Unexpected News from the Forestry Commission About Our Farm

[@Queencityburgersfries]

Nice ! A bigger chain saw !!

[@YAYA-bv7po]

I would contact local fire departments. Speak to the Chief or training officer. ..speak to the chief to get further. To get a wildland fire I and II certification, they have to have a couple of live burn classes (I teach them here in MO) They can do a controlled burn and teach at the same time. Many times they just ask for a donation or charge a small fee and are training future firefighters at the same time! Plus those fire maniacs will get in there and spot burn whatever will burn! lol Offer drinks and light meal the day they come out like cater pizza or subways ...it will make the guys and gals go the extra mile for you!

[@angelnolan2840]

This is a great idea plus gives the firefighters an idea of your land layout a good thing if you ever need them.

[@gwenwimthelady3479]

Lovely watching the Lord working through his children! The world turns a little more gently.

[@robinhumble4152]

I live in a small rural community and I agree, those guys ( and girls ) would love to have a chance to get in there and practice their skills they have been taught. My son is a full time firefighter now in the next city over but he used to be a volunteer firefighter here and they were always looking for opportunities like this. I hope you reach out to them. It would be so helpful to your family and the firefighters in your community! 🤗🥰 Good luck with whatever you decide to do. As always I’ll be here to keep your family company ❤❤❤

[@YAYA-bv7po]

Jason once you have your wooded area cleared, you can contact conservation and ask about their native tree sale.... you can ususally pick up native tree starts for like $1-$3 each... here in MO they are $1 each and you have to purchase in lots of 10 seedlings. Some states go by county and some are state wide but check into that to encourage the natural trees to take over! I also wonder what it would take or if your contractor can divert that spring/ wetland area to keep your pond filled and the land part a bit more dry?

[@martinsmith3354]

Same with companies running chainsaw courses and Scout troops after their Forresters badge.

[@sharvo6]

It still surprises me to see how active peaches has become since Pocket arrived.

[@LostPuppyRanch]

I just bought a 10 acre property in the middle of the woods. The last owner put in a large horse shoe shaped driveway and that was it. I fell in love as soon as I saw it. Once it was fine, I called the DNR and forestry department to look at the property since it was heavily wooded. Due to bad storms in the past a lot of trees came down, or the tops came down causing them to lean into other trees. They told me at some point it was clear cut and that’s why the growth is similar to yours. They did a few samples by taking 1 tree down in different areas of the property and found out the trees were all rotted in the center. They said the best bet for the property going forward, the soil any future growth, the best option was to clear it out. It broke my heart at first, but once it’s all cleaned up I’ll be able to plant new trees that will out live me, I can set up my property to my liking as well as planting plants that the wildlife will love. It’s going to be a ton of work, but I’ve been working one area at a time like you mentioned(50x50), cutting the brush piles, stacking the wood for myself and to sell some, then once the piles are smaller they will be burnt and the ashes will be plowed into the dirt to help with the nutrients. I also have awful soil with atleast 75-80% of it being clay, so the ash will help drastically. It doesn’t look pretty right now, but it will once it’s all cleaned up. When it comes to wooded areas, there’s no simple, done in 1 day fix. It always looks worse before it looks better. But once it’s all said and done, it’ll be gorgeous!

[@leonasimmons162]

I think the 50x50 suggestion sounds great.

[@micheleweatherspoon6399]

If every woman had a husband like you with your attitude, this would be a great world. 😊

[@cheriwhitley8385]

AMEN..

[@lizregan1949]

Just a wonderful kind family. Nothing makes me happier than Cog Hill. Even all their friends are wonderful people. You know what they say birds of a feather flock together. They are one friendly flock.

[@norellweiner3341]

And every man had a wife like Brooke. Actually if every man and woman treated their partner the way these 2 wonderful people do; families would do so much better.

[@chrisrushing411]

Love Jason and Brooke. Always speak positively and genuinely care about the property and animals. I agree Jason, just be careful while clearing that 20 acres.

[@324cmac]

@@norellweiner3341 They respect each other. And also, they laugh together.

