Joel Salatin Polyface MICRO: HOW TO START A SMALL FARM, Broiler Chicken Farm Profits, & MORE!

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TIMESTAMPS for Joel Salatin Questions:
2:45 Is diversity necessary for profitable small farms?
7:05 What Kind of Minerals does Polyface Farms Feed their Cows?
8:00 Can you feed kelp to sheep and goats?
8:25 Can humans eat kelp mineral?
9:17 Can you use Shaklee Basic H as a dewormer for sheep and goats?
11:02 Should we use permanent chicken coop structures for smaller acreage or can we use portable chicken coops?
14:25 How can we start a farm or homestead on 3500 square foot?
15:38 How can we get our children excited about homesteading?
18:00 What is the best state to start a farm?
23:37 How can a young person get started in farming?
26:40 How can I run a profitable cattle operation?
32:14 Joel Salatin, how do you setup a grazing plan for the cows on your farm?
40:14 What is the net profit margins on Polyface Farms Broiler Chicken operation?
49:10 How do I find a farm to buy or take over?
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[@anthonydooley224]

I know Joel has got to feel so blessed that a new generation of young farmers are picking his brain about farming. Knowledge is worthless unless it is shared. I know it is a pleasure to share knowledge with those who will actually use it.

[@WHITE11WIZARD]

Yes, and I am an older woman with a 35-acre ranch that I can't run anymore and no kids and thinking about legacy. Today I connected with a young man who wants to come out and start a small farm here. We are both so excited and we connected on Joel Salatin s website! Because of an interview he gave on KZbin and mentioned it. Thanks, Joel!

[@mysticmaverick1]

Wonderful interview Miss Shepherdess. Joel Salatin is the Thomas Jefferson of our time.

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you very much! I really enjoy talking with him :). -the Shepherdess

[@xXGENDAMAGEXx]

Joel Said it exactly correctly. If “you are” headed in either direction you will get there. Take Heart if your doing it right. You will succeed! I’m rooting for every single one of you. And hoping to join you soon.

[@breesechick]

❤

[@Laura-wn2yy]

Salatin's book, "You can farm" changed my whole perspective when he told about creating topsoil every 6 months to a year. Up until then, I thought it took hundreds of years. Such an exciting concept! So began my journey.

[@breesechick]

Every time i listen i hear something i missed ❤

[@DanKlein_1]

"A cow knows all she needs to know to be a successful cow". Good point from Joel. Joel talks about getting kids involved in the process of farming or homesteading. My dad got my brother and I involved by "selling" us a calf cheap cheap. That grew into a cow producing calves that either went to market or kept for further expansion of my little herd. :-) Just a neat way for us to start taking ownership of the work as well as the profits and get involved in the lifestyle.

[@theShepherdess]

Love the story, Dan! -the Shepherdess

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

That is a sweet story. Get kids started with a (very very VERY) miniature version of small-scale agriculture.

[@nancyseery2213]

This one just rolled around on my KZbin and I am very glad it did. I have just finished reading Joel Salatin's Poylface Mico and yesterday purchased two more of his books. I live in a subdivision and this video and his books are a great help for me. Sometimes just making choices about what and when to do something is confusing. Then you need to throw in how and where . Having some help from people who have already handled these problems is a blessing.

[@breesechick]

I'm back to let it play at bedtime ❤

[@oldmango8606]

done correctly. brief questions, allowing guest fullness of time to answer. thanks.

[@theShepherdess]

Glad you enjoyed it sir! Thank you.

[@sarajean9637]

So excited to find this since I’ve loved Joel’s videos for years and now yours so the combo was an exciting find ❤ Thank you for the great info video as always. Your both very inspiring

[@jefferymatthew2776]

Tennessee is a great place to farm low taxes and virtually no regulations

[@bettypearson5570]

My problem is similar to what you are expressing. I am 66 and in the process of moving to my retirement farm. I grew up on a farm and want to return to the lifestyle and the good food. I am starting with gardening and chickens, expanding from there to include rabbits, pigs and hopefully a milk cow and continually increasing perennials. While I want all those things, I realize at my age things can happen that will limit my abilities. My biggest concern is that upon my passing, what I build will be bulldozed for housing development rather than carried and improved in the next generation. My sons who chose a very different lifestyles would immediately sell the property to the highest bidder. It would be so nice to have it go to someone who would start their farm where ever I leave off.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

I'm sorry to hear that. :( I hope you are able to keep up hope and maybe soon they will have a change of heart. God can still do this to them at any age, it is never too late.

