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Choose for margin
Compare crops using profit per acre, harvest timing, labor demand, and the market waiting for them.
Farm business coaching & consultancy
I help first-time US farmers build a farm that pays.
I offer practical farm business coaching for first-time U.S. growers, built around crop choice, confident pricing, CSA planning, and direct-market sales that can support a life closer to the land.
“Every acre should have a job, a customer, and a margin.”
Profit comes first
Better crops do not fix weak business math.
“Most growers already know how to work hard. The gap is knowing whether the season can pay them back.”
I start with your pricing, crop mix, sales consistency, and a realistic view of labor.
Estimate the numbers, tighten the offer, and make every acre justify the time it takes.
How I help
Focus on the decisions that actually move farm profit.
My goal is to leave you with clear decisions you can act on.
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Price with purpose
Set prices that protect the business instead of copying commodity expectations or the nearest supermarket.
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Build repeat demand
Shape CSA, direct-market, and repeat-buyer systems around numbers your farm can reliably deliver.
Conversations in the field
Start with the reality of your farm.
Your growing conditions, available time, and local market all shape the plan. I start with that context, then work through the crop choices, prices, and sales routines that fit.
Field notes / FAQ
Questions from the field.
Straight answers about my farm business coaching, planning for profit, and choosing the right place to begin.
How can I help with your farm business?
I help you turn the work of growing into a clearer business plan. I can help you compare crops, set prices, choose sales channels, plan CSA income, and decide which numbers deserve your attention before the season begins.
Who do I work with?
I work with first-time farmers, small-acreage growers, and established producers who want a more deliberate crop mix or direct-market strategy. You do not need a large farm to benefit from stronger pricing and planning.
What can you help me with beyond the calculator?
A calculator pressure-tests a set of assumptions. I can also help you examine how those assumptions fit your land, labor, market, goals, and risk tolerance. Use the tool to find the questions, then work with me to make the decisions.
Which numbers should I know before I start farming?
Start with marketable yield, selling price, production costs, labor hours, harvest frequency, available acreage, and expected sales. The strongest plan connects those numbers to a real buyer rather than assuming everything grown will sell.
Can a small farm or limited acreage be profitable?
It can, but acreage alone does not determine profit. Crop value, pricing, repeat harvests, labor efficiency, and direct access to customers can matter more than total land. Use conservative assumptions and test demand before expanding.
Is the Farm Profit Secrets ebook free?
Yes. My ebook is free and covers practical ideas for crop math, pricing, harvest frequency, CSA offers, and more predictable direct-market income.
Are the calculator results or coaching examples guaranteed?
No. They are planning estimates, not promises of income. Weather, soil, experience, labor, input costs, losses, local demand, and actual selling prices can change a farm's results substantially.
Meet the ProfitableFarms Founder
Hi, I'm Jack Dempsey.
I'm a farming enthusiast and consultant living in Tennessee. I help first-time growers work through crop choice, pricing, CSA planning, and direct-market sales.
My aim is to make the business side of farming easier to understand, so you can make a plan that fits your land, your customers, and the life you want to build.
Family and faith.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son and going to church. I'm a devout Catholic, and my family and faith are at the heart of my life.
Farm consulting with Jack
Let's talk about your farm.
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