Self-Reliant Family Builds a Thriving Homestead While Living in a Tiny Yurt

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you for watching! You can follow Mike and Lacie here: kzbin.info/door/grA2BxbEwkStpOefAMYH_Q instagram.com/the_fit_farmer_ instagram.com/yurt.momma/ instagram.com/bigpondfarm/

[@designdoctor247]

Wow!!! What a beautiful family. Very interesting, inspiring and informative. I had no idea a yurt was that big!!! I had no idea it could be that nice.

[@designdoctor247]

This family reminds me of this family. Min 10 of your video. She has said the same thing...hope u interview Daci 🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ22lGNrfN1qjJY

[@designdoctor247]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3SzgmeVrtuiic0 homesteading in the city

[@richardparker1699]

I have been watching their videos for a long time. They are fantastic people.

[@slobdog7394]

4 mins in and I had to remind myself they are actually in a Yurt. I’ve stayed in a few over the years but what you guys have done with this is incredible!! Also you’ve got a really relaxing easy to listen to voice, time to subscribe 💯

[@art-tb3um]

I think I'm over complicating life, this seems so natural

[@jaimhaas5170]

We all do. Sad that so many of us are living a poor quality life too.

[@art-tb3um]

@D Smith guilt. My parents need my help, they dont want to live like this but I'm tired of the NYC rat race.

[@art-tb3um]

@D Smith Its less about that but the homesteading lifestyle. To them its like regressing their "social value" and not worth the burden of migrating. I disagree

[@PhilinLeBlanc]

Do it. DO IT.

[@SpfySpaceJam]

Well if homesteading is not for your parents maybe moving out of New York is best 1st.

[@JoshuaShepherd]

"It's so nice having a pond, seeing the ducks go out and just express their duckness..." Love it.

[@the_light_writer]

I was just about to quote this too, lol! 😆

[@Papa_Reecio]

@@the_light_writer Me Too!

[@wendy2806]

This is what I catch through out the video too. Lol

[@revanelson8810]

Omg 😱 those kids are going more self sufficient and stable when they become adults. Kudos to the parents.

[@sroberts605]

Absolutely - plenty of love going around here!

[@charliepatino9586]

but what about socialization

[@mmembreno3794]

I love this family. They’re so close as a unit. Absolutely love how their children are involved in the everyday chores.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

@SunOnShine do it!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

The kids are such great helpers!

[@shirleyk623]

@SunOnShine A few pieces of advice. Start small so you're not overwhelmed. Start with easy veggies. Watch a lot of you tube videos and read a lot of books. Happy gardening.👍😁😁😁😁

[@thekulture5168]

Lol life is so twisted. this is how we live in Africa and it’s hilarious to learn it’s a dream lifestyle for most westerners. This is how we should all live, in one with nature not against it

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are exactly right!!! We should all live more this way. The idea of huge houses and more stuff is thrown at us from the time we are born. We want to show people how living with the land is farm more fulfilling than having all the stuff!

[@frenchweewee4444]

Totally agree.

[@keagleeagle821]

Its the way we live and they call us poor for that😄😆😄

[@musa2775]

@@keagleeagle821 you're the richest ❤️

[@imamultyfandomtrash7233]

Amen

[@globetrotting2628]

I never heard of the family until now. I'll have to subscribe. Their garden is amazing. Mike has a great voice over quality to his voice. Lacie is so down to earth.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!!

[@sroberts605]

You won't be disappointed!

[@My.Lifes.Journey]

@@sroberts605 I was just about to comment that haha, I subbed to them about 2 years ago and have enjoyed every video I've watched.

[@TheMrsnikkisixx]

@@My.Lifes.Journey I've just found them and subscribing.

[@neliacgomez9546]

@@MikeTheFitFarmer hi I really like your garden 😍

[@dfgdfg_]

Mike's enthusiasm is infectious. If I lived closer I'd come and volunteer to help and learn.

