Before you buy land, plant a crop, or hire your first farmhand—listen to this. In this episode, Jim Coleman shares the 5 biggest lessons he wishes he had known before starting his farm.Jim went from corporate America to farming full-time—and learned quickly that soil and spreadsheets don’t mix unless you know what you’re doing. He built Coleman Crest Farm into a USDA Certified Organic operation that made $62,000 from just 1.4 acres. But getting there wasn’t easy.He made mistakes. Big ones. And in this episode, he’s laying them all out so you don’t have to repeat them.Whether you’re dreaming of 10 acres or already knee-deep in compost, these five lessons could save you years of frustration, debt, and wasted energy.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why farming knowledge alone isn’t enough—you need sales, marketing, and brand powerThe hidden cost of being too hands-on (hint: burnout is real)Why most beginner farmers price themselves into povertyThe labor mistake that almost killed Jim’s marginsWhat to build before you plant anythingJim also shares the mindset shift that changed everything: from acting like a worker to thinking like a land-owning entrepreneur.This isn’t a homesteading highlight reel. It’s the hard-earned wisdom of someone who’s done the math, put in the hours, and lived the story.Don’t start your farm until you hear this. It could be the difference between living free—or losing your farm.And next time on the show, Jim will break down the true story of how a $1,200 land purchase turned into a $1.3M farm.Keywords: beginner farmer mistakes, starting a small farm, farming advice, profitable organic farming, USDA organic, Coleman Crest, farm entrepreneurship, what I wish I knew farming

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