Farmers & Homesteaders
Add a revenue stream. Share your knowledge.
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Additional revenue stream beyond traditional farming
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Potential to add $50K-$150K annually through farm experiences
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Utilize existing resources and knowledge
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Build community connections and brand awareness
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Diversify income to reduce agricultural or primary income loss risk
What you have that other learning experiences do not.
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Authenticity: Real working farms vs. staged experiences
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Educational platform: Practical, hands-on learning
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Locality: Support local learners
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Flexibility: Customizable experiences
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Community: Building lasting relationships
Why Farmers Are Adding Teaching to Their Income Streams:
Diversified Revenue Crops fail.
Markets fluctuate. But your knowledge? That's a renewable resource. Earn per student for a few hours of teaching—without planting a single seed or feeding another animal.
Use What You Already Have.
Your land. Your skills. Your daily routine. You're already doing the work—now get paid to show others how. No new infrastructure needed. No additional inventory. Just you and your expertise.
Build Your Community.
These aren't tourists—they're future homesteaders, aspiring farmers, and people who genuinely respect what you do. Build relationships, strengthen local food systems, and inspire the next generation.
Please review the entire page to ensure you receive important information!
Revenue Streams
You set your fees and income potential. Here are some ideas:
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Factors to Consider:
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Duration of experience
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Materials/supplies included
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Group size (smaller = premium pricing)
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Instructor credentials
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Uniqueness of offering
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Regional market rates
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Seasonality
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Typical Class Fees
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Workshop classes: $50-150 per person (2-4 hours)
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Full-day intensives: $200-400 per person
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Multi-session courses: $300-800 per series
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Private group classes: $500-2,000 per session
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You don't need to be an expert in everything. You just need to know more than your students and be confident in an area. (When you are exchanging ideas - you may even learn something from them!)
Class Ideas:
Homesteading Skills:
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Animal husbandry (chickens, goats, bees)
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Backyard chicken basics
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Goat care 101
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Beekeeping for beginners
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Livestock health and wellness
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Pasture management
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Tractor operation
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Fencing and infrastructure
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Gardening and composting
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Starting a vegetable garden
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Composting and soil health
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Season extension techniques
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Seed saving
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Food preservation
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Water bath canning
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Pressure canning
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Fermentation basics
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Dehydrating and food storage
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Root cellaring
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Cheese and butter making
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Sustainable Living:
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Permaculture design
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Water harvesting
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Natural building techniques
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Off-grid living basics
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Natural dyes and fiber arts
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Soap and candle making
Farm-to-Table:
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Cooking with seasonal ingredients
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Butchering workshops
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Foraging classes
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Bread and sourdough making
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Typical Tour Fees
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General farm tours: $15-35 per person
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Educational tours (schools): $10-20 per student
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Private/VIP tours: $100-300 per group
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Seasonal specialty tours: $25-50 per person
Tour Ideas:
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Behind-the-scenes production tours
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Sustainable systems tours
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Seasonal harvest experiences
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Wildlife and ecology tours
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Photo tours
​Product Sales
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Farm products during visits
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Class-related materials and kits
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Branded merchandise
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Recipe books/guides
Special Events
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Farm dinners: $75-150 per person
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Seasonal festivals
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Corporate team-building: $1,500-5,000 per event
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Birthday parties/celebrations
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What Could You Earn?
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Sarah, Chicken Keeper - 2 classes/month, 10 students, $75/student = $1,500/month* ($18,000/year*)
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Tom, Vegetable Farmer - 4 classes/month, 12 students, $100/student = $4,800/month* ($57,600/year*)
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Maria, Homesteader - 8 classes/month, 8 students, $125/student = $8,000/month* ($96,000/year*)
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*Minus Fees -
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Wix/Stripe payment processing: ~2.9% + $0.30​
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Booking and Sales: 30%
Clear Pricing. No Surprises.
Example of How Payment Works:
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You charge: $100 per student for a workshop
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Platform fee (30%): -$30
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Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30): -$3.20
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You receive: $66.80 per student
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For a class with 10 students:
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Gross revenue: $1,000
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Your earnings: $668
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Time invested: 3-4 hours
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Hourly rate: $167-222 - you could even afford to pay for helper teachers
What You Get for That Commission:
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Marketing to potential students
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Booking and calendar management
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Payment processing and deposits
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Customer service and support
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Analytics and business tools
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...Get more details below...
