my backyard! Check out all his other spices too. They're all smoked before he blends them! Thanks Y'all! https://smokyspices.com/product/smoky-habanero-powder/ #howtostartafarm #howtostartabusiness #howtostartagarden #farmersmarket #farmingbusiness #farming #marketgardening #marketfarming #notillgardening #urbanfarms #urbanfarming #urbanfarmer #notillgardening #notillfarming #notill #agricultural #agriculturefarming #backyardfarm #backyardfarming #backyardfarmer #backyardgardening #farmliving </video> <video> MY BACKYARD FARM PAYS MY BILLS! (1/4 ACRE FALL GARDEN TOUR) Description: Come and Tour my 1/4 backyard vegetable farm, with me, Chef Mikey! I'm a former Executive Chef, who turned my suburban backyard into a profitable No-Till Vegetable Farm! We'll take a look at everything I have growing in the garden in mid November. We'll check out the greenhouses, see the worlds biggest celery! And learn a unique and efficient way to protect your garden from frost using a pool cover roller! Come on, lets GO! Affiliate links pays me commision: Irrigation supplies https://aff.dripdepot.com/aff/idevaffiliate.php?id=452 #gardentour #fallgarden #backyardfarm #backyardfarming #backyardfarmer #marketgardening #garden #urbanfarm #urbanfarming #growyourownfood #urbanfarmer #backyardgardening #backyardgarden #gardens #farming #notillgardening #notillfarming #notill #nodig #nodiggardening #nodiggarden #celery </video> <video> HOW I GOT $50,000 IN GRANTS TO FUND MY BACKYARD FARM! Description: What if I told you I built my backyard farm with tens of thousands of dollars in federal grants—money you don’t have to pay back? In this video, I share my journey of transforming a small suburban yard into a thriving, six-figure farm with the help of USDA grants and creative funding strategies. From high tunnels to drip irrigation systems, I'll explain how I secured this funding, tips to increase your chances of approval, and how you can do the same to grow your farm. Don’t miss these insider secrets that could revolutionize your farm’s future! Below affiliate links pay a small commission to me and are a great way to further support the channel! Thanks for your support! Buy irrigation supplies here: https://aff.dripdepot.com/aff/idevaffiliate.php?id=452 Boot strap farmer: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1020530&u=4429614&m=72437&urllink=&afftrack= #marketgardening #grantfunding #howtostartafarm #nrcs #gardening #gardeningtips #urbanfarms #urbanfarming #urbanfarmer #notillgardening #notillfarming #notill #marketfarming #hightunnel #greenhouse #greenhousefarming #greenhousegardening #lowtunnel #irrigation #farming #howtostartabusiness #hightunnelgrant #nrcs #usdaloans #usda #fundingsolutions #backyardfarming #backyardfarm #backyardhomesteading #profitablefarming #hightunnelgrants #buildafarm #fundafarm </video> <video> HOW TO TURN YOUR BACKYARD INTO A PROFITABLE VEGETABLE FARM! Description: In this video, I’m sharing the journey of how I transformed my suburban backyard into a thriving, profitable vegetable farm! Starting from scratch, I’ll show you my setup and walk you through the ins and outs of building a no-till market garden, tackling obstacles like flooding and pesky critters along the way. Ever wondered if you can really make a living from a backyard farm? I’ll give you an honest breakdown of the ups, downs, and surprises of this lifestyle. Whether you're dreaming of starting your own garden business or just curious about the process, this video is for you! V11PRO DRONE AFFILIATE LINK (pays me 10% commision) https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1974839&u=4429614&m=122631&urllink=www%2Eruko%2Enet%2Fproducts%2Fveeniix%2Dv11pro&afftrack= USE DISCOUNT CODE: V11PRO60 for $60 off your drone (not sure how long this lasts. But at least thorough 11/15) Official Store: https://bit.ly/3Ail2oQ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BATaMYT DRIP DEPOT IRRIGATION AFFILIATE LINKS (pays me 10% commission) This link takes you to their home page. Just click the tab for drip irrigation. Then select "Drip Irrigation Kits". These are the kits I used to learn how to set up irrigation. They're super simple and come with everything you need. However, you may need to purchase a timer separately. Dripdepot Affiliate link - https://aff.dripdepot.com/aff/idevaffiliate.php?id=452 Thanks