I spent a day with Jess & Miah Sowards

Milking with Miah, Touring Jess' farm @RootsandRefugeFarm and getting a tour of their building renovation project in their small south carolina town.
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[@bluebirdhomestead]

It is always so fun to see Jess and Miah! Their new place is really coming together! 😊😊😊

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Jess was one of the first homesteading videos I watched way back. I heard your name and started watching through her. I don’t own land, but lived in Central California for many years and appreciate agriculture and friends with dairies. My daughter just bought in Texas and as a Dietitian-she wants to grow a garden and have chickens.

[@amoore0713]

She was the first homesteading video I watched too! I found her because of gardening of course but I'm thankful to learn about all the other stuff!

[@foragingandurbanfarmingatt4745]

Me too. Love her

[@OffGridHomesteadd]

The complete contentment on her face says it all God bless you and your family Jess !

[@albennett9504]

love to see Jess's enthusiasm to rejuvenate her town.....will be great to see what they do and how it all goes.

[@TheWickerShireProject]

Epic meeting of homesteaders! Brb putting this on the BIG TV to enjoy with the family. Only time we get to spend off grid to relax.

[@TheHappyHomestead]

I am so inspired by Jess!! Our homestead property is in a run down town too, that is slowly becoming revitalized. And her excitement and ideas are just making my head spin for our little town and homestead property. I can't wait to see how her goals come to fruition!

[@christineortmann359]

Wow wow wow!! So amazing their vision for their town!!!

[@AB-ol5uz]

So excited to see them moving forward with the in-person aspects of their vision. It can truly be transformative, not only for the town but for the state to re-establish its reputation for agriculture.

[@melanieallen8980]

my dog came running in2my kitchen when birdy was squeeling!!!😀very exciting future4 you all!

[@annejohnson491]

Hi from Australia, your channel is the first one I watched. I like to learn about things and used to look at this and that, I do not even garden. The closest I have every come with growing my one food was some hens because my daughter was ill and she wanted eggs. I really love watching all the earlier videos and being a subscriber I get the notification come and grab my ice water and began to smile. Best wishes to all your family, and keep up with your meds and be thankful you have your children who help you.

[@dancnluc1]

Love watching Roots and Refuge. So happy for them to see their dreams coming true.

[@Wildevis]

It is so cool how you all suport each other and work together on projects. Yes they are doing and amazing job of getting not only involved in their community but also giving the town a boost of energy and inspiration

[@ArreisMorsCI]

I absolutely LOVE Roots & Refuge AND your family as well Justin!!!! These two channels are on my TOP HOMESTEADING families that I follow, along with Art & Bri. You have inspired me to "Plant a Seed", Jess has put that warmth in my heart and rekindled that flame my great grandmother created by showing me how to garden as a child. My mini homestead is started, and one day my dream will come true. It all starts with a dream, a vision, the will, and support system of community. One tiny seed.

[@MSCowgal]

I love the killdeers. They are all over the property next door but I never see them on my own property. They are so fun to watch when they play hurt.

[@bonniedugle1763]

I'm totally "wooed" by Jess & Jeremiah. Absolutely love their channel.

[@12kurban]

Jess is the new Joanna Gaines! LOL! I can't wait til they are open, I'm already planning my visit

[@MegLivingInsideOut]

Tears in my eyes 🥲

[@jacqulinejackson4822]

I am 72, working to move to this town, living in a cargo trailer, to help with art to help educate society on nurturing mother earth and her occupants💋💋💋👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@LowcountryGardener]

I love seeing Roots and Refuge Farm from a different lens and can't wait to make a trip up to see their new business. Mmm coffee.

[@graciegolden2290]

So much admire all the imagination for positive creation. Thanks for the share.

[@diannasgardenmenagerie967]

Jess is such an example of faith. It is an action, not a thought or a prayer. She felt the hope of the town and is acting in faith. God bless you all!!!!

[@doubleglfarms9750]

Thank you, Justin, Jessica, Jeremiah for sharing a little of your day with us! We are also homeschooling, YouTubing, homesteaders that LOVE the farm life! Appreciate you both! Blessings from your friends from Kansas!

[@tonygrimes13]

Jess & Miah don't home school!!!!

[@reneetittle2408]

They homeschooled in Arkansas.

