Here is what my farm costs me every month (it will surprise you)

[@sherylashton3953]

I am loving your videos. Although I just turned 60, I am really hopeful to mirror what you are doing in the new year to come. It has been a dream for a long time. So, 2025 is the year I will truly pursue it. Thus, your intel is so helpful. Heres wishing you a very Happy Holiday and a prosperous 2025. Cheers!

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Thank you so much. To a prosperous new year to you too!

[@369.0]

Pursue your passion[s] and your dreams Sheryl...you can do it!

[@davidbewick22]

Hey Alexandra! I love your content! We just started the process of attaining land and becoming first time “hobby farmers”. Your barn is beautiful! I love the heated floor idea. We’re in FL so maybe not completely necessary but a great option nevertheless. I can’t wait to see what’s coming next for you!

[@brandi92y]

I would love to see a video on the cost for the barn! 😊

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

There’s soooo many parts that went into that cost I break them down on my substack I linked!

[@Lawrence_writer]

So that's where you are! I used to follow your Fiver videos. Good for you, girl! That is the most responsible use of hard-earned freelance writing money I've seen! You've taken up farming just in time to avoid the big AI collapse of writing gigs. Gotta love those Amish!

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Timing is everything! I loved freelancing from 2014-2023 but trends do come and go

[@-BOSSp850]

Thank you for the information, you do a good job of keeping everyone in the know about how to start a small farm. You are absolutely right about farmers they are in their 60’s or older.

[@maddykellogg]

I always love and appreciate transparency especially when it comes to finances! Thank you for sharing your journey 👩‍🌾

[@robertgulfshores4463]

Love this video, thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Also, I would enjoy seeing videos where you visit properties that are for sale in your area. There was a YT channel called Mossy Bottom, where an Englishman moved to the country in Ireland, and he had very little money, but over the years he built a really nice homestead there! And every so often, he would make a video about land for sale in that area ... and people loved those videos, and some properties did sell bc of him. (Kind of like your "Help the Amish sell these Sheds" campaign) Anyway, he moved to Finland with a new wife, baby, and now they are homesteading there.

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

I definitely think a ‘visiting X location’ video series could be coming for this channel in 2025!

[@jackcoats4146]

I appreciate the economic transparancy.

[@cryptobeeks6442]

I love your channel!!! Thank you so much for sharing this information!!!! LOVE

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

It is my pleasure!

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Hey, something might help, I used to keep honeybees on this lady’s organic farm, where it was idle property “she rented”, where one spot was 60 acres. Just in case you see the cause to have more land to farm but can’t foresee long term commitment. Sometimes paying taxes is all that’s asked! I think she’s retired now, but renting extra land is always an option!

[@CybrRafi]

Your Energy is Amazing, Thank you for sharing - Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 🥰

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!!

[@donkelly9458]

Thanks for another great video! Merry Christmas

[@Wolverine_Workout]

My Friends 5 in total bought 160 acres Land in cash $25,000 each. No cost of living at all with our vehicles, equipment we had build our own buildings in the summer with cheap materials from Mennonite Companies.

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

That’s so cool

[@davidtindell950]

thank You and Happy Holidays !

[@MinervaRavelo]

I can agree more with you ❤

[@MechanicsAndCarpentry369]

I want to look into how working with the USDA could work for me. I'm not sure you'll read this so I'll try to search your library. I think you're remarkable. You executed beautifully and are working 6 acres in a great location. Good for U!

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Thank you so much ❤

[@MechanicsAndCarpentry369]

@@AlexandraFasuloBiz You killed this. You earned the props!

[@petersola5153]

Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year

[@ClimbToGlory10thMntn]

Hearing you breakdown the monthly cost may make the dream for many feel it’s a little more attainable which is good. Not sure if I missed it in the video but would you be willing to share a roundabout price for your structure. If too personal I understand. Just always wondered what Amish prices are like and if affordable. Thank you for the video😊

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

There’s a lot of parts to the total cost of the structure. I’ve been breaking it down on my substack I linked!

[@eriklarsson3188]

Merry Christmas to you and the reader of this post.

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Same to you!!

[@TruthSeeker413_]

This is the video we needed Alex thank you! ❤

[@asphaltcowboy9833]

I think you're doing a great job & will see continued success. You're perfect in front of the camera as well. Detailed, well spoken & beautiful, an absolute joy to watch such a classy lady. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, as well as an even better 2025! ❤

[@joemateo9]

Thank you for sharing what you're experiencing in establishing yourself in a rural community. You're providing us with a lot of insight as to cost which is truly appreciated. This really helps an individual get a better idea as what they might expect to face in trying to work at making their dream come true. Look forward to your itnext video. You're always very inciteful. Marry Christmas to you and yours this Holiday. Pray that God would continue to richly bless you and keep you safe... Blessings from Texas...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Thank you so much - merry Christmas!

