How to Build a Farm in 6 MONTHS

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[@kataylor62]

I'm on Allison's side about beautifying the farm. To have something aesthetically pleasing is important. It draws you outside to be part of nature in a relaxing mode, not just work. You need Some grass, less mud maybe some gravel walkways for when you get that mud season.. You need more fencing that looks cohesive. While it may be for different animals it should look similar. Use a color scheme. Create a nice fire pit sitting area for you and Allison to enjoy together outside. Most every farm has an outside area for entertaining to watch the sunset, cook, sit around the fire and drink some wine or beer. Maybe a nice swing to relax on hung from some 6x6 posts and cross beam. String some Edison lights.

[@nanigoose]

Morgan, you do have a plan, actually, many plans. And you do see them through, perhaps at a slower pace than Jess and Jeremiah's. This is not a bad thing -- in time you will achieve your dreams. Hang in there and keep up the pace that works for you. BTW, your farm is YOUR farm and will never look like another farm. It has its own beauty and function. Sometimes we can get stuck in a rut trying to emulate others. Your farm is becoming of Allison and you, not others. Good luck!

[@AB-ol5uz]

Yes - definitely have to take into consideration you are currently a one-man team that has been working part-time at it for the past 5 years, whereas they have been working full time as a pair for almost 8 years and had onsite help the last 2-3 years for the larger infrastructure elements of the gardens. They may have paid them, but they also had quite a few men come into to help them last summer to remove all old/original fencing and reconfigure/set up new, plus so much more to prep for living on the property so they could ramp up as quickly as possible. Hopefully, Jess and Miah will do an interview with their neighbor sometime to talk about his feelings about how much they have accomplished since he sold it to them. He is very supportive of what they are doing.

[@HELENGodLoves]

Fantastic reply. You obviously have been raised correctly 😊🤗

[@caseyleichter2309]

When you said good morning to Gabe, I knew you were at R&R.😀 And, yes, they've built all this in 6 months - but they came from a farm they had built in AR, so they already have many years of experience in planning what, how and where.

[@qthirteen13]

I thought Abby for a couple seconds… cause of the belly rub exposing 😂

[@Dan-zs4kv]

Morgan here's the thing, as impressive this farm is and how fast it was developed..... My favorite episode was watching you build Toby's home. How entranced and productive you felt and you built it out of pure love. this is what makes the channel energy my man.

[@qthirteen13]

What about Abby’s home? 🤔 🤭

[@tonidavis4904]

Roots and Refuge. Love Jesse, Jeremiah, the boys, the farm, the gardens, and the animals from their channel! 12 seconds when Gabriel turned over for belly scratches.

[@lynnbetts4332]

I retired from the corporate life 5 years ago. After 18 years of raising alpacas by myself, I'm tired. I have decided to slowly gear down (currently have 25) and do what really makes me happy. Keep a few 'lifers', play with fiber, but mainly, expand my gardens and be more self-sufficient. Hope to get a new shop this year, so I can get organized and find all my tools. Hoophouse greenhouse to garden through the winter (I'm in Texas). Raised garden beds (to keep the free-range chickens out for the most part). Time to start seedlings. Full moon yesterday, so time for potatoes. But, in the plan are patios and sitting areas where I can sit and enjoy my herb and rose gardens and watch the chickens. And, the rod and reel needs to be restrung. I have been here 12 years and still haven't fished in my own 3/4 acre pond. Lots of bass in it.

[@leannemori9688]

Raised beds won't keep the chickens out.

[@lynnbetts4332]

@@leannemori9688 Two of my 4'x8' are 2' tall, made with sheets of tin. It keeps them out for the most part, but I do use orange contractor fencing draped over them when I first put out plants. They have plenty of space to roam, so they really only mess with my garden plants when I'm digging around. They know I'll throw them grub worms, and follow me around. Fresh dug dirt is fair game to them.

[@leannemori9688]

@@lynnbetts4332 my sister has 5 acres and used raised beds. She has given up on a garden because her chickens destroy them. She even put fencing around them

[@karimonster]

Howdy neighbor! :) Fannin County, Texas over here. I finally got my shop organized and I'm spending this spring putting up fencing, building a new coop, and building patios LOL I feel your pain.

[@D8rk_Kitt3n]

You should make a coloring book with the animals!! I'd love that!! Love your content. Always makes my day. Thank you for working so hard for your audience. I love to see your channel growing everyday. You'll be at 1 million before you know it!

