It's True. We are LEAVING THE FARM. WHY?

After working on and improving this farm for the last 5 years, we are leaving it. WHY?!?
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[@mybigyear]

You two are adorable I had a completely disorganized and neglectful childhood. There are a few channels that have showed me what life can be like. I'm 47 now. But knowing that people like you and your families exist helps my soul

[@josephg.3370]

My childhood was similar. I still haven't overcome the consequences.

[@toonybrain]

I’m with you. It’s so odd to me to watch loving families; I marvel. 🧡

[@russellcuster8684]

I started my dream last year. I built a barn by myself. Milled the trees from the property. Purchased 2 beef cows and 3 sheep. Already had 20 chickens. Purchasing 6 pig's this year. I still work a 40 hour a week job but will be full time farming in 5 years and will be the happiest since my daughter was born 23 years ago

[@CindyVine]

A dream without action stays a dream. There is no perfect time for a dream. You guys were part of my inspiration into retiring from my job in Norway, buying an abandoned farm in Central Portugal and starting a KZbin channel.

[@virginiajorda4226]

Your story is beautiful! We hope you know the impact your farm and channel has had on so many of our lives. We had backyard chickens in the city when we started watching your channel. Now, we have our own little 16 acre farm. We still refer to Homesteady videos! Which animals are you taking with you????? We are so excited for your family and can't wait to watch how it goes! ❤️

[@Homesteadyshow]

Thanks for sharing Virginia, we read EVERY comment and LOVE these ones that remind us why we do this! Love hearing we helped others start in some tiny way 🥲 not sure yet who is coming, but our favorites will be there for sure!

[@homesteadingintheheartland8106]

@@Homesteadyshow we will definitely be going on that journey w you guy's. We aquired our farm through contract for deed (still good people out there); and we NEED to build a new home ourselves too, and want want it to be off grid as well. But this spring it wasn't financially in the cards for us, and spiritual warfare had a part as well. Hopefully our small channel (1.68K subs) will take off, and this spring we can get started right w you guy's. I left my nursing career b4 the coof started.....2 of our 3 kids have been dx w autism and lupus following certain childhood interventions.....that we are not allowed to speak of.....and I intend on bringing more content on how to maintain health holistically, and identifying wild plants to do this. This winter (since things are slower in ND) we intend on doing a series of videos....on how "science" proves God, and referencing scripture in the process. I tutored Chemistry and Anatomy in nursing school, and it's my niche....hope it helps bring more people to Christ. Be the Light in the Darkness is what I usually say. And you guys have definitely been a Light in the Darkness for us🥰

[@janepipkin8139]

@@homesteadingintheheartland8106 Sounds like you're on top of it. It was a cabal bankster trick to begin with to get us to move from farms to cities; good to see so many more people turning back to a life more balanced in nature and community on small farms. I will look for your channel.

[@tickcreekranch]

We lived in Alaska for 8 wonderful years. We left and returned to Idaho then moved again and ended up in Missouri on a small ranch living our best life. We are currently building our home with our children using lumber from our own sawmill. Very rewarding experience!

[@Homesteadyshow]

Wow, yes! That’s awesome!

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

That sounds really cool!

[@steppininit8559]

Very cool we moved from Georgia 23 years ago to our 40 acres here in southern Missouri... where are you located

[@LadysFarm]

I remember watching you guys at the other farm. Now I’m on my own Homestead living my dream. I love this life. Enjoy your life enjoy your dreams. I love you guys. ❤❤❤

[@Homesteadyshow]

Yay! Congrats on you getting your own homestead!

[@bigpondhomestead5085]

I’m so very happy for you! I also had a dream to build a cabin and go off grid! We got the shell of my cabin done. Then….. my husband got sick. I had to become his full-time care-giver and the cabin got put on the back burner. It’s been 8 yrs. The empty cabin is still sitting and just getting weathered. My dream is gone and the cabin, sitting empty and unfinished, is a sad reminder of my long lost dream. I have my own health issues now also. Probably from all the years of stress and worry caring for my husband, so I’m not able to make my dream a reality. I am glad you haven’t given up on your dream and are going for it! I look forward to following your journey!

[@Homesteadyshow]

So sorry you and your husband didn’t get to finish the dream cabin, but I’m glad your here with us following this journey!

[@annep.1905]

Praying for you and your husband, that God will meet your deepest needs.

[@nostalgia_junkie]

caregiver here too, sending prayers. dont neglect your needs!

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

Something very similar happened to me too. I gave up my late husband and my dream as well , my health is declining so is my mental health state , dreaming alone is not for me.

