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We want to share our passion for efficient, sustainable homesteading that brings the family together. On our homestead we do chemical-free gardening, grass-fed milk and beef, pastured eggs and broiler chickens, and free range children :) We love to go on adventures as a family, so if we're not workin on the farm, we're probably hiking or out getting ice cream. We're all into DIY, and being inventive and creative. We believe in homesteading that's sustainable, not just sustainable homesteading. In other words, we want to show you that homesteading doesn't have to wear you out to the point that you give it up. We've seen it happen, and almost came to that point ourselves. So go ahead and take a whack at that subscribe button if you'd like to join us on this crazy ride. Get ready to learn and be inspired!

[@sister_num7516]

I really enjoy the peacefulness of your videos. Healthy boundaries are always great. Balance.

[@EdwardRoderickMarks]

BUDDY u have one incredible lady

[@tommarks3726]

Aww at 16:02 mark the cuteness of the youngest girl swinging her dolly on the wooden swing seat. Adorable, the innocence. Beautiful family you have.

[@sunangel-rivka]

"This hand pruner sucks." Omg, so relatable!!😂

[@gregbaxter-fz8eg]

We are zone 5 and shutting down our garden too, with tears in our eyes, and such grateful hearts for what the tiny seeds produced for us, we look out and see another season coming to an end, it brings much sadness but also much happiness. What wonderful wholesome videos you provide for us!! Your family is so sweet. It reminds me of mine!! God bless you all abundantly.

[@kdavis7525]

Codi, have you ever tried jalapeño salt on popcorn? I make jalapeño salt by drying the peppers and then powdering them in a food processor. I add an equal part of salt and mix it up and put it in a shaker. It’s amazing on popcorn.

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

Awesome harvest! We use them as dish sponges- just cut them in half. The shape is perfect for cleaning glasses. The best part is they don’t hold onto smells like a dishrag does.

[@winnie849]

I love this Mom, she is a beauty and does not wear heavy make up to go in front of the camera and she is good in everything she does. Can't wait for another gardening season. Ilove watching you videos!! During winter please make videos about cooking , I already fallowed most of the dishes you that you been cooking. Good harvest

[@TheSnuffy1994]

What does her appearance have to do with if she is good or not? I'm happy she doesn't feel pressured to put on makeup but I also don't want other women to feel like they're bad when they do need makeup to feel confident. Let women do whatever they want, they don't exist to please you. 😘❤️

[@RachelTsTime]

@@TheSnuffy1994I think they were 2 separate ideas. She doesn’t wear makeup ✅ she is good at what she does ✅ That’s what my understanding was

[@ForagingYourRoots]

I come here for the gardening insights and harvest tips...but that popcorn at the end looked yuuummmy! And, it's always refreshing to see a family enjoying life together while eating it. Keep up the great work!

[@gwenjohnson9258]

Love seeing you and kiddos walk bearfoot threw your garden. I love the feel of grass under my feet

[@lucymoosewanderings5089]

We finally got about .6 rain last night. Hope it continued your way.

[@morethanfarmers]

We did get some rain last night! Thankfully!😄

[@tinaluise9308]

You are a fantastic Gardener. Everything looks beautiful. Hint: leave zinnias up after bloom and birds will snack on them in winter

[@ajrichardson3871]

You have totally gotten the gardening thing down. I am so impressed with your fruits of labor. yes, i'll admit, i am jealous, but I'll figure it out one day. With a balanced life, you are truly blessed! Keep on keeping on! Love you guys!

[@catherinelanglotz8408]

So lovely seeing each of your family members are helping and reaping the fruits of your efforts for the whole year round, it is simply the fantastic life’s reality. Kudos “More Than Farmers❤!

[@Just-Nikki]

When I started gardening, I went all in and even did winter gardening. I may try that again but I took on too much. It was overwhelming trying to learn all of it all at once. Succession planting, winter gardening, learning about amending soil, perennials, it almost made me want to quit. I didn’t of course but I had to be honest with myself about my goals.

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

I grow blue popcorn for the first time this year the colonels were small and it's ready to pick. That's for sharing the link to a similar popping pot. I'm ordering it. Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing. Till next time God Bless.

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

You're title is absolutely right. I have a bunch of summer clean up to do to get my fall garden going.

[@poodledaddles1091]

Fun to watch the garden tear out , it’s brutal work. Ive got to quit planting sunflowers, the hole to dig them out is huge!

[@Just-Nikki]

That’s exactly what I do with my zinnias. I love it when gardening is easy. I have a cherry tomato plant that is over 12 feet and it amazes me that it comes from a teeny tiny seed so I totally get what you’re saying about the basil.