for watching and all of your support! I really appreciate y'all following along on my journey! #howtostartafarm #howtostartagarden #marketgardening #urbanfarming #urbanfarm #marketgardening #farmersmarket #garden #farmersmarkets #growingvegetables #notillgardening #notillgardening #notillfarming #growfoodathome #growfoodnotlawns #greenhouse #hoophouse #greenhousegardening #greenhousegrowing #greenhousefarming #drone #veeniix #veeniixdrone #droneview </video> <video> WHAT IT’S LIKE GROWING LETTUCE IN MY BACKYARD FOR A LIVING! Description: I make a full time living growing vegetables in my backyard. Over 50 percent of my revenue comes from selling salad greens. And in this video I show you in depth all of the processes I use to grow lettuce in the middle of the summer heat in Tennessee! #gardening #lettuce #marketgardening #notillgardening #farmersmarket #urbanorganicfarming #urbangarden #urbanagriculture #urbanfarm #urbanfarming #backyardfarm #backyardfarming </video> <video> HOW I INTERPLANT MY FALL GARDEN TO MAXIMIZE PROFIT! Description: Come with me, Chef Mikey as I show you how I interplant crops to maximize the space on my small scale market garden! Today we're planting Brussel Sprouts with Carrots, Turnips with Broccoli, And Radishes with Cabbages, and more! I'll show you all the tools and techniques I'm using and make sure you watch till the end so you can see the preview of the entire property which I will give a full tour of soon! Thanks for watching! Drip Depot Affilate Link - Pays me 10% commission on your order! https://aff.dripdepot.com/aff/idevaffiliate.php?id=452 Click on the affiliate link above. That will bring you to drip depot. Sprinkler - MegaNet Rotating Sprinkler This is the first time using the affiliate link. So I need to do some figuring out. But the sprinkler used is called the Meganet. Thanks Y'all! #fallgarden #companionplanting #marketgardening #interplanting #gardening #urbanorganicfarming #urbanfarming #urbanfarming </video> <video> THE INTERNETS NEW FAVORITE GARDENER JUST HIT 10,000 SUBS ON YOUTUBE! Description: Come on and Celebrate 10,000 subscribers on YouTube with me! Chef Mikey a former Executive Chef Turned Urban Farmer! Drone Footage Shot by the Veeniix V11PRO Drone! Drone Affiliate link below: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2117218&u=4429614&m=122631&urllink=&afftrack= #veeniix #veeniixdrone #droneview #dronevideo #v11pro #10000subscriber #gardeing #marketgardening #marketfarming #marketgarden #urbanfarm #urbanfarming #urbanfarmer #gardener #garden #notillgardening #notillfarming #notill # </video> <video> HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE COOLBOT TRAILER! Description: I show you exactly how to build I built a Mobile Walk In Cooler that I take to the farmers market with me to keep my vegetables Ice Cold even during the heat of summer! This project would also be great for hunters, or a game day cooler as well. I built this cooler about a year and a half ago. And in this video I show you exactly how I built the cooler. And then we will also go over some general maintenance that needs to be done a year or two later. And we will also talk about what I did well, and what I would do differently if I could do it again! $25 CoolBot discount link below (Also pays me $25 commission) Thanks for your support! https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/l/TG5FVN5M/ #coolbot #walkincooler #mobilewalkincooler #coolbottrailer #Comercialrefrigeration #Howtobuildacoolbottrailer #urbanfarming #refrigeration #refrigeratorbuild </video> <video> RELEASING BENEFICIAL INSECTS FOR ORGANIC PEST CONTROL! Description: In this video I show you how I release beneficial insects into my garden for organic pest control. To minimize or eliminate the use of organic insecticides. There are some techniques you need to be aware of which I go over in full in this video. Today we are releasing green lacewings and assassin bugs! Green lacewing - https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/Green-Lacewings-chrysoperla-beneficial-insects Assassin Bugs - https://www.arbico-organics.com/product/assassin-bug-zelus-renardii/?added=y&pid=3511 #organicpestcontrol #beneficialinsects #greenlacewing #organicgardening #organicgrowing #marketgardening </video> <video> 80 ACRE URBAN FARM TOUR (IN AN URBAN WILDERNESS) Description: COME