[@briankelly1240]

Very nice! Just had my first child, and seriously considering moving to a more rural area!

[@vinnyplace1269]

Your voice is IDENTICAL to the girl who plays in Mr. Deeds (Winona Ryder) IMO - great channel ! I def am considering FarmLand my self in near future .

[@christopherk140]

No heat needed here… bought house 260k… real estate tax 300 usd…. Internet 129 ec which is about 45 usd a month…. Free trash pickup…. Putting in a solar electric system because electric is over 1 usd per kWh. This location Montserrat East Caribbean. My pension 1400 per month…. Spend less than this . Gardening…. Lettuce, green beans, mustard greens, arruaga with a can of tuna for lunch.

[@darrellluck7230]

Very impressed with all you are accomplishing. Do you intend to build a house for yourself on the farm? Are you currently living very close by? Love your "bye" at the end of all your videos.

[@The_travelingshef]

I am still very scared to start this process without the money to put down on a structure but I won’t let that deter me from looking ❤❤ Thank you for sharing as always I am very thankful to have this knowledge.

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

There’s a lot of off grid prefab structure people on here who go over how to do that part with only a few thousand!

[@richardpage7323]

your videos make me so happy because I am happy for you.

[@AndreCarter93]

Cute, love what you have done with the space 🥰🥰🥰

[@TravisLittig]

Thanks for sharing this detailed info!!! Happy Holidays to you

[@jacksheep-me]

Thank you for sharing! I’m in SoCal and have been wanting some acreage somewhere. You sharing your journey helps me see that this is attainable. Merry Christmas!

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Merry Christmas!

[@davef.2329]

And just think what your little plat of farming paradise could do to help the folks in your local area who're no longer able to adequately provide for themselves. Somehow, I believe you've given that topic a good deal of thought already, though. You are truly an outstanding exception to most younger folks these days. Thanks for your motivation and insight.

[@UplandEconomist]

You’re amazing. Mushrooms and worms would complement bees very well I think.

[@NowOpenForLunch]

Great message, as usual !! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey. Merry Christmas 🎄 and Best Wishes for Good Health and Prosperity ❤.

[@Thunderbird-2]

Soon that Farm will start making money for you! It looks amazing.

[@mackheywood4530]

You left out property tax & insurance. Once you start hosting events or workshops there, your insurance will become much more significant. If you are bundling insurance, I recommend looking into an Umbrella policy, which for me is very little, but adds a million dollars of piece of mind on top of every other policy I have should they run out. The county is going to start hitting you with unexpected assessments soon. But it seems like you are doing very well so far. Enjoying the videos!

[@natcowherd657]

How much was the barn again?

[@RocketGator05]

Wow this is truly inspirational. I pay $2,400 a month for a 2/1 in a tiny town in Washington.

[@Tyler.i.81]

Happy Christmas beautiful.

[@djparn007]

Thanks for this information.💙💙💙

[@Omar-jy1gr]

Congrats!

[@JourneyWithUs13]

❤Thank you for the detailed video 📹 and congratulations on ya for going for it! 💯

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

thank you so much! It's been a wild ride so far lol.

[@PAW3008]

Thats a very good way to invest hard earned money. I wonder if it would be even cheaper here in Indiana.!?

[@matthill1294]

400$ less than what we pay for our two room apartment in Florida

[@fryque]

How much did the Amish built Barn/Building cost?

[@Sovann-Chronicles]

Wow! I am surprised to learn. Thank you for sharing. It's a beautiful farm. Where is it?

[@TenaPhillips-h4d]

you are very smart payment wise way to go

[@charlespichan9619]

Keep up the good work

[@jessescott3558]

Great job

[@PD-iu9bn]

Did you pay cash for the structure or mortgage it? I didn’t hear the cost of that listed.

[@treehouse8501]

How much was the building? We know you mentioned paying for the bulding up front. Had you financed the barndo, what would that monthly payment be?

[@Lachesisms]

Awesome place friend, I feel like this is future of all homes in the US. So how do I get these guys to build me something here in Colorado?

[@bgreg6069]

Good video. thx

[@guyfaux5010]

You didn't include your property taxes and homeowners' insurance premiums, Alexandra. Or, are those expenses factored into your monthly mortgage payment?

[@vandalorian8777]

Has your property been reassessed?

[@emerislinmer]

Cheaper than the city for sure, but you need capital to do all that you've done. And you need online income to swing all those expenses as there usually aren't a lot of jobs in the country. Sure, you can eventually get the farm to pay, but that takes some time.

[@cpnotill9264]

Did you mention property taxes? I also live in Saratoga county. 👍

[@innomind]

What if she got an Allodial title for this land? 😮

[@cpnotill9264]

@innomind Boy if she did it would have taken gargantuan steps to do in NY (they make it sooooooo hard to do) or she's an insider.