[@HeirloomPermaculture]

Mike and Lacie are some of the best people. What you see on their channel is who they are in person. Genuine, kind and great friends. So happy to see their hard work and commitment recognized by Exploring Alternatives. Yurt to go 😉 subscribe to their channel to keep following this journey.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you guys!!

[@kettlebells-ez9xi]

I'm subscribing because of your yurt comment (and because I think I'll like their channel)

[@slobdog7394]

Thanks for that, this was a great story💯

[@lolomimi4410]

Can I have a link to their channel

[@HeirloomPermaculture]

@@lolomimi4410 The FIT Farmer is their channel name.

[@ev6553]

I really like this video. This family doesn't hide their full home with all the positives and negatives. They give the viewers a better understanding of the challenges and benefits of their lifestyle.

[@PrettyTranslatorSarahMoon]

"Express their duckness" 🤣

[@markmayes41]

Joel Salatin would be very proud of that phrase as he often says about letting pigs express their pigness.

[@Gudsur]

That was my favorite part too

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

@@markmayes41 Joel is a friend of ours and that is exactly where that comes from!!

[@erinvanek6881]

That was my favorite part!! 🦆

[@virgillucacel3209]

So funny😂

[@mistysather8952]

I've been following Mike and his family for a few years now. They are a beautiful family!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Misty!!

[@pauldominic2150]

Mike, Lacie and Co.- BRAVO!! So inspiring... This is what living is all about!!!

[@Untold8065]

He’s a really great communicator. Very great video! You guys are inspiring!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@suetoronto9993]

I love how involved the children are in the day to day farm activities.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

They are great helpers!

[@jenniferandrews6487]

I’ve been following Mike and Lacie over a year now :-) I love their channel and their family!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Jennifer!!

[@jennifferhurlburt642]

I follow Mike and Lacie on their KZbin channel and I absolutely love them!

[@dasweetspot_her_me]

Lol I actually follow this family and follow your channel, it's cool to see a collab

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!!!

[@jamesjordan9846]

As do I

[@loranv3435]

JUST AMAZING CONGRATULATIONS FIT FAMILY. BETTER DAYS AND YEARS AHEAD FOR YOU ALL.

[@myraalexander3018]

Thanks for sharing their story. I’ve been following The Fit Farmer for a while and can appreciate all the work they’ve put into their homestead. The original interest was in this yurt they have!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Myra!!

[@katrinar9310]

Love Mike, Lacy, and fam. Great feature of a lovely bunch of people living their dream. BLESSINGS-Kate

[@faithhopelove5798]

Trust me this family is one of the most amazing people here on KZbin. Love them ❤️

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!!

[@sroberts605]

What a brilliant synopsis, Mike and Lacie you are so generous with sharing your journey and being an inspiration to many! Thank you

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!!

[@douglaslloyd4214]

Love these guys.. I live in a tiny house on a homestead 45 minutes away and never knew about them until the power of KZbin

[@pamelataylor8058]

I THINK YOUR LIFESTYLE IS WHAT CONNECTS A PERSON TO MOTHER EARTH TOTALLY AWESOME MAY GOD CONTINUE YOU TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY & KEEP YOU ALL SAFE!!

[@opinionvoice]

You should consider building an extension yurt so each of your children can have they own room later on.

[@jamesjordan9846]

I that idea in mind for my daughter's but it's been so hard to find land near LA county I can afford to get started I will keep working off farm until I get it established

[@lorisanford8515]

They do intend on doing that in the future. 😊

[@sarad2083]

@@jamesjordan9846 California is very expensive to live in but Oregon and Washington have better costs of living depending where you look just an idea 😊

[@Godisgreater123]

I so agree!! Or cutting their large bedroom in half and making another bedroom...I raised my own 6 children and at times my husband and I would take the smallest bedroom to make sure that the kids always had enough space

[@alittlesouthwindfarm3074]

They are so genuine. I've met them in person so kind.