[@thomasdowd9673]

Love your channel and huge fan of Joel Salatin!! Bless you both!! I’ll keep following closely as I stop just dreaming of owning a farm and finally just jump in head first. Because of you I’ve decided to do sheep!! I pray blessings over you and your family!!

[@theShepherdess]

Thomas, can't thank you enough for your prayers. Keep me updated on your farming journey and THANK YOU for your support. -the Shepherdess

[@thegoodoldways]

Generous with wisdom, experience, knowledge and what works. What a gift to the world. Free. Thanks.

[@TheBahamabob]

Very good interview format. Most Salatin interviews are so general the little but extremely important details only a lifetime of experience might mention. You asked more pointed questions and he still offers the philosophy but with detail added. An example is the mineral mix he gives free choice. I wondered how he gave sea salt and kelp. Finally after years I know it’s not just sea salt but mixed. And he added why he does not do free choice 16 minerals and vitamins in separate compartments which is also a good and common choice among restorative farmers. Since some very serious viewers read comments I’m mentioning also about location an added comment. I never hear Alabama in a conversation or KZbin for farming or homesteading. As a professional financial consultant I became a “contrarian” investor in large part. That is that the crowd is usually wring. When the cover of Business Magazine proclaimed “Oil is Dead” when it hit $12 back before you were born, it was the bottom of the oil market-best buying opportunity in 109 years. If everyone is picking Missouri and n one is considering Alabama they are probably wrong. I was led by the Lord to start a farm in Alabama ten years ago. Wild story I hope to tell some day in person but I live and remain in the Capitol of Texas-750 Mike’s away. It’s tiny but our motto of “Go Slow or Go Home” combined with your motto works so far. It rained 70 inches this year and is almost at the Florida Line meaning the 31st Parallel. That means we get longer winter days of sunlight as in winter and summer grass abundance. Three season gardens and year round grass is worth looking at with land half what it is in your county. We are on a tourist route to Destin and near enough to half a dozen cities but far enough to hold down land costs and taxes. My farm is in Andalusia a beautiful town of 9000+ So I encourage seekers to be open to seeking out water as Joel said. We get zero snow annually! In fact a hard freeze might not happen in a given year. There are also places in Georgia and Mississippi plus Florida but our location is far enough from Hurricanes and tornadoes in The Dixie Belt north of us. Never had a hail storm in ten years. Microclimates happen!

[@LadysFarm]

Yes he is very talented in communication

[@kimrall7350]

finally - multimerized . . . I'm definitely gonna purchase this one.

[@thistles]

I was only allowed 2 cats in an apartment I had for a while. I had 4 gray cats. “That’s the same cat”.

[@yolandadobbs882]

Listen to this, and I desire to learn more about regeneration farming for myself.

[@savageairsoft9259]

Very good! Joel is so informative and interesting. Thank you BOTH!

[@jlpaints]

Very interesting live chat. 👌

[@kimrall7350]

gonna purchase that book...small acreage unrestingly, all be very helpful.

[@lexi-vx1pd]

Oh my gosh, I love this video! Thank yoU!

[@agtano2811]

I can’t wait to purchase the new book. My concern is about the ageing homesteader and what you will need in order to keep the farm going when you are loosing strength. How would you transition into that sort of homesteading if you can’t hire a younger person to do those tasks you used to do.

[@theShepherdess]

That’s a good question. It’s ultimately up to the next generation to pickup the slack. You could put out an ad for an internship that provides room and board in exchange for labor. Joel Salatin does this through his stewardship program. 👍🏻

[@blueupgreendown6402]

Also you can’t underestimate the amount moving around keeps your body strong, and healthy. There’s a term often used in medical therapy. Move it or lose it. You can make things simpler by changing the environment. Move smaller portions at a time, shorter distances from storage to feed bins. Make the pathways smoother. Work smarter not harder. But keep moving.

[@abstract1dea]

Where are we going? Old Chief told his grandson "In each and every person there is a good wolf and an evil wolf fighting for your soul" Grandson asked "Which one will win?" Chief says "the one you feed" What kind of a world are we feeding?

[@oscarcaballero9014]

I didn't know that book existed I have read his beef book really gets the wheels turning

[@christinashurina1008]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 Thank you very much for the information. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@WendysWorldTX]

I'd love to find an older farmer to buy into in TX for me and my 16 yr old son. He wants to do pastured poultry and I garden and grow microgreens. How do you find those kind of people/situations?

[@danachoate5361]

My questions as well..... How do you find farmers that would like a younger generation to mentor and eventually take over the farm???

[@throughmylens5127]

First time I seen him was Food Inc I try and watch the movie 3 or 4 times a year

[@robertclark4847]

New and learning here! Is there a list of literature, by yourselves or anyone, that I could get that you suggest? I am 21 birds in and am looking to diversify!

[@Thelucky23]

I really enjoy these but for the future… maybe you could plug him too. The website he mentioned, the book, other websites… etc..

[@danachoate5361]

How do you find the older farmers who want a younger generation to mentor and take over when they're ready to retire?

[@deemee7329]

Coffee shops at breakfast

[@LevoLee]

Hi Miss Shepherdess, me and my childhood friend, we are starting a very small scale farm, we have the area of 2,5 acres (almost) we like to do this like boutique style, we planing to have 100 broiler and 100 layer, together with Angus cow and bull. In two months time, we will do 200 broilers and another hundred layers, what’s the most chicken we can look after in such small place? Weather here is very mild in winter, maybe a month we will feed them in a shelter, a part from this, they will always be outside and rotational controlled grazed! What can you suggest. We are situated in south west of Turkey, close to sea side. Thank you in advance, peace

[@schmit55]

Post the farmer inheritance classifieds online somewhere so people can search and solicit

[@learninladyhomesteader9374]

Epic failure on the part of KZbin’s advertising with this video 😆😂 meatless jerky indeed so missed their audience haha Just found the channel when searching the area there on KZbin, love the content, love the guest and all his books! Was nice to see an older person with a super smart political and world outlook for a change instead of the ones the propaganda machine has brought up. Love the verse closing on all your videos 🥰 and giving glory to Christ in all things! Will be sharing and watching from now on. 🙂

[@Hype_Cats]

If you deworm the cows. Can I mix the manure with my red wigglers compost pile? If I use it as fertilizer will it kill my already established worm population on my raised beds?

[@theShepherdess]

I do not have any specific information on the topic, but I would err on the side of caution with respect to an established worm population. Wouldn’t want to risk losing that effort. -the Shepherdess

[@davidbooher5559]

That’s a great question. Never thought about that.

[@jimetnavarro6003]

Nice 👌 👋!

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks, Jimet! Great to hear from you as always!

[@LivingTheDream369]

How do I get a hold of Joel Salatin? I have an idea to help resolve 65 year old farmers.

[@brizzlefarmizzle]

I've been watching all your videos. What type of camera are you using

[@theShepherdess]

I use a Canon Rebel t3i! It’s about 7 yrs old… Cannon t7 is the latest version of the camera :). -the Shepherdess

[@theShepherdess]

Thanks for watching my videos. 👍🏻

[@evelynrogers7145]

Mine started to eat the paint off the porch. !

[@jennifermuller8050]

I live in Anderson Ca thinking of starting a farm Any tips for my area

[@deemee7329]

What's needed in your area that you can provide that no one else is.. research

[@breesechick]

❤

[@breesechick]

🎉

[@dinshamsul2976]

Hi

[@roxannecarson2814]

I have a water bucket that none of my sheep will not drink the water out of. It is so strange. So maybe it is like yours. I have cleaned it and cleaned it..thinking that would help. Nope. 🤔🤨🤨

[@n.s.7223]

Where can i buy the book?

[@theShepherdess]

Here is a link for you! polyfaceyum.com/product-cat/merchandise/#!/POLYFACE-MICRO/p/389984533/category=43252175

[@evelynrogers7145]

Don’t ask don’t tell does not work. Ridiculous rules and hateful people

[@theShepherdess]

Mr. Salatin can be a bit of a risk taker with his opinions... definitely take some of them at your own risk. 😉😉 -the Shepherdess

[@hirashamsi7323]

@@theShepherdess I agree with Mr.Saladin here.

[@cristiewentz8586]

Throw up your hands and say "goats being goats"