Cultivology - Growing Greatness

Kyle Beaver

Welcome to Cultivology — the study of growth. Hosted by Ten Mile Mushrooms founder Kyle Beaver, this podcast digs deep into the roots of agriculture, niche industries, and small business innovation. Each episode uncovers the real stories, strategies, and systems behind those cultivating greatness from the ground up. From in the field to scale, we explore how modern growers, makers, and dreamers are reshaping what it means to build something sustainable — in business and in life. Whether you’re a farmer, founder, or creative builder, this is where your next great idea takes root.

  1. Sep 16

    15: No Other Profitable Crop Like Mushrooms Right Now! - Growing for Market Podcast

    Nine years ago, I started growing mushrooms in an old barn on my parents' property with about $300 and zero background in farming. This episode is the story of how that turned into Ten Mile Mushrooms and Farm Launch, a farm on 70 acres in central Pennsylvania that I was able to purchase with zero down through a USDA loan. I sat down with Andrew Mefford on the Growing for Market Podcast to talk about how we went from selling fresh mushrooms at farmers markets to supplying wholesale spawn and substrate to farms across the Northeast. We get into the economics of mushroom farming compared to crops like corn, what it actually takes to build a grow room from scratch, the difference between spawn types, why hardwood substrate matters, how we built a coaching program to help other farmers add mushrooms as a high margin revenue stream, and so much more. If you've ever thought about starting a mushroom farm, or adding mushrooms to what you're already growing, this conversation walks through the real numbers and the real process, not the highlight reel. Big thanks to Andrew and the whole team at Growing for Market for having me on! You can find their podcast and magazine at GrowingForMarket.com. Want to start growing your own mushrooms? Join the Pro Grow Club: prowgrowclub.com Or check out the mushrooms for sale on our website: tenmilemushrooms.com Please hit the like button and share this so we can help other people cultivate the life they want and need!

  2. Sep 10

    #14: What Mushrooms Can Actually Do for Your Health - MycoTerra Farmacy

    In this episode, Hunter from MycoTerra Farmacy and I talk about everything medicinal mushrooms can do for your health. We got into how different species are used, what the research says, and how MycoTerra is bringing mushroom medicine to more people. If you've ever wondered how the mushrooms we grow can go beyond food and into real medicine, this conversation covers a lot of ground. Check out MycoTerra Farmacy: Hempin Shrooms: Artisanal Hemp & Gourmet/Functional Mushrooms | La Vergne, TN Please hit the like button and share this so we can help other people cultivate the life they want and need!

  3. Sep 2

    #13: Supplement Industry Lies - Die Tryin Co. and Shroom Biosis

    In this episode, I sit down with Onur Oncer and Jon Klipstein, the guys behind Die Tryin Co. and ShroomBiosis! Both of these guys are veterans, and that background shapes everything they do, including how seriously they take their own health and the products they put out into the world. We get into the insider scoop on the supplement industry, and they share a lot of information that most consumers never get to hear. Their two companies work in tandem, and we spend a good chunk of the conversation talking about mushroom coffee and why it's become such a big part of what they're building. Check out Die Tryin Co. at dietryin.co and Shroom Biosis at shroombiosis.com. Both sites have their products available for purchase, so take a look and see what fits your routine! You can reach Onur and Jon through their companies' social media pages or the emails listed on their websites. Thanks to both of them for joining me and being so open about their experience in this industry! If you're interested in growing mushrooms yourself, check out the products for sale on our website! On Sale | Grow More Mushrooms Please hit the like button and share this so we can help other people cultivate the life they want and need!

  4. Aug 31

    #12: Sublime Mushrooms - Breaking the Small Farm Paradigm

    How small is too small?? I dont know, ask your wife. But when it comes to farming, this is something thats been pondered back and forther for centuries. Labor vs effort vs cost. It's all something we think about. Today we are with Jason Haney of Sublime Mushrooms talking about his operation and where small farming is headed. Let's grow.

  5. Jul 29

    #11: Turn Your Farming Side Hustle into 70 Acres

    I sat down with Jack Spirko on The Survival Podcast to talk about how mushrooms became the entry point into owning 70 acres with zero money down. Big thanks to Jack for having me on! Go check out his show here: https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/ What we cover: - Why specialty mushrooms are one of the highest-return crops you can grow on a small footprint - Starting Ten Mile Mushrooms with $300, no farming background, and limited land - Finding my first buyers at a local farmers market, and how fast restaurants and stores started calling - Working full time for two and a half years while building the farm on nights and weekends - Making the jump to farming full time by year three - Lion's mane as food and functional medicine - Selling wholesale spawn blocks to other growers across the Northeast - How other farmers can add mushrooms as a real monthly income stream - The financing path most people never hear about, and how three years of documented farm income made a zero-down land purchase possible - What my partner and I are building now: rental properties and a community land stewardship nonprofit focused on practical skills and local independence If you've got a small piece of land, or even no land yet, and want to turn it into something that actually pays, this one's for you. Please hit the like button and share this so we can help other people cultivate the life they want and need!

    #11: Turn Your Farming Side Hustle into 70 Acres

  6. Jul 29

    #10: They paid us to grow mushrooms. No, seriously.

    I sat down solo to talk about how Ten Mile Mushrooms got grant funding and why you should be going after the same money!I cover where to find grants and how to stop leaving them on the table, how to stay organized with deadlines and documents, and why AI makes the writing side of grants way less painful than it sounds.If you think grants aren't worth the effort, this episode will change your mind.Please hit the like button and share this so we can help other people cultivate the life they want and need!

    #10: They paid us to grow mushrooms. No, seriously.

  7. Jul 29

    #9: Specialty Crops = A New Opportunity?

    The American Dream has always been about building something of your own. For a long time, people chased that through corporate ladders, real estate, and side hustles. But something is shifting. A new frontier is opening up in agriculture, and it does not require a family farm, decades of experience, or a mountain of capital to get started.Specialty crops are changing who gets to participate in farming, and mushrooms are leading the charge. They are one of the most accessible, fastest-turning crops available to a beginner. Low startup cost, no land required, and real market demand from restaurants, farmers markets, and direct consumers. This is not a hobby. This is a business model that people are building real income around right now.If you have ever thought about farming but assumed it was not for you, this video is going to change how you see what is possible. The new American Dream might just be growing in your garage.Ready to build your farm business from the ground up?FarmLaunch Pro gives you the roadmap, the tools, and the community to go from zero to your first profitable harvest. Start here: launchfarmsusa.com

    #9: Specialty Crops = A New Opportunity?

  8. Jul 29

    #8: 5 Mistakes All Small Business Owners Make

    Most small farms don’t fail because people are lazy. They fail because they build the wrong systems.In this video, I break down the 5 real reasons most small farms struggle, stall out, or shut down completely. These are things I’ve seen firsthand while building Ten Mile Mushrooms from a small experiment into a full scale farm.If you’re starting a farm, thinking about buying land, or trying to scale what you’ve already built, this is a conversation you need to hear.This video is not to discourage you. It’s to help you avoid the traps that quietly take out good farmers every year.If you want to build a profitable farm, add mushrooms to your homestead, or create an additional revenue stream on your land, get your free 6 Week FarmLaunch Plan below. Follow the link in the description and schedule a call with us.https://launchfarmsusa.com/farmlaunchAnd if this video helps you, please hit the like button and share this podcast so we can help other people cultivate the life they want and need.Grow more.

    #8: 5 Mistakes All Small Business Owners Make
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Welcome to Cultivology — the study of growth. Hosted by Ten Mile Mushrooms founder Kyle Beaver, this podcast digs deep into the roots of agriculture, niche industries, and small business innovation. Each episode uncovers the real stories, strategies, and systems behind those cultivating greatness from the ground up. From in the field to scale, we explore how modern growers, makers, and dreamers are reshaping what it means to build something sustainable — in business and in life. Whether you’re a farmer, founder, or creative builder, this is where your next great idea takes root.

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