Passive income: NO

Farming as a side hustle is unlikely to become a source of passive income for most people. While automation and outsourcing can reduce labor, farming typically requires ongoing management and attention to factors like weather, pests, and market conditions. Most people do not reach a truly passive level of income from farming; it often remains labor-intensive. Outliers may achieve passive income through large-scale operations with significant investment in technology and labor, but this is rare. Many people are misled by the idea that farming can be easily automated or outsourced, underestimating the complexity and variability involved. Stories from forums like Reddit and YouTube often highlight the challenges and active involvement required, with passive income being more of an exception than the norm.