[@thewaynorth13]

I know exactly what you guys are feeling. My wife and I had this little spark inside us ignited into a huge dream of moving and building an off grid homestead in alaska, and that's exactly what we're doing. The experience will forever be something we are grateful for and the life you create by doing it from the ground up will be one that you cherish forever. So proud of you guys for taking the leap. It will come with struggle but you can overcome anything you set your minds to!

[@mightbebatman3659]

Us too. Than you Alaska state land sales!

[@sethmear]

Months ago I was operating an excavator in Saudi Arabia and I found myself digging deep into your old videos and podcasts... since then I've had a fire in me to take my family out of town and back to our roots. Your family has driven me to be more for my children and my wife. Thank you Aust.

[@Homesteadyshow]

I’ve been in that same excavator listening to podcasts starting fires! Keep at it!

[@janepipkin8139]

I listen to podcasts all the time when on my tractor doing farm work or even doing other farm work and house chores, also driving.

[@kimmariec9770]

We did it. We built our home from scratch in the woods of NYS. We literally drove home from the closing on fumes because we paid for the property with every penny we had to not be in debt. We lived in one small room. Literally sleeping on air mattresses in the kitchen while we built onto our house as we were able. Craigslist free finds were a staple. We didn’t have to buy much materials. And 8 yrs later we are still working on it. We are 100% off grid. No power or wires of any kind come up here at all. So we had no choice but to be off grid. It’s been an amazing journey. And we are raising our family and our food here in the forest. 🤗

[@ravensridge3830]

Been watching you guys for a few years, what seemed overwhelming and impossible as a single mom became a reality end of July. Each video bolstered mine (and I’m assuming many others) courage to think… maybe I can do this too? Well here I am sitting on forty acres completely off grid with my three youngest still at home. First three weeks was the hardest. Now every challenge/problem that we overcome, just boosts our confidence that we can do this! I am starting with a skoolie and soft sided barn. We will build our own home with our own hands too:) either earthbag or cordwood or a combination of both! Thank you so much for putting yourselves out there. You have been and will continue to be I’m sure a huge help in being inspired and learning practical things on running a family homestead:) Best of wishes in pursuing your family goals and dreams. It will be hard, but you’ll make it:)

[@Homesteadyshow]

Yes!!! So awesome Raven. Skoolies are cool! Happy to have been a tiny part in nudging you to do the dream!

[@journeysamaritan]

I also am a single Mom with a similar dream. Right now my 4 yr old and I are growing veggies in front of our apt front step. I am now known as the garden lady in my complex. 😁

[@Fallforwardfarms]

I love this! I just posted about how it seems so impossible as a single mom. Go you!!! One day I’ll be there too!

[@ravensridge3830]

@@Fallforwardfarms don’t give up. All it takes is the persistent passion of getting there:)

[@JenniferVerdin]

I'm do excited to see your build!!! You have inspired me to move out with my family into a multi generational property. Not only do they need help because they aren't getting any younger. I get to bring my gardening/homestead skills out to teach my boys while having the land to do it!! Congrats to you all. May God bless you and your sweet family.

[@frenchysandi]

Such an exciting journey!! The road will have some potholes for sure, but you will manage I’m confident. I’m 73 and I have not gotten to see all my dreams come true, but I’ve been truly blessed. Mom to 6 grandma to 9 and worked 50+ years as a nurse, and retired just 6 weeks ago. God is good.

[@Homesteadyshow]

Congrats on retiring and thanks for being a nurse helping people soo long a time!

[@harryandrews3889]

We were married 45 years ago and always wanted to buy a little farm but life took on a hard road. We raised five beautiful children. Then retirement finally came. I’m turning 70 this March and we finally bought our dream three years ago. 100 acres with a barn Md house. We now have 60 layers and raise 40 meat hen and also some turkeys. I’ve never worked this hard but I love it so much. We have a very large garden area we are building up as well. Anyway we enjoy your videos and wish we were your age doing this. Follow your dreams. Live your life free of the worlds ways. Love the Lord, your partner, your family and your lives will be blessed.

[@janepipkin8139]

congrats, sounds good!

[@LedgemereHeritageFarm]

I grew up on a small dairy farm here in Maine so after retiring from the military after 25 years, I bought one of our old family farms. It’s been a steep and difficult learning curve

[@samrobertson903]

Good luck following your dream! Sounds like an awesome project and I can't wait to see your new home and the awesome content that's going to come with it! 😃🎉

[@lori8861]

Do I dare say it?……out loud?…..or commented here?…I’m 60. Late in life divorce. Moved to my family farm. All my family is deceased. And I have lived this rural lifestyle my whole life. But starting completely over, from scratch. And I want to document my journey by starting a KZbin channel. Homesteading skills? I have many. Computer skills… nope. 😮😮😮have I lost my mind?