[@kedeshfarmhomestead]

Justin y'all are such a great tribe. I'm so fired up to see ALL of you this weekend at the Homestead Festival. I promise I won't hug you all to hard 😄😋💜

[@catherinemclaughlin6949]

Justin move fawad let you kids go to collage if you're going to keep them from school farming it's not fair I lived through that and we had no videos watch out for your kids

[@lubans369]

Im so so happy for them! Boy they sure deserve it! A lot of hard work pays off and I know that they will make this work. Wishing them only the best in life! Great people doing great things ❤🙏

[@sonyagregory5711]

Absolutely Amazing! Can't wait to see this all come together for Jess & Miah!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊

[@barbaramix1683]

The rotating bins would be good for flower bulbs in the spring, homemade goat soap, canning jar rings and lids, jar lifters, and wide mouth funnels. You could use them for just about anything small that doesn't stack well. They used to hold nails, screws, bolts, nuts and washers. I think canning supplies would be the best. You could put it near the canning classes area.

[@breeannabush869]

Her laugh is so amazing 🤩

[@Onniesprairiegarden]

I love this! Jess! Look what you're doing!!!! I LOVE this so much! I love that house you want to make into a coffee shop!!!!

[@MrsLovelyPendragon]

Love this! Beautifully shot and recorded 👏❤️🔥

[@fionar1656]

Beautiful filmed & told vlog Justin.

[@kristicornwell6852]

Those walls on the businesses exteriors look prime for some beautiful murals!

[@foragingandurbanfarmingatt4745]

Really beautiful video, Justin... I love all your work with other people. You have an artistic eye for sure...

[@foragingandurbanfarmingatt4745]

I mean, you are ok on your own too😁

[@choirmom78]

It's always a good day to spend with Jess and Miah. Thanks for sharing this day. Be blessed.

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

I loved the garden🌳🌾🍃 Fantastic ideas on reviving the your little town. 🏫🏬

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

They've made some solid progress since we were there ~ a month ago. Glad to let some of the ideas. SC has tons of opportunities.

[@tdewtx]

I found Jess and Jerimiah when you visited them on the Great American Farm tour and have been watching their journey ever since.

[@barbseverino1278]

It was so special meeting you at the Homestead Festival yesterday. You and Rebecca have the best children. Little Henry is amazing.

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Whoop whoop, the time is Now! 💚

[@kcomposano1]

2 gallons in 5 minutes is blowing Jonah's mind!

[@ilzitek2419]

I love Jess’s vision.

[@loriy7532]

Wonderful road trip to visit wonderful friends , just fills my heart to see all the friendships you have grown .....

[@thefamman]

You guys are a great definition of a great human being.. I admire you guys

[@Miguel195211]

Jess and Miah have a good vision for their homestead future.

[@lcostantino7931]

Been following both of you for a few years..... Super group of people......

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Justin, Thanks for a long video today.Even though I miss the daily vlogs I,m glad you have given yourself permission to stop the the grind! Life is too short and children grow too quickly! Enjoy life and give us the most you can while still living!

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

Thanks for sharing Justin 👌🤗❤👍😊

[@croittle]

My favourite people right there, congratulations.

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing a great perspective of their journey! We have friends that have the same Tesla but haven’t ridden in it yet.

[@JoJeck]

Great content. You will be buying a portable milking machine soon, I predict.😃 The look on Jonah's face was wonderful to behold when he saw it being used and he smiled so broadly when Jerimiah explained why he used it. 😊 Prepare to get your ear bent in the next few days.

[@IkonicLionProductions]

Wash! Very inspiring. Great job. cheers!

[@Lisa-wp1ff]

That Tesla is pretty sweet . There are plenty in the town we go shopping in. For us we would run out of power before we left our long driveway lol. Jess and Miah have big plans for their little town. Pretty exciting.

[@Me-ov9nw]

beautiful property! great video

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@angelinalanzillotti2773]

So did she buy a town or starting a town, lol ? So wonderful 💖 ❤️ I do follow because I love what they do. Her greenhouse is to die for.

[@jenedge5579]

Jess is most definitely a crazy plant lady ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mellissabgarden1549]

I love watching you, Jess and jill.

[@scsfulsarahr598]

MIAH: That long bench with the electrical sockets would be great for your new shop! And also anything you don't use in the mercantile all the shelving and places for tools and nuts and everything and bolts just something to think about

[@leahharbison4932]

Love the Sowards and Rhodes.

[@jenniferanderson8050]

Simply beautiful ❤️

[@marycountry]

Cool video!