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Super Instructor Discounts:
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50+ classes per year: Platform fee drops to 25%
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100+ classes per year: Commission drops to 20% (and we will be sure to recognize you on the platform or newsletter! You're a rock star.)
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Year count won't start until your first class to ensure you get a whole year to work towards a discount.
A Few Things to Consider
Setup Requirements:
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Liability insurance
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Safety protocols and waivers
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Emergency response procedures
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Parking and facilities (restrooms)
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Weather contingency plans
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Clear cancellation policies
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Any required inspections
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Capacity Planning:
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Classes: 6-15 participants optimal
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Tours: 10-30 people per session
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Frequency, Dates, Times
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Questions to ask yourself:
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Do your customers need to bring supplies, will they have the option to buy them from you or are they included in your class fee? (You will want to indicate this in your listing.)
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Do you want to create products to go along with your class or tour? (You can upload these with your class/tour listings.)
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Do you want to expand beyond your local area and host classes or group discussions online? (Reach out to me!)
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When creating your listings, consider value-based pricing that accounts for the experience quality, instructor expertise, materials included, and market competition - but do not undersell yourself. Your in person time and knowledge are valuable.
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Customers may be looking for key words and considerations - such as organic or sustainable. Be sure to note these for filtering.
How Back To Basics Booking Supports You
Our goal is to provide a supportive platform that is easy to use and meets all of your initial and future needs.
✅ Marketing & Discovery - Your classes appear in search results for potential students
✅ Booking Management - Automated calendar, confirmations, reminders, and waitlists
✅ Payment Processing - Secure payments, automatic deposits, no chasing customers for money
✅ Host Resources - Templates for waivers, safety checklists, class outlines, pricing guides
✅ Community Support - Connect with other teaching farmers, share ideas, learn together
✅ Analytics Dashboard - Track bookings, revenue, and student feedback
✅ Promotional Tools - Featured listings, seasonal campaigns, email marketing
Want to get detailed? Listing & Profile Management: Bookings Services - Create unlimited class and tour listings Custom Profile Pages - Dedicated farm/homestead profile with custom URL Photo Gallery - Upload unlimited photos Video - Host introduction videos Detailed farm story and mission statement Host Bio Section - Credentials, certifications, experience Badge System - Display organic certification, awards, achievements Multi-Service Setup - Different class types with unique settings Custom Fields - Add specific details (farm size, animals, crops) Branding Tools - Custom colors, fonts, logo upload Calendar & Scheduling Bookings Calendar - Visual calendar management Recurring Sessions - Set up weekly/monthly repeating classes Blackout Dates - Block unavailable dates Multiple Time Slots - Offer same class at different times Capacity Settings - Set max participants per session Buffer Time - Automatic spacing between bookings Google Calendar Sync - Two-way calendar synchronization Seasonal Templates - Save and reuse seasonal schedules Multi-Day Events - Create weekend workshops or retreats Time Zone Management - Automatic time zone detection Pricing & Revenue Tools: Flexible Pricing - Set different prices per service Coupons - Create discount codes for your listings Early Bird Pricing - Time-based automatic discounts Group Rates - Tiered pricing based on party size Package Deals - Bundle multiple classes at discount Dynamic Pricing - Seasonal price adjustments Minimum Participants - Auto-cancel if minimum not met Add-on Services - Upsell materials, lunch, products Booking Management: Bookings Dashboard - Real-time booking overview Automatic Confirmations - Instant customer notifications Waitlist Management - Auto-fill from waitlist when cancellations occur Cancellation Handling - Set cancellation policies and deadlines Rescheduling Tools - Allow customers to reschedule within rules Participant Lists - Downloadable rosters with customer details Check-in System - Mark attendance via mobile or desktop No-Show Tracking - Flag and track no-shows Booking Notes - Add internal notes to reservations Bulk Actions - Cancel, reschedule, or message multiple bookings Financial Management: Payments - Automatic payment processing Transparent Fees - Clear payment processing and booking and sales structure Wix/Stripe payment processing: ~2.9% + $0.30​ Booking and Sales: 30% Automatic Payouts - Weekly or monthly transfers to bank account Revenue Dashboard - Real-time earnings tracking via analytics Sales Reports - Detailed financial reports and exports Tax Documents - Automated 1099 generation Refund Management - Process refunds directly from dashboard Expense Tracking - Custom fields to log business expenses Forecasting Tools - Revenue projections based on bookings Year-End Reports - Comprehensive annual financial summaries Communication Tools: Wix Inbox - Unified communication hub Bulk Messaging - Email all participants of a class Automations - Trigger-based automated emails Email Templates - Pre-designed communication templates Announcement System - Broadcast to all followers Emergency Alerts - Quick notification system FAQ Builder - Create custom FAQs for your listings Auto-Responders - Instant replies to common questions Marketing & Promotion: SEO Tools - Optimize listings for search engines Featured Listings Option Social Media Integration - Auto-post to Facebook, Instagram Email Marketing campaigns Promotional Campaigns - Create limited-time offers Discount Code Generator - Unlimited coupon creation Referral Tracking - Custom referral links Blog - Share farm stories and updates Newsletter Integration - Add customers to mailing list Cross-Promotion - Partner with other farms Seasonal Campaigns - Platform-wide seasonal marketing Press Kit - Downloadable media assets Influencer Tools - Special codes for partnerships Analytics & Insights: Analytics - Comprehensive traffic and booking data Booking Trends - Visual charts of booking patterns Revenue Tracking - Daily, weekly, monthly revenue graphs Customer Demographics - Age, location, interests Popular Classes - See which offerings perform best Conversion Rates - Track views to bookings ratio Page Views - Monitor listing visibility Review Analytics - Average ratings and sentiment Seasonal Reports - Compare performance year-over-year Competitor Insights - Benchmark against similar farms Retention Metrics - Track repeat customer rates Cancellation Analysis - Identify patterns and reduce cancellations Custom Reports - Export data to Excel/CSV Customer Relationship Management: CRM - Built-in customer database Customer Profiles - Detailed contact and booking history Tags & Segments - Organize customers by interests Email Lists - Build marketing lists automatically Custom Fields - Track dietary restrictions, preferences VIP Flagging - Mark and reward best customers Communication History - See all past interactions Birthday Tracking - Automated birthday messages Anniversary Reminders - Celebrate customer milestones Feedback Collection - Post-class surveys via Wix Forms Reviews & Reputation: Reviews App - Manage all reviews in one place Review Responses - Reply to customer feedback Rating Tracking - Monitor average rating over time Testimonial Showcase - Feature best reviews on profile Photo Reviews - Customers can upload images Badge System - Earn "Top Rated" or "Superhost" badges Quality Scoring - Platform calculates quality score Review Requests - Automated post-class review requests Moderation Tools - Report inappropriate reviews Business Tools: Forms - Digital liability waiver collection E-Signature - Legally binding waiver signatures Document Storage - Upload insurance, permits, licenses Safety Checklists - Custom forms for pre-class checks Inventory Management - Track supplies via Wix Stores Equipment Logs - Maintenance tracking spreadsheets Weather Widget - Real-time weather on dashboard Capacity Planning - Visual calendar capacity overview Terms & Conditions - Custom policies per listing Insurance Verification - Upload and display certificates Educational Resources: Host Onboarding - Video tutorials and guides Knowledge Base - Searchable help articles Best Practices Library - Success tips and strategies Photography Guide - Tips for great listing photos Pricing Calculator - Tool to determine optimal pricing Legal Templates - Sample waivers and contracts Safety Training - Video modules on farm safety Customer Service Tips - Communication best practices Marketing Workshops - Webinars and recorded sessions Success Stories - Case studies from top hosts Host Community Forum - Connect with other farmers Monthly Newsletter - Platform updates and tips Support & Protection: Dedicated Support - Priority email and phone support Wix Support - 24/7 technical assistance Payment Protection - Secure payment guarantees Identity Verification - Badge for verified hosts Fraud Prevention - Wix's built-in security features Multi-User Tools: Staffing - Assign instructors to classes Co-Host Profiles - Feature multiple instructors Activity Logs - See who made what changes Integration & API: Booking Widget - Embed booking calendar on your own website Social Media Pixels - Facebook, Google tracking Email Service Sync - Mailchimp, Constant Contact integration QuickBooks Integration - Sync financial data Google Analytics - Advanced tracking setup Instagram Feed - Display your Instagram on profile YouTube Integration - Embed farm videos Advanced Features Multi-Location - Manage multiple farm locations School Programs - Bulk booking for educational groups Corporate Packages - Team-building event management Stores Integration - Sell farm products alongside classes Subscription Boxes - Monthly product deliveries Online Courses - Wix Video for digital learning Live Streaming - Virtual class options via Zoom/Wix Video Certification Programs - Multi-level course tracking Apprenticeships - Long-term program management Private Labeling - Custom branding for large operations Mobile Host Management: Owner App - Manage everything from smartphone Mobile Booking Management - Accept/decline on the go Mobile Check-in - QR code scanning Photo Uploads - Add images directly from phone Push Notifications - New booking alerts Calendar Updates - Block dates from mobile Payment Tracking - Monitor earnings in real-time Review Responses - Reply to reviews from app *We are still evaluating all of the options listed above for feasibility and logistics
How It Works
From Farm and Homestead to Classroom in 4 Simple Steps
Step 1: Create Your Profile Tell your story.