[@susanstanley5098]

Love watching your videos

[@sallysullivan4463]

Jason, since Brooke has never had the procedure she is undergoing, she does not know how deeply "under" they take her. After my experience, all I wanted to do was go home and crawl into bed and sleep until the next day ( no crazy hunger pains at all - and absolutely no fried food for a couple of days. ) After a while, she may learn that intermittent "FASTING FOR A DAY "actually feels good, and is good for the body. Loved today's video. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Graces and Peace to you ALL !

[@donnanew4981]

I loved this video!

[@JoanSiebens]

Firewood for the farm stand!

[@dianalyman5950]

Yes

[@deborahlehman8617]

Good job!!

[@judithyoung9095]

Whoever packed that box of parts must be a JENGA champion!!

[@thomassweatland3597]

Take your 50x50 rule working on the perimeter. Maybe do 1 acre at a time, then add goats on that acre, move to the next acre until it's all taken care of. That would gove you the ability to get the perimeter secured like Brook spoke about, while working on managing the forest growth that is unwanted.

[@susanlewis9351]

That Holly just pulls at my heartstrings

[@BrendaT24]

I just love her

[@ja_Iam]

She’s a gem and absolutely adores Jason and her farm life. ❤

[@monicanicholson8906]

I can't believe the big difference in Mootilda's leg and walking!! She is soooo sweet and love how she comes to you. Great job on her rehab ya'll !! ❤❤❤❤

[@mfhthenycflyguy7085]

Cog Hill Farm never disappoints! 🐄 🐐 🐷 🐓 🐕 🦚

[@janetwithers7427]

You are a busy man, Jason. It is wonderful to be a jack of all trades and learn as you go. Self sufficient 😊💞

[@leann4925]

Once you get the forest area cleaned out it will be nice especially with the springs. With the crazy weather at least you can work on the tractor now. Enjoyed watching and thanks.

[@pamb2734]

You need to invite Daniel Arms and some of his toys to that clearing party!

[@Jonigmickna]

Jason, working with your hands, working everything on your farm = a sense of pride, that’s good and humble, not haughty! Great job!

[@jujumawmaw]

We cleared our property little by little. I cleared a lot with just a good pair of loapers while my hubby was at work. Then, when he got home, he used a chain saw. We started close to the house with an electric dragging the extension cord along. Then I forced him to get the gas one. We only had about 5 acres, though. It felt good. We drug and piled everything by hand. No tractor or side by side.

[@reneedickerson4489]

Oh, Mootilda is walking so well 😍. Continued prayers. Thank you, Forestry agents. I read some of the comments and think it would be a great idea to see what the local fire department(s) would think of the idea. Have a Blessed Day

[@kestrelle5345]

Jason, I was just thinking what a great role model you are for young men (and women) these days. I applaud you, Sir! Brook too! 😊

[@caroleferreira2846]

Great video. I found it to be very peaceful and calming. Love seeing the animals up close.

[@elainemiller8207]

I did enjoy watching this video!

[@bearrivermama6414]

My hubby does our vehicle maintenance. He goes out during the freezing cold winter days in northern Minnesota to his heated garage and starts a movie😂. Puts on his “garage “ slippers and does all the maintenance on our mowers, boats, wheelies, tiller, and all the engine equipment. Sharpening blades, greasing everything, and so on. He enjoys his garage time. Yes it’s work and play would be more fun but like you said it has a good effect on his wellbeing 😊.

[@victoriabaker4400]

No easy answers, but focusing on what can be. That's Cog Hill Farm. I admire your work so much.

[@JenEnzweiler]

We don't have as much land, but saplings and vines were a problem. We invested in a Sthil brush cutter with the blade that could cut up to a 2 inch diameter. Even i was able to use it with all my medical issues. It will cut through at the bottom, and it saves your back.

[@dianegiermann980]

Mootilda is walking so much better. She is not dragging her hoof either, she's taking full steps. Sounds like you got good advice from Forrest Service. It is bitter cold in Central IL was zero at 7 am. Feels like -3. Stay warm.

