AMAZING Micro-Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Andy Borak and his wife Vanessa as they develop a thriving bio-intensive market garden in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. Balancing a full-time university job, Andy pours his heart and soul into the farm, often toiling under the glow of a headlamp during early mornings and late nights. Witness their unwavering dedication and the profound joy they find in cultivating the land as they pursue the good life amidst the simple charm of Red Fern Farm.
To learn more about Red Fern Farm, check out their instagram @redfernfarmva / redfernfarmva
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[@nonnoziccardy4353]

Love this story! This can be practiced by everyday homeowners to grow their own food. A Farmers Friend Greenhouse is a game changer. I have a 50’x16’ for personal use. Friends, family and neighbors all benefit.

[@MyWTFName]

It's encouraging to hear truthful stories of startups requiring full time jobs to sustain income while building out and transitioning to a market garden operation. A very thoughtful and realistic approach to achieve their goals.

[@michaelsasylum]

They went all in pretty quick, that's kind of good and also scary to lay out all that money and now have all that added responsibility before you prove it out.

[@oldman1111]

Doing all of that on just half of an acre. You and your family got this!

[@robertling9872]

Beautiful story and video.

[@joannaward6537]

As you rightly said 'stay the course' keep going you two!!!!

[@tophomestead9999]

Great video! Best wishes to this family! The ending thoughts are SPOT ON!

[@nonnoziccardy4353]

The good life indeed! Always look forward to seeing your videos and hearing the stories. So inspiring.

[@FarmersFriend]

Glad you like them!

[@AidenHarris504]

This was suggested into my feed..... laughing because we JUST bought a farm in Floyd VA

[@LARUOTABIOdal]

Compliments from Italy

[@virginiaseedsskogen2038]

Beautiful dream, farm, and life; keep on keeping on!

[@e.t.watchman5142]

I loved what you said about trying it hit home with me and made me reflect on that being able to fail and keep trying thank you God bless you brother

[@trungnguyenquang7763]

It's a very nice story and great farming

[@evanshomestead1313]

Super Inspiring!

[@vikramjangam]

Wow . Feel so good hearing your story

[@farmerzypher4675]

inspiring..following your passion is really fullfilling.. I remember doing the same, working as an engineer in a power plant in philippines while managing to start up my minifarm. It is really difficult. As of now, I’m still in the process of growing and developing my farm and hopefully someday I will reach the goal that I am dreaming. thank you

[@richganta]

Thank you, love the honestly of the story.

[@vickeypierce293]

No doubt in my mind you will accomplish your goals

[@francescatomaino9790]

It is so sad that our society is designed to keep us working in offices, warehouses, and factories to sustain the infinite growth economy at the expense of what really matters: the soil, the food we grow and eat, the value of human connection and our connection to nature. The work of small farmers is so valuable. They should not have to work themselves into the ground to pursue their passion to feed their families and those in their communities. It is wrong that we have designed the world this way. We need real change on a systemic level, but there is no incentive for those in power to change the system. It is doing exactly what it was intended to do: make more money for the rich at the expense of the health of our land and our bodies. We need more support for small farmers like this and less support for corporate billionaires.

[@blakebro1]

Yes!! I agree. We are humans and should be able to freely live and work in a way that is touch with the land and the soil around us.

[@urbangardenbrasov]

A brilliant video! 🥰🤩

[@FarmerJustin83]

This is exactly how I feel. I want to do it long term. It’s what I know I’m supposed to do in my time here, provide the “loaves & fish.” Going to my 2 jobs motivates me to put in the work and time and money to obtain my future farm with veggies, fruits and cut flowers.

[@robkrombeen956]

Thanks so much for sharing….keep doing what you’re doing!

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

Kudos to them …. It is the good life …. I am envious … more power to them …

[@AnnMarieConwaySC]

Enjoyed your video

[@dangarlakha6259]

Nice video friends

[@sherifmahmoud2164]

Watting for full episode ❤

[@Gardeningnature768]

beautiful

[@jamessimpson3061]

Good video.

[@sherifmahmoud2164]

God bless you ❤

[@texaslovelylady]

How do you make it on three hours of sleep? 😮

[@thetimmns]

God bless them.

[@carmenligiadecarvalho2091]

Por que não tem legendas para outros idiomas? Portuguese.

[@marialorenavillanueva5342]

wow

[@epikoperfectnoob6408]

In long period, this sleep schedule cant work so... just dont. Dont lie. We know that farming is a hard work.

[@bradsuarez2683]

Overworking yourself with little sleep is a recipe for disaster. Take care of your health so you can enjoy the farm pain free as long as possible. Take it from someone who has been through it.

[@Michael_McMillan]

1312

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Fear drives people to live beyond what they should really be able to do. What about mushrooms, teas, herb and spices? What about heating the greenhouses? Produce all year long. You will have to test various crops. i am just a stranger, hoping to get off the grid.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

HE WHOM IS LOVE is First, Only. Become Roman Catholic, the Bride that Christ was wed to. EVER and ALWAYS.

[@uitvaartzorgvandekerkhof6833]

No need for this. Please go elsewhere with your prayers and blessings that are not about these people's hard and good work for the earth, soil, their family and community. Praise these people for what they've accomplished instead of these stupid narrow sighted reactions. Some people believe in your version of God, some not. And both can do good 😉

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

@@uitvaartzorgvandekerkhof6833 Who taught you Truth? How did you discern and when? Define prophet. When the World thinks.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

@@uitvaartzorgvandekerkhof6833 Where you were birthed, more conceived, was never the human body of your biological mother. John 1:3-4. Gensis 1:26.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

i am when the Earth stood Still. An alien from Hell to aid you. Numbers 21:9. Some will understand. Jesus only appeared Human, the Sacred Heart of Jesus.