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Developing a revolutionary product wasn’t without difficulties. The team faced numerous days of intense development and, critically, repeated financial obstacles. They ran out of capital three times, forcing quick fundraising efforts to keep the project alive. Despite external interest, including a potential seven-figure buyout from a major food company—which was ultimately rejected because the company intended to shut FarmPod down—Mike and Beecher remained committed to their mission: producing more local food sustainably.