[@bettyjeanpetrinovich7373]

Yes! A coloring book! Or several! One just for Toby and the cats.

[@gracet2063]

Morgan I love your farm. Sure its not "perfect" aesthetics but it all comes together as something truly special and filled with loved. I think the way your farm works is more revolving around love, compasion and warmth to the animals under your care. If I ever ran a farm I would try to do it how you have :)

[@tiffany02020]

0:05 tbh I instantly recognized that skyline and that barn 😂 I love Jess’ new place!

[@emmat3691]

Watching the little camera on the little kid was such a joy. It brings me back to my childhood when my sisters and I would sneak into the creek by our house, run around, and play for hours.

[@leannemori9688]

Ya, when we were little we had that much energy

[@BradfordHomestead]

They’re the sweetest couple! Isn’t it grand?!?!? They have done so great! When I saw the red barn! I knew

[@zakuraRabbit]

Kinda cool to see someone so close to their cows. I used to go to an agriculture school and the cows there were treated very much like "products". They had automatic milking machines (so students didn't often get to actually milk the cows...we just attached the milking machine and removed it later...) and the calves were removed from their mother at birth and bottle-fed with scrap-milk, rawmilk or powdered milk. The cows were also in boxes most of the time... but eventually they were switched to free-range as the laws in our country changed.

[@JackieHall71]

Roots and Refuge. I love Jess and her family. I figured it out as soon as you walked out the door.

[@pamelaluce4027]

As soon as I saw Gabe I knew! Jess and Miah’s place-love them!

[@hnskinner]

It's interesting how different people are to me. When she started milking and said it takes 30 minutes a day my first through was NO WHY SO MUCH TIME DAILY! Then she admitted how she likes the routine as a part of her daily chores. I suppose running a farm requires the value set that values that type or routine. I watch these videos for fun.

[@user-dx2nn2jv1t]

30 minutes is nothing for milking

[@defeatSpace]

The cow also has smaller teats because she is bread for machine milking, and smaller teats are more difficult for hand-milking.

[@kayfabe591]

Seeing good dog Gabe was the clue for me. Morgan, your channel comforts, educates, and entertains, whether your content is sourced at GSF, or away. These collabs are supremely enjoyed. Allison, your smart farmer guy's roadtrips for R&D and friendly networking with other great "Toobers" is sure to bring rich rewards to the both of you, and to those "purposes" at that wonderful farm.

[@everydayout]

Hey there Morgan. That’s my first comment at all on your channel ( i had too) ! But actually i watch all videos. The reason for commenting is that your farm is charming and good too! It’s actually my goal to do something like yours. Of course you have to go to places like these and perfect your farm, however I don’t think your farm is ugly. 1) Remember you bought an old barn and house and brought to that state where it’s comfortable for animals there. 2) Listen to her! She said it took them 8 YEARS to come to this state of mind. 3) i wanna make this part less upsetting, they are fully committed to this like whole family, you know what i mean?! 4) yes it’s been couple of years of you in the farm BUT all this time you have been working in day job too, sooooo…. keep us happy with developing and positivity buddy, and then we take that positivity back from you ;)

[@RonnaHarlow]

You took the words right out of my mouth! I think Morgan's farm is wonderful and lovely and charming - just as it is. I've enjoyed watching it grow and change over the years and look forward, as always, to the next video!

[@gingerparr277]

I hope you see this and Pay Attention Morgan! Your farm is perfect for you and it will grow with you.

[@sebastianalliuneira826]

I'd love to see your huge barn 100% renewed, and functional

[@Notypls101]

I’ve been watching for almost 2 years and idk myself so someone gotta be deep in the gold Shaw farm lore (edit)also u should visit the urban rescue ranch I think you guys are palls but idk I would love that crossover

[@justahillbilly7777]

Morgan HAS mentioned possibly doing SOMETHING with Uncle Ben and The Urban Rescue Ranch in the past. It’ll be interesting to see that happen whenever it happens.

[@marysmyczynski3425]

I knew you weren’t home when I didn’t see snow and the when you said Hello Gabe, I said, oh yea, he’s at Jess and Miahs. I just love Roots and Refuge. They share so much knowledge. Enjoy your stay.

