On-demand Courses FOR HOMESTEADERS & Cottage farmers
Learn Gardening, Raising Livestock, and Goal-Setting
Accessible, step-by-step lessons with practical worksheets and real-world examples to help anyone, this is made by actual farmers not people sitting behind a desk.
"Why is my grocery bill still $1,000 when I own land?"
"We have a garden... so why does the grocery store still take all our money!"
- Gardening & CSA Foundations
- Livestock & Homestead Systems
- 1–3 Year Goals Roadmap
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No pressure, just a 30-minute call to map where you are, where you want to go, and whether we are a fit!
Trusted by new farmers launching vegetable, livestock, and mixed operations across the USA.
On-demand courses
Learn proven farm systems on your schedule
Access self-paced recorded courses with video lessons and worksheets — join hundreds of new farmers.
Garden Vs Grocery Bill
Bed planning, crop selection, and harvest systems for small-scale production—designed to fit your time, land, and market.
- Bed planning & crop selection
- Harvest, wash, and pack systems
- Intro to CSA and farm stand sales
Recordings offered • Affordable for new farmers • Practical production outcomes
Farm Audit & Road Map
(Goal-Setting)
A step-by-step plan and worksheets to turn your 1–3 year farm goals into weekly actions.
- Video lessons + practical worksheets
- Printable planning templates
- Perfect starting point for new farmers
Affordable starting at $99 • 30-day money-back guarantee • Actionable weekly plans
Livestock & Homestead Systems
Practical stocking, pasture, and infrastructure guidance for meat, egg, and small livestock care.
- Stocking rates & pasture planning
- Infrastructure sequencing
- Realistic feed & cost projections
Affordable guidance • Reduce grocery bills • Practical, actionable steps
If you’re homesteader, cottage farmer......
You’re not lazy or behind—you just need a real plan.
Most homesteaders or farmers feel stuck because:
You’re drowning in YouTube videos and conflicting advice
You’re not sure what to plant or raise to hit your income goals
You don’t have a clear order for infrastructure, tools, and systems
You’re working hard, but not sure you’re working on the right things
The risk isn’t just lost time. It’s burning cash on barns, animals, and equipment that don’t support a clear, profitable plan.
Imagine knowing exactly what to work on this season.
With a clear goals roadmap, you’ll:
- See how your farm can realistically support your family
- Know which enterprises to start, pause, or stop
- Prioritize capital projects by impact, not impulse
- Wake up each week with a focused, doable action list
How it works
From Learning To Doing: Course-Based Roadmap
We combine practical farm experience with clear, business-minded planning to give you a roadmap you can actually follow.
Step 1
Learn the Basics
Self-paced lessons and short videos teach foundational skills you can start using right away.
Step 2
Build Your Goals Roadmap
Worksheets and guided exercises convert learning into a clear 1–3 year plan with milestones and priorities.
Step 3
Apply With Support
Community tips, optional coaching, and practical check-ins help you implement the plan and adapt to real-world challenges.
How These Courses Help You Build A Working Farm
For first-generation farmers, these courses translate big-picture goals into weekly actions, reduce trial-and-error, and build confidence with practical worksheets and short video lessons.
Translate big-picture goals into weekly, seasonal tasks
Plan garden beds, rotations, and harvest windows that match your family’s table
Sequence infrastructure so each project reduces your grocery bill, not just looks pretty
Use checklists and worksheets to track progress through each growing season
Instead of guessing at each decision, you’ll know exactly which projects move you closer to putting real food from your land on the table.
Our Core Values:
We learned the hard way
so you don't have to
Practical – clear step-by-step guidance
Affordable – self-paced and focused
Supportive – worksheets + community tips
Who We’re Best For
Cottage Farmers and Homesteaders Ready To Learn Practical Systems
Our courses are built for cottage farmers with limited prior experience or that are expanding into a near area of homesteading. They provide clear, affordable, and realistic plans—step‑by‑step systems and practical, hands‑on examples you can follow to make farming work for your household.
You’re a fit if:
You care most about feeding your family and producing food
You want clear, step‑by‑step plans and practical checklists
You prefer hands‑on examples and learning by doing
You have (or will have) land access and want to reduce grocery bills
We’re not a fit if:
You're looking for get‑rich‑quick schemes
You're unwilling to do the practical, hands‑on work or adapt plans based on results
Why Cole Canyons
We’ve made the mistakes, so you don’t have to burn through your savings learning them.
Cole Canyons Farms Consulting grew out of our own journey starting from scratch. We no family land, no ag degree, and a steep learning curve balancing off-farm work, family, and the realities of soil, markets, and weather.
Today, we work with farmers, hobbyist, and beginners who want practical, grounded guidance, not a glossy Instagram idea. We blend goal planning, time management, and on-the-ground realities to help you build a farm that can actually carry its own weight.
Our approach in 3 words:
- Honest – we won’t tell you every idea can pay the bills.
- Practical – every recommendation ties to your time, land, and numbers.
- Supportive – we know how vulnerable it feels to stake your future on a farm.
If you’re ready to move from vague hope to a clear, written farm plan, the next step is a simple conversation.
Get a Free Mini-Course: Garden
Subscribers receive a sample video lesson, a printable garden mapping and goals worksheet, and $100 off the full paid Garden mapping course. Access the mini-course with in 48 hours after submitting!
What's inside the course
9 Page Garden Mapping Guide- Step by Step
Slash your grocery bills by growing what you actually WILL eat!
Any level of gardener can benefit from a clear road map to stay on track this season!
Price starting at $99 for paid courses and 1:1 consulting
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Ready To Learn Gardening, Livestock & Goal-Setting?
Self-paced courses with video lessons, hands-on worksheets, and practical skills you can apply immediately