Fund This: ‘Farmer Jay’ Invites You To “Grow Something”

Welcome to the Fund This column! Each week, we’ll look at a planned web series or other online video project currently in search of funding on crowdfunding sites. We’ll tell you what the series is all about and explain why it is worth your money. Do you have a project that’s currently being crowdfunded? Contact us to let us know and we may feature it in upcoming installments and check out previous installments right here.
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Project Name: Grow Something

Asking For: $30,000 on Indiegogo

Amount Raised Thus Far (At Time Of Post): $695

Days Remaining In Campaign (At Time Of Post): 39

Description: Most of the projects we note in this space are scripted comedies and dramas; not this one. Grow Something is a planned pilot that will explore the topic of sustainable agriculture through the eyes of its host, Jason “Farmer Jay” McCobb.

In Grow Something, McCobb will attempt to build a local food system in South Florida. He will also travel the country to discuss the show’s central topic, in an attempt to educate his viewers about gardening, sustainable living, and healthy eating. “The show will bring a message of hope and empowerment to people who want to take control of their food supply and health,” reads the Grow Something Indiegogo page.

With the $30,000 McCobb and his team hope to raise on Indiegogo, they plan to fund a TV-quality pilot for their show. More information about the project is available in its pitch video:

Creator Bio: McCobb is an expert when it comes to sustainable food systems. Among other endeavors, he delivers talks at TEDx.

Best Perk: $75 contributions come with a handmade dog tag that, according to the campaign, provide a “fashion statement,”

Why You Should Fund It: McCabe and his team are hoping to turn Grow Something into a show worthy of a place on TV. As part of that goal, they want their program to look like something you might find on HGTV or Bravo, and the pitch video shows they are capable of that level of production. The colors are bright and fresh, Farmer Jay is a true food expert, and his just-folksy-enough demeanor makes him an ideal host. If you’re curious about growing your own crops, this is the project for you.

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