[@ImazABoss]

Well this just made me cry tears of hope. I'm on a 7 acre property in South East CT. I've been here with my husband and kids for 11 yrs renting. During that time we had a deal with the land owner regarding the eventual purchase of the property and permission to begin to farm, which we did for 5 years until we realized We were the only ones upholding our end of the deal and The landowner abandoned responsibility. Long story short, The landowner filed bankruptcy and included the house. It is currently bank owned and we have a lease through May, but we are praying that we can see our dream realized through the purchase of this property. We've always dreamed of owning this place. It's not a cut and dry situation, but I believe in miracles. I birthed the youngest 2 of my 7 kids here. I miss my animals and my big garden. I'm believing that I'll be picking up where I left off here instead of relocating to another state where land and a home are affordable. If we can get this place... We can afford to stay in CT! Thank you both for the encouragement this morning.b

[@searose6192]

The thing is.....most of us don't have parents with 100 acre farms they will let us live on and manage while learning how to manage a farm. Most of us don't have 4 grandparents to build us a cabin. What has taken you 5 years, will take us 20 because we have no one to help us. Don't forget to count those blessings and thank God for them every day.

[@fivetopsfarm8061]

My dream is to move to NC (I lived there once before), and buy my forever homestead. I'm 56, and care for my mother, so I don't see it happening any time soon. Until then, I keep building my homestead where I am, in NH

[@michaeldunagan8268]

I had a friend a couple decades ago that had a couple friends who were Greek LEGAL immigrants who fought in World War II. Those Greek Brothers told me that there was no such thing as a mortgage in Greece when they were growing up in it. One year they would build a bedroom and a kitchen. The next year maybe another bedroom. The next year maybe a den and a garage. Then in 2 years maybe another bedroom and a living room. That is the way it was done. He also said there were no property taxes back then. You could never lose your home or land due to non-payment or inability to pay property taxes.

[@CorrieGreen]

Congrats! How exciting is this? You’re going to build something amazing that will be in your family for generations to come. 🎉🎉🎉

[@savedbygraceministries4673]

My dream is to use my families 60 acre farm to help men transition from prison. I love social farms. Me and my wife currently live in the city. Ive been land clearing for the past 2 years. Next step is to remodel the 900 sqft house for the men coming out of prison. Me and my wife have been looking at modular homes, container homes and mobile homes that we could live in. Being on the land has brought so much healing to us. I can't wait until we are actually living out there

[@hestiasgardenhomestead7562]

My husband and I will be moving to Mexico next year. We only have a few more things to button down.

[@teyjahxaveriss6270]

I am so happy for you, your parents are so fortunate to have you and vise versa. As an orphan I must admit I long for what you have. It blesses my heart to see family in action. God, family, country 🙏 ❤

[@denisesale8053]

My dream would be My home state California would go red so I don’t have to move. My 2nd dream is have a couple acres and be able to be off the grid. And paint my days away as an artist. Have my husband retire and ride his bikes

[@theresavanduzer3459]

We moved into the city 4 years ago. I’m country sick though so I talked my husband into getting me a piece of land so we actually have an offer on 57 acres of land. Hopefully all will go through and we can build our homestead on about 30 of those acres. We have decided to build a barn with a loft that is living quarters. Good luck in your future endeavors. I am new to your channel and looking forward to seeing you with your dream! 😊

[@Homesteadyshow]

Oh I hope you get that land!

[@theresavanduzer3459]

@@Homesteadyshow thank you so do I. I love your content btw.

[@theresavanduzer3459]

@@Homesteadyshow we have an accepted offer no we just have to pass our due diligence and it’s ours!

[@awesomekoga7848]

I’m planning to sta 19:20 rt a homestead from scratch too. I’m going through a divorce and am going to have to move so I’m planning to buy land.

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

Why don't you cut your own logs and build a log cabin? If I were still young like you guys are I would still be on my homestead. I miss milking and raising my own pork and beef. I still have a garden and chickens, but it's a small space. The Lord has been so good to me. I grew up with my mom cooking winter and summer on a wood stove. There wasn't even a fan in our house, much less air conditioning. We had a shallow well and drew the water with a bucket, rope and tickle. Washed our clothes by hand in #2 wash tubs. I'm one of 11 children, so there was always a lot of laundry. Watching you guys sure takes me back to a much simpler time. Off grid isn't for everyone, and honestly I don't want to go back to that at my age. As long as I have control of most of the food I consume I feel like I'm better off than many people. I hope the best for y'all and I'm excited to follow your success. It's not going to be easy, but I'm confident you can do it. Home school your children so they don't get brain washed in public schools.

