Small Scale Cattle Farm Tour | Raising Beef on ONE Acre

[@AlexHarsh607]

I started about 5 years ago with beef cattle. Owning a horse ranch I had some extra space and figured I’d give it a shot. I bought 2 Angus bottle calves and that was short lived, so after that I took time to study more. I had a friend with a registered organic Holstein dairy farm and he had one of his cows bred to a registered Angus bull, that produced an all black bull calf. Just about 3 months prior to this I had traded a horse for 2 purebred Hereford heifers. So me and my buddy worked out a deal on a goal for the calf and some hay. I brought the little bull home which ended up being his name although he wasn’t little for long lol. He has been doing his job producing really nice calves and he is the most gentle bull I’ve met. He has got out plenty of times to go introduce himself to the ladies down the road but other then that he’s been great.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thats is awesome! My parents started out picking up Holstein bull cafes cheap from the dairy farm the transitioned to Herefords. We love them and that's all my parents have now. George the bull is still gentle. He scares me but just because he is over 2000 pounds lol

[@charleswalters5284]

@@HomegrownPassion i bet the turf is scared of him too. I like smaller cattle than that

[@1jw298]

Farming is a full time job year round. It takes special people to have that kind of patience and work ethic. Good on you! God is looking down on you with a smile!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! That is very kind, and I really do enjoy it!

[@donaldt6462]

My family was always involved in ranching so I am the first not to Own a ranch Earlier. I just started my own ranch, I look forward to expanding the ranch. I just called my C-r-y-p-t-o Investment Trader in charge of my C-r-y-p-t-o Portfolio to Liquidate $ 150,000 of my Profits. By January the Project will be in Completion. I'm so Excited .. I'm not doing it just for Profits, I just wanna do the Family thing.

[@rossi2225]

@@donaldt6462 That's nice,I plan on retiring in my country home. My family has got a very big ranch there, I think it will be fun though. This Urban buzz gets Tiring. Time to do the Old Family thing.

[@markthegoat4404]

Just takes ppl who are passionate about it and or having or supplying truly organic ingredients to others💯. If I’m passionate about something I’d do things that some people think are dumb or pointless

[@chrismorse2096]

It’s important to share your knowledge regarding small farming techniques! The information you give may provide enough incentive for others to experiment with farming too! Small farms are a necessity! Let’s all work together to enrich and support more farm to table culture! Thanks for sharing! Subscribed/Liked

[@ShrEddie0420]

After a long day with all that is going on this was so refreshing. I absolutely love your videos. Thank you.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you, Eddie! I really appreciate the encouragment.

[@crowmagnum9280]

Thanks for the video. My wife and I are working buying a little land and raising some beef cattle soon. This kind of content is so helpful.

[@AnimalWonders-t7x]

This is fantastic! The way you share knowledge about agriculture is truly inspiring. I’ve learned so much from your videos!

[@HomegrownPassion]

I'm so glad to hear that you find the content inspiring! Agriculture is such an important topic, and I'm happy to share what I know.

[@bobhmail7161]

Mam you did a great job putting the video together. You are blessed.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@lloydcoleman5469]

I love your set-up. It's basic, low budget and very doable. Thank you for sharing

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mountains4ever]

You are living my dream. I can’t wait to own my own farm/ranch someday! Congratulations!

[@HomegrownPassion]

you will get there, it was our dream too, just keep working towards the goal.

[@travislatigo3513]

Thank you! Please make more videos! I want to see how much your farm prospers. Thank you for this knowledge!

[@norratheexplorer]

First off, I LOVE your set up for your cattle and I appriciate the advice. Second thing is, 1:33 your eyes are just AWESOME and SO PRETTY!! (Girl to girl, I love pretty eyes!!)

[@HomegrownPassion]

hmmm sounds nice, thank you

[@johndeneen980]

Love it! We go vertical on our fruits and vegetables. Now we're doing the same w our hogs and cattle. Outstanding job!

[@HomegrownPassion]

That is awesome!

[@tsmiller2636]

The mushrooms are so pretty! They look like tiny yellow flowers!!

