About this episode

Dana and Lauren Cavalea share their journey from corporate careers to building a successful farm business with no prior experience.

You don't need a lifetime of farming experience to build a successful farm. Dana and Lauren Cavalea share how they went from corporate careers and zero agricultural background to growing a thriving direct-to-consumer meat business on more than 300 acres. Along the way, they discuss the realities of raising livestock, selling beef, expanding a farm business, and why adaptability, strong marketing, and faith have been just as important as hard work. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to start farming from scratch, this conversation will encourage you to boldly take the first step! In this episode, we cover: - How two complete beginners unexpectedly became farmers on 130 acres - Buying their first cattle, pigs, and chickens with no farming experience - Learning hard lessons about livestock, butchering, and selling their first beef - Growing from 130 acres to more than 300 through strategic land purchases - Building a nationwide direct-to-consumer meat business - Selling beef shares, meat boxes, and working with other local farmers - The business skills every profitable farmer needs beyond raising livestock - Beef shares vs. individual meat boxes: the pros and cons of each…

People in this episode

Guests: Dana Cavalea, Lauren Cavalea

Topics covered

• farming
• marketing
• livestock
• business growth
• direct-to-consumer sales
• adaptability
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• farm business
• direct-to-consumer
• livestock
• marketing
• entrepreneurship
• meat business
• adaptability
• success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Freedom Farms NY

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