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From Las Vegas

to Harnett

County, and

then the world

* Software developer

relocates with his family

and launches new

company

ance and self-sufficiency,” he says. “You might call us
homesteaders.”

Their interest in farming, plus McGuire’s software
Neil McGuire background, put them on an unexpected path toward
a new business. McGuire had noted over a period of sev-
Lillington, NC – Neil McGuire, a software developer from eral years an increasing interest on the part of families to
Las Vegas, wanted to move with this wife, Lindsey, and get back to growing and producing their own food. “These
four children, to start a new life in a great location. “We did families are younger and tech savvy,” says McGuire.
not want to live in California, and the winter weather in the However, at the end of the month, documenting produc-
north was unappealing. We spread out a map of the United tion, expenses and related details can be a challenge for
States – and North Carolina, specifically Harnett County, small businesses, he says. “Large operations already have
was it.” Over time, the result of his research and relocation the tools to help with this. The little guy does not. So we
became what is now a national and potentially international thought, wouldn’t it be awesome if there were an app for
company based in Harnett County, NC. the farmer that does all that for you?”

Neil and Lindsey found a home with five acres in Harnett Based on his eight years’ experience in small-scale farming
County. “This area has everything we were looking for,” and sensing a need for supporting the business side of such
says McGuire. “For us, the main benefit is its small town endeavors, McGuire decided to start a business. “Basically,
living where we can raise our family.” They also wanted I saw a way to combine my interest in growing our own
land to grow their own food. “We are all about self-reli- food and my expertise in software development,” he says.

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