[@judygalbreath2935]

Just put KZbin on and your channel popped up. I got a smile on my face 😊

[@anopsimath]

I ferment green tomatoes. Add chili peppers, horse radish root, garlic, dill and salt. Two weeks later they're spicy, acidic and zingy. Just delicious. You have to cut them into quarters, though. To help speed up fermentation.

[@morethanfarmers]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@shandricanunnally5064]

Fried green tomatoes are the absolute favorite southern dish so so good

[@krcl8812]

Great job pulling out those plants that have sufficed for the year! If nothing else, it's good that they aren't pulling more nutrients out. Better left for next year 😊

[@Just-Nikki]

Self awareness is so important and having boundaries is healthy. Good for you. If you haven’t made chow chow with green tomatoes, maybe look it up.

[@TheSnuffy1994]

I finally got confirmation i will have the opportunity to rent a piece of land next year. I looked up what it is in american measurements and it is only 0.04 acre😂😂 but honestly for someone who has only gardened on their balcony for the past 4 years it is a lot! And im so happy! Cant wait to grow some bigger crops!

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s awesome! How exciting!😊

[@BrianJoyce-dk2sg]

So relaxing to watch. I remember working a garden in Columbus with my grandparents. Now that I'm retired, I plan on setting up a small garden and beehives. Minivan's rule, you're the first homesteading family that I've seen that really know how to use one. Impressive.

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s great! Hope it goes well for you!

[@emilycappa308]

Something about this video made me feel so much warmth and joy. This felt like the perfect day of breaking into fall. I was remembering raking leaves with my parents when I saw your kids playing in the corn husks. They just look like they’re living a great life. And ending the day with caramel corn is fall at its finest. You’re the sweetest family.

[@morethanfarmers]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊 Thank you!

[@KatlegoMasego]

Thank you for the upload. Much appreciated.

[@naphtoe622]

Another fun video. Thank you.

[@imeldalevis8783]

When there young I make soup , mix a bunch of moringa leaves garlic onion and ground pork so good

[@sheronmechelle8672]

Your children's entire life is home school - I love to see it. Tell them that a random lady in the tiny island of Barbados 🏖🌴☀is very proud of them. No doubt they may grumble from time to time but when they're grown and they reminisce, it will be all gratitude. This is important work that they're learning. Kudos to you guys - you have an excellent channel.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you so much!😊

[@maryegerton6848]

I’m with you on having a winter break. By the time October rolls around I’m pretty much done. I like to spend the late fall getting the beds cleaned out and preserving the last of what’s out there. It just makes the spring time so much easier not having to clean up last years stuff. I also like to do gardening research in the winter, as well as crocheting and knitting and other hobbies and maybe a few small canning projects. Thanks for a great video and have a fantastic week. 🍿

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s great! Making time to rest and recharge is so important.😊

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

We still have a garden over winter too in the UK but things kinda store for when you need it

[@annettegregg8654]

Good afternoon

[@TheRealHousewife580]

I hope that in the future I'm able to homestead like you do? I know it's going to take years but your videos are motivation. Thank you so much!

[@morethanfarmers]

Absolutely! You can do it!😊

[@Crystalsbackyardgarden23]

I’m definitely making some of this popcorn tonight! Thanks for the inspo!

[@morethanfarmers]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy😊

[@Just-Nikki]

I love making basil oil and freezing it in ice cube trays. I also like making basil salt which will keep indefinitely in the pantry. I do the same with cilantro because they are both so versatile.

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s a great idea!

[@ChristineKlayo]

We got a little rain in lower mi we need it too even though it was so rainy in June and July hope you get some

[@tinaluise9308]

I like these videos the best.

[@cindyflamenco4756]

Such great inspiration to watch your videos to start my week out! Thank you guys for the work you put into making these videos for us!

[@morethanfarmers]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoy them!😊

[@glenterrill2948]

Your channel and the Veggie Boys are some of our favorites. No fake over the top drama. Well maybe when she tried to catch the bee swarm LOL. Your editing is on point.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@juliehopkins9235]

You can also make green pickles.

[@anitakenepp2675]

Hey yall 🤩. May I say that is you love butternut squash, you really should try “Tahesian” squash from baker creek seed. It taste just like butternut ! One seed gave me 150 pounds of squash! Every year at thanksgiving I make pies “ pumpkin” made from this squash and no one can tell the difference. They are massive fruit so you would need space. Love you channel! Much love from central Oklahoma 🩷

[@morethanfarmers]

Thanks for the tip!😊

[@denisecaldwell5741]

Pickle green tomatoes are good also.

[@mirandahermes2554]

Mmm I'll have to try that popcorn tonight. I need to find a healthy whole maple syrup. Very cool guys loved seeing all attack the clean up as a family. Thats the dream. Your tomato plants stayed beautiful all the way to end of season. I forget what fungus spray does Shelly use?