ON AND TAKE A TOUR OF A HOMESTEAD INSIDE THE KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE URBAN WILDERNESS. THE PROPERTY OWNER IS A HUGE MOUNTAIN BIKE ENTHUSIAST, THERE'S MILES OF EXTREME MOUNTAIN BIKING ON THE PROPERTY INCLUDING AN INSANE JUMP COURSE! ALL KINDS OF GOATS, CHICKENS, DOGS, AND SHEEP! AND THEN THEY LEASE ME ABOUT AN ACRE OF LAND WHERE I GROW VEGETABLES! SO COME ON WITH ME, CHEF MIKEY ON A TOUR OF THE COOLEST HOMESTEAD PROPERTY YOU'VE EVER SEEN! HOKA BOOT AFFILIATE LINK PAYS ME A SMALL COMMISSION. THESE ARE THE ONLY BOOTS I CAN WEAR TO DO THIS TYPE OF WORK. OTHERWISE I'M IN CONSTANT FOOT PAIN. AND I JUST WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME OF THE SOLUTIONS I'VE FOUND. IT'S A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL AND I THANK YOU! "https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=OoUOpCg6KYc&offerid=1296876.437293634690134&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hoka.com%2fen%2fus%2fhiking%2ftennine-hike-gtx%2f1113510.html&LSNSUBSITE=LSNSUBSITEsrc=" #homestead #homesteading #farm #farming #farmer #farmlife #goats #farmanimals #marketgardening #marketfarming #gardening #garden #mountainbiking #mountainbike #urbanwilderness #urbanfarms #urbanfarming #urbanfarmer #urbanfarmers #covercrops #covercrop #forestschool #forestschooleducation #extremebiking #extremebike #farmdogs #farmdog #knoxville #knoxvilletn #knoxvilletennessee #notillgardening #notillfarming #hiking #biking #trails </video> <video> NO TILL MARKET GARDEN COMPOSTING OPERATION! Description: In this video, Chef Mikey show's you how to make compost using garden scraps and woodchips. He will show you his entire No Till Market Garden Composting operation and you will also learn exactly how he composted an whole deer in the middle of the winter in 3 weeks! #compost #composting #gardencompost #marketgardening #notillgardening #notillfarming #urbanfarming #howtomakecompost #notillcompost #nodig #notill </video> <video> MAKING THE WORLDS BEST TOMATO SAUCE (FROM YOUR GARDENS WORST TOMATOES) Description: In this Video Chef Mikey saves all his blemished tomatoes by turning them into a 3 ingredient tomato sauce using the worst ingredients from his garden! Come along and learn how to use your least desirable produce to make the tastiest food in the world! #tomatosauce #howtomaketomatosauce #tomato </video> <video> HOW I SOLD MY MASSIVE HABANERO PEPPER HARVEST! Description: BUY MY HABANERO PEPPER SPICE THROUGH THE LINK BELOW. https://smokyspices.com/product/smoky-habanero-powder/ Thanks for the support! Last winter I met Jason, The owner/operator of Smoky Mountain Spices. He was my neighbor at the farmers market here in Knoxville Tennessee. As we got to know each other we came to an agreement that I would plant 100 habanero pepper plants. And he would buy them all. In this video I take you over to Jasons operation and show you how he smokes the peppers before he dries them and turns them into wonderful spices! We truly hope you will decide to enjoy some of them for yourselves! Thanks for the support! #habanero #chillipowder #chillipeppers #hotpepper #hotpeppers #hotpeppersauce #spices #spice #gardening #marketgardening #marketgarden #marketfarming #urbanfarming #urbanfarm #urbanfarmer </video>

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I'm a former Executive Chef who quit my job to start a farm in my suburban backyard in Knoxville Tennessee.

I started gardening in my backyard to grow food to cook in my home kitchen for my wife and I. It didn't take long before I had way more produce than we could consume. So I started bringing coolers full of my produce to my job and selling it to the other employee's. I started selling to restaurants, and in May of 2022 I went to my first farmers market. After my second farmers market I quit my job and haven't looked back since.

Chef’s Harvest Farm is a profitable, No-till Urban Farm Which uses Organic practice. I specialize in high-quality salad mix and root vegetables. As well as seasonal vegetables such as Cherry Tomatoes, European Cucumbers, Herbs, Hardneck Garlic, and Ginger.

If you're interested in gardening, small scale farming, or cooking. Please subscribe and follow along as I document the progress of my farm with educational and instructional videos.

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