Could we SURVIVE without...

[@imaprepper1866]

Kevin and Sarah , thank you for this discussion. Very well put together of what you could do without the gas and electricity. I have 2 solar generators and 1 gas generator, a BERKEY and a lot of food canned. I’m 80 yrs. old and I’m still going like the everready bunny. God bless .

[@julieschossow9315]

Do you have suggestions for a solar generator for a freezer?

[@sandrajohnson9926]

@@julieschossow9315 I don't can much so that is one of my biggest concerns, keeping food frozen.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

@@sandrajohnson9926 I highly recommend you start now getting the equipment and supplies needed and learn to do it. You will love it, it is so reassuring to have home canned food and the ability to to keep processing more. Makes it easy to take advantage of a good deal or surplus. Celery was just .99 cents so I bought a bunch and canned it ! There are many how to videos to help you learn, good luck ! A pressure canner and a dehydrator are fairly cheap investments to be able to preserve a lot of food ! A pressure canner can be used to hot bath but a hot bath pan can’t be used for pressure canning so get the pressure canner ! Blessings

[@juliebarnett9812]

God bless you. 🙏🏼

[@jw6180]

@@julieschossow9315 Ecoflow brand is very good and is often on sale at Costco online.

[@ohyoukid1]

I think one of the biggest "what if...." is to figure how to manage if a spouse/helper ect is disabled or passes on. Hard to think but some of us that are retired on homesteads and in rural settings are older. Still even young and middle aged need to have thought about this because no one knows what can happen.

[@janislevinson1462]

I thought of that too. As Kevin and Sarah get older and things happen.

[@BJFilbin]

I am 85 and after 65 years of marriage i lost my wonderful mate. Living alone is difficult. Chopping wood for the fire is just one thing in a 100 that a 85 year old can't do. Takes a lot of planning to keep going and not having to move to town.

[@cheesygal]

@@BJFilbin I’m impressed that your keeping on keeping on. Sure, adjustments have to be made. And there you are. I’m a 61 yo wife here on our farm. I do a lot of the farm work along side my husband who still has his full time job. I am planning for the possibility of being alone here. I stay as fit and strong and engaged as I can. I’m inspired to see you working it out.

[@jerseystotler3615]

I'm 67 and doing alot, on my little acreage here in Missouri . I wish you the best of luck. It would be hard for me to live in town now.

[@Lewisusa11]

And those of us that are in our 60's and single. (divorced) ALL work is my responsibility. No help with gardens, yards, canning, dehydrating, freeze drying etc.

[@karenhighley7597]

My aunt and uncle had 2 horses and a plow. The horses plowed the field and turned the potatoes over and we picked them up. Horses pulled the wagon and the hay was cut. There was a well for water and we lowered the bucket and pulled it up then put the water in the bucket. No electricity needed. Cooked on a wood stove and canned on a wood stove outside when it was too hot in the house. Used oil lamps to read the bible before bed. What wonderful memories. This was my summer and went to school in St. Louis.

[@anitawalters5672]

No electricity for a hand pump either.

[@karenhighley7597]

@@anitawalters5672 That's right. When my grandma got electricity we only used it at night because he read the bible to us before bed. In the fall we went back to St. Louis for school.The year was 1960.

[@binderdundit228]

Perfect life

[@joeygood3527]

Yeah horses were there long ago brilliant talk by Kevin and Sarah

[@lindathompson5464]

@@anitawalters5672 My grandparents had a hand pump in their kitchen. No electricity needed

[@nancyseery2213]

I think the "Key" words to this discussion is community. By yourself you can't produce all of the things you use now. You can cut back on what you use and even cut out some items and survive. With a community, one family could grow the wheat, one family could grow and produce sugar or honey while another is growing corn for animal feed. By producing just a couple of thing you need to survive while someone else is producing a different crop or item that you can trade for, then you can focus on few items and spread out the work. That is how we have survived up until this point and that is how people have moved forward in the past. No one family or couple can do everything that is need to survive well on their own, but by forming a community, civilations can move forward. Maybe the true question is who do you know who can do what you can't???? Just food for thought!

[@gogogardener]

I've heard that a community of a few hundred survives. But, at about 2000 there is a huge increase in quality of life.

[@jerri117]

Exactly. I read the other day where someone asked about what would people in big cities do. They can do the same thing and have apartment gardens or rooftop gardens and explore all the different ways people in big cities used to do. They survived the great depression and we have more ways to contribute now than they did back then. Expand your minds. If you have a will you have a way!