[@wf4516]

No joke, we just poured the pad on our property. 30 acres we get to call our own. Moved out of the big city and going in head first

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

Alternative building methods: COB!!! PLEASE do something in cob! It's my husband and my dream to build our house out of cob someday 😍

[@Homesteadyshow]

😁….

[@deserttrailshomestead]

I am so excited for you guys! Your channel and your story is the reason we actually got a milk cow. Your channel is the reason why I started our homestead channel so that we could document and show what homesteading in the desert is like (and it’s still a new channel, but we’re getting there 😂). Thank you so much for all the videos thus far that have helped my husband and I make the homesteading decisions that we have made ❤️

[@Homesteadyshow]

Absolutely love hearing this! Getting people started on their own dreams is such a big reason we still do this! Thanks for sharing! I’m gonna checkout your channel now!

[@LadysFarm]

April fools!!! Wait it’s not April 😢

[@jaybig360]

Dude every time I come back to check on your Page you are doing a life altering move lol.

[@sheribristol2826]

This sounds like such a fun, scary, exciting journey! I'm excited to be able to share the experience with your family 😊

[@spitfirespilie7931]

Which state are you going to be in? We are in Missouri. We have a dream for a family farm but don’t know how we could afford it with the price of everything. I recently started a channel on Rumble but it’s not getting any traffic. I don’t see any way for us but waiting. Hopefully, we can get more rentals and vacant land here to build on that’s the goal.

[@Homesteadyshow]

Channels grow slow at first. Don’t stop, just make a lot of videos and change things until it works 😁

[@AngelaWoolsey]

I’m a new subscriber and this is probably the 3rd video of yours that I’ve watched. Hearing how both sets of parents are going to help you is making me emotional! Lol I’m 54 yrs old and am just starting a homestead. I’d love to have my dad here to help. He passed in 2006. Are you starting over completely with no animals?

[@joyevefarmandforge]

At 58 we just moved to an almost finished cabin in the woods in Tennessee with five acres and a barn down the road! Lots of work to do but we are loving it most days!

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

Your at the perfect age! Still strong and energetic..DO IT! My husband and I started our homestead and built our home at the age of 57! Boy did we feel it. How I wish we would of started younger. But we were in a different place at that time.

[@chelseyingelido6324]

Suuuuuuuuper excited for you guys!! I'll being praying over this transition and new chapter. Thank you for sharing! You guys got this!!

[@OkKo-ux2xv]

I for one was obsessed with PBS shows Frontier house, Colonial house and Edwardian Farm house (although I’m not sure that one was PBS)

[@Homesteadyshow]

Us too! They were all so good! But frontier house was our ❤️

[@Tiffycha1982]

Watching now...not lying when I say I'm scared...

[@peterjones3226]

It's good to be scared. It's called getting out of your comfort zone and is the only place we're success is found. Learn to get comfortable there. Success is ugly it is not pretty that is a lie talk to most people. Success is running from failure to failurewith Great Expectations and knowing you will still be standing when it's over

[@wendyjennings1502]

Electric sparks are beaming off you guys! Ya'll look so happy and just precious! God bless your journey. You two will do fantastic! Bravo! Cant wait to follow your dream journey.

[@MasonJarFarmstead]

I grew up on a 300 acre dairy farm. My family sold the dairy cows but kept the land. My wife and I moved away when we got married and have been planning on moving back to the family land. We were very reluctant to buy or build out there because of the price of lumber. Just in the past couple weeks we have finally decided to start renovating our old dairy barn and starting our homestead. We hopefully will be starting in a couple weeks. Hopefully we will be starting our own KZbin channel and can provide people a family oriented experience like y’all have. Thanks for the all of the information I have learned from your channel. Good luck on your new journey.

[@StogieHoller]

You can do it. I did. I started out clearing ground and built a farm. I've been commercial 25 years, mostly sweet corn. Have pigs and beeves year round. The biggest problem I ever had was finding a similar soul. Looks like you have that. I'll be back checking up. If you need lousy advice let me know. Best to ya!!

[@Homesteadyshow]

I’ve been trying at corn 2 years now! How do you keep the dang bugs from eating it all!?!

[@priscab7085]

Doing something like that with all your family is awesome - I am excited to see it unfold❤️

[@CountryGirlStudios]

Our dream is to have our own farm. We are on my family's farm, living next my parents and grandparents. We are using this time to learn just like you! But someday will be our time to have our own place!