[@morethanfarmers]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5yofKekrpueaMksi=lE5gQ78LP-VPMLEf ..we share what we use in this video. 😊

[@Breannanpr23]

Your Basil Bush is amazing! Holy cow! I've never seen one that large. Do you put your sweet peppers with your hot peppers?

[@AlanaLee-xv2qy]

My son loves fried green tomatoes (he gets 3 or 4 each time he visits) and it seems the only place you can get them in California is our garden. We have the exact same popper - got as a wedding gift in 1998.

[@morethanfarmers]

That’s awesome!😊

[@brendamarshall1479]

I just started watching you a few weeks ago I really enjoy your channel 😊

[@morethanfarmers]

Welcome here!😊

[@sandyseas8355]

Did you know you can grind popcorn kernals to make cornmeal (for fresh cornbread?)

[@charliewright4521]

I am slowly researching becoming a farmer. Your channel help me to learn how to grow and canning. My dream is become a farmer in the future from UK.:) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@morethanfarmers]

Glad it’s been helpful! You can do it!😊

[@krisztinakraiss9950]

Helló! Én Magyarországról nézlek titeket! Szuper amit csináltok, ügyesek vagytok! Én a zöld paradicsomból szoktam édes lekvárt készíteni, mint a málnából és bogyósokból is. Szerintem kivire és a zöld bogyós egresre hasonlít az íze. Próbáld ki. A zöld paradicsomokat is mind le szoktam szüretelni fagy előtt, és bent a melegben a házban, ládában papír dobozban rétegezve papírral egy sor paradicsom, egy sor papír beérik a melegben lassan. Egészen karácsonyig van friss paradicsomunk, mindig ki szedem az érettet pirosat. Nem olyan édes mint nyáron, de az enyém! Bio !!A kukorica szemzésre nálunk lehet kapni kézi tekerős szemezőt, amit asztalra kell rögzíteni.Olyan mit a húsdaráló kinézetre. Felül be teszed a csövet középen a fogak leszedik a magokat, és alul kijön a mag oldalt a csutka. Nagyon hasznos.Biztosan találsz weben. A nagymamám úgy morzsolta a szemeket, hogy két csövet össze dörzsölt egymásnak, és lepattogtak a szemek. Én is lábosban szoktam pattogtatni fedő alatt, vagy mikróhullám sütőben, egy nagy papír zacskóban, a száját becsukva, néha megrázom és kész. Sós vajjal is isteni finom. Nálunk a Magyar paprika, piros fűszer őrölt és a fokhagyma , vörös hagyma, hungarikum, kiemelt kincs, sok magot tudsz rendelni weben postán. A luffával a legjobb mosogatni a kovászos tésztás ragadós edényeket tálat! Nagyon jó mindenre. Sok sikert Kriszta

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you for the tips!😊

[@melindarosario1226]

I love your videos, but they are too short.. as soon as I feel I’m getting into them.. they end.. so sad 😢 but I keep watching.,

[@chriswheeler1079]

Thanks for the caramel corn recipe! We'll definitely be trying that with our own popcorn. Do y'all dig up the roots of the corn after it's chopped down or leave them? We soften the blow of garden clean-up for our kiddos by doing the bulk of it on Hobbit Day (Sept 22, or the closest Saturday to it) with the seven hobbit meals interspersed. We listen to hobbity music during the indoor jobs and watch the 1970s animated Hobbit at the end of the day. The meals are mostly snacks or baked goods we made earlier in the week. It makes it feel like a big celebration, looking forward to fall as we put summer to bed. But then again, autumn is our favorite season. :)

[@crownewourth1]

Wooowhooooo🎉!

[@donmartin7728]

I have been giving our chickens the green tomatoes, they love them. They do not care for the ripe ones. Curious if you got a 55 gallon drum and made silage from the green plants you chop down out of the garden?

[@jamescarpenter5877]

❤

[@jasonpatrickolynyk8174]

fancy chickens useing Lufas in the showers lol

[@martaescobar7625]

Duck food forest hahahahahah.......that's funny.

[@BettyBoyer-nu8wd]

make a green tomatoe pie

[@lealarsen2017]

why dont you leave tomatoes on the side of the road and make a sign for free tomatos. so cars passing by can collect them and maybe leave a jaw and maybe charge a little money for it. we do it alot here in my town we also has a comunity where you can post when you have something for sale but again my country is also very safe and honest people also have a money transfering system that makes it easier so you dont have cash. but it was just an idea

[@brockrubsam5448]

First to watch!!!

[@belindapoplin5439]

✌️❤️✨️

[@ekoado3373]

First!

[@tracyriley2397]

You need to invest in a scythe so you don't have to bend over so much 😊

[@milanpatel3527]

first one to watch

[@bluelilly22222]

❤