[@Miguel195211]

@@jerri117 330 + million people in the United States mostly living in cities are going to grow tomatoes and lettuce! I don’t think so, they are going to go to their local grocery store where there is plenty of food.

[@rmartinie]

Excellent comment and perspective!!

[@jerri117]

@@Miguel195211 no not everyone. Most people are just too lazy!

[@rodneyferris4089]

I guess as an older single gent, the “what if” isn’t quite so complicated! But on the other hand, I find myself grocery shopping for a man of 60 and I’m starting to waive at 80! Suddenly I’m rejoicing in an abundance which needs to be consumed! I bake my own bread both sourdough and yeasted. But my friends are going keto! It’s hard to downsize when I’ve spent the last few years downsizing! I’m amazed and edified by the austerity program you propose. Still and all you have a duty to your animals and plants; not to mention your daughters. So you need to utilize your resources. You both are still young! I’ve spent a whole life watching my life go from abundance to dearth. And my spiritual life has always been my mainstay. But there will come a time when even that light will dim to rest and refine my life of Faith, Hope and Charity. I’ve learned over these years that as long as I hold fast to those Theological virtues the rest is endurable! I often think of the Jewish people of Poland in the 1930’s who were my own age… of many Christian folks who suffered because they gave themselves to help others and were my age who remained Joy-filled inspire of terrifying odds! Let’s trust in Him Who strengthens us!

[@sherrysimpson4966]

AMEN!! Well said Sir.

[@tinaparsons5300]

You are so right and God Bless you! I rely heavily on the divine protection I have received throughout my life. We wouldn't be in this position if the world had answered the call from Our Lady at Fatima.

[@cathycannon8177]

Then there are those of us who have zero help n older n do it alone. You're so very blessed to have EACH OTHER! Through all my loss after loss after loss I find at the end of the day, roof over my head, warm cozy bed and food in my stomach I am blessed.

[@sandifurbish4534]

I really like you two for not talking over one another. I just appreciate how you always manage to let each other speak and be respectful . You guys are wonderful !

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Another feed source for chickens and quail is growing amaranth, millet and quinoa. People can eat these too and can replace some of the need for rice all the time. Kale and other leafy greens can be freeze dried now for use if needed. Silage tarps can help the garden area preparation to over winter by composting and preventing the weed pressure. Rain catchment for the garden/animals/people is also a good back up plan. Blessings, Texas Deb ❤️

[@rmartinie]

Great comment and info!!

[@GammaCharlotte]

I think millet is the grain that guinea fowl LOVE and you can use it for training treats. I'm sure other fowl would love it as well. I have no idea what it entails to grow or where it grows best but it's certainly something to consider and look into. Animals certainly eat more than corn and soybeans. We just need to figure out what works best in our area and will meet our needs.

[@deecooper1567]

Unfortunately, Nevada does not allow water catchment 😡🥴

[@livenletlive7537]

Amaranth leaves are excellent source of nutrients as well. Great to add to salads or cooked as spinach and add to pasta. The young leaves can be dried and powdered for use during cold months, a super food. If you grow the giant amaranth, you can get one pound of seed from one plant. But, keep in mind, it will let seeds drop, so where ever you plant it, you won't mind having more plants come up the next season. Same with Quinoa. My chickens love it. I given them the entire seed head with the leaves and they pick it dry. Gives them something to do. I grow a lot of it for them and for my family to have another nutritious grain to eat rather than just rolled oats or grits or rice. Also, amaranth can be popped like nano sized popcorn in seconds. I add some honey, hulled sunflower seed popped amaranth, to make a sweet healthy snack.

[@marylouslittlehomestead4644]

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. As always you guys supply us with the best ideas and information. Thanks and God Bless.

[@charliehoos9773]

Over the years I’ve converted to solar motion activated lights all over my property to cut power costs. We live less than 10 minutes to stores, bought a Prius for long distance driving, feed off the land for all our animals in warmer months, have down sized the number of animals on the property to care for as we’ve gotten older and begun more food/water storage in our basement. Heck, my cousin just gave us a few jars of jelly that my aunt made in 2008 (passed in 2010) from her basement food storage. God bless Ball jars!

[@ygrittesnow1701]

Just a tip. A Prius is the ultimate survival generator. Unlike a normal generator that has to run continuously to produce power, the Prius will run intermittently to charge the vehicles battery. If you connect an inverter to the battery terminals you could run a number of household items off that power. And the Prius would be considerably quieter than your typical generator. There are videos here on KZbin demonstrating this.

