How The World's Most Famous Farm Started w/Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm)

Joel Salatin is a name that everyone knows in the homestead, small, regenerative farm space. He has been in magazines and articles, countless videos, and written many books. But I was curious, what's the difference between homesteader and farmsteader? After a walk down memory lane where I learn just how Polyface was built, I get to ask him my most pressing question. But his answer might surprise you.
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Swoope, Virginia
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[@user-tm1ec2on6w]

I knew his father. He was a truly wonderful man. When we’d pick up our chickens from Joel, his dad, who was already debilitated and would sit in his lounge chair would talk for hours. He had spiritual depth; something that he passed on to Joel.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Oh I love that! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-ev4rz1hn4s]

This is one of the best interviews of Joel I have ever heard. Thank you!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thanks for that great compliment! We appreciate it so much!

[@matthewkramer8578]

100% Agree

[@BreakingNewRoots]

@@matthewkramer8578 thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@devinatusi5035]

Joel is the man! Ever since I watched "Food Inc ", I thought this man knows what he's talking about and I loved it!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Could sit and listen to him for hours! Such a great person! We are lucky he wanted us out!

[@devinatusi5035]

@@BreakingNewRoots Actually, I can't wait to meet him myself, you were blessed to do so 😊

[@Ashton60578]

You are learning so much on your journey. When you are ready, you will be better prepared. Joel Salatin is a person with a good heart.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Yes he is! We think we are preparing ourselves as best we can for when we farm again!

[@amandar7719]

@@BreakingNewRoots I’m thoroughly enjoying your current vocation! It’s so inspiring and educational. By the time you’ve documented the ups, downs, successes and failures of such a broad range of farms you’ll be the best ever representative to lobby or advise at Congress. Have you considered interviewing people at extension offices, politicians, accountants, lawyers, water companies, multinational executives etc? Now THAT would be epic! You’re not confrontational and wouldn’t pose questions that might annoy anyone. It’s a thought….. baby steps.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

@@amandar7719 absolutely!! Thank you!! And we haven’t really tried to talk to public office types but might be an option one day.

[@gman323232]

here we go..............! THE MAN !!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Yes!!!

[@barbaravickroy7563]

This is one of THE BEST interviews with Joel that l have EVER seen. He was in conversation mode instead of lecture mode.....anyway, really enjoy your videos....such a variety of experiences......Best regards from the Ozarks

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Hi!! Thank you so much!! Yes! It was so great to talk one on one with him! I’ll be forever grateful for that opportunity!!

[@dwighthires3163]

I have never seen any of your videos. You chose the right person to interview to catch my attention. Hopefully you will attract a following. I will poke around to see what else you have posted. Good interview.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you very much! We have visited several farms and plenty more to visit around the US!

[@myronsliles8970]

Lorraine, you have impressed me since your first interview but this one with Joel is exceptional. He is so awesome but you asked the right questions and the flow of this interview is fabulous. Intriguing man and all the God whispers he received has made him a visionary in this life. Thanks for this great interview. Praying for you all through this journey we call life.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Hi! Thank you! I appreciate your wonderful comment!! I feel so fortunate to have been able to chat with him. It was a great conversation!!

[@JK-jf7xq]

Great conversation with stories I had not yet heard.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you so much!

[@KPVFarmer]

Another great interview and video! Keep up the awesomeness!!! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you! Will do!

[@janetwestrup411]

Thank you so much for the interview with Joel and hearing all about his success. My dream was always to have a small farm/ homestead. My husband wanted nothing to do with that. He was a fireman and his interest was always rebuilding vintage cars. When his parents bought some property in Oregon upon their retirement, they had more land then they could handle and eventually started selling off some of it. His dad asked my husband if he wanted to purchase the remaining portion connected to their home. I saw that farm and my husband saw a place to build his barn/workshop for his toys. My father in-law saw someone to care for them in old age. We said yes, because the plan worked out for all of us. Prior to this we’d spent our summer vacations camping on their property and getting to know all the neighbors. So we built his barn/workshop first then the year my husband retired from the fire dept we put our house in California on the market and built our new home on the property. We moved to Oregon, the following Autumn. Twenty years latter I’ve planted an eighteen fruit tree orchard, have a flock of chickens and two gardens. My husband has a collection of cars to tinker with, my mother in-law is still living and we are all happy.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Wow!!! What an incredible story!! Thank you so much sharing!!! I love that it all worked out for everyone! So great! ❤️

[@dhansonranch]

Good discussion. A different view of Joel and the operation than normally portrayed. Enjoyed it. It does take time and effort to make dreams come true...this I know to be true. Thank you!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you!! Yes!! It was so cool to chat with him on such a personal level! I’ll forever be grateful for this visit!

[@walterhiegel3020]

Well that was a great conversation that you had. Was your husband with you? I really do wish you guys the best in your endeavors. What I heard the most from Joel was efficiency, economies of scale, and finding ways to make all phases of the farm work together to create even more efficiency. Mastery takes time.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Hi! Thank you so much!! Yes, Paul and the kids were there, they just stay off camera while I’m talking with farmers. I loved talking with Joel and getting his input! We are really enjoying the journey we are on but are also excited for the day when we settle down again. ❤️

[@Loraine71]

This is by far the best interview of Joel Salatin. Great job and very interesting to listen to!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Hi!! Wow! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that!! It was such a joy to talk with Joel one on one!