[@jch1965]

Yay, look at y’all! So nice to see Mike and Lacie featured on this channel. 😊❤️

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Jilley!! We were super excited to work with Mat and Danielle.

[@lisab9836]

The kids are growing up so quickly. They were so young when i started following your family. Great job and your family is an inspiration.

[@808kiker]

She is amazing ! She even grew a trunk ! Great video and excellent living. It's hard work but very satisfying.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Hey no making fun of my trunk. 😂😂~ Lacie

[@AnthonyMiyazaki]

I appreciated that comment about kids sharing a room. Two of my brothers and I shared a room for quite some time. Great way to learn to get along!

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

I have watched this family from the start! You must subscribe to them if you are interested in homesteading. Wonderful family plus you will learn so much. They didn't say anything about Lacy and how she is a master at healing with herbs and plants. Also she can drive the big guns like excavators etc.! She is amazing! And so is Mike! I learn something new from them every day! Thank you so much for featuring them today. They are truly a deserving family!❤❤❤❤❤

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Rebecca!!

[@VM-ve4xu]

This life is not for everyone, it must be really hard to make it work, but man, it is truly inspiring! Wishing you and your family all the best.

[@grahammewburn]

How wonderful to see a family growing their own food. An oil crisis is coming. It will cause a food crisis. I encourage everyone to grow their own food. Cheers Gray Australia

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!! Everyone should grow at least one edible plant.

[@DJBEANZzROADTO1K]

@@MikeTheFitFarmer weed

[@AhuvasarfatiSiberians]

so glad you finally had Mike and Laicy on your channel, i have been following them for years and learn from them each time. Be it garden tips, parenting tips, or find the happy place in your life and enjoy it. Mike and Laicy raise their kids to love life, hard work and family, We are great fans of theirs and have learned less is sometimes more too. thanks

[@tmc1373]

OMG! That's Mike's house! So glad to see him on here! They've done a great job with their yurt, go Mike and fam!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks!

[@QuiChiYang2]

Awesome. This is a proper humble way to serve a fulfilling life & raise beautiful hardworking children. They don't just sit in class absorbing, repetitive, dull boring words & formulas, they apply, act on what they learn daily. Like Lacy said; working with & in accordance with nature.

[@lauraslavsky6478]

I love seeing people willing to take risks and try out a new lifestyle! Wishing nothing but the best for them and for everyone. I hope to at least have a small homestead one day, time will tell.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Laura!! We hope that you are able to have your homestead in the future.

[@mountainviews5025]

One of our favorite families in the universe love them hey Mike what's up thumbs up my friends

[@dmv1955]

Yay for you! Sometimes less is more and I’d say you have a whole lot more than most! Wishing you continued good health, happiness and success.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@YalisCommunity]

This is such a great example of using wisely and greatly the resources while connecting with nature!

[@dominique1650]

Great story. I love the super positive attitude of this couple. The line about the ducks being in the pond to express their "duckness" is a gem!

[@susanadam6094]

Well bloody done it's hard work but you did it 😃 Much respect to anyone who lives this kind of life 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@peri3818]

What a great family and environment they created. I just subscribed to their channel. Love keeping the clothes in the laundry area. Really the logical place for them. That beautiful pond where the ducks could swim. That’s where I would be having my morning coffee. Glad they have been there 6 years. You hardly see someone interviewed who hasn’t just built and moved in. Thanks for a wonderful put together video.

[@vhs10907]

Mike and Lacie are personable and natural spokespeople, making their introduction to their lifestyle enjoyable to watch and entertaining.

[@mariakilson5851]

I'm not a country person. I'm an urban kinda person. But I am interested in making small spaces work and having my own spices and herbs planted and growing in small spaces. So I love these kinda videos

[@kellirawlinson3121]

WOW! I DREAM of doing this! I love that you are taking care of your family so beautifully! Thank you for sharing a part of your story.