[@SuziesCornerInLove]

I had no idea!

[@livenletlive7537]

I have slowly changed over to solar lighting as well on my property. Led bulbs as well. I have solar generators of different sizes for our needs. Even if we loose electric, everything, other than my freeze dryer, will work. Solar panels have been added as well, that my bf built for us. We would need more panels and batteries to store enough for the freeze drier to work. Financially, that's not in the cards right now. So i am freeze drying whatever I can now. Next season,I will triple my garden sizes. Hopefully to be more sustainable for my family and for the animals. Bless Ball jars is right. Every year, I buy a couple of cases of each size extra, and I have been buying an extra case of lids each size to store away. I can a lot and dehydrate as well.

[@lindakline3618]

Always get canning jars any time you can.

[@deborahc.9869]

As my mom used to say: "plan for the worst to happen, pray and hope for the best to happen."

[@smithatkinson8923]

Hello Deborah

[@brianpalmer967]

I've watched these guys for years at this point. I can't remember a single time that they said the word "prepper" before today, and yet I've always thought, "These guys give better prepping advice than almost any prepping channel." I always knew they thought of themselves as big time preppers, but just didn't use the phrase to avoid any stigmas/distractions. Thanks for leading by example, and actually LIVING the prepper lifestyle, instead of just talking about it.

[@shonnarobertson6936]

Thank you 2 for doing this video. I grew up on a working farm. I'm glad to know that you are taking things in stride. Making realistic decisions is the way to go. We did the same things you mentioned. Taking live stock to the stock yards, scaling down and doing with out some of the things we have all taken for granted. We had a water well a smoke house, and grew our own vegetables. We had a propane tank for emergencies. We did have electric but as long as I can remember it was always used sparingly. When times were hard, we just did without. We only went to the grocery only when we had too. If we couldn't grow it most of the time we did without. Modern things are wonderful, but not necessary. I have watched you 2 and see the old ways in you. We never went hungry. We butchered 1 stear a year, 1 hog, and always had chickens, milk and eggs. We hunted, we fished. People have to understand we can exist. I'm so proud of you 2, what else can I say. I have been preparing for months I ordered seeds, got all my canning supplies ready. There is nothing more you can do. I don't have a homestead, trying to get a small area. So bless you and thank you for being who you are. We just have to make the best out of the situation. Bless you and have a wonderful day.

[@jamjar5716]

This was very well thought out! Thankyou. Another area to prepare for is aging and disability.

[@k.p.1139]

Well thank you, Kevin and Sarah! This was a good, sit-down chat. I have to tell you, I have all but quit watching homesteading videos because they have become sites for regurgitating the crappy news! It's difficult to keep your head clear, when all you hear is "prepare for the worse- NOW, because the sky, MIGHT fall"..That doesn't do anything but instill fear and dread. Well, what-if can happen, 7 days a week! We just had 2 hurricanes..What if- happened! I do appreciate the common sense chat, it was most welcomed, and refreshing.

[@Bk2thedirt]

My husband and I had this and continue to have this conversation. God tells us not to live in fear and He will provide for us. Two ways to process this, we have to live in joy not fear. God speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, as long as we plan our future with trust, He gives us the wisdom to prepare for our future. I think of the brides with their oil lamps waiting and birds of the sky do not “worry” about tomorrow. Thank you for sharing what most people are afraid to talk about. Prepare in trust and Joy! Happy Advent season ❤️.

[@kingotto6352]

You are a Godly woman and you are correct. Romans 8:28 also comes to mind. My plan is to live forever and so far my plan is working well! I have a No Fear attitude

[@VickyLynn3]

Without sounding negative, you presented a well thought out approach to our looming future issues. It may be quite a wake up call for many. My husband and I started homesteading in the 1980’s. We took a long road and are now headed back. For us we are so excited for all the alternative energy technology that was not available to us back in the day when we first lived off grid. And our homestead is on an island (now with two active lava flows). We definitely understand hardship and how it is not too hard when you plan and pray! 🌸V

[@mainenanabear9746]