[@buddelhippie]

This is Jess' and Jeremiahs new farm. Gabe was a hint but the drone shots gave it away :)

[@ChIGuY-town22_]

It's amazing to see how they turned their prior experience, into a well structured farm. I was just in Arkansas fly fishing @Gastons, an the cattle farms are massive family farms. It must cost a lot of start up capital to start a farm, not to mention the equipment costs...I saw $100k Chevy S10 farm trucks all day. Thanks for a great video, stay safe.

[@kymleroux4289]

I figured out the destination last video. Driving for over 2 days was the give away for me.

[@Lord_Sully]

Going to get the new dog in Cali! I knew from the beginning of Road trip video. Also Toby's twin in this video lol

[@colsgirlm8028]

The barn - Roots and Refuge 👍🏻

[@cbrooke16]

Gabe has the same cute floppy ears as The Tobz Master! ☺️❤️

[@choirmom78]

Morgan, I'm excited to see how your farm is going to progress in the coming season...Lord bless you and I pray that your wisdom grows and your vision for your farm comes to fruition.

[@leppardess]

When you called the dog by the name of Gabe. You're at Roots And Refuge Farm with Jess and Jeremiah. Time stamp 0:09

[@RuthAnnnMorris]

You’re at Jess and Jeremiah Sowards farm Roots and Refuge! My clue was Gab the dog! I’m a subscriber of theirs and saw her video with you on it! I enjoy Jessica’s garden videos. She spends time and talks to the Lord while she works.

[@choirmom78]

Me, too.

[@princessl0llie421]

I love it how I recommend all my fav homestead youtubers...now I'm seeing you, roots n refuge, Justin rhodes and more all hanging out with each other. Makes me happy!

[@BarnBootsandCountryRoots]

We moved from the city to the country 2 years ago and are actively working on changing it over to a farm. We are the same as you… we have a plan for the big picture, and now it is a matter of getting a more clear vision on how to get there. This Spring, we will be doing a KZbin collaboration with @canadianpermaculturelegacy so he can help us start our own food forest and reevaluate how we can make some small changes to have our farm run more efficiently and regeneratively. I love the idea of making a goals video. Can’t wait to see where our journey takes us, and to continue watching yours as well. Thanks for continuing to be a huge inspiration!

[@kristiandlance]

The first sight of the red barn and Gabe! ❤️Roots and Refuge!!! Time stamp 0.07 😊

[@SaraH-pt9wt]

I saw your thumbnail and said "Ah, finally!" Totally worth the wait. Glad you got to spend some time with them!

[@chilanya]

That type of cow is SO adorable! Their faces even cuter than deers.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Roots and Refuge as soon as you said Hi Gabe lol Glad to see you visiting friends and learning new things. Peace from WV

[@MyCre8tiveUserName]

HI HAPPY THURSDAY!!!!!!!

[@Cate7451]

Lovely looking barn.

[@madelinee.7299]

As someone who is still going through college, I love seeing your content. The world tries to outline a pretty standardized path to success when success is also what makes you happy and what brings meaning to your life. Your videos have brought joy to my life and it's wonderful seeing how you have managed to find success and sustainability doing what you love. I love animals, and your motto of giving them a good life with one bad day opened my eyes to the ethical angle of raising animals for their meat, especially seeing your own passion and love for your animals. As I figure out my future, your videos truly are becoming a sort of guiding perspective, no matter how much you feel like you may not have everything planned out. Truly you're a role model to me, and keep inspiring me. Thank you for letting us take a glimpse into your journey! I can definitely say it's been helping mine.

[@ashlierortiz]

Worlds colliding! I love it. You all and the Rhodes are my favorite channels. I’m learning so much. It’s the amazing story telling and cinematic delights. Here forever.

[@RandomWalks1]

This concept is a great idea for maybe a new series within the channel. Go out to different farms and do a interview with them. It’s fascinating watching you ask the questions and the honest answers they provide would love to see this content evolve on the future.

[@soltersortna]

If only it wasn’t so hard to get a farm sitter! Maybe a digital version?

[@RandomWalks1]

@@soltersortna Not gonna lie the farm sitter passed thru my head, I forgot about that lol.

[@pattikm66]

One of my favorites, Roots and Refuge! The inspiration for me starting a gardening, chicken raising homestead 😁

[@privateer2584]

The depth of field on some of these shots is fantastic! Good job!

[@ieeshamroczek6583]

I knew when u were driving there. Ur with jess. She so cool. Love her channel

[@s44577]

This is a brilliant video! What a great interview/visit. I truly appreciate how candid and wise Jess is with you. Wonderful stuff.