[@cece354]

Wow what an inspiring couple. Their children are so lucky to live and grow with nature surrounding them.

[@alisamehmal7234]

Been following the fit farmers for almost a year now. They are a fabulous family full of positivity and possiblity. I leave learned so much from watching their channel, my garden is flourishing. ❤️🇨🇦

[@billkiele5819]

A five-star production by you and them. A well-told story, start to finish. Mike and Lacie were able to bring a broad set of talents to the task of homesteading, and a vision that held firmly ahead. I'm not an instagrammer, else I'd be sure to watch their story unfold. GOOD JOB!

[@maryblair3618]

Watch on Utube!

[@lorisanford8515]

There bigger UTUBERS 😊

[@4parsnips976]

"Express their duckness". I love it. This is my dream lifestyle but in reality this is how life should be for everyone. What a wonderful, strong family unit filled with gratitude and contentment.

[@222-q7w]

Nice set up this family has. Even selling from their market garden. They have everything they need. Very intersting video. Thanks for sharing.

[@BM-hb2mr]

Farm Fit, very calm , positive, and very awesome guy from what ice watched. His wife and kids are great also.

[@SuziePG]

I loved seeing the Fit Farmer and family on your channel. I follow them on youtube and they are the best. Hardworking, authentic, honest and loving family. The children stay engaged with activities on the farm. Lacie has great knowledge with homeopathic herbs and tinctures and Mike is as hardworking as they come. Peace and love

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Sue!

[@BostonRocks76_Carmen]

Your garden space has grown so much. As in there is so much more you produce now. Great job! God Bless! Carmen

[@IceQueenSW]

Thanks for sharing this! My partner and I have recently started working on our one-acre food forest with a yurt. Watching videos like this is what gave me the idea to use a yurt as our living space.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

So awesome! We are working on our food forest too.

[@imari2305]

Wow!! So great to see you guys with Mike and Lacie!! Love watching Their channel and learning from them.

[@JoelWelter]

They have a great homestead and seem like wonderful people. I wish them the best!

[@jocelynelangis777]

A tiny yourte with such a big and smart Enterprise is absolutely amazing! What a team in this family. That’s clearly a proof that there is other way of living. Never seen vegetable as nice as these. Everyone is really involved in the process and running such a place need a huge hardworking and community’s spirit! Congratulations!

[@joyramospacilan900]

Congratulations! I can see your family is living a beautiful, healthy and peaceful life.

[@bevtrue6937]

I have been following their youtube channel for ages. It is awesome. They are great people.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Bev!!

[@bevtrue6937]

@@MikeTheFitFarmer You know it's true, sweet people. I was so surprised to watch the other channel and see YOU. Pretty cool.

[@joycelint6652]

I like that your children are outdoors every day.

[@weewa31]

I the your statement for ducks to express their duckness. Lol that's awesome😁Thank you guys are so inspiring to me. Love watching fitfarmer!!!!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Remarkable family.

[@sharoncochran8508]

Love this family! Their spirituality, positive attitude, work ethic and can do spirit is infectious!

[@diamondchamberlin6285]

Love , love , love this family and their channel !

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@TheOldMayfieldPlace]

Mike and Lacie are some of my favorite KZbinrs. Thanks for sharing this!

[@AlishaPeisha]

Wow, this is so inspiring! Just watching this video brought me peace! I love going back to our roots and living off the land! I'm excited when I can do this for my own family when we move to a home with land.

[@kimberlybosnich7860]

You both have done a beautiful job on your farm! The kids look so happy and healthy. The way life is supposed to look like.

[@eastcoastartist]

We appreciate your honestly and personal style

[@Thegabrielanatera]

My heart. Just found y’all but I’ve been with Mike and Lacey for a while dreaming of homesteading. Much love.

[@SonniesPlace]

Mike and Lacie are so inspiring. Watching them grow their market farm together as a family unit is amazing. ❤️

[@jimnorth5173]

We have enjoyed Mike and Lasie sharing this with us. We love them all so much.

