From Backyard to 100,000 Chickens — He Chose Poultry Over Teaching in Ghana

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After completing school, Dziedzorm Tettey faced a life-changing decision — continue his education and become a teacher, or take a bold risk and start a business. With only the support of his mother, he chose poultry farming… starting small in his backyard. Today, 24 years later, he owns over 100,000 birds across three farms and employs more than 50 permanent staff. This is not just a success story — it’s a powerful lesson in resilience, consistency, and vision in Ghana’s agriculture space. In this video, Dziedzorm Tettey shares: • How he started poultry farming from scratch • The biggest challenges in poultry farming in Ghana • How he scaled from a backyard farm to a large poultry business • Mistakes new farmers must avoid • The realities of feed costs, disease control, and market struggles • Advice for young people who want to start farming This story will inspire every farmer, agribusiness entrepreneur, and young person considering agriculture as a career. If you’re thinking about starting poultry farming in Ghana or Africa, this is a must-watch! 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real farming stories and agricultural insights. #PoultryFarming #FarmingInGhana #Agribusiness #SuccessStory #ChickenFarming #YoungFarmers #AfricaFarming #FarmBusiness #LivestockFarming #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #nofarmersnofoodnofuture