Thank you for this vlog. I have to say that Im impressed with your approach on the topic. Instead of spreading fear like so many other folks do, you simply put forth the "What if" question and stated what YOU would do for your farm and family! Amazing!! YOU put the power back on individuals to think for themselves qnd apply what they know for their own personal situation. BRAVO! I have been doing this approach for about 6 months and slowly weaning away from things we absolutely do not need and focusing energy on what we do need and can put up. My family is getting used to more cornbread and actually like it better. We have purchased more Stevia seeds and will be focusing on that for spring for a larger area to grow. We sre practicing having LIGHTS OUT time and practicing what to do without heat (we live in central Maine,). Even out gift giving this year is more focused...our elderly neighbors are getting home mad ecrocheted blankets and teacher are receiving emergency bags for their vechile or small space included will be home made lard candles, small box of matches, mini flashlight, emergency blanket, gatorade single packs and bottled water. They each will recieve a hand knitted neckie (similar to a gator) as well. Very different items then they are used to. We are also sharing our abundance of eggs with our community food pantry as well as neighbors. We have enough birds (chickens, ducks qnd geese) to feed us a full year and a deep freezer we are focusing on processing the meat from frozen to canned to ensure if power goes out we are ok. We also have a 5 gallon bucket of different spices put up as well as powdered milk, rices, flours, beans, corn meal and oats. Over all we could live for a year without having to purchase food. We have purchased cast iron pans for fire cooking if needed. We are thinking prepare prepare prepare. When I was growing up my parents taught us the same....we got away from it over the years and now its time to refocus. We also have life straws and have canned up water. Since the jars are taking up space they might as well be useful space when empty. Again thanks for this video!!!

[@virginiamesko6369]

I admire how you have plans in place for whatever eventuality. It's a major example of cerebral farming and you are masters at it.

[@DerekARolfe]

I love your perspectives on these topics! Rational, realistic, and practical. Without some of the fear and doom and gloom of some KZbinrs. Doing without and providing for yourself are such powerful messages! Well said! God Bless!

[@Frankie_902]

I've seen a couple channels get less active on you tube once they've reached the heights they worked for and now they don't have time for their YT community, which without they wouldn't have reached their goals as quick. I guess we get to feeling less important. I don't hear the words, 'You're important to us', anymore. In reality we are just the little people that together make it happen for them but we're also too easily forgotten.

[@smithatkinson8923]

Hello mote

[@pollenhead]

An effective yet roundabout way to introduce a new sponsor. Keep on plugging.😏

[@jordanstamps5475]

One thing I would suggest that I’ve never notice y’all mention would be building community. You can’t do everything yourself and God didn’t create us to do so.

[@kingscairn]

I'd pull those kids out of school and see that they learn to feed themselves & family when they take over ( not sell ) the farm

[@flowerchild777]

Jordan, 10:45 she talks about teaming up with the community😊

[@jordanstamps5475]

@@flowerchild777 ok I must have not heard but also it shouldn’t just be brushed over so quickly

[@Miguel195211]

@@kingscairn An education is what will give these kids a future not a pipe dream of the past.

[@nancyvonseggern1280]

We have salt mines in Southeast Nebraska . Morton Salt used to be here. We got you covered! ;)

[@lindagary7077]

Sugar - Grow sugar beets. Look at the bag of sugar and see where yours comes from. Mine is Michigan sugar beets

[@forrestgump9576]

Good morning y'all! 😊🌄 What an important, well thought out, sensible video! Thank you😊. We are facing the possibility of "what if" now more than ever before. I had an English Lit. teacher in high school that talked about our finite resources, back in the 1970's. He was a man before his time, and he was right. Whatever the reason for shortages or unavailability, we need to be ready. God bless and take care.

[@MelissaM83]

What an interesting and helpful conversation! It's a funny world and we as a whole need to take real action to make a plan for our families for a situation that could be. We can all look inward and make little changes and big changes maybe to get our family a little closer to being ok "off grid" and being "ok" ..I'm so glad my hubby and I are learning how to use our area and land to help feed us and help us "prep". Enjoyed this realistic conversation. Ty.

[@mildredsteed7342]

A lot of great information for thought. We really don’t know what the future holds and being prepared is essential. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@christinerakela1306]

You guys are absolutely the best! I sure look forward to your videos every week and are hoping you'll go back to doing two soon. Solar panels on your house and shop, plus a water catchment system are the best ideas from the comments, in my humble opinion. God bless!

[@tomnelson9545]

All my grandparents came from Sweden around 1900 when things were bad there. They would grow root vegetables here in Minnesota to feed cattle. They had root cutters which would shred the the rutabagas for feed. Going to have to farm the way it was done around 1900.

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Thank you . From Ontario Canada ❤

[@teeandkids937]

I’m glad you mentioned the snow part because I automatically was like nope not possible forgetting that just because people have winter doesn’t mean it’s the same as ours 🤦🏻‍♀️ we get sooo much snow the standing hay I don’t think would work here (Saskatchewan Canada) it’s really cool to hear all the what ifs and what you would do!