[@TheOregonTale]

Used to live near Pacific Yurts. Super awesome structures. They shipped them all over the world. Always enjoy seeing the fit farmer videos. Cool to see a showcase video like this. 👍 -Robert

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Robert!

[@crashbang453]

What a darling family! I love the emphasis on family togetherness. Great design and a crystal clear focus on the family goals.

[@liveinlove5958]

Oh this is great..what a great family and wonderful ideas for a yurt.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@amygoff4127]

You deserve the serenity you have, I could never have done what your family has worked very hard to have.

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

Their veges look so delicious! Will rewatch this over and over, so inspiring!

[@manuelsalcido881]

Truly amazing . you' good folks are blessed ..I hope one day I'll live like you guys me and my family.. thank for keeping inspiring me.god bless..wish you guy's more happiness and blessings

[@oneantasgreathouse9926]

Love the “Fit Farmer Family” love their videos and lifestyle what an inspiration Wish I could live this life

[@the_Mrs.]

It’s like a modern suburban house and a yurt had a baby! I like it. 👍

[@elleh3495]

looks amazing. truly living in every sense. "expressing their duckness" gave me a chuckle also😌. this is very inspiring. I am a chef and always looking for farmers to buy fresh herbs, micro greens and micro veg from; I can appreciate all the work they are doing and how unpredictable it can be.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!!

[@SweetSugarLemonade]

This IS the dream! This is what I have dreamed of for a long time. I'm happy for them and I love how the whole family is involved. Their childeren will have this amazing knowledge and skills.

[@asiadread4902]

I’d love to live like this! So peaceful 💖 thanks for sharing! Good luck to the family!!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!!

[@zubaidasmith4551]

Wow! You guys are doing so great! Just love it! And how you present yourselves is a breath of fresh air. So glad to see it.

[@alexlarson833]

This homesteading family is awesome! I will definitely sub to their channel!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!!

[@entubadao]

I know this is a result of ...and continuous effort and hard work and intelligence, of you guys, but looks so bucolic and paradisiac and clean and well maintained, it almost makes us forget how much time and dedication you've put to create this almost dream lifestyle. Congrats guys. The Lord's blessings to y'all ! Thanks for sharing.(Note: "...seeing the ducks express their duckness in the pond !" ...was priceless! Simply duckriative !)

[@walkerdogdear]

I love the way the children are included in duties on the farm. This is a lost practice in man my families and children grow up unable to fend for themselves, work out problems or just lazy. Ya done good!

[@alexdoe784]

This couple seems like an amazing team and beautiful soulmates!

[@elwhitman4779]

"It's so nice to go out and see the ducks express their duckness." Love it.

[@sheliasunday7744]

I follow this awesome family! Thanks for sharing them with more viewers. 🙏🏽♥️

[@lizh1988]

It is so nice to see the whole homestead. I am glad to see you found some property. Around here, it is too well populated for roosters, but here & there you find a few hens. Wonderful pond, beautiful land.

[@jaymi6912]

They are a wonderful team.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Well this family is definitely living their dream.

[@DonostiGros]

Brilliant. I love that bit where Mike says they underestimated the amount of work involved and the challenges, but that they also underestimated how satisfying the lifestyle is turned out to be. Great story, great snapshot into this kind of living. love it.

[@chinenyekanu8097]

Love it, "express their 'duckness' in the pond" ... love this healthy diverse family and lifestyle. New fan and subscriber here! 😊

[@seahorse5689]

What a lovely family! I also appreciate their honesty about the challenges that comes with living in a yurt--i.e., the noise with a downpour.

[@susanstewart404]

So beautiful!!! My wish one day.....many blessings to you and your beautiful family ❤🌱

[@stac_cadet2284]

Love Mike and Lacie. I have been following them for a while now.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@jenmurphy7777]

"It's a living and breathing system"...I loved that!