[@KWeston1123]

Prayers for Brooke today! ❤️

[@SaltyMomas]

🙏🏻🩷🙏🏻

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

I think the 50x50 foot advice is best. It will take longer, but the end result will be an amazing parkland and wildlife habitat. 💖💖💖

[@evalinawarne1337]

I was EXCITED when you recieved your tractor box. Now you understand how to prepare your forest. Mootilda is walking so much better. She's blessed to have you and Brooke and the Vet. Helping her. GODS HEALING TOUCH.🙏🙏SE MICHIGAN 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❄️4°🏡🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱♥️💐🙏✝️🙏🙏🌹💐🙏🙏🙏

[@susanwaldron6831]

I enjoyed the video Jason, very interesting. I swear Mootilda gets more adorable every day. Great to see her walking so well. Sending best wishes for Brooke today. 🥰🦚🌼🧡🐐

[@19Lou77]

Would be GREAT if Mr. Greg could direct that spring to the pond!!!❤❤❤ Another new tool that my Daddy has used with awesome results, is a ninja 🥷🏻 star blade that goes on the weedeater! It’s AMAZING! It will cut through all that vine and even pretty big small tree trunks, like butter 🧈! Trust me, you will be shocked and so impressed!!😮

[@deannajohnson6586]

Daniel arms is real good at that

[@lisal77]

I didn’t realize how bad it was until you showed the clips of what it should look like. Once you clear out the invasive vines it will look so much better.

[@franh5702]

The 50 x 50 plan sounds a lot like moving the chickens around to clean the garden areas. Do check on how to create beautiful spring bulb gardens in the natural spring area you have. It will be amazing my dear friends! Love from Tennessee, Fran

[@TreeHearts431]

Excellent ❤❤❤

[@chi4ever982]

Hearing you talk about maintaining your farm equipment brought me two memories. When I was little, in diapers, Dad had me sit by the toolbox and hand him what he needed. Love that memory! Second is that peaceful feeling I got when working on the ranch. Fresh air, nature sounds, God all around.😊

[@krickette5569]

Jason, We have this same problem on our place. We have 30+ acres of woods and it was almost impossible to walk through them. This last year we had a significant portion of it logged and that helped a lot. We were hands on for the entire process and able to minimize the damage logging crews can do. We instructed the loggers to leave the tree tops where they lay, instead of pushing them into a big pile and we have been out cutting the tree tops into fire wood. (I had my hubby teach me how to operate a chainsaw which speeds up our process. Tell Brooke it's FUN) When we're done we will sell lots and lots of firewood and of course we use some in our fireplace too. Investing in better equipment was a necessity. We bought a couple new, Very large chainsaws, as well as equipment to help us guide a tree down should we need to remove more and it works great for removing "widow makers". Also, I have learned in the years since we moved here, to take my cutters with me every time I go out. That allows me to cut vines off at ground level and of course clear a path if need be, kinda like your 50 x 50 idea.

[@faithrada]

I'm only dealing with 5 acres here in New England.. with bittersweet strangle vine and just a lot of out of control undergrowth. I may find some goat people and see if that's a workable solution. Also the 50 × 50 method might bring some order. I'd be more aggressive about it all if I were 40 years younger! Youth... wasted on kids 😅 By the time you FIGURE OUT WHAT to do... you're too old to do it. 😢 YUP... Never leave the house without your cutters! 😅

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I agree the 20 acres needs cleaning up. I'm sure you will be able to this it figured out. I enjoyed the video. ❤️

[@elf5012]

Peaches is the best supervisor ever. I'm so relieved you all finally got that appointment with the forestry service. Our old family farm was in the same shape. The woods had never been cared for, and they were left to go wild after harvesting the trees.

[@martharock8377]

So happy to see you're going to start cleaning up the Forbidden Forrest!!!! It will be fun to explore that area! ❤

[@sandeepettit696]

God bless y'all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DelindaRussell-wt8ml]

❤watching the video ❤ Have a great day Jason & Brooke and Family ❤️😀❤️😀❤️

[@wakuaroberts2992]

Thanks Jason. That visit reminded me of hanging out with my father in his yard 50 years ago. He would be 99 years old this year. Good memories.

[@CogHillFarm]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TerryDavison-f1k]

Good morning Jason and Brooke and Mary Carl thank you for having me along God bless y'all love y'all

[@suecronmiller5828]

Thank you for the enlightenment of your forest and working on your vehicles. Hello to MaryCarl and Brooke ❤️🌞♻️

[@victoriarogers2653]

Slow and steady wins the race❤️

[@tracysmith7935]

Inch by inch life is a cinch, yard by yard life gets very hard

[@gordondollman3606]

Glad yas are doing well stay safe and warm everyone ❤️ 😊

[@tinabranch321]

I looks like mootilda was psychologically dragging her foot for some time and now she is psychologically now learning she can walk on it. The more time that goes by she will forget about dragging the leg and go to walking as best she can. Bless you both for all the love and care you have given her.

