In a world of digital distractions and screen-bound childhoods, one pint-sized farmer from West Virginia is trading tablets for trowels. Meet Mason McCord, the six-year-old gardening prodigy who is proving that you’re never too young to grow your own dreams—or charge ten dollars a pound for cabbage.
When Mason McCord walked onto the stage of Little Big Shots, he didn’t just bring his charming West Virginian accent; he brought an infectious passion for the earth. At an age when most children are mastering the art of tying their shoelaces, Mason has already mastered the art of the harvest.
“I have a garden in my backyard,†Mason proudly told host Steve Harvey . His roster of produce sounds like a high-end organic grocer’s inventory: tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, banana peppers, and even massive pumpkins. But for Mason, this isn’t just a hobby; it’s a family-funded, dirt-under-the-fingernails enterprise.
Mason’s journey into agriculture began only about a year ago, but his progress has been nothing short of meteoric. With his family “by his sideâ€â€”including his mom, dad, and his “squishy†little sister whom he fiercely protects —Mason built and tilled his garden from scratch.
The young entrepreneur already has a taste for the “hustle.†He recounted a story of making nearly $100 at a single local farmer’s market . While most kids might eye a new Lego set or a video game with those earnings, Mason’s priorities are refreshingly grounded. “I want to buy gardening equipment,†he stated firmly . It’s this dedication that makes him not just a “little†big shot, but a serious contender in the world of backyard farming.
The highlight of Mason’s appearance was undoubtedly his “masterclass†in salesmanship with Steve Harvey. When Steve asked how much a red cabbage should cost, Mason didn’t hesitate: “$10 a pound!†. Even for organic standards, that’s a premium price tag, leading Steve to joke that it was a “$30 cabbage.â€
As they transitioned to a mock “Mason’s Market†on stage, the chemistry between the seasoned comedian and the budding farmer was electric. Steve tried to teach Mason the “hustleâ€â€”the art of creating a narrative to move merchandise. From selling bell peppers for $2 to trying to move an $8 eggplant, Mason learned that a good story is sometimes as important as a good crop.
In a hilarious turn of events, Mason took Steve’s advice to “create a sad story†perhaps a bit too literally. When tasked with convincing the audience to buy an eggplant to support his family, Mason improvised a tale about his dad being out of work and his mom “wasting all her time at the house†. The audience erupted in laughter, proving that while his pricing might be steep, his comedic timing is priceless.
Beyond the laughs and the adorable overalls, Mason’s story touches on something deeper. He represents a return to basics—an appreciation for where our food comes from and the hard work required to produce it. His mission isn’t just to sell vegetables; he wants to inspire others. “I want to teach Mr. Harvey all about my vegetables,†Mason said, “and he might grow a garden and get healthy tooâ€
Mason McCord is a reminder that passion knows no age limit. Whether he’s protecting his little sister or tilling the West Virginian soil, he approaches life with a mix of sweetness and grit.
Watch the full, heartwarming encounter on the Little Big Shots YouTube channel here: