Day in the Life on the Family Homestead

[@DianePahl]

They will (most likely) have the babies when the barometric pressure changes. It kicks things off. My doc told me that when I was pregs with my son and yeah, he was right. Old time general practitioner and he was amazingly right on a lot of things. Said the hospital always filled up right before a storm or a weather change.

[@brokenmeats5928]

I love ALL Sow the Land videos!

[@sheribristol2826]

The videography is so good!

[@claudettehernandez3402]

Jason, you are doing a Tremendous job All on your own and everything you do is awesome and we all agree we love the videos.

[@TobyCatVA]

Jason saying "Excuse me." to the pigs always makes me smile. Elvira looks ready to pop and she absolutely knows you are prepping her nursery area.

[@diyfferent]

It's always nice to see a homesteading channel and family who does a good job and puts in some proper infrastructure. Keep up the good work guys.

[@debbieorazi2518]

Elvira following Jason like a puppy is just too cute!

[@markpashia7067]

Yup, the story stick is used many ways but very common with brick layers. It avoids math errors unless you mess up making the stick.

[@fondrenhomestead5180]

Jason you are doing such a great job! You are a huge encouragement to me on my rebuild of my 5 acre homestead, man you will be able to look back in years from now at these videos and be glad you put in all this work! Thank you for sharing this journey with us!

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Jason! Your progress on the fence is amazing. Your patience and tenacity have paid off.

[@dianadriverasbury9130]

Those pigs are so beautiful. I'd never heard of them before. Just gorgeous.

[@Matt-vz3fe]

We always put surveying ribbon on new high tensile fence so wildlife can see it. Also, that’s a hornet’s nest. They are great to have around livestock. They catch and kill flies!

[@miephoex]

I smile when I see that there is a new video from Sow the Land! When I watch them I realize that Hope is Eternal and that God is Good all the time! I don’t know if you have two days Lorraine. That Elvira looks good to go. 😂🙏

[@haroldmessimer4949]

LUV the fence Jason. Like you say, every day just a little bit more, eventually you’ll be done and moving on to the next project. Keep it up.

[@LeahNess-t7o]

ELVIRA is soooo big. Her belly rubs on the ground. She was so cute running after her food bucket. ❤❤

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Jason and Loraine when ever I see you both are doing this homestead. I also want to start but I don't have money to do. I just only keep on prayer

[@anthonym8339]

I scroll. I see Jason. I click.

[@Julia_Teeker]

I love seeing all the progress. And you seem in much better spirits, which makes me very happy. I just wish you had more help with that fence! ❤

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Enjoyed the video and it's wonderful to see the family working together. Jason keep reminding yourself that this fence will eventually be finished. 🥰 Happy piggy watch. 🤗👍

[@debireed6128]

When you are all done, gonna have to write the book…what not to do when fencing your pasture. Best seller in the comedy genre.

[@sonyagregory5711]

Please be careful of those type holes. Many creatures can be in there. I ran over a hole like that with the lawnmower some years back and it was full of yellow jackets. Miraculously I did not get a single sting. I was very lucky.

[@robertharshbarger9368]

You are a great example of people working together. You can have a get life on the farm. Thank God for the farmer’s wife.

[@marysharon9186]

I'm impressed with your determination to finish the fence, by yourself.

[@margmurnane4356]

Great video 👍

[@aidenmudge3585]

I would love to see you buy some more property next to you so that you can get more animals and it would be good content

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

You and Elvira and Zeke have the best relationship to me. 👍🏽

[@faithrada]

I love being "out there" doing chores vicariously with Jason.. ❤as I sit by my wood stove. What a great world we live in. 😅 That being said.. I'm old and have put in my time... so not feeling too guilty. Thanks for bringing us along AND inspiring the youngsters. Don't get overwhelmed.. just take it one day at a time. You guys are doing great!

[@jrsf222]

Love the birds singing I the background‼️

[@tinaryan4917]

Pig lawn mowers, Love it!! 🐷🐽🐷🐽🐷🐽🐷

[@vickilee2185]

All at work. You've divided the tasks. It's so satisfying to watch the progress. Rest well this evening. Blessings

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

Man I love a good fence this one is going to be great and life changing!

[@GoogleAccount-fx4cz]

Jason, on the cattle fence you really should think 🤔 about putting chicken wire, openings are very wide Spaces so animals won't come through. Block out transfer any type of small or large animals coming through.or Predators like those dogs in your area😮. We enjoy your videos🥰

[@guntaweiland3428]

Elvira is like a huge dog as she follows you, Jason. Makes me smile❤

[@cripplecreekfarm1234]

New here we are getting 🐖 that looks like your pigs ... This is our first time trying pigs ...We don't have and ELC fence up yet ...

[@anitalee3289]

Kune kune pigs are good first time pigs... So gentle.

[@islandgardener158]

Loraine, I heard that squash bugs love Hubbard squash more than any other. So plant a bunch of Hubbard far away from your real garden. And see if they stay away.

[@reggiebuffat]

Who eats squash bugs? Ducks?

[@monsuverhaar]

Guinea fowl?

[@jeantaylor9119]

You will reap the rewards of all your hard work. Well done. ❤️

[@anncarr4599]

It doesn’t matter what you post love it all 🌟

[@amagsino7167]

Hello again.. Jason its good you have noticed the contact point of the hot wires on the H brace my suggestion is put the tube insulator on the diagonal wire tensioner so that every wire fence still hot and not insulated in that part/spot of the fence.

[@ebshaw5974]

Pigs are looking great

[@claudettehernandez3402]

They see you as their Chuck Wagon, Jason! So appreciative!

[@denisebrady6858]

What a fantastic team you are as a Family- hoping to see little piglets soon & I hope all the babies re healthy & Mum too. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@kermitfrog8340]

Penelope must be looking forward tp homemade fries she was doing great with broad fork. If you run out of H post tensioners you could always join the ends together tying them to the bottom of post and use the handle of a cresent wrench to stich between the wires and start twisting wires together after about 25 twists there will be lots of tension and wire will be nicely twisted together. Great work all of you.

[@bettyturley6735]

Pi’s moving is my favorite part

[@cherylbertolini3140]

your pasture looks so much better, great job bringing it to life:)

[@siouxgerowsays]

I actually just went to IG and shorts to see if there were piglets because it's a day after you posted this and Elvira looked about to POP! Fence is looking great - You all have made so much progress on that property.

[@Tinkergrumpybuns]

Look at that green grass!

[@kristikey8320]

How exciting! Baby piggies 🐷 ❤️ 💕

[@mary-i7d9d]

You're unreal Jason. Getting the job done alright! Those piglets are fattening up nicely!

[@theduke8077]

Great video family working together. And Jason what a big change to the homestead. Oh and remember Rome wasn’t built in a day 🇬🇧

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Jason, Great video. Thanks for the updates

[@MikeJohnson-bu4gl]

Your Yardstick, in the building world is called a "Story Pole". They are used in anything that is repetitious such as framing, masonry, fencing, wood lathe, etc. Thought you might want to know.

[@sawmillcharliesbeefarm]

You need to check the bees and see if they have room so they don't swarm on you and give them space if they need it.

[@shawnakobelka4483]

“More higher” you crack me up! Your farm is looking great!!

[@martharobinson7896]

You guys dress so neatly to be such hard working homesteaders.

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

I know that high tension/tensel wire fences are cheaper BUT they aren't going to keep predators like those dogs that attacked your chickens out. They're just going to go around the fences to a section that's open and walk through.

[@swancottage1929]

Wonderful to see your videos! Thank you!

[@robingreene8167]

Oh boy she's a big one. Sure be glad when this weather breaks. Just warm please .

[@charlesthomas4539]

Brick masons make whats called a "story pole", each side has the markings for different types of bricks. So story stick is great.

[@klogns]

Your family is an inspiration to so many. You all really care about not only doing the job but doing it with excellence. Also I'm betting on a y moment for Elvira and the piglets.🎉 Thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you .

[@LB-gr7gu]

Always such positive attitudes .. on Sow the Land

[@sgrvtl7183]

Prepping for spring planting, brings back memories.....Keep doing it>>living your dream! Blessings~~💚💛

[@dianaj3139]

WOW... already 20 H-braces! Your fence looks amazing.. I would love to have your skills and energy to fence off my place! Also as always I am a fan of anything that includes cute little piggy snorts :) What a life you lead! Thanks for sharing it all with us!!

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

You're doing a great job. Hard workers make for awesome videos.

[@shadegarden7375]

Your pigs are so smart!! And so sweet!!

[@Libby-z4m]

It is amazing how you all work together as a family!! Love your channel!!❤❤😊

[@Gypsygurl2024]

One of my fav channels, not hard to tell why! I look forward to each new video 🙌🐔🐷💜

[@MarciPrice-cl6eq]

Awesome! I believe that wasp nest is paper wasps... Your hard work is paying off!

[@judyellen4412]

I love hearing your piggies noises.

[@claudettehernandez3402]

I’ve grown so many sweet potatoes in 6-15 gallon grow bags they’ve done awesome and so sweet after the Set time

[@belieftransformation]

Fantastic progress in all areas; thanks for sharing! Your land is looking beautiful. Wonderful how you all work together. Blessings 🤗🇨🇦

[@annaburke5781]

Hello Jason and family. If you turn your tightening tool over the grooves in the end fit the nut on each side. then you can tighten or loosen your wire. used a lot in New Zealand. Cheers been following since you started. Bless you all

[@sideyardgarden6946]

Enjoy your show! You’re organized and that makes it enjoyable to watch

[@elneedah3456]

Punk rocker moves out of California to own acres and live life in the farm❤ awesomeness

[@indianacryptid6020]

your farm is really growing this year, and you got a tight looking fence ❤❤🙏🙏

[@jbbrown7907]

Thanks for mentioning the "story pole" or "story stick"

[@Miguel195211]

We are waiting for the piglets!

[@randym8963]

Greetings from Northernwildharvest, love watching you work. I hope the rewards of your work become more than your intentions.

[@opalezell2166]

It rained all night in Ms. last nighr.,lots of rain. Maybe we're getting out of drought problem.Praise God!.

[@nancyparker8363]

Slow and steady wins the race🎉

[@robertsantiago4329]

Great video as always just to let you know you got that Wiremess sticking out on the chicken tractor where the pig can cut itself Maybe you should throw a few Staples in it resecure it.

[@douglasbooker8330]

The hard work is paying off Jason!

[@terryhenderson424]

You may get stuck buying some wire but you have been able to greatfully re-use quite a bit!

[@mhale-mi9iy]

The fence is looking fine. U have a nice family.❤

[@janicew6222]

That yardstick was ingenious! So simple and yet perfect.

[@walterlang151]

Years ago, an elderly woodworker told me those were called "story sticks" or "story boards" because they told the story of what measurements you needed to follow.

[@johnyb9884]

Learned about story sticks in a woodworking class… A wonderful jig!

[@richardroyles1423]

Busy busy busy. God bless.

[@shelleypoole6415]

The fence is looking good! Was that snake skin by the big hole in the ground? Looking forward for Elvira to have her babies! Hope everything goes well and a safe and healthy delivery for everyone.

[@rickriley7018]

You can probably broad fork the blackberry plants loose...then with gloves Pull them Out.

[@monsuverhaar]

Great video, that fence is a true labour of love!

[@sharonparker2262]

Jason, your ingenuity always amazes me. Almost done with the fence, and planting time is next. Yeah. I've already got beets, snap peas and lettuce planted here in mid-Kentucky. Everything else is getting hardened off.

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Jason when you used the spiral insulator might be able to use a old garden hose cut open.

[@tracyboyd4867]

A happy Homestead...😊

[@maryanneproulx908]

Thé wasp nest got cleaned out this winter from birds

[@jillyd2807]

Turn it on to keep the dogs out! 👍

[@teresagunther6622]

Elvira looks like she’s carrying at least 8 piglets? Cannot wait! The homestead is looking great!

[@christinecoe1827]

Hang in there! You are really getting it done!

[@2ndSprings]

Look at that Despardo out riding fences!

[@gretaknebel8495]

Enjoyed spending the the day with y’all on the farm.

[@marilynclayton3430]

The bees are happy💚 great job on your fence. You are going to be so happy when it’s done. What a huge accomplishment on the homestead!

[@beth6085]

Amazing all the things you have learned to do since you started homesteading. You need to do a video of that!

[@AfterTheRains]

Such a tedious and long task but, you will eventually reap the rewards of your hard work and feel so proud of your efforts.