Lean Micro Farm Masterclass
Tired of your desk job? Make a switch to micro farming. This course shows you how.
GET STARTEDDo you dream of earning serious income from a tiny patch of land?
It is possible. I know because I have done just that for more than 20 years. This Masterclass shows how you can, too.
Masterclass Fall Sale Happening Now
The Lean Micro Farm Masterclass is now 40% off during our largest sale of the year, October 1-31. Take advantage of this limited-time discount and get a jump on your growing season. No discount code needed; discount is automatically added at checkout.
About Clay Bottom Farm, Ben Hartman, and Lean
Clay Bottom Farm is located on on the northern edge of Goshen, IN, and is one of the most respected farms in the nation. The farm grows all its food on a tightly controlled 1/3 acre of land, and nearly all produce is sold within 2 miles.
Your masterclass coach, Ben Hartman, operates the farm with his wife, Rachel, and two staff. Author of The Lean Farm, Ben has more than 20 years of experience in professional, intensive market gardening.
Lean is a Japanese system for producing more value with less work and waste.
The Masterclass shows step-by-step how Ben and Rachel grow thousands of pounds of food every season to earn a living, using the lean system as a guide.
Annual - 40% off
$237/year
Regularly $395/year
- On sale through the end of the month
- Subscription billed as one payment. Recurring yearly billing.
- Cancel anytime
- Pay by credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
- Access to the app, for convenient learning on the go
- Direct access to Ben to ask your questions within the Masterclass platform
Lifetime - 40% off
$1,080
Regularly $1,800
- On sale through the end of the month
- One payment of $1080, skip the annual renewals
- Lifetime access to the Masterclass
- Pay by credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal
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Access to the app, for convenient learning on the go
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Direct access to Ben to ask your questions within the Masterclass platform
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Includes a free copy of Ben's latest book, The Lean Micro Farm
Premium - 40% off
$1,500
Regularly $2,500
A Masterclass tailored to YOU. Everything in the Masterclass Lifetime, plus:
- Four hours of one-on-one coaching with Ben. Ben will walk side-by-side with you as you build your new farm. He'll help you lay out your farm for maximum efficiency, design a customized lean business plan, choose high-profit varieties, and set up smart operational workflow systems. As part of the coaching, Ben can also provide preliminary conceptual layout sketches of your micro farm and workspaces. Coaching sessions will be either virtual or in-person at Clay Bottom Farm. Enrollment in Premium is limited to 10 student per year, sign up soon if you are interested. Billed as a one-time payment.
- On sale through the end of the month
Who is the Masterclass for?
Start-up farmers
Second career farmers
Homesteaders
Part-time farmers
Non-profits
Anyone looking to earn income from a small patch of land.
Save 40% on the Masterclass
Every March and October we offer the Masterclass for 40% off during a special enrollment period. Sign up here to be included on our mailing list and receive notification of Masterclass sales.
What's Included in the Lean Micro Farm Masterclass...
Micro-Scale Lean Farming
The Masterclass is a self-paced learning platform in which Ben teaches you everything you need to know to run a lean micro farm. You want to earn money from your garden. This Masterclass shows you how.
The Masterclass is comprehensive. Courses cover building a business plan, site selection, soil building, compost-making, weed-free farming, and a lot more, all with a lean focus. Learn Ben's lean methods for growing tomatoes, salad greens, kale, peppers, ginger, carrots, and other specialty crops.
This Masterclass is unique. It is the only online course in market gardening specifically focused on tiny-scale market gardening on less than 1/3 acre.
Direct Access to Ben
Ben answers all questions posed through the course platform by Masterclass students on a weekly basis. Masterclass students also receive invitations to exclusive live online trainings and Q&A events with Ben.
Discounts on Tools and Supplies
You get access to discount codes for tools and supplies used and vetted at Clay Bottom Farm. The discounts more than pay for the Masterclass.
Plus, Lifetime Subscription and Premium Masterclass students will receive a free copy of Ben's latest book, The Lean Micro Farm, which explains in detail how to set up a high-profit micro farm (free book not included in the annual subscription plan). Includes charts that complement the Masterclass.