[@BackyardEngineer334]

Did you just throw a mattress on the floor & live in your barn???

[@firebug1892]

It’s a dwelling place, let’s get out of the American norms and lies of the “American dream “ smh

[@corydoyal8709]

@@firebug1892she literally calls it a barn. smh

[@mrniceguy423]

Do you set aside a percentage each month for repairs, maintenance, capital expenditures? I realize the Amish build to last, but everything has a life span.

[@thomasosborne8579]

Bravo!!!

[@ChefEarthenware]

I may have missed this, but do you live on the property? If not, do these costs only refer to the farm and your living costs are extra?

[@TheTubejunky]

Exactly this. There are statues against making a barn a primary residence for human dwelling.

[@redleader7988]

@@TheTubejunky Barn? Did you see a barn somewhere? She called it a barndo/event center. Living space appears to be in the loft and rear near the Christmas tree. It's a typical "barndo" which are approved living spaces, not a barn.

[@TheTubejunky]

@redleader7988 I think I Heard her refer to it as being a barn in a previous video. Some jurisdictions are very ignorant to people who want to convert them into living spaces. (I believe she designed and had hers built by Amish) They hide behind a wall safety regulations to justify their reasoning for it not being allowed. I personally love this space and would hope she's not being hassled at all by the political figures that seek to gain tax money or profit from regulation of these structures. If these are approved I def want one. It's shame we have to go through so much red tape to just live peacefully in our own structures without threat of states authority and being sent to bankruptcy for not complying with their (at times ridiculous) rules.

[@vimel923]

This is absolute insanity because why is my rent 3200 in dc and that doesn’t include utilities or groceries and whatnot. It’s CRAZY here.

[@ifimakeit]

How do we get started to get a farm? what is the process and what do we have to do ? thank you

[@smoothswales8238]

Do you plan on installing ponds and other water features?

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Perhaps in the future!

[@skydemon-u6i]

Dang, over here it's $4000 per month just for mortgage, other bills add this up to over 5k a month. plus this is 5k without any land just a house, that is poorly built. hmm.

[@matthill1294]

I hate city life. Getting into agriculture.

[@robertmathieson5508]

I want it to be my new norm as well, I just need a woodworking shop

[@CaptainJimNoss]

How was it adapting from living in Florida to living in NY?

[@danmckayinthewind]

You're a born optimist I see... You are correct, the least people could do is to try and help feed themselves! We worry about carbon footprints, but what about the human footprint, you were born to take up space on this planet so start to help pull your own weight, raise a chicken and a turnip for God's sake! While I'm not as optimistic as you I do see a change for good in the country, covid seemed to help get that spark started in people... It's something good from something bad .. actually the government tyranny probably did more on that count that the actual virus now that I think about it.

[@_Boregard_Rippy_]

... how much for the sleeveless turtleneck sweater ..?

[@treehouse8501]

My rent for a two bedroom apartment is $800/month

[@markmeeks2135]

I appreciate your videos but I don’t understand your math. I don’t see 6+ acres producing enough income to recover the costs you have put into everything you have done. I’m guessing that you put down $30,000 on the land then you had driveway built, structures built. So I’m guessing that you have approximately $400,000 in everything. That land will never pay for itself. You didn’t mention anything about a water bill so I’m assuming that you had a well drilled. I’m happy that you’re able to do all this but for the average person it can’t be done.

[@369.0]

Alexandra will make it happen, she's a smart young lady...I believe in her. Happy New Year Mark!

[@saigeconnolly]

Watch more of her videos. She explains all the different ways to monetize land. Instead of saying it can't be done, she chooses to get creative and resilient like so many people like her do while city dwellers continue to pay thousands every month for a lunch box.

[@goawwy]

I'm not sure either as far Cash flow because she talks about gov. Programs. Those don't cover the costs at all

[@goawwy]

I'm not sure either as far as cash flow because she talks about the government programs like c.RP and stuff like that, but those do not cover the cost of farming.Little lone planting getting the seeds and you're not gonna make anything like that

[@StarlynsAgency]

Summary: 1600 / month

[@Death__Flash]

capital gains is my issue

[@AndreyDraganov]

Taxation is theft! I guess you have to pay some fees and insurance?

[@muhammedkarakurt990]

if u showed as visual it would be beter. Thx tho

[@AlexandraFasuloBiz]

Huh?

[@briankelly1240]

​@@AlexandraFasuloBiz maybe they mean the numbers? Like showing a spreadsheet? I know I was trying to track all the numbers in my head and thought about writing them down to track.

[@ClimbToGlory10thMntn]

@@AlexandraFasuloBizI’m assuming they would like to see a slide picture of the financial breakdown so it’s easier to visualize your expenditures.

[@markmattson4752]

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