How Two Entrepreneurs Grew a $250K Local Food Business in 5 Years
October 5th, 2024
Founded By
Sundown Hazen
Monthly Revenue
$16.7K
Starting Costs
$5K
Founders
2
Employees
6 (est.)
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2020
Customer
B2C
Founded By
Sundown Hazen
Monthly Revenue
$16.7K
Starting Costs
$5K
Founders
2
Employees
6 (est.)
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2020
Customer
B2C
Who is Sundown Hazen?
Sundown Hazen co-founded Chesed Farms in Walla Walla, Washington after working diverse jobs ranging from Apple Store employee to UPS worker; he had minimal farming experience but a strong passion for local, sustainable food sources.
What problem does Chesed Farms solve?
Chesed Farms enables local communities to access fresh, sustainable, and premium mushrooms by eliminating long supply chains, thereby offering a healthier, eco-friendly, and superior food option. Given the increasing consumer demand for high-quality, locally-sourced produce, Chesed Farms meets a vital need while supporting local economies and promoting environmental sustainability.
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Chesed Farms Origin Story
The Hebrew word “Chesed” is defined as: Lovingkindness, the idea of faithful love in action and often in the Old Testament refers to God’s lovingkindne…
Warehouse Build Out for Chesed Farms
Washington
General Business Loan
Small Business Assets and Growth
4 jobs created
1 low-income family assisted
Sundown Hazen first learned…
These things are eerily similar to us humans. Well, this is where we're gonna prepare their food and their bed. And this guy sells about $200,000 worth of them every single year.
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