Considerations for Small Farms
- Value Per Pound
- Sales Channels
- Growth Rate
- Expected Yield
- Vertical Spaces
- Labor Requirements
- Potential Earnings
12 Most Profitable Crops for Small Farms
Garlic
America’s biggest garlic importer. Garlic is an easy, profitable small farm crop. For best investment return, choose popular varieties like Romanian Red. Ask local markets or restaurants what sells best.
From seed to full bulb takes six to eight months.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms can be surprisingly profitable. Oyster mushrooms grow in 5 weeks and sell for $10 to $20 per pound. Excellent crop for urban farmers without extra space. Grow indoors with extremely high return per square foot.
Saffron
World’s most expensive spice offers profitable opportunity harvesting precious stigma. Embrace rewards of labor cultivating this niche crop.
Peppers
Come in various flavors, heat levels and climates with relatively long, versatile growing season. High demand for fresh and cooked dishes makes peppers a profitable crop.