[@francorubino4902]

mom loves your videos we been farming for over 40years and to this day she steel in the garden cio cio

[@baaddoggy]

Keep it up girl! I love seeing your cattle

[@beatrizgray2747]

Thank you so much, I needed to see your video. I feel much better with my small beef herd. I thought I was giving too much feed.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! It means a lot to know that my video was beneficial to you.

[@MrKingalexander96]

Watched the whole video, great video. You sound like such a nice person!!

[@HomegrownPassion]

thanks for watching and supporting the channel and the nice comment

[@Bobby59]

Great vid. I am curious about how to take care of cattle for different climates/seasons. What you differently in the winter vs summer and so on. Would make a good vid!

[@HomegrownPassion]

I agree thank you for the suggestion.

[@lkhbhydroponic6858]

I love the video very interesting too see different aspect of farm lifestyle

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I wasn't sure what every one would think since I've been making mostly hydroponic videos, but it's something I enjoy doing.

[@osd3218]

Fantastic video.. keep up the good work. Special people can only do this. God bless

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much!

[@UsmanFaraz854]

Nice sharing😊

[@HomegrownPassion]

I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! 🙏

[@tommy..980]

Hi Devon!!! I had no idea your into cattle farming!!!! I am also.. Loved this video hope you can make more like this one!!! Buy the way your a absolutely a beautiful woman 🥰🥰🥰

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you 😊 I appreciate that. Do you have beef cattle? I've always had growing up and enjoy raising them.

[@tommy..980]

@@HomegrownPassion yes black Angus, I believe you have one also... we have just six head we use to supply us and family members!!! AWESOME 😊

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yep we have the one and he's pretty friendly. They are definitely a good breed!!!

[@AllahrakhaSaghar-sn2bd]

Hi I from Pakistan.. I'm farmer I like your videos. It's very helpful

[@johnnyripple8972]

What do you farm in Pakistan?

[@serenityfarmsprepping2267]

Oh dang. Thought I had a Devon sighting:) Then I realized it was 2-years old. Oh well:) Mom has been doing well with the videos

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! Appreciate you saying I'm doing good. Devon is in the background and always here!

[@NadesikoRose]

I would suggest saving some of your bean and pea seeds when you harvest them at the end of the summer, this way you will have the ones you want and save some money each time. I try to save a few beans and peas once I pick the pods each summer, they just needs to be put someplace to dry out then you can remove the seeds from the pods and put them away for next year. The same with pumpkin and squash seeds, put aside a few seeds from your favourites each year.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you for sharing your seed-saving strategy! It’s always wonderful to hear from fellow gardeners who are passionate about sustainability.

[@DonnieDarko727]

Great info and editing

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you. Glad you’re watching and supporting the channel.

[@rxlo1062]

Excellent video, you have such a beautiful farm. 👍🙏🏽

[@HomegrownPassion]

Rx Lo10 Thank you 🙏😊

[@johnsmith7886]

There’s never been a better cross than a half Holstein and a Angus. I’m some good calves. I hope they do good.

[@rongrey2110]

That barn is spooky, won’t go down there at night.😂

[@HomegrownPassion]

I totally get that! The atmosphere in that barn can definitely be a bit eerie at night.

[@centraltexasoutdoors9802]

Nice set up.

[@ramziosramzios4213]

I'm fascinated of this video I love so much raising cattle ,I wish I can do this in canada

[@TheAdam6161]

get a small fan that shakes the leggy ones ,helps strengthen them so there not leggy, and bury them deeper, if you want to save them

[@TateDK]

08:15 most important message ever, just think 🤔 about it, seeds are already running out, that’s crazy and it give you a different perspective on what’s going on in the world now !

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes! I hope we can all get what we need to grow good gardens this year. I understand why a lot of people want the security of growing their own food.

[@tsmiller2636]

Awe! Loved the ending. 💗 Thx for the tour!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! He's been my little buddy since Blaine has been back in school.

[@joecochran9976]

Hi Devon, your videos are always very well done. The subs are growing (told ya so), keep up the great work. Be safe out there.

[@ВладимирФилиппов-о8и]

all the best to you, good ideas for your farm and in life. you are a good hostess :) good luck.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video! 😊

[@lukagiltrap77]

Subscribed! Hello from Ireland!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hello! Katy will be happy to hear about you. She's doesn't make an apperance in the cattle video, but she's in the greenhouse ones. Her dad was from Ireland and we always loved hearing his stories. 💚

[@senorstronk]

lol you don't need that electric fence. i just got 5 acres back in rural texas and I'm so excited to get back down there.