Students in the US: you'll receive an Amazon voucher for your book when you join. International students: you'll receive The Lean Micro Farm as an Amazon voucher or as an e-book.
A Realistic Plan
Like most farmers, we've worked hard to build our farm, but we've also had lot of help through labor, loans, and off-farm income. This Masterclass offers an honest look at what it costs to get set up as well as strategies to save money.
Easy-to-Use Platform
More than 150 video lessons (40+ hours of instruction) showing how to earn a comfortable living on on a tiny scale, presented in a streamlined, easy-to-access format. Downloadable content like chef contact sheets, production cheat sheets, and wholesale price lists. Condensed quick-review summary slides of the course content for convenient learning.
Learn at Your Own Pace
When you sign up, you'll immediately receive access to all of the lessons in the Masterclass. Work through the lessons at your own pace. Plus, the Masterclass is ad-free - there are no distractions or promotions, just the lean growing information you want.
New! Now Available as an App
You can access the Masterclass on your smartphone or tablet on the go and when it works best for your schedule. App is available for Androids and iPhones.
The Lean Micro Farm Masterclass Is For You If...
- You are a new or experienced grower
- You want to farm part-time or full-time
- You want to farm on a small piece of land, 1/3 acre in size or less (backyards work too!)
- You dream of living a more balanced life, with time for off-farm pursuits
- You want to learn at your own pace
"I had so much fun watching the Masterclass videos, I had to stop myself to be able to get some sleep...The Lean Micro Farm Masterclass is essential for us to develop an updated plan, and help us make a major decision regarding our livelihoods."
- Ethan D.
"The Masterclass has been a game-changer, guiding me in seed starting, weed management, tool selection, and even enhancing my restaurant customer service. I recommend this course to anyone interested in small-scale farming."
- Imani M.
Praise for the new Masterclass app: "Thank you for setting up this new digital infrastructure! The content has always been exceptional, but the user experience is now much improved - reaching videos in few button presses, a snappier interface, and best of all, lesson audio continues to play even when on locking my phone...Thank you again for continuing to improve this product."
- Adam M.
How to Make a Living on 1/4 Acre
Check out this video from Lean Micro Farm Masterclass student Mike Russo ("Chef Mikey"), executive chef turned micro farmer. Inside the video is a coupon code for 5% off the Lean Micro Farm Masterclass!
ON SALE NOW!
Lean Micro Farm Masterclass
40% off - Annual Subscription
$237/year
Regularly $395/year
- You will be charged $237 at checkout and your subscription will automatically renew each year.
- The lowest-cost way to join the Masterclass.
40% off - Lifetime Subscription
$1,080
Regularly $1,800
- Skip the annual renewals and receive lifetime access to the Masterclass with one payment.
- Includes a free copy of The Lean Micro Farm book.
40% off - Masterclass Premium
$1,500
Regularly $2,500
Everything in the Lifetime Subscription, plus:
- Four hours of one-on-one coaching with Ben. He'll help you lay out your farm, design a lean business plan, and set up smart operational systems.
"As one who is currently setting up a farm, I benefitted significantly from Ben's advice. Detailed and thorough, he addressed all of my main questions (and provided answers to questions I did not even know I was supposed to have) as he moved through the [Masterclass] lessons. This course provides lots of information that will maximize your efforts and resources!"
- Stephen R.
"Ben's lean farming course has been of tremendous value and influence on my farm and my life...It makes farming manageable and fun, allowing me to do the bulk of my farming in just 3 days a week so I can spend the rest of my time being a good husband and father, vacationing, and enjoying other pursuits for a well-rounded lifestyle!"
- Jackson H.
"Becoming a mother two years into my self-employment means that being efficient and eliminating waste [on my farm] has been crucial for me. Both [Ben's] books and the Masterclass have helped me a lot to fine-tune my business. I've improved lots of processes - from direct seeding to transplanting, from irrigation to crop spacing, from bookkeeping to customer communications."
- Vivian G.
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Lean Micro Farm Masterclass
Course Bundle - 40% off
$1,155
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