[@68carriet1]

Jess... love your shirt ... do tell where did you get it?

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

OMG y'all almost at 1 million subs. 🥰🥰🥰

[@VivianCastroteam]

Beautifully videoed🥰

[@barbarabartlett2804]

my seeds are kept in a box I bought from dollar store. it says crazy plant li day on top so I knew it would work for my seeds.

[@scoottermatthews2527]

So Justin,So when were you going to tell everyone that you were going to be at Lehman's on the 25th of June. We can't wait to meet you an ur family....

[@vincesalzer9855]

A different look at roots and refuge...

[@kenchappell2054]

That's not Jonah's first time on 4 wheeler. He rode one down at Peter's house "Boys (wildest) Birthday Wishes Come True"

[@tonygrimes13]

Inside info of course!

[@kenchappell2054]

@@tonygrimes13 - LOL, I should have posted the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2fJm4xjlrljg6M

[@bobdole2465]

finally..man I don't have a whole life to wait for the new video...lol

[@slahsarah]

Ooo can you tell me about the fly spray? Even half day coverage would be good. It’s only the start of June and we have a massive battle with the flies…even with rotating!

[@par0104]

Nice Video Justin Rhodes. thank you for all this info. I look forward to visiting "Jess'esTown" in the future. By the way, what's the name of the town NOW??? ❤😊

[@fcbiz577]

i love your videos God bless you and your family in Jesus name.

[@hotsweetlady20011]

WITH THE BIG HOUSE IN TOWN REDO MAKE INTO ROOMS FOR RENT WHEN UUUU HAVE BIG MEETSING FOR PEOPLE TO RENT AND STAY FOR FEW DAYS OR WEEKENDS

[@jiggyfun807]

My 4-h club was the Klover Kids Klub. It was horrible! If you ever find yourself replacing a C with a K, don't do it

[@Lisa-wp1ff]

That was my thought too. Is there a subliminal message there ?

[@mountainryder8]

I love my calomondin tree. I just pop them in the mouth and feel the Vitamin C!

[@Ang.0910]

I would love to visit. What town is that?

[@tonygrimes13]

Batesburg-Leesville SC.

[@zazdut2536]

That caroussel thing would be perfect for seed...

[@michaelmencer331]

Quads for farm kids!!!!

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@michaelmencer331]

Making cooking classes from garden to table. How to use all your herbs?

[@stevieboyt5266]

tried to watch Roots and Refuge months ago when you first introduced them but I found the channel to not be the fairytale that it could have been. I wanted more about the homestead restart with hindsight but all that was on offer was Jess and her ME! ME! ME!

[@goatgirl61]

Off subject completely but you sir might have the answer , what happened to Art & Bri ??? Thank you if you have a way pass on my thoughts and prayers to whatever might be for this beautiful family, I found you through them ❤️

[@Dunlap-uj5zl]

👍

[@johnthomas5806]

looks like they have taken to farming in a big way..

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

I think Jess, and Miah will be the next Ree, and Ladd Drummond, or Joanna, and Chip Gaines!

[@debbie2663]

👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻😃

[@brooke.2862]

you must selll Chick a Shaw's would look great in that large picture widow in the old hardware building

[@indianacryptid6020]

❤❤🙏🙏👋👋

[@longlivetheking4194]

What's the name of the town? It looks affordable for small older homesteaders like me.

[@gothic_oma]

Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. 🙂

[@lindahopkins4091]

Do you have any discount codes for Premier 1 electric fencing?

[@shaeshae5610]

Seeds could go in those metal spinners

[@missjuliawinston]

What is the meaning behind the name Wilder Still?

[@jerbear7952]

It looks like the recast Jonah with a different actor. He's putting some height on.

[@jessicabyrd8916]

That metal thing that your not sure what to put in it, seed potatoes and onions/garlic sets.

[@lcostantino7931]

Calomundos skin sweet peal n eat than use inside as lemons...

[@jordanstamps5475]

There is no way that acronym was an accident lol

[@milliewilkie1969]

where are Art and Bri?

[@rebeccagrimsley7260]

I would love to know more about the milking machine

[@michaelmencer331]

KZbinr: Just a few acres has been having success with fly trap jars to reduce fly population.

[@laurakiffmeyer9221]

can i come work for her?

[@brooke.2862]

Raffle off a Justin Rhodes Chick a shaw