[@tabathakorkow2414]

We have three steers getting close to 18 months. One is a holstein-angus cross, angus and a Hereford-angus cross.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Nice sounds like a good mix! Do you have a favorite breed? I still like the Herefords best.

[@tabathakorkow2414]

@@HomegrownPassion so far the Hereford Angus cross is filling out the best and has a great demeanor to him. He's laid back and not testy. We live in Montana.

[@HomegrownPassion]

@@tabathakorkow2414 That’s good! I like seeing them fill out when they get bigger. My four are still pretty little. Calm ones are the best. Did you guys get a bunch of snow?

[@tabathakorkow2414]

@@HomegrownPassion we live in south eastern Montana so we really didnt get as much as we normally do but our lowest windchill hit -56 just last weekend.

[@ImperialCityNord]

What a beautiful life that must be!

[@HomegrownPassion]

It sure is! Life is full of beauty if we take the time to appreciate it.

[@littleglasshouse5797]

Love your videos.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! 💚

[@milosmatic9201]

Hi Devon! Thanx for such nice videos,its incredible. In my country there is no such a thing,and for somebody who's interested in hydroponic growing as a new way of cultivation your videos helps me a lot to get familiar with it. Keeping up with good videos,warm greetings from Serbia!

[@HomegrownPassion]

That’s great! Hydroponics are a very convenient way to provide fresh and local produce all year. Many people around here weren’t familiar with it, but the customers at the farm market love how clean and fresh it is.

[@inmyopinion651]

@@HomegrownPassion Alot of good things grow hydroponically

[@sulaimankalisa7247]

very educative

[@HomegrownPassion]

thank you!

[@TMI_CO]

Love your videos and I'm sure this channel will boost up to a mil subs within 2021 easy🥰

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much! That would be amazing 😊💗

[@RosySideFarm]

Love the cattle 🐄

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks we love them too...so good growing your own food

[@tonyallemand222]

Thank You. Enjoyed your videos.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks, Tony! 💚

[@gregwidduck7531]

Just out of curiosity. About how much $ did it take to start up. Land, buildings, cattle, etc.? Thanks

[@HomegrownPassion]

hard to say because most of it has been in the family for years and you would only be able to come up with prices based on current market conditions which as you know is high right now

[@swilliams1587]

Hi There - Thanks so much for the content. I'm going to be starting a small cattle farm soon and am curious how everything turned out for you guys with 4 head on 1 acre? I'm assuming since you folks rely more on hay/feed, you don't need as much space for them? Thank you! :)

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thats true. After these guys I dropped down to just two which is much more manageable. Mom and Dad are raising the rest of the heard on their farm

[@kevinkipp9139]

Try turning the grow-light off longer and possibly use a fan to strengthen the stems..

[@blackhorse6362]

Try a t5 or a t8 6500 kelvin full spectrum light for your plants

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

Wow nice farm. Hopefully i can have mine someday.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! What kind of animals do you want to raise?

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

@@HomegrownPassion rabbits, chicken pig and cow. Hehehe

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

@@HomegrownPassion rabbits, chicken pig and cow. Hehehe

[@moneymikegotuvideos312]

Awesome

[@jshu7001]

thanks for sharing. what's your favorite bean seed?

[@HomegrownPassion]

fortex

[@bladewiper]

easy to tell it used to be a milk barn with the white paint. Good aim dumping the feed down to the cows. Was that a A or a C at the back of the barn ? I am not enough of a Farmall guy to tell the difference from that distance. I am guessing it doesn't get used much. Thanks for the video.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! I really like the old barn. It's a Farmall H. We got two of them for a really good deal. It needs a little work.

[@bladewiper]

@@HomegrownPassion I guess I was wrong about the old Farmall. Haha I find some of the old barns have a feeling about them, they are always good to go into.

[@MyPlantWorld]

Good job friend

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you very much! 🥬💚

[@knowltonthomas]

super insightful

[@HomegrownPassion]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bjrnvingepedersen2580]

Awesome channel 😁

[@AnYaDang]

You make it sound pretty easy. Did you say you only have to pick manure a few times a year? With horses we have to do it daily or it piles up quick!