[@keithshumaker6402]

Best one you’ve did God Bless both of you and your families

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you so much! We learned so much and are learning something from each farm we visit!

[@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az]

Great video and interview.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you so much!! It was so great to have such a deep conversation with Joel!

[@devinatusi5035]

As Sean, from the modern yowman channel, says at the end of every video "slowly, slowly "! Actually, many people starting out or have been in it for awhile, have stated the same thing, take it slowly.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Going slow is the hardest part! We get so excited when we learn something new and want to implement it immediately, we tend to forget that farms aren't built overnight!

[@devinatusi5035]

@@BreakingNewRoots Slowly, slowly, I am looking forward to seeing you and your family and on a farm doing what you do best and patiently 😊

[@joanncole9603]

I truly enjoyed this video, Thank You!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you so much!

[@stokedlivin]

Thanks for the interview with Joel!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@oldnndway4641]

Excellent interview !!!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@lbcustomleather]

I just found your channel today ! Now I'm going to binge watch this lazy Sunday ❤

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Hi!! Thank you so much!! ❤️ I hope you enjoy our farm tours! We have so many to come! And we are also doing a livestream tonight (June 2) at 7 pm est. I talk more about what we are doing and where we are going. We have so many more farms to see!

[@lbcustomleather]

I can't wait! Is Roots and Refuge on the list ? 🙏❤️ Thank you for the Instagram follow!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

@@lbcustomleather thanks! And yes, we would love to visit with them one day! And absolutely! I love your work!!! Absolutely beautiful!!! 😍

[@lbcustomleather]

Aww thank you it's been a fun journey for the last 15 years 😊

[@richardbruton5980]

Enjoyed all the new stories.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you so much!

[@joesfarm]

Great interview!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thanks Joe!!! ❤️

[@alterityregenerativeranchi7947]

Salatin 2024

[@cornelorcremonaprimrose4347]

Thank you for your great interviews!! ❤ so glad I’ve met him and kept an autograph! What was hanging in his rafters behind Joel in the last part of the video? It looked like drying out beef hides? 😂😊 thanks again from Prince Edward Island, Canada. 🍁

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Oh! I didn’t even notice. I think that is exactly what those are 😅

[@C.Hawkshaw]

This interview is good because when people become successful, often they talk just about what they’re doing now. Others who don’t like hard work or don’t have entrepreneurial spirit or knowledge will say “Oh, his dad gave him everything.” Not a huge fan of Trump or Elon Musk but if you read their books or their mom’s book (Maye Musk), you’ll find that it just wasn’t the case. Mabe they were middle class, but successful people are hard-working.

[@korradog81]

❤❤

[@kenn3805]

Lorraine - 1st time to your site. No idea who you are but interested in listening to Joel. I'm going to listen and based on the comments, should be a good interview. I hope to come back and listen to future videos / interviews. In the future, don't be afraid to introduce yourself and especially for me being a 1st timer (New Viewers that I'm sure you want), I want to get to know you the interviewer. A small Bio in the description would be great and as listen more, I will know BY NAME who I'm following. Thanks, Ken

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Hi Ken! That’s a good point. My name is Olivia. 😊 but I hope you still enjoy the video and the other farms we have visited! You can watch our introduction video on our home page that explains our story and what we are doing. 😊

[@kenn3805]

@@BreakingNewRoots Olivia - Thanks for the reply. I have listened to Joel on a few of my regular channels talking about 'today' and what his take regarding food related issues vs. yourself going thru the history. Sort of the 'Story behind the Story' which is great !!! I don't know why so many content producers 'Hide' to some degree. YOU ARE YOUR BRAND. I'm sure you are interested in growing the channel and YOU are still and will be the common thread of your channel's success. I look forward to viewing further.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

@@kenn3805 oh absolutely! I completely agree. And we settle down one day and plan to bring KZbin into our journey of building a homestead so our brand is exactly what we want to build. I hope you enjoy our other tours! 😊

[@LegacyFarmandHomestead]

Love the channel. Great content!

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you so much!! We are really loving our travels and have so many more amazing farms to go to!

[@C.Hawkshaw]

I pruned trees for a living in the PNW, rain or shine, sleet and snow for 25 years. All year long, winter to 10 degrees , summer in the high 90’s, month after month rain in the high 30s- low 40’s. Was it “fun”? Well, compared to working in an office, which l did once for a week, yes. edit: Some people really like being outdoors, using their body to work. If that isn’t true for you, l wouldn’t start a farm. That’s what internships and apprenticeships are for, to see what you like to do, see what you are capable of. I’m a female and l did hard physical labor every day. For me being outdoors and my own boss was worth it. Plus, l like lifting heavy things. 😂

[@reneebulkley1333]

Love the new info. (Please, Quit interupting).

[@BreakingNewRoots]

Thank you!

[@reneebulkley1333]

I love what you are doing♡♡♡ and am very greatful for all your hard work.

[@BreakingNewRoots]

@@reneebulkley1333 thank you so much!!! We are having a blast traveling and learning so much!! ❤️

[@gonzaloseoane5712]

André Voisin books are hiding in universities

[@gonzaloseoane5712]

Sadly in all world the people more hard to change are farmers.

[@peterellem849]

Joe, the govt killed mixed farming in Australia in the 1970 to 2000 years.

[@stevealldred4424]

What a wonderful interview! You need to call Al Lumnah @ lumnah Acres and see what he has going on. He's very interesting

[@BreakingNewRoots]

We may have called him, have to be on the look out for that one 😊