BIG PROJECT! A race before the COLD sets in!

[@delindawilliams3935]

I seriously enjoyed watching this much more than I ever thought I would. I really appreciate this video and being able to see all the hard work that goes into getting things prepared before farming. It's good to know that homesteading is not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to put in the hard work and be patient while getting everything set. It is also good to know that the task is not very easy, but it is very rewarding in the end. All of this is a blessing from God. Seeing the children helping out made me smile, because many children in America do not have the experience of knowing where their food is coming from, how it begins, or how it gets to the stores. It was good to see your children having fun while helping out. Thanks for sharing the process with us. God bless!

[@jgriffin9952]

Your videos are such a blessing! So many things I’ve learned- and what a wonderful family you all are. I have to say- I love that neither of you are LOUD when speaking. You speak very intelligently, concisely, and use proper English. It’s a joy just to turn one of your videos on and soak in the knowledge. Thank you for sharing! Jim G

[@131dyana]

You had a lot of work to do and you did the jobs so well. thanks for taking us with you. God bless.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

What an informative and satisfying video. Thank you for all the attention paid to details and sharing your insights.

[@Urbaezfamily]

I'm not a homesteader but I really appreciate all your videos, your simple lifestyle, your hard work and the results. You're my inspiration to grow my own food and be more self reliance even if it's in my tiny apartment in NYC ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad these videos are inspiring! That's so encouraging to us! Thank you for sharing!

[@trapped7534]

That’s a lot of work and you all did a great job!!! The children made me smile. I remember my grandsons being so proud and excited to help me. They grew up and turned out to be “city boys” not interested in helping. God Bless you all!!!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much! It's so fun when they are excited to jump in and help! 😊

[@ShimodaLife]

What a great video! You all were super busy these last few weeks. Great effort by all. Cheers from Japan 🇨🇦 🇯🇵

[@marking-time-gardens]

Just recently came across your channel and now have subscribed. Like your videos and now following along. Blessings on your family and your homestead Kiddos!🌻🐛🌿💚🙏💕👵

[@MichaelBransonCoach]

I've really enjoyed your videos as I want to do something similar soon. One thing I'm keen on trying is using living fencing to divide the rotational grazing area - eliminate the time for fence management. If you start one fence with willow - spaced for your target animals, in 3 years you can double your fenceline. As a bonus the future trimming is additional feed. As its a fenceline, once you reach your preferred height, you can just give it a haircut every year - or your cows will. The current fencing will still need to be used while the trees intertwine and grow tall enough.

[@stephencameron1709]

Jim you are amazing! Along with your lovely wife and children. I can’t believe all you accomplished. Well done. Hope you get some hard earned rest this winter? ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻Val C

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

He is amazing!! Hopefully, some rest is in sight this winter! Thanks for watching!

[@julieking1000]

Seeing your six year old with the loppers made me giggle. Well done young man!,

[@lailayen765]

Well done! That was fun to watch! Every time we start a project in our home, we usuall say.. 'TTT'...Ting tar tid! (Things DO take time,) usually much more time than we had thought when we started the project. Life happens ;-) Be blessed

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So true, every time! Glad it was fun to watch! ☺️

[@LeeHour-s1o]

Wow well done you really did achieve alot. Well done to all your children too. Great helpers❤

[@janem9822]

Amazing job! Well done. You are all an inspiration ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Brenda-m4g]

Thank you for sharing this informative and inspirational video.

[@barnesmichelle5882]

Yes, but you did it and that's all that counts! Awesome work!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ☺️

[@lakesideof.grateful]

Great video guys ! LOts of work you got done !

[@kimdowning8736]

Great job by a great team!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@dorothyrhodes4657]

This was one of my favorite videos yet! Thank you for sharing!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️

[@handyman28635]

You got it done and that is what counts.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! 🙌

[@charoletteyanos5825]

This is a good learning video. Just as you were learning as you go, we had a chance to learn along with you. I'm impressed with how even your very young childern get in there and help with the work. These parents are teaching there children good work ethics. I think these projects turned out quite well. Nice to see a family working together so well. Great job every one.😊

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was the best video. You guys are so amazing. I love how open and honest you are. You got so much done. You're gonna to be so glad all winter and winters to come. Your kids are hard workers and so willing to pitch in. Your family is so blessed and it's because of the great parenting you and Jim do. Love your great family. Have a blessed week.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw!! Thanks so much for the kindness and encouragement! We are so thankful for this community!