[@tammysarrazin-ux9tv]

i think you and Brooke will do it in time hugsssss

[@SmokingCats]

I'd electric fence them temporarily during the day and bring them back late afternoon. Goats are amazing

[@amyrobles4780]

Put out an invite and we can get that cleared in no time! 😂❤

[@tracystoll4917]

This is what I’ve been doing on our property. For 24 years🤪, I’ve been clearing invasive vines, bittersweet, saplings, wild grapevine, a little at a time. It’s looking better, but you have to constantly keep going back over what you’ve done to keep that vine under control. You can do it. 👍

[@debbyalden55]

Well I guess it's baby steps for cleaning up the forest. Nice little project and what is nice you can pick and choose what time you do it. Except for the hot summer ☀️, not cool. I hope Brooke doesn't well at her colonoscopy. I think she said it was at 12:39. Praying everything turns out well. Mootilda is walking like a champ, love her

[@lookingforbluewater6162]

I always enjoy the laid back episodes of Cog Hill Farm. 🥰❤️

[@candimclane6739]

Always enjoy your videos! You guys rock!!😊❤

[@agrammie5668]

Jason and a wood chipper❤

[@lindadarnell2250]

That would help alot

[@DonnaLightfoot]

Wonderful video! Contacting your local fire departments was a great idea that viewer had. Training is always wanted, i think! Love that the box came, and you can get busy on the tractor! Always a wonderful idea working on cars tractors, etc, yourself! Also, I saw where that guy brings in 100 goats to clear land for people they are amazing! Much love frm Ks ❤️ 💕

[@backroads_traveler]

There is a company somewhere here in Alabama that has goats that does just this they bring in 100 goats. They are fenced in with the mesh fencing and they stay there, I wish I could remember the name.

[@smokeyangelav]

Joyful Goat Rentals? I think renting goats is expensive but I bet they would collab. It would be great advertisement. I’m sure their owners know what plants to look for.

[@backroads_traveler]

I am waiting for AL Forestry to come determine when they are going to burn the understory on my property, a 15 yr old timber property that has not been managed since it was planted. It’s a tinder box!

[@jangrahame4891]

That satisfaction with doing your own maintenance comes from the man side of nurturing, and fixing a problem. You are fulfilling the best qualities in your soul. In other words, fixin' is a man's love language to his God and his family. ❤

[@ourtrailmixoflife2085]

Love the life you share. I would think fencing the 20 acres and let them goats and cows do their thing for a day at a time. I don't believe they will eat poisonous plant unless they are starving and they have nothing else to eat. You guys have a wonderful life and huge hearts.

[@lindagoble7724]

Mootilda is walking so good considering the shape she was in when she came to y’all. She has the sweetest face, I just love her

[@patmcdonald4607]

You sure do need a bigger chain saw😄. Mootilda is doing great, looks so good❤. Wow, your going to have your tractor soon, can't wait to see you and your grand daddys tractor out working In the field

[@csnanny1882]

You can do it, Jason . You have a lot of help.

[@catherinehunter3509]

Good morning. Y’all got this. You some hard working people. A little at a time.

[@crazyprepper7344]

Whenever i see Peaches on the vid I yell out "PEACHEY" scares the hell out of my sleeping cat everytime!

[@bethg1557]

😂

[@temi-twistedzones]

Wow Jason. Here's a suggestion is talk to someone in your local Scouting office. There might be some young men looking for an Eagle project or something like that. Happy about getting your conversion kit. God bless all. Hugs ♥️ 🤗

[@sherreywurz731]

Yes cogg hill farm needs to be protected. Gotta keep on top of it .

[@karengaynon8020]

Your farm help better hurry up and heal. 😁 Looks like you got plenty to do. Can't wait to see you work the Cog Hill magic.