[@HomegrownPassion]

yep just a few times per year. We just keep throwing stray down.

[@aeonstar5867]

Great video, those bulbs are prolly not even giving half the lumens you need for lettuce, why it's so leggy. You could tray mixing color on that setup and switching one of the bulbs to a red flowering bulb but I'm not sure that would work very well either. Lettuce grows better with the red or purple spectrum, it's a cool weather plant.

[@hongxizhu6712]

incredible

[@kl1958]

Great video Devon...you have healthy stock there. Are your steers regular size or miniatures? They sure seem very content. Enjoy your videos...keep up the great work!

[@AdrianHernandez-zh2ct]

Awesome setup! What is that water system you have called?

[@tempecreekwine]

Great video.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you, Michael! I hope you guys had a nice holiday.

[@danieltreasure3327]

Love the video, do you make the Chanel for the plants or buy them.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! The little channel system I have is from CropKing. www.cropking.com/catalog/nft-introductory-systems/nft-desktop-system

[@twobears1224]

I,am going to order one this coming week and see how it goes.

[@shushywilson6351]

Chic have u thought of turning that wonderful manure into working chickens.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Good idea

[@rumanuddin1788]

Love you.. bro❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ThatBoyyFrank]

3:04.....was that a beehive? 😮

[@HomegrownPassion]

It was. You are the only one who has ever commented on it. Good eyes

[@ThatBoyyFrank]

@@HomegrownPassionlove the channel, got many vids saved for when i begin my journey😊

[@ramziosramzios4213]

You are so lucky having a farm,where u r able to do whatever you want ,is it easy to rent a farm?

[@HomegrownPassion]

I would think it's easy but mom and dad have enough land to grow hay and they help me out when I need it

[@ramziosramzios4213]

@@HomegrownPassion so lucky ur ,best wishes ,have all my encouragements

[@denhaagholland5406]

To "grow " your own meat is fantastic .I am curious why the lettuce seedling in your cellar is not yet doing well because i have the same thing.take care and have a nice day!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! Does your lettuce get leggy at all? I discussed with Katy, and we thing I should try a leaf lettuce next instead of a head. Hope you have a nice day too!

[@denhaagholland5406]

@@HomegrownPassion Yes my (head ) lettuce is getting leggy,is not making a head .Will try a leaf lettuce the next round.Thank you !

[@lw1959]

Nice video! Thank you 😊

[@donskin9795]

Nice video. Good looking steers. I had to hunt around on the internet to find the pole beans I like. My regular suppliers were out. The local feed & seed are not sure if they will have any this year. I’ll be glad when things get back to normal.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! And that is crazy. We really like the fortex pole beans, so hopefully I can find them some where else since Johnny's seeds is out. I need to finish up getting my flower seeds now. I understand why more people are starting gardens, but I can't wait for it to be normal again too!

[@donskin9795]

@@HomegrownPassion Me too! I found Fortex seeds here www.ufseeds.com/ Hope they still have some.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Don Skin They are out of stock too, darn. They do so well in the garden. Might have to try something new this year.

[@donskin9795]

@@HomegrownPassion Bummer! We tried Rattlesnake pole beans this past year with good results. With the local feed & seed unsure if they can get more I ordered some from this place www.rhshumway.com/. Never bought from them before so I’m hopeful for a good germination.

[@Matthew-q2e]

Just curious all the black and white face ones we had over the past 30 years seem to be More prone to get out Can you find out to be the same as yours

[@HomegrownPassion]

I really like the Herford's the best. Brown, white face. They seem to be calm. You are right the black ones do seem to be crazy lol

[@alabaiwy3628]

I am new to your channel, but already impressed! Where are you guys located?

[@HomegrownPassion]

We are in Ohio near Ashland! Glad you found us!!!

[@alabaiwy3628]

I really live your setup… It’s encouraging for enthusiasts who do not own a big land 👍

[@dalewalsh8625]

Just curious how this operation is working for you now? If you still have the same amount of cattle on the same acreage?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes and it works fine

[@VincentSantello]

❤thkyou

[@HomegrownPassion]

your welcome

[@danglaus2248]

Awesome how many burgers do you have?