[@stephenwilson3999]

Great video!!! Love the vibe of your friends farm and is truly goals!!

[@barbarabigelow9110]

Looking forward to seeing your farm improvements!!

[@rodisham]

Awesome video. Really enjoyed learning about their vision and philosophy toward farming. One of the coolest thing about farmers is they have an inherent joy in learning from one another.

[@ThisIsFiftyWithLil]

Your closing, I 100% get it. We just bought a property in neighboring Barnet, only 2 acres, but just knowing that I eventually want a small English cottage garden adjacent to an even smaller vegetable patch makes me so happy. I'd also like to design an outdoor lounging area with enough room to dance in front of a toasty fire. I envision our small farmhouse land as a stage to put into plans for future weddings for my kids. That's the dream anyway. I look forward to start building on these ideas... and hopefully vlog my experience seeing them through.

[@SophyaAgain]

Just lovely. Jess got the most beautiful smile and the little boy is the cutest one I've ever seen.

[@flibbertygibbette]

Who says your farm is ugly?? One of the things I love about your farm is how beautiful and picturesque it is. I can't even imagine what people think is ugly about it. You've got a precious piece of history there with the old barn, and a lovely orchard, etc. Don't listen to the haters.

[@brettelizabethspore]

So fun to see two amazing KZbin farmers/homesteaders sharing space. Love it. Y’all are great!

[@pjdodda12]

I watch roots and refused I saw the episode with Jess and you .I have been watching your videos from 1 year now you are funny and motivating to us

[@LMAOmaomao]

This was a really great video Morgan! ☺️ Can't wait to see what you post next!

[@katiebrown9894]

Jess seems like such a joyous and genuine person! Great content ♥️

[@MRRookie232]

Morgan, I’m really enjoying this series. Thank you

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

i knew where you are very early on the video. i love roots and refuge daily progress after their move. all the very best with your new life fulltime at your farm

[@cbrooke16]

I caught it within the first 3 minutes!! ❤️❤️ Thanks fir sharing all this Morgan. Love from Los Angeles!!

[@tinavandongen6206]

So glad to see you on R&R love them!

[@LiveGrowRescue]

Ahhh just what I needed. A dose of Jess and Morgan in the same video together. Y'all just made my day.

[@shananagins2468]

Roots and refuge farm...I love their channel and yours of course. I noticed right away from the barn shot at the beginning

[@emmonstrex65]

That antikick device is awesome! Orphan calf is so sweet. The calves look like they're wearing eye liner 😍 so flippin' cute! Gabe is such a good dog ❤

[@belieftransformation]

Great capture of your visit at Roots & Refuge; thanks for sharing! I had already seen you on Jess’s vlog so I knew right away! I’ve subbed to your channel since her vlog, & am enjoying your videos ever since! Keep being you & you’ll figure things out. I’ve found since I don’t go to a day job that I’m allowed more time for creativity & finishing years’ old projects that I didn’t have the energy for while I was working out of my home. Many blessings for a great future🤗❤️🇨🇦

[@tilting-atwindmills3414]

I love both channels. I find them very relaxing

[@gods_soldier971]

Immediately knew, Roots and Refuge. Saw her channel when you were there for a visit. Fantastic! Gaurd dog and chicken POV shots, awesome

[@marybaughman9681]

15 Seconds, as soon as I saw Gabe

[@claudinedobbins9902]

I just watched Jess' video of your visit so I knew right away. So cool to find that 2 of the farms I follow are friends.

[@metalmartha2571]

The second I saw your post I knew it was R&R♥️ was wondering when you would post cause I saw Jess’s post couple of days ago lol cheers man! Glad you got to check out their place! Yes please a goal list please!

[@caubengoan1326]

Love your videos. Can't wait for the next projects you'll do

[@deborahs2593]

Finding what makes my dream special to me is the key and then make goals to support the dream. It's like she said- for the most part their farm revolves around the garden- the garden is the dream. Is my dream farm to raise beef cattle, or breed dogs or make wool for weaving, or make great cheese? Once I've discovered that- I can start finding what I need to do on the farm that supports it. Great video! Thank you for the little camera trips😉

[@ImusNoxa]

Okay, but this was an amazing video. It was really educational and inspiring to see the contrast between the two farms and hearing the interview of their vision and why they do what they do. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us!

[@sonsaraeronnow4404]

So cool you are out checking out what others are doing. You are doing the foot work for others, that's cool.

[@hasanbasrikoksal7729]

So nice to see you calmer this week. It has been hard to watch you lately, screamy and pointy for the first 5 minutes. Have a safe trip.

[@MrsDebBee]

The thumbnail gave it away, plus I’ve already watched Jess’s video with you on it. There are two videos I check every day, yours and Roots and Refuge.

[@sarahsullivan742]

You are at roots and refuge farm!! Enjoy your visit

[@mistymyers1574]

I live in SC. I can't wait to find out more about R&R! I love how clean and organized their farm is. It's beautiful.

[@kimmytinkerakagigi3553]

I love roots and refuge as much as you!

[@barbarajeanne1776]

I didn’t know until she came into the camera, I lover her. That’s so cool your there!!!!

[@charlenem7187]

Roots and refuge farm I knew when u said hi to Gab and seen the red barn with Jess’s garden lights on. I love watching ur channel.

[@kjspe971]

Morgan, I have been learning from you and many others....I hope this unsolicited advice is well received....if you want to make a drastic one-hit beautification of the farm, paint the barn. It is a massive billboard as you drive in or walk out the door. Paint it and it will be a visual win. Sure, repairs are needed, etc. Drop some coin into a few gallons of barn paint and you will win over Allison desire for some beauty. One hubby to another. Luv ya, Bro!!!

[@marilynclayton3430]

Roots and refuge! 💚

[@MrRoberta0953]

Roots and Refuge. Love them 💕

[@melodiedeguibert3394]

Gabe gave it away!

[@4theluvofcrochet]

Roots and refuge farm. Love me some Jess. I knew when I saw the dog. Lol. 1223pm.☺

[@sandralane1923]

I loved the visits to the other farms to see how they do it. You are not far off from they’re homesteads. Indeed.

[@gkevineady49]

I appreciate seeing this. Thanks.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l knew you were in North Carolina because in your last video while you were on the interstate l saw the sign👀 that said....Welcome to North Carolina....This was a super fun video for me....Thanks Morgan 👍

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hi Morgan, I love this video. I think the visit with Jess is inspiring and motivating for you. Now is the time to plan your farm beautification projects so you will be prepared to implement them in the Spring. Think about getting a farm intern or hiring a farm hand to help you so new projects will not be so physically overwhelming.

[@solstice3190]

Omg, I live in NC!! I’m feel great that you’re like one state away 😂😱 I’ve been following you for a while, what an honor!

[@cindybryant1584]

It is so good to see the family farms coming back!

[@coryart]

I follow Roots and Refuge and Jess had already released a video of your time there so I was waiting for that video from your channel. Timestamp of when I guessed? 0:00 I recognized Jess and Mia's calf (with eyes like a baby deer) in the thumbnail image for this video, and Gabriel in the opening scene verified my guess.

[@tracymacfarlan8959]

Your at Roots and Refuge. I thought you were there when you said hello to Gabe but seeing the new calf Hailie confirmed it for me.

[@walthartley813]

I knew it was the Sowards homestead as soon as I saw the cow. I bet you had a great visit, they are such a loving, fun family.

[@michellesnively7637]

About ten seconds in I recognized Roots and Refuge farm! I saw Jess's video last week and was looking forward to yours :)

[@adamqjsmith]

I immediately thought you were picking up the puppy because I think every video is about picking up the pupper because im so excited for it.

[@craftyfarmer04]

Lol just about 5 seconds in.. barn and cow gave it away! Welcome to the south. Head further down on to Mississippi

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

Probably because I watched a run of several of their videos recently, but about 6 seconds in during the walk out to the first field is when I knew you were at Roots & Refuge.

[@chancevang8544]

Thanks for the info and video😁😁❤❤ Gabe is so cute

[@barbaraandzena4992]

I this Jess emphasized a very good point - they haven't built the farm in 6 months. It was 8 years of learning at the previous place, so now they can go full speed with their vision and experience into here :) and that vision and the way there is just different for everyone...

[@staciezelling9378]

LOL as soon as the barn was in the shot I knew where you were! It helps that I have seen Jess's video with you in it but I would say 2 seconds in!

[@roxanneelsey6266]

Figured out the minute you said Good morning Gabe! I knew it was Gabriel from Roots and Refuge