[@mob4668]

It's alot of work but you can scythe and hand bail hay.

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Raise bison instead of cattle.

[@farmer-red488]

Gidday neighbor🇨🇦👋

[@karenwaterbury9895]

Can't you grow wheat in your neck of the woods?

[@farmer-red488]

@@karenwaterbury9895 absolutely

[@davidpennington4477]

As for hay, I would use a scythe to gather hay during the summer and store for winter. As for pigs the old timers free range them. You may need a horse and harness to pull equipment to harvest hay, trees, plow gardens, ride to town and so on. A good ax to cut wood, a cross cut saw to cut firewood.

[@barbaratucker7125]

Great video. So glad you touched on the "what if's"!!! We all need to do our part to be ready for what might happen!! Thank you and God bless

[@susanburroughs8456]

My husband and I absolutely LOVED this video. Remembering the good ole days, we can DO THIS! You guys are so encouraging to us, knowing that we too, can DO THIS. I think about being in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. It was a bit of a challenge, but we loved the memories of being able to "survive" and earn that badge! Thank you again. We love you guys so much!!! We're looking at property in Missouri because of you. I know, right?! God Bless!

[@rachelschmaltz3092]

This was a great episode. So true. I have been learning so much. We have been talking about this a lot this last few weeks. God bless you

[@oudogs]

This is great. You and Doug and Stacy are being true and real thank you

[@lindafreeman1687]

It's hard to prepare ahead when none of us know what the future holds. You have brought up a lot of good ideas. You will probably be better prepared than a lot of us that don't have the amount of land to grow our own meat. Love your video's.

[@JaniceKonstantinidis]

Hello Sarah and Kevin. It’s always great to see you! Why am I not surprised that you guys have worked out contingency plans! I’m sure Kevin’s nerdy math came in handy. I’m happy to know you’re well prepared. I hope you don’t have to put any of these plans in effect. ❤

[@zinnia3684]

These plans are a wake up for us all. I live in apartment in Canada. Winter temp. Can be -25, so I’m in trouble if S HTF. These people are in a blessed position. Lord come quickly as we long to be with you always. Thank you so much for your content as it has helped many think about formulating a plan beyond stockpiling. Praise God as he is working in the hearts of many. 🙏

[@livenletlive7537]

@@zinnia3684 Even in an apartment, you can grow nutritional foods. Sprouting seeds in jars doesn't require electric or soil. Just mason jars, seeds, cheese cloth and water. Depending on the type of seed, you can have sprouts in 4 days or 8 days. 2 teaspoons or seeds per quart jar. I always have 7 jars on my counter at different stages so we always have greens & powerful nutrition during the cold months. Many youtube videos on sprouting.

[@zinnia3684]

@@livenletlive7537 I am talking about if the power grid goes down. I’m going to be fine no matter what, but I know many who will not be if the temp drops in their apt. I’ll be kept busy helping those I can. He’s not called Saviour for nothing. I’ve already been blessed twice today and it’s only 1:30. God does look after me so well. I was so lost and down in darkness and now I’m saved, restoration in progress, grateful and so happy that I can’t be put down low while I walk closely with the Lord. There is nothing our Lord cannot do. He loves us and wants our love and obedience. It is not too much to ask. Praise God in all things. 🙏

[@reginabecker17]

I really appreciate and enjoy all your videos. I have learned so much from blanching to sausage meatballs, which were delicious by the way, to the chicken coop feeders and tarp tie downs. Thank you so much

[@christiensgarden3325]

Absolutely fantastic information and extremely grateful for the resources you have given us and it is vitally important that we have a plan.

[@pamjaramillo1770]

I really enjoyed this video…..none of that panic message, just good ole common sense

[@FatherFigure1776]

One of my rabbits kindled for the first time last night. Everything looks like it should. Hopefully she will be a good first time mom.

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

Thanks for sharing your homestead journey as I prepare to head off to work and dream of possibilities 😊

[@MHines]

Speaking of feeding quail: I have tons of acorns falling right now so I picked a bunch and ground them down with an old fashioned grinder. My bobwhites love them, corturnix, not so much and my ducks won't eat them. I also tried to have a mealworm farm but it takes too much work in managing them and to have any substantial amount it would have to be a big operation. Thanks so much for this discussion, it's been on my mind as well. I'm always checking back on great advice! 😊

[@marybethham4967]

Thank you for this. I pray more would really start thinking about these things. You never know when you will need to fall back on some OLD always and do without less. God Bless Kevin and Sarah

[@babyroot3479]

Another thoughtful and thought provoking video. Much appreciated.

[@swianecki]

Great video. Makes you think about a lot of things and try to be a little prepared. Praying hard that it never comes to this but it’s best to think about the “what ifs”. God bless you and your family.

[@deniselaumeier9848]

Ordered my Freeze Drier today based on your videos. Can't wait to get it.

[@susanmcconnell6041]

Thank you, Kevin and Sarah! I'm a couple hours north of y'all, in Missouri. I am from Michigan, and was raised with no electric, no indoor water, and with a pot belly wood/coal stove in a small basement home. We had a clothes washer that had a hand-turn crank, and had an outdoor clothes line for drying stuff. We had an outhouse toilet, as we had no indoor plumbing. If we didnt raise it, or grow it, we didnt eat. We had all the regular farm animals and livestock. We learned how to make our own clothes, and hand-me-downs were normal fare. We used oil lamps. We worked hard, and it was pretty hard-scrabble, but we had our immediate and extended family, good community, and close church family. Faith, and God's mercy and grace, along with some well-timed miracles got us by. When I grew up, and was on my own, then had my own family, my life became somewhat easier, but I tried to instill my 'old-fashioned' values in my kids. Now, in my senior years, I'm finding that I'm having to return to my roots. I'm thankful for the knowledge from growing up this way, and still do a big garden, and orchards, and preserve and share everything. I have a few chickens that give enough eggs to share with other elderly people, who dont have a farm, or the knowledge to do stuff for themselves. My kids and grandkids still dont accept the idea that things could get so bad that my 'old ways' of living may become necessary again, but I still preserve enough so they could have sustenance if it ever comes to that. The Bible reminds us that there's nothing new under heaven, and history can and does repeat itself, so I try to be as prepared physically, temporally, and spiritually, as I can be. In some ways, it would be easier to have help around my farm, and with my animals, but God watches over me, so I cant complain. I'm in a small, close community, where neighbors keep an eye on each other, but we're all getting up in years, so I dont know how it will all turn out. Staying close to God is always the best 'preparation' we can do, though. God bless you both, and your family, for sharing your journey with us. Thank you!! Stay safe and be abundantly blessed!!

[@tonypinson4108]

As always, awesome video, thank you! One item I didn't hear mentioned is laundry, with no electricity. We have purchased a manual clothes washer, plus an outside clothes line and an indoors one (if it's raining). We use both the outside and inside clothes lines currently, because the cost savings is well worth it. Not looking forward to ever doing the wash manually, though. God love you 🙏

[@rwind656]

TY for mentioning this. And a way to make soaps of different types.

[@cyndiburns7932]

Thank you so much for sharing this subject which is so timely these days.

[@jaceestes2321]

I love your channel and I hope no one falls for the scammers sham like I almost did, but as for Sarah and Kevin yall keep being a light and doing your thing!!!!!!!

[@dirtroaddestiny]

Nice discussion. My family and farm is prepared for whatever. Hope y’all are too ❤

[@robertchristensen6663]

Thank you, very good content, it is hard to say do without but we all should set aside one month a year to live without modern amenities and build on that to make it a little easier each year. Thanks again, love your channel and God Bless.

[@julieschossow9315]

Good idea

[@Miguel195211]

Why would we want to go back to live like the 1900s? Modern conveniences are a great blessing to humanity. Work smart NOT hard!

[@robertchristensen6663]

@@Miguel195211 practice in case all of our luxuries are no longer available.

[@Wildevis]

Thank you for your sane advice as I am so tired of all the doom and gloom and fear mongering. Rather than critisize and fill us with holy fear, come up with solutions and encouragement like you now did.

[@suzanneburns6130]

It's always good to have a plan, and these are some good tips. Thank you! 🥰

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Don't forget to learn how to mend and to sew. This skill is never talked about on homesteadinng channels yet it extends the life of your clothing, socks, and even warm blankets which helps on the heating and lack of shopping resources. Learn to sew folks or at least get a solid simple metal based electric machine or a working treadle .

[@rwind656]

@Kathy A aka NanaBluebird I have sewn all my life. I even bought a "Chinese Leather Shoe Patcher this last winter, for off grid sewing and patching of heavier items. But it's a hard learning curve as is... I did not think of an old Singer with a treadle. There would be much less of a learning curve with that. How would you suggest I go about that, please?

[@gailwatkins-o9b]

This was such a good conversation. I had to face this head-on this year. My husband passed away in February which after 52 years was devastating. On top of that, my income was cut to 1/3 of what it had been. I had to sell my goats, reduce my flocks of ducks and chickens, and reduce my garden because I couldn't handle/afford everything by myself. I'm 70 and I thank God I had been preparing and keeping my stocks rotated for years. It doesn't have to be a man-made "event" or "circumstance" that puts you in a hard spot. We all need to keep prepared for whatever may come our way. God gave us salvation and brains so we'll know where we're going when this life is over and to think our way through whatever may happen until that day. Thank you for sharing your life and experience with us. Long time subscriber, new commenter. Blessings always, g.

[@jeanniewright2554]

One of the best videos you’ve ever put out!! Informative without being scary!

[@pamelamercado6902]

When I was a kid our garden and other filled were done with pick and shovel. Our livestock was feed corn alfalfa and some greens . Are heat was firewood we had kerosene and oil lamps in the winter we put food in a container throw it in the spring the water was ice cold my dad blew a hole in a rock with dynamite and chiseled it some and it was our actual refrigerator our clothing was washed in the river along with our dishes we can all make it through life with less it just takes some hard work patience with a little hope

[@Scipiogirl]

Hey y’all! Yeah, the drought really hit us in OK hard. We spent some bucks to fertilize all of our hay fields and still only made 2/3 the normal amount. We sold off 1/3 of our herd and brought some hay in from LA. Not ideal hay and was pricey, but we’ll have a sufficient amount to get through the winter. We have zero standing forage due to the drought continuing all summer and into the fall. The cattle can’t wait for spring. Glad you put out this video because many people need to hear another’s contingency plan. They might not have any idea where to start on streamlining their operations.

[@southernhomestead5749]

Thanks for the info. As always

[@irenesgardenandmore]

❤thank you so much for sharing your plans !

[@cjmrh4v]

I like the practical way you have gathered yourselves to present scenerios

[@juliannrowland6552]

Excellent, excellent tips. Thank you always for sharing.♥️

[@kevinilg2657]

You guys bring up a lot of points and I appreciate the video it really helps a lot of people

[@outsidetheboxperspectives6981]

This is one of the best combo homesteading/preparedness videos I have watched. Thank you! I've been watching lots of your videos over the last few days. Subbed :)

[@singleman1986]

100 THUMBS UP!!!!! All WELL said. God Bless...~Eli

[@AlecMuller]

When we put in solar, we went with a multi-function inverter (Sol-Ark, but there are others) that has connections for a battery bank, 60A of critical loads, and a generator input. We've had a couple of outages, and it's a HUGE improvement in quality of life to have running water, refrigeration, a small number of outlets, and Internet. Our well is 400' deep and 240V, so that circuit takes up a decent chunk of the critical loads sub-panel, but it's worth it.

[@stevebryson3611]

For water have you considered a rain catchment system on each of your buildings. Keeping in mind that even the area your in averages over 40 inches of rain. Which would give you several thousands of gallons of water per year though you would still want a water pump of some kind

[@johnchinelli9959]

The hardest question would be "What would I do without my best friend? Love you both.🥰

[@rootsanddirt]

That was a very tactful way to have that conversation. Nice job! Hahaha

[@johnabramides8035]

Love all your vids John,Sheppey, Kent,England.....................

[@lynsmith2698]

Great video. As I write this. We are sitting in the dark. Our power goes off a lot. We live in a somewhat remote area so we are so use to having no power. But you made some really important points, some that I never thought of.. thank you so much for this video. 🇨🇦💕

[@marcygomez8790]

During this time of need, I am very sure that you are praying and also helping us (your viewers) to feel grateful for everything is the best way to surrender to God's will. I hope that we will never have to make those wise decisions and make sure that remember...if God's for us then who could be against us??. May God's love be upon you always 🙏. Thank you for sharing your life and also the wisdom you have to do the right thing .God bless you always 🙏 . From San Diego CA. Marcy G.

[@psychGma11]

I am so glad to see you address these things. People need to be prepared. Anything can bring the need to be prepared and you offered great suggestions. I am personally looking forward to Kevin's experiment on feeding his quail.

[@suzeewills1249]

God bless you and your family.

[@CassieDavis613]

I am thrilled by this video. Very well said. Thank you. I was raised on a farm, and these were the decisions my parents had to make.

[@YAHWEHrules]

Thank you for this information and food for thought 🙂❤️🙏 also a good idea to learn how to make soap out of ashes from the fire and lard. The old timers made all their own soap. And learn wild edibles for spring and summer and learn how to dry those wild edibles too 🙂

[@alamo2211]

Great discussion! Even those of us who are not full homesteaders or preppers are thinking about some of these topics at present. I appreciate the benefit of your knowledge and experience, and I really enjoy your videos!

[@susanstokesbrungard291]

Goodmorning Kevin an Sarah. Hope you have a nice day. Thank you for all the information. I am trying to tell my family these plans. They don't feel we will have a problems. Keeping you all in my prayers. Sarah I know your enjoying your new home.

[@lwoodard9450]

Good Morning Kevin & Sarah🤗 I watch All of your videos and Love all of the great information that you share with all of us…I usually don’t comment because I know how precious everyone’s time is and reading reviews takes a lot of time- but today I must say that the Content of this video is the “Most Helpful” of any video on any channel…and we all know that there are A lot of great channels with great content! The big difference is that you took time to actually spell out exactly how people can function daily in emergency situations …some of us are prepared like you are- but we All have family & friends who are not- and they are either in denial, scared, confused or just don’t know how to begin processing the necessary changes- you guys just made it sound easy, very doable, not scary and because you guys are always so Organized- everyone can just make a list from your ideas to know where to begin with preparations in case of emergencies…how to think like the pioneers in a modern world 👍 Thank you both for all of the hard work and time that you put in to share all of this with us and I pray that you will continue to create Much More of these types of videos also🙏 Have a happy & blessed day❤️

[@tonistephens4068]

Love you both, and your channel. God bless you.

[@frugallyretired9960]

I never comment, but this was a great video. Lots of common sense and what ifs.

[@terrimitchell24]

Excellent video. You did a great job of breaking down each necessity. It gave me a lot of good ideas and where we need to concentrate

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I didn't realize "standing hay" was even a thing. I assumed the grass left in the field and not cut at optimum nutrition would be pretty void. I'll have to do more research because standing hay would be so comforting to be able to rely upon!!

[@larryparish5984]

You can also have a mechanical hand pump added to your well also for times of extended cloud cover. 😊

[@rcgkreations]

Great info & I have been "what if", researching & learning on a variety of items

[@maryellensunflowergirl8132]

Thank you for the wonderful conversation. Yes I have been thinking about solar. Budget is important so God will have to help. He always does. Been getting ready and your right. Pray we don't have to do these things. Thank you so much for caring for us.❤️❤️❤️

[@lola8590]

Wise words! Thank you for a very insightful video. I like the idea of learning to live without. We don’t often think that way.

[@vicknairfirm]

Thank you. A scythe or two is good to have with a hay rake. The KZbin channel One Scythe Revolution has great how to videos to do this by hand.

[@audramoore8679]

You both have alot of good ideas. They are well thought out. One of the best things a person can do is plan ahead and keep preparing. When you have prepared there is less fear when a situation occurs, I think. Thank you for the video. God bless!

[@bkodra]

Investing in a good set of rain gear is a prudent purchase in any setting.

[@timmathewson9111]

Thank you so much for this video. Very Good information.

[@grandmaofthree897]

We have a solar panel that runs our pasture well. My father-in-law had put it in. There isn’t a generator but I don’t know exactly how it works but it does work. We have about 100 stock cows. We are already cutting down on using our fuel on the farm. We use our 4 wheelers a lot but would have to be more aware of wasteful practices. We do have wheat right now. Lots of feed for our cows for quite a while. We can only prepare ahead so far. Too many unknowns to speculate and prepare for. We may have to have a limited menu on the table but one thing I know is that the Lord will give wisdom if we ask. Be prepared and trust.

[@clara0822]

Thank you for this discussion 🙏 God bless you!

[@kathylovejoy2569]

You could always get a work horse, and old horse drawn equipment, and cut, rake and bring in your hay loose, like they did years ago. As well as try growing grain and putting it up the same way. Buy an old hammermill for crushed oats, barley etc. Same as growing lots of corn, you get the corn for grain and the stalks could be stored like loose hay as well. But if possible trade off's with neighbours might help as well.

[@janp2320]

Thanks so much, I needed this... would love to hear more on this subject...

[@connieatkins7390]

Great video you two. Sarah, I've grown stevia and yes it is a very sweet alternative. I use it every day. Also That 1870's homestead channel has great videos on making corn syrup from your corn cobs .