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1. www.motherearthgardener.com › organic-gardeningProfitable, Small-Scale Flower Farming - Mother Earth Gardener

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   May 31, 2017 · Flower farming is farming, and farming is hard work. It involves long hours, physical labor, and your net income (what you keep) is a far cry from the gross per-acre income (what you bring in) after you factor in all your expenses and time.

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2. www.bootstrapfarmer.com › blogs › growing-flowers5 Signs Flower Farming is Right for You (and How to Start!)

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   Oct 28, 2024 · Starting a flower farm is more than just a business; it's an invitation to cultivate beauty, foster community, and work hand-in-hand with nature in one of the most fulfilling ways. At Sierra Flower Farm, we've embraced the challenges and rewards of each season, from the vibrant blooms to the hands-on work that nurtures both plants and purpose.

3. education.teamflower.org › learn › businessHelpful Tips for Starting a Flower Farm Business from Scratch

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   Feb 7, 2022 · To do this, total up your planned expenses, multiply that number by 0.15, and add the result to your total expenses. After you've planned your expenses for the year, it's time to think about your anticipated income. This step requires a fair amount of market research and some detailed thought on your part.

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4. thegardenersworkshop.com › how-profitable-isHow Profitable is Flower Farming? (the truth from a farmer)

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   May 24, 2022 · Here are my tips for maximizing your profits as a commercial cut-flower farmer: #1: Focus on high-profit flower crops. Anything that you can grow from seed will have a lower upfront investment cost. Warm-season annuals are typically the easiest to start with, such as sunflowers, zinnias, and celosia. These flowers have broad appeal and will ...

5. education.teamflower.org › flower-farming-adviceWant to Be a Flower Farmer? Advice From the Pros (Part 2)

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   May 26, 2021 · It is corny, but flowers make me happy. Even when the work is hard—when I am over-tired, sweaty, and achy—a beautiful bucket of blooms makes it all better. — Janis Harris, Farmer at Harris Flower Farm, @harrisflowerfarm. Working in flowers brings me peace and a sense of purpose.

6. education.teamflower.org › learn › growingHow to Start (and Grow) a Flower Farm Debt-Free

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   Nov 10, 2020 · This leads me to my final “how to start a flower farm” debt-free flower farming tip: develop a niche market. Although every experience is unique, marketing your goods is rarely a breeze. (Unless marketing is yo thang; in which case, do yo thang!) My one advantage is that I was the first grower in my immediate area.

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   Is flower farming hard work?

   • Flower farming is farming, and farming is hard work. It involves long hours, physical labor, and your net income (what you keep) is a far cry from the gross per-acre income (what you bring in) after you factor in all your expenses and time.

   Profitable, Small-Scale Flower Farming - Mother Earth Gardener

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   Can a flower farmer become a full-time business?

   • With a smart business strategy and enough land, you can definitely turn it into a full-time business…eventually. However, very few flower farmers can start out that way, and many are still working other jobs even after farming for a few years. I say all this upfront because farming is a volatile profession.

   How to Start a Small Flower Farm [Part I]: Business Plan + Site

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   Is flower farming a good idea?

   • But the great thing about flower farming is that you don’t need a ton of space to produce high volume crops. At one point I was producing thousands of stems per week on just a half acre plot! With flower farming you can keep your fixed costs low compared to other types of farming. #3: Educate yourself in farming and in business

   How Profitable is Flower Farming? (the truth from a farmer)

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   What makes a successful flower farm?

   • Many of today’s most successful flower farms are what would be considered “microfarms” compared to the vast expanses of corn, wheat, and soybean farms that make up much of the farmland across large swaths of the country. Among my flower-farming friends, anyone growing flowers on more than 10 acres is considered one of the “big guys.”

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   Can a flower farmer make a lot of money?

   • Here’s the truth, from a flower farmer with over 25 years of experience. We all know that to make a profit you have to spend less than you earn, but putting that into practice can be harder than it sounds, especially if you’re just starting out. But if you play your cards right, you can make a lot of money.

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   Is it too tempting to buy flowers from a flower farm?

   • It is beyond tempting to look at pictures of an established flower farm and want to get there RIGHT AWAY. It is beyond tempting to want to buy all the seeds, purchase all the plants, and put in massive bulb orders right from the get go. Trust me, I know.

   How to Start a Small Flower Farm [Part I]: Business Plan + Site

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8. idreamofacres.com › 2022/08/16 › how-to-start-aHow to Start a Small Flower Farm [Part I]: Business Plan ...

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   Aug 16, 2022 · Flower farming is hard work, and because you’re working with a seasonal, perishable product, it is extremely hard to take breaks, especially during certain pivotal times of your season. That means you’ll be up sowing seeds even when you’re suffering from a horrendous sinus infection, or that you’ll still be up at 6 a.m. to harvest and arrange even though you were up all night with a ...