[@rosesuenram6842]

Always enjoy your’s and Brook’s video’s! ❤❤

[@Christinasgifts]

My son taught himself how to work on cars the pride he feels to this day is just wonderful to watch ❤

[@shellylovis6469]

I think it would be so fun to clear the woods of yucky stuff, I have one of those little battery chainsaws, and I'm telling you they can do some work. Yes it's a perfect excuse to get you a bigger chainsaw.😆 I just love MOOTILDAS freckley nose(adorable). Peace and love to y'all

[@jenniferprice9847]

Good Morning Jason.. Mootilda is doing so wonderfully and is getting around great.. chainsaws are so expensive my son in law just bought a $4,000 Still it is huge.. can't wait to see you finish your granddaddy's tractor we used to have a tractor we had to crank ours in the front.. My brother still has the tractor and rebuilt it himself hope you have a wonderful blessed day ❤️

[@caroledney3919]

May God’s blessings continue with this channel forever! Love CHF!🙏

[@caroleshaffer2243]

Absolutely love how you all take care of your land.

[@IlluministicMe]

You should use a wood chipper to turn the trees and brush into mulch for composting purposes. It'll break down faster than leaving logs.

[@tcorley210]

Hello from central Texas! We love y’all and all your darling animals. So glad Matilda’s doing so well. Please forgive my ignorance, but it seems like there would be some kind of a knee brace that would give her poor knee some good support as she grows. Take good care of yourselves and God bless!

[@nellekemaljers5829]

SHHHHEEEEESSSSHHHH JASON!!!!! I nearly had a heartattack. "unexpected news from the Forestry Commission' and seeing a picture of fires in/ on trees. You scared the hibijebies (or however you wrtie that) out of me. Thought they came to tell you you had to evacuate. Now before anyone starts hooting and holering, I'm not an American. I have NO idea how far Alabama is away for the fires we see on tv. Luckely I quickly remeberd Brook talking about 'the other 20 acres. pppffff.....:D :D :D

[@joanneoakshott5486]

💙❤️❤️

[@rososborne3995]

In regards to the land management in the tropical coastal area in Queensland Australia a few years ago the Shire Council decided to advertise for goat farmers to help with the land clearance in the steep mountainous areas that no machinery could safely be used. For too many years burning was the only option but due to the dampness it was never successful and invasive weeds had taken over. A few hundred goat are let free each day to forage and it has been very effective. Just wished Daniel Arms lived closer and still had some of the equipment for the skidsteer. That was awesome to watch even for this old grandma 😂 Wishing you all the best with the tractor and chainsaw.

[@joycecutter3358]

It is so lovely to see how much better Matilda is walking xx

[@brendastephenson-e9c]

Sorry about the bad news from the forestry. I was hoping they could help you out. Maybe Nick can come help you. You know he's pretty good with those fires.

[@carolutley6523]

I can't stop thinking about that "room" that Brooke found, with walls of perfectly stacked rocks. I watch archeology channels, and many ancient dwellings look like that. Having the natural spring is uncommon. It would have attracted people long ago. I hope that you preserved what you found ❤

[@coolstamper]

I would think too, that once you clear out all of the nasties that maybe the ground would dry up quite a bit as well. Also clear out all the debris in and around the creek and get it flowing better. I’m reading lots of awesome ideas here…especially the ones about contacting your local fire department. ❤️❤️❤️

[@margiebritt6440]

I get "in the zone" also. I It give a sense of accomplishment and peace of mind. 😊😊

[@angelraburn4401]

Cog Hill is wonderful- wanting to help natural resources in your area. We are always learning with you sharing with us. I watched them help G&G and the burn but as we can see that’s a whole different scenario. Cog Hill wasn’t built in a day - always a work in progress. We are behind you and can’t wait to see what your vision is. And your secret is safe with us 😂😂 bigger chainsaw is always fun !! Y’all be good !! ❤

[@high62609]

Self sufficiency feels good

[@peggyspielvogel4654]

Good morning

[@vanessadaugherty4294]

I hope everything went well with Brooke today🙏🏻

[@ednacampbell5664]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@suemitchell1354]

Yay, good news!

[@maribethspence9458]

I always enjoy you all's videos no matter what you share with us

[@arlenemayberry7394]

Have a blessed Day

[@dianeb5380]

I once saw someone reuse the metal base frame from an old mobile home as a bridge base frame on their farm. I thought it was genius. I would be very cool to make a bridge across your little creek out of one.

[@lesliemorse5459]

Good morning. Glad you received some advise from the