Share what makes your farm or homestead unique. Upload photos. List the skills you want to teach or about a tour you want to host. Takes about 20 minutes.
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Step 2: Set Your Schedule & Pricing
Choose when you want to teach. Set your own prices. Decide how many students you're comfortable with. You're in complete control.
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Step 3: We Send You Students
We handle all the marketing, booking, and payment processing. You get notifications when someone books.
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Step 4: Teach & Get Paid
Be ready, share your knowledge, answer questions, and do what you love. We deposit your earnings directly to your bank account weekly.
FAQs
How Do I Get Paid?
Can I Cancel Classes/Tours?
Can I Teach Multiple Classes or Give Tours and Classes?
When Do I Receive Payment?
Still Undecided?
Common Concerns Addressed:
"I'm too busy running my farm"
You're already doing the work. Teaching just means bringing people along while you do it. Most classes are 2-4 hours, once or twice a month. You choose the schedule that works for you. Also, adults are experiential learners - why not let them help you to help cement the knowledge you are sharing as part of the class?
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"I'm not a teacher"
Your students don't want a polished power point presentation—they want real, practical knowledge from someone who lives it. If you can clearly explain what you're doing while you're doing it, you can teach.
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"My farm isn't fancy enough"
That's exactly what students want—a real working farm, not a staged experience! Mud, mess, and authenticity are features, not bugs.
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"What about liability?"
Many farmers already have farm liability insurance that covers educational activities. Your insurance agent can help you confirm you are covered.
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"I don't know how to market or handle bookings"
That's our job. We drive students to your classes, handle all payments, send reminders, and manage cancellations. You just show up and teach.
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"What if no one books?" <- Read me ;)
Here is the straight-forward answer from my heart - this platform is new and was started exactly because I was having a hard time locating a wide variety of deep knowledge where I could go get experience before throwing myself into starting a full farm and homestead myself.
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I see the way the world is going and I know I am not alone in wanting to be more self-sufficient. I believe there is a surge now that will only be increasing in coming years of people wanting, and frankly needing, this knowledge. We need community and our neighbors more than ever.
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I know many farmers are having a hard time financially. I know many homesteaders are losing their regular jobs.
I know learning from video after video often leads only to unanswered questions and conflicting information.
I am confident pairing the experienced farmer and homesteader with the new learner is the answer.
​People book all the time for everything from appointments to travel - why not something that brings our community together without the burden of the administrative stuff? A one-stop shop to address all their questions and give broad opportunity for those wanting to share their knowledge while making extra money?
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Did you know there are tens of thousands of farmers and homesteaders in Missouri alone? This site, still fledgling, is locally focused - I am from Missouri too! Future goals will be to expand. But for now, Missouri has 100% of my attention. And while you are all my neighbors, getting the word out organically is slow, difficult and expensive. It will take time to get enough of you interested to become what is seen as a legitimate source of expertise to potential customers. (Help me help you by telling everyone!) With that in mind, my family is fronting all of the cost and not asking for any signup or maintenance fees until we have built enough interest that the teachers are booking relatively soon after sign up. It needs to be worth it as a service to you. Later, if we do start charging signup or maintenance fees, my promise for our early teachers is that you will be exempt. You took a chance and had faith. It is my thank you to you.
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So, the short answer was: you will certainly not get bookings immediately at this stage. But, it costs nothing to you to get listed, and gives you time to build a stunning profile page and consider all the classes you may want to teach (and tell all your friends!) Bare with me for this early stage and I feel certain there is real opportunity for you to build real side (or full-time) income here.
Start Your Journey to Your Next Revenue Stream Today
Financial Security - Diversify beyond crops and livestock
Autonomy - You set the schedule, prices, and rules
Legacy - Pass on skills that matter
Community - Build the farming culture you want to see
Validation - Your knowledge has real value
Purpose - Inspire the next generation of farmers
Simplicity - Use what you already have and know
Low Risk - No upfront investment, no inventory, no guessing