How to Start a Regenerative Farm from Scratch

⭐️ Have you ever wanted to start a regenerative farm from scratch? ⭐️
In this video, the Heifer USA team travelled to North Carolina to visit Grass Grazed Farm, a regenerative farm where founders Derrick and Paige Jackson have established and grown a successful business in just two years. In the community of Rougemont, just outside Durham, Grass Grazed Farm raises pastured poultry, forested pork, grass fed beef, grass fed dairy, and laying hens following regenerative agriculture practices.
We interviewed the Jacksons about the process of starting their farm – and now, we’re sharing their advice with you! Keep watching to learn every step the Jacksons took to build Grass Grazed Farm.

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⭐️ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO? ⭐️
00:00 – Who is Grass Grazed Farm?
0:2:05 – The Journey to Regenerative Farming
04:52 – How to Start a Regenerative Farm
04:53 – Starting a Farm Business
05:07 – Farmers Market Research
05:53 – Why Regenerative Agriculture?
08:12 – Farm Marketing
08:46 – How to Lease Land
10:21 – Learn How to Farm
11:14 – What to Raise on a Regenerative Farm
11:57 – Establish a Farm Chore Routine
14:14 – Where to Sell Regenerative Meat
14:24 – Food Church – Community Supported Agriculture
16:10 – Biggest Challenges in Farming
16:21 – Creating Community in Farming
18:19 – Most Important Advice for Farmers

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20 Comments

@doclove2045
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

I'm in tears of joy. I love the way this couple serve, grow and regenerate this farm. This gave me the go ahead to start my farm. Thank you… yes I'm in tears… much love

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@audreysuter4315
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

❤❤❤

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@winluvwinluv3734
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Beautiful family.

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@Botany-ds8kr
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

I've never seen a Black man have a job as a Farmer. Children and northern teens will be amazed and get them involved with the production of their food. The selection of food at the grocery store is no longer Great!! Not where I'm living. Plus with the hopes of cutting the doctor visits in half will be helpful.

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@swhite8303
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Have you thought about marketing your chicken manure?

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@RVRC313
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Congrats Derek!!! Long time no see!!! I think the farms life it’s calling me also! But a little scary to start not knowing nothing about it!

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@horacecrowe3520
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

like this a lot more of this

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@terriramsey879
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Do you guys pay someone to process your animals

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@FloydPhillipsII
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Fantastic!

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@tylers7390
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

I enjoyed this video so much. Classy family with ambition, grit, and obviously strong leadership qualities. There's some land in rural MN for sale; I'd love to have you as our neighbors!
Great work, guys.

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@maddogair
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Protect yourselves ALWAYS

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@averyo7420
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Hat happen to the GrassGrazed website? I was looking to order, in support.

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@davidc7526
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

If you don't mind answering, what was you're starting acreage?

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@gaurd3
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

looking for a 2nd career. mid 40s gov pension. time to got back to basics. Farming!

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@millenialmemoirs
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

What a beautiful all American family. Thanks for sharing!

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@PMConwaySr
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Hey Y’all 👋🏾
This jumped out at me 👀
I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to get started with going back to how I was raised by growing your own groceries.
I’m studying this plan and now looking to find a Farm/Ranch to get started. Thanks so much for sharing this info…Much needed and appreciated ❤

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@hulasantabarbara2719
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

So inspiring – thanks for sharing your stories!

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@MrSomethingdark
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

keep buying more land! It's like gold

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@keenkind
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

Derek and Paige are awesome! I love you guys 😃

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@nevinkuser9892
May 31, 2025 @ 4:49 pm

It's amazing what you guys did. Thanks for your service!

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