[@jmheller9268]

Well I'm surprised. Of course I'll be watching. I have been watching since before Luna was born in Connecticut. Congratulations! Will you eventually be bringing your animals to the new place when the time comes. I know this is gonna take alot of time. Im gonna love this. I'm sure everyone will. You guys surely know how to keep everyone interested. Lol. God bless you all💜🙏

[@vmedrano1954]

Why? Hi from Fort Worth Tx Violet Medrano BLESSING.

[@theresahansell3507]

I have a couple suggestions for you. Watch tiny shiny homestead on KZbin. They are off grid but they did a whole solar system and they broke it down. Lumnah acres. It's on KZbin too and they did Total a total off grid too. But they're buildings are a little bit more conventional. Gerg Judy regenerative ranch. He has a lot out there but it's mostly about pastors and not putting your animals in barn. And the last one is homesteading family. They're kind of good kind of not off grid but they have a lot of good information on not relying on the outside world. This might be a lot to go through but you can kind of get to where you want they have everything. I don't know if you're staying in Pennsylvania or moving I didn't see where you said good luck hope you make it I'll be watching.

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

That's going to be the WAY more interesting phase in your channel! I'm sure gonna watch each and every video!

[@sharonritchie6365]

My father in law escaped Eastern Germany in the 60’s with $19 dollars in his pocket. Worked on the rigs in Northern Canada, taught himself English and put himself through Medical school. He then bought land. Through everything he learned in Germany, being self-sufficient was critical. My dear father in law is now on palliative care for cancer and his wish is for the farm to stay in the family. We are honouring his final wish. I’m a suburban girl through and through and my in my early 50’s, I’m starting a new chapter as a farm girl. I’m cramming as much info as humanly possible into a short time and draw from peoples positive experiences. I plan to start just with gardening and maybe a freeze drying business on the side. I’m studying herbal medicine and planning my spring beds. Although I’m incredibly blessed by this gift and SO EXCITED, I’m also worried my old bones won’t be able to keep up with the workload. I can’t wait to watch your journey as I soak my joints in epsom salt nightly 😅

[@SomeGuy-xf9bc]

You guys might want to rethink this. Have you seen the news lately? Gods about to turn the lights out. I wish I had your setup. Best wishes to you though. I hope you can get the new place built before it all goes dark.

[@peterjones3226]

All the more reason for them to go where they're going and the sooner the better. Just moving myself to an Amish farm it's 300 head of livestock. How's that for scary. Where can I get any electricity put back in because they rip it out. Happy to have both options going to leave the old system there and build around it

[@homesteadingintheheartland8106]

Well we have the farm, and a small channel (only 1.68K subs); and we NEED to build due to the farm house we are in....is literally falling down. Watch our update video and you'll hear our story. However financing is an issue to build, since we aquired this property through contract for deed.....because there's still good people out there. We have some family that can help us also.....but my Dad not doing well w his health (he participated in the mass experiment); so things were put on hold for now....hopefully this spring we can start again. God Bless you from ND!

[@addieanderson2043]

Always strife to fulfill your dreams. I am 80 my husband 84 we still are going for our dreams. We built out a ProMaster van. It was a great project for the pandemic. This last month we built a larger run for my 6 chickens. 5 years ago I did my first build, a beautiful chicken house with attached run. Since then I built 3 more. I also learned to machine quilting. I admit it is very taxing on the body, we both have health issues but if you quit they will through dirt on you. We have learned to hire some of the more taxing jobs like digging the holes and setting the fence post. The satisfaction you get seeing the job completed is well worth the pain and struggles to get there.

[@tjfarms9258]

Ironic I found you guys. Love the story. My wife and I also had a dream to live and farm on a piece of land we can cultivate on our own. We just did it and wish we have done it 10 years ago! Congratulations to you and the family. You’ve just gained a subscriber!!

[@anthonyloguirato8006]

Wow! Good luck on your journey and your dreams. Will this cabin and Homestead be located, in Pennsylvania?

[@coxhomestead545]

How exciting! While definitely not my thing, I’m happy to support your dream and tune in. I still dream of finding grandpas farm to restore. We currently already homestead but in a home built in 1991. Nothing feels like grandpas farm.

[@joycemaurer3588]

Ah I wish we could. We're in our 60's and he doesn't see this direction for us like I do. I'll keep working on him. But I'll be cheering you guys on during this next adventure!!!

[@joycemaurer3588]

Will you be taking all the animals with you?

[@Homesteadyshow]

Joyce, not sure yet if all will be there, but certainly our faves!

[@RoughandTumbleFarmhouse]

I flipping LIVED for Frontier House. I still think about that one couple hauling in a box spring bed from the dump. 😂 Got a good laugh at the Hercules reference.