[@huzain9963]

Amazing village life ❤

[@poodledaddles1091]

Watched this twice!

[@roadtriplover.]

What a great video! I so appreciate your channel as I learn new things and feel new inspiration with each video. Thank you for sharing tips, suggestions and actual real details. Congratulations on making new progress on your small farm. It’s just great!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you are finding our videos helpful! We really appreciate the feedback!! Thanks for watching!

[@Hick-A-BillyLLC]

Great video! Here in Montana we start winter preps as soon as the snow disappears & the weather warms up to 30 degrees! We start our spring saying "Winter is coming!"🤣😂😁 So glad to know the soot buildup in my barn isn't completely due to my laziness. It's the dang chickens!😂😂😂

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! This cracked us up! Thanks for watching!

[@IanCropper]

Inspiring stuff! Love your posts and look forward to the next. Your kids are great! Love from Melbourne.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

[@god0fperfection]

Thank you for making these enjoyable videos!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad they're enjoyable! :) Thanks for watching!

[@raindrops_falling]

Wow! How neat! Amazing work!

[@noname7496]

Your son did a fantastic job!

[@marilynrainville]

Thanks for the info on Redmond's Agriculture. I use their salt but didn't know they had an agricultural division.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! We've been happy with it!

[@Sandra-hk8ks]

I have over 100 chickens and i put cedar chips 3 ft. Deep and i clean my barn every 7 years. Theres never been a smell of chicken coop of any kind. I do ocasionally add a bag or two on top with some feed to cause them to turn it for us. Ps. My chickens only lay eggs and sleep in our coop. They run on 10 acres so itscnot like theyre stuck in there

[@mbrodeur44]

Just be careful because cedar is poisonous to chickens and their respiratory systems

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow! Every 7 years! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@tildars]

Wow...marvel at how much you've accomplished.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Fascinating! Having grown up in Indiana (but not on a farm), I'm always interested to watch all that goes into keeping things running and the systems you put in place to make sure things get done as efficiently as you can make them. It's also fun to see you making changes and improvements to your systems, always moving forward and upward. It's so much fun to watch your beautiful children eagerly pitch in to get things done. I think a good portion of that is that they see you modeling that same work. And you credit them with the intelligence and ability to accomplish the tasks. It's a bit of a shame that so many children grow up with the adults around them assuming they aren't capable of doing important jobs and work that requires concentration and critical thinking. I'm not sure when that was all lost, but it's good to see this respect us still alive and well on farms in our heartland. You are raising your children to be capable, problem-solving adults rather than just oversized children who are crushed under the weight of ordinary decisions and setbacks. Congratulations on your new water lines! And getting your garlic in and the beds put to sleep for the winter. 🎉🎉

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! Yes, our kids always inspire us with their capability when we get out of the way and let them do things! Always appreciate your comments! :)

[@villagecharminglife]

Perfect garden. God blass you❤❤❤❤

[@rickthelian2215]

Yes the loose pea gravel from a building supply would have been a better and cheaper option.😊 Well done on the job😊 Great work with the garden and hoses😊 Loving the planting of the Hard Neck Garlic😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!!

[@douglasthompson9482]

I just subscribed….my family is in Streator. Love the videos.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh nice! We used to live in Peoria but now are closer to the WI border. Thanks for watching!

[@rethawilson6289]

Enjoyed video .

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jerrystout3032]

Great job guys and Great Family!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!👍

[@suewomack5528]

A small automatic chicken door in the side of the barn could make the barn start cleaner

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! This might be something for us to look into! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@altoncheatham7383]

Second view 😂. Western North Carolina Mountains. Nice video.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hoorah again! Thanks for watching!

[@deborahlawing2728]

WNC here, too. Howdy neighbor. How did you survive Helene? I'm with you, love this channel.

[@williamhamblin1585]

If you can do a diagram of where you put the pipes in measurements and death and put it in the dates for your house for when your son I have to dig them out you've done a good job

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much!

[@williamhamblin1585]

❤

[@maryegerton6848]

I love those tarps! I use those blue things and they are absolutely horrid. What kind of tarps are they? Where did you buy them? I also am madly in love with the garden hose in the round container hack. That’s genius!!! Best video ever. 😊

[@genehammond7239]

😊👍👍👍

[@Dee-wg1ni]

👍

[@robertbrown7311]

If you put the blade down on that thing it won’t slide forward on you.

[@robertbrown7311]

I see it’s chained up so it’s not working? Unfortunate.

[@MaximilianBoread]

First view

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hoorah!!