BizGrowMojo Episode 9 - Jana Yockey - Garlic Gods

From Hand-Planting to Profitable: Building a 6-Acre Garlic Empire Jana Yockey didn't inherit a farm - she and her husband built Garlic Gods from scratch in Idaho, proving that profitable farming doesn't require massive acreage. Starting with just 14 acres from her retiring father and zero experience in garlic cultivation, they've created a certified seed garlic business that ships nationwide. In this candid conversation, Jana reveals: How they generate $20,000-$25,000 profit potential per half-acre Why white rot disease can destroy farmland for 20-50 years The real labor costs of small-scale farming (spoiler: it's intense) How COVID-19 unexpectedly boosted their online sales Why most garlic farmers choose to stay small despite demand The inspection and certification requirements for seed garlic Practical advice for anyone considering specialty crop farming Jana also shares the unglamorous reality of curing garlic in their teenager's bedroom, hiring 20+ people for harvest, and why working with your spouse on an isolated farm requires special skills. You can learn more about Jana and their business at garlicgods.com. Learn more about becoming a guest, sponsoring episodes and where else you can listen at BizGrowMojo.com. Sign up for our newsletter where you’ll get updates about upcoming episodes and guests, special offers, insights and breakdowns from previous episodes, as well as marketing and business tips you can apply to your own business: https://bizgrowmojo.com/newsletter/.