[@Bittagrit]

Just discovered this channel. Used to live on a small 20 acres farm. Had to leave it for hubby’s career, tried to live in town for 7 yrs. Health crash. Now waiting for our closing date on 5 acres. Already have my chickens. Now to get the town property sold, to pay off new place. Fingers crossed.

[@FarmerBrad]

Your dream also falls in line with KZbin trend of offgrid properties so your KZbin channel should explode. I feel like things are starting to fall in place. Working a white labeling deal with a company to get more bucket orders. Going to be a speaker at indiana homesteading conference and growing my network of companies to work with.

[@stuffnsuch631]

Do what makes you happy.. we started building farm from woods 6 yrs ago. Gotta say I wished I figured out how to buy somewhere with something cleared. A run down farm for example. Animals eat grass not trees and it's been a pile of work clearing trees and trying to get grasses growing.. hard when 6 months is in a deep freeze.

[@squid24736]

this is honestly exactly what I needed. I want to start planning what it would take for me to start building a homestead and you guys sharing your methods and prices for everything will be so so tremendously helpful.

[@JoelKSullivan]

Very excited for you guys! My dream is to have a property where I can create a permaculture paradise (which I want to document on KZbin) and to be an author.

[@LadysFarm]

😮😮😮

[@homesteadingbarndo]

Excited for you!! Are you doing all the building yourself or sub contracting it out? We did our own build and did a very similar plan when it comes to building it cash as we went.

[@nicolevey8457]

I am so happy for you guys! I have been watching you guys for years and I cannot wait to watch your next journey ❤️

[@beardedbusinessresearch8524]

1:55 The Юрт! Yurt yeah! How much did it cost? Was it cold during winter in it? What would you have done differently now if you had more money for the Yurt?

[@Mrs.Dreadfulbliss]

Awwww that is awesome! Congratulations ❤ cannot wait to see where life takes y'all.

[@MyCroatianHomestead]

We have left Australia to start a homestead in Croatia. The land we bought has been sitting untouched for 20 years. We are clearing it and have just started building our home

[@ck4599]

Wow.... I am so excited for you guys..... You have such a beautiful family God will be walking this journey.... I would love to see it with you. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@fullmooncreamery]

Hearing you talk about your story amazes me because it reminds me so much of my family’s story! I’m 23 and have a 1 year old daughter and my husband, daughter and I currently live on a small piece of property across from my parents 80 acres which was originally my great grandfathers old farm. I have a small goat farm and will have chickens and meat rabbits soon! My dad has all the equipment and knowledge and hay fields so he is a huge help when it comes to us farming! My dream is to get a big piece of property and build a house with my family that we can raise or child (hopefully children in the future) and grow our farm and creamery. We aren’t sure if we’ll ever be able to borrow money since we’ve never borrowed money before so we don’t really have any credit score so debt free is also our goal. I started to tear up a bit when you both started to talk about building a place with three different generations of your family because it is so emotional and amazing and such a lovely thing to be able to do and I can’t wait to be doing the same thing ❤ Hopefully in the near future I can start making KZbin videos! You guys truly inspire me!

[@moniquem783]

I am so happy for you! To literally build your dream is so exciting! And to be able to do it with your parents is incredibly special. Today would have been my dad’s 72nd birthday. He’s been gone 10 years. As I’m looking for my homestead, it’s constantly in the back of my mind that I wish Dad was here to see this big leap I’m about to take. I know he would be proud of me, he was already so proud of what I did at my last place with my solar power and veggie garden (he didn’t see this house), but I really would give anything to have him come out to look at places with me, be there on moving day, disappear a bit before sunset to take some photos etc. I’m so glad that you guys will have those memories in your forever home. Well, maybe not the disappearing to take photos bit 😂 I can’t wait to watch your progress and learn more from you. I’m not intending to buy raw land and start from scratch but I haven’t ruled it out completely either. No matter what I do, there will be plenty for me to learn from what you’re doing! Gosh I’m so happy for you!

[@Homesteadyshow]

We’re proud of you Monique! Your dad sounds like an awesome guy! Wish he could see you start your homestead too.

[@moniquem783]

@@Homesteadyshow thank you! That means so much! My dad really was an awesome guy. He didn’t talk an awful lot, but when he did it was always worth listening to. He was kind and generous and patient and wise. He was a landscape photographer and could see beauty that others didn’t notice. There was one photo he took when he was playing with his new macro lens. It was a weed in the drain on their driveway. It always blew my mind that he could see the beauty in a weed which everyone else would ignore or even pull out! I must get that one printed for on my wall. Coz you know, 15 or so large, framed prints just isn’t enough 😂😂 A house only feels like a home once my photos are up. That’s a moving day task 😁 I think if there’s any day he’s going to be looking down to watch what’s happening, moving day will be the one. Oma and Opa (Mum’s parents) too. In other news, I met a lady this week who has Dexter contacts! A breeder, and also a guy who takes his bull around to service cows. Within an hour of where I’m going! I really thought if I was lucky enough to find a cow I was going to be stuck doing AI so I’m stoked that I’m really going to be able to have Dexters! If the land suits of course!