[@danglaus2248]

Meant Beefe

[@HomegrownPassion]

I have just 4 at my place, and my parents have 19.

[@Jo.King_]

Wow!

[@andromeda1983]

Best youtube👏👏👏❤

[@HomegrownPassion]

Andromeda 💕☺️💕

[@lizcorredor3480]

Oh my goodness I can never have that job

[@HomegrownPassion]

Why? It’s fun.

[@maurolimaok]

Beautil video, amazing eyes. A big hug from Brazil!

[@Wilson82668]

I came across miniature cows, at first I thought it was fake but I Googled it and yeah they are very real. They grow to the size of a large dog and I thought that would be perfect for 3 acres but then I checked out the price of these mini cows and they cost more than regular cows. The upside is they need a lot less food, water, and room.

[@HomegrownPassion]

We have seen some mini cows. They are pretty cool. You are right less room and less feed but also less beef but sometimes that's ok because you can feed your family and not worry about trying to get sell 1000 lbs. of beef. Everything is a tradeoff but for 3 acres I would really look into it.

[@jltjoe]

I didn’t know this could be done on 1 acre. How big are your grazing areas?

[@HomegrownPassion]

small not sure but I think around 1/2 acre.

[@SynthToshi]

how much do you make from the cows and where do you sell the meat

[@HomegrownPassion]

We make enough on the beef to pay for ours (free) and enough to cover the cost of feed, hay, butchering etc. We do make money off beef just selling to friends and family

[@cdalnogare]

Do you let the steers graze the corn stalks?

[@mikemiller4931]

So we could raise two steers on about 3 acres with a pond?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes for sure you could.

[@trovelemmanuel5627]

Is that half steer per year with your chickens or do you eat beef exclusively?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Great question! We actually balance both in our diet. The half steer gives us a good supply of beef, while the chickens provide fresh eggs. It's a nice mix!

[@trovelemmanuel5627]

@@HomegrownPassion wow. Thanks for answering, and so quickly. I have a follow up, what part of the country do you raise the cows in? I'm interested in knowing how you adjust for weather.

[@HomegrownPassion]

I'm in Ohio

[@nellaitamilan4848]

❤️

[@danglaus2248]

Your a sharp looking lady!

[@evanoliver44]

Which city this place look very nice I like to have farm

[@HomegrownPassion]

Ashland Ohio

[@seanmercyhoyt6785]

so may I asked what was the reasoning for settling on 4 vs 2, 5 or 6?

[@HomegrownPassion]

none just we what we can handle on the farm

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

Why you feed them grains? Cheaper?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Some people want grain fed beef for the marble and taste others like grass fed. We can do grain fed pretty easy.

[@dexterdonnalingay8596]

Hellow thr do you have content that talks about what is your Fertilizer for your hydroponics Watching frome philippines thank you

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi I'm working on a video right now that shows how we mix the nutrients.

[@dexterdonnalingay8596]

Thank you very much 😅😘😘😘

[@FSE_TV]

How big was the pin ?

[@christisking9773]

How do you make it worth it with so little land and needing to supplement witu feed?

[@HomegrownPassion]

its the marketing at the end and selling great cuts of beef

[@prestonhill1098]

Do you turn this into a profit? I’m looking to start raising cattle but I’m worried about spending so much on feed and not making enough of a profit.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi Preston...so its not a real big business but we do make enough selling the beef to family and friends to justify raising cattle. Mom and Dad have a bigger operation with a bull on the farm so they do better than i do. I think beef is going up in the future so I hope you are successful......good luck!!!

[@asyed1995]

Main idea in Future if Small Global Farming Gardening Growing Foundation Forever" can helpful across the globe . thanks which part of Globe?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Absolutely! The concept of small global farming can be beneficial in many regions, especially in areas where food security is a concern. It's all about creating sustainable practices that can thrive anywhere!

[@robbrown4480]

Loved the tour, btw I would be mooing at you too if there was poo in my water D)

[@HomegrownPassion]

Haha Thanks! It's cool how they let me know when they need some thing. 😁

[@TrevorStruthers]

Thats a big acre.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Not all of it is mine just up to the fence in part

[@JS-jh4cy]

Are they Dexters breed?

[@HomegrownPassion]

no herfords

[@branthezekiel1687]

How cattle can keep in 2 hectares