[@reneemcclellan2836]

Congratulations on taking your dream by the hand! I am hoping to start transitioning away from running my Full Time business to start homesteading FT by next Spring. 🤞

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

Connecticut is literally the worst place on earth. The people who live there make it even worse. It's just all around terrible. I love rural America, but Connecticut is a pit stop to be avoided when travelling between Boston and New York. It shouldn't even exist. If you want to visit a place where the people completely lack a sense of humor, but have judgment in spades, then Connecticut is your spot. Pretty sure it's Dante's 9th circle of hell. Side note: how does this lady take him seriously with that mustache? Lol wtf man, are you auditioning for the Mario and Luigi movie or something? Chris Pratt already got the part so cut that ridiculous thing off

[@Homesteadyshow]

You must be from CT! 😂

[@Thee-_-Outlier]

@@Homesteadyshow actually no, I'm from Philly however I've had family that lived/worked on submarines and we're stationed in Connecticut. I've been there, regretfully

[@s-c..]

@@Thee-_-Outlier They must be unbelievably judgmental in Connecticut cos it obviously rubbed off on you pretty quickly. That’s some pretty high level judgement of a whole state, rounded off spectacularly with a gratuitous personal insult. But yeah, all the people of Connecticut are jerks, not you.

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

The yurt is absolutely gorgeous !! beautifully appointed, so full of light & open space & totally cozy & totally speaks the word HOME to me. My mother lives her dream in a canvas over a wooden frame, house tent off grid homesteading as well. If it's good enough for Mongolian horse nomads , on the windswept, frozen, highland steppes, it3s good enough for American homesteaders.

[@FarmerBrad]

What animals will be going to your new place while you build the infrastructure?

[@fredsodyssey6319]

What???

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

WHOA!! I just had a super- duper way back machine ride moment They look just like my mom & dad, when they started their journey, off -grid homesteading. I am serious , she could be my auntie, she could come to a family reuinion & nobody would bat an eyelash, if she crashed it , we'd just assume she's a close relative ( except my mom's cat's eye glasses, were very exaggerated & totally blinged out & her hair was bleached platinum blonde. He looks like he could be my dad's brother from South Carolina. My dad is from Sicily.

[@ruralstate]

Watching you all the way from Africa-Kenya. I feel so encouraged by you to start the pig farming I have been postponing for eons

[@farmerjohomesteading]

I have been watching you guys for a few years. Love your family and content! We finally bought the family farm this year to make it our own running homestead. My children are 5th generation to be on this farm!! We started a KZbin channel this year from all the inspiration watching your channel. Such a cool experience for you guys!!! So excited to see it all play out for you guys.

[@Homesteadyshow]

Congrats on buying the family farm! That is exciting!

[@farmerjohomesteading]

@@Homesteadyshow thank you! 😊

[@coxhomestead545]

Ooops forgot my question. What animals will you take with you?

[@janepipkin8139]

Sounds good! I look forward to hearing more. Finally have my own farm for six years now also, horses first, now chickens; (processed 3 roosters this week); meat birds but not the overfat ones; will lay and when done I'll get meat; I also bought raw land; lots of work doing cleanup and making it productive, esp if one wants to be environmentally-friendly to other critters... Totally on-grid here in SC farm country, but I spent first nine months in a used older RV while house was being built, and that was pretty rustic for a bit. All good. I bought the RV from neighbors who had used it while building their house themselves; sold it to other neighbors who use it as a she-shed and guess quarters.

[@s.s.9149]

For the last 6 years, I have been researching everything I can about homesteading, (small) animal husbandry, Eden Garden farming, etc. My husband and I are both disabled and living in a senior majority community, and it makes sense to us to plant a garden that will eventually take care of us even when we cannot take care of it. For years, all I could do was dream about this project because we had huge obstacles in our way, mainly our shoestring budget. In the course of the last week, we have secured a 12'x20' garage that we intend to turn into our Racken House and tack room, and 1- 15'x20' and 1- 20'x40' farm buildings for a fence, raised garden beds, and other various projects... we got all of these supplies (which includes additional lumber and tin sheets) for free from an old farmer who was ready to burn the buildings down. We have also had some extra cash come in to purchase heirloom-only seeds. We only have a few steps to go before we are ready to introduce animals, and it is all moving so quickly now that I can hardly believe it. God is so good, he knew I was going to need the knowledge I accumulated so that when this all started coming together, I would already know what needs to be done and do my part to make it happen. We live on a third acre in a 100-year-old farmhouse in town so our only options for livestock are rabbits and chickens. Our town recently passed a code restricting roosters due to the noise but I am working to appeal the code to include a clause that allows keepers to try a no-crow collar to diminish the nuisance. I don't think it's right to restrict someone's ability to feed their family by preventing them from having a generational flock and free potential broilers, especially in our current climate. It's a bit funny, when I was growing up I could never decide what I wanted to be; I toggled between a singer and a teacher mostly. I ended up in menial labor for over 22 years and wrecked my body being the employee who goes the extra mile. Now that I'm officially a grown-up, all I want to be is a farmer. The older I've grown the more important the food that goes into my family's bodies becomes to me, and I know that the healthiest food you could ever eat grows closest to your door.

[@coralsancetta7242]

Can't wait for your new adventure. I've dreamed of farm life, finally achieved it in 1996, I'm 70 now but have loved every minute of it. Know where near to what you've done, just chickens a few sheep and veggies now.

[@workinonit9562]

Congratulations on working toward your dream especially since you 2 are so young.....very exciting.

[@MissyTomes]

I love your story and your wanting to ignite others' fires. For us, we put an offer on a house last year with 7.7 acres for me to start my homestead for my family, but it didn't work out. It just came up for sale again and now we can't afford to do it with the housing market and interest rates. I'm devastated :( But I can continue to live vicariously through you all :). Congrats

[@kingskidspoodles1393]

Are u getting land close to The Farm. Living on Farm? Working at property part time? OR moving to Raw land? Camping ? Building?

[@hannahbrooks3171]

We had the yurt dream ish. We just went for it. We were scared but decided to just take the jump. Last year we bought 32 acres on the other side of the province. We built our own cabin and starting our homestead with a garden chickens and pigs in the spring! We have 3 young children (6,4,4months) and are very excited to start this journey with our family

[@stuffnsuch631]

What province are you in? We're northern Ontario.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Happy for you all. Will be very interesting to watch and learn. 12 years ago a Septic System cost around $4,000 and We'll was $8,000. The Septic System was for 4 people. Yours will of course be more cause of family size lol. Can't wait to watch transformation. Can't imagine leaving that Great Barn but I'm sure you'll build a bigger and better one. Only thing is where will your new Homestead be. Mystery for sure. Just wondering if close to Homestead your on? Know you don't want to give exact location. Peace from WV

[@amandadavies3601]

We are in a city at the moment, our exit strategy is set for March next year! Good for your guys!! I can't wait to start our next chapter too.

[@Homesteadyshow]

Nice! March can’t come fast enough!

[@vinagerie427]

Welcome from the Poconos! Whereabouts is your new place? Have a farm-brand name? Best to you, Kids...Blessings to Continuances! oooxxx

[@raymondharris7226]

Dream - For me and my entire family to own and to build our own Homestead. Inspired to do today - Start the planning TODAY for our Journey Podcast to come in 2023.

[@TRUFIVE50]

Frontier House is where I caught the homestead bug. Also, Edwardian Farm on Victorian Farm on BBC.

[@ajdewings]

In 2016, we got started on making our dream a reality & bought some land. By June of 2017, we moved into the house that we had designed & built ourselves. Sadly, on June 26th of this year, that dream went up in smoke. We lost our house &, consequently, our 2 businesses; leaving our family of 14 homeless & unemployed. Yet, the dream didn't die & we're building again. Thanks to the insurance payout, we now have no mortgage & we're able to pay for this build with cash, completely debt free! After 5 years in the previous house, we're making some small, but good changes this time around & our eldest 6 children are 5-6 years older & adult size now, giving us some much needed help! We're still doing as much as we can ourselves legally & we're hoping to be up & running our business (a catering business) by June. Good luck to you guys! It's going to be an amazing journey!!

[@nancycosta3021]

The world needs more dreamers like you. Way to teach your children! You have spent years growing your knowledge and now is the time. This is your time. I adore the joy you both exude. Looking forward to watching the journey.

[@thegoodiesfactory]

Beautiful and inspiring level of love from you guya. This is exciting me to start the bus project ive been dreaming of for 10 years... ❤

[@taliandzelda5006]

Tune into my favorite Homestead channel is Tiny Shiny Home. They are building with earthbags and oh my.... they are turning out gorgeous buildings. They are just the sweetest family.

[@reymartinez8830]

Does anyone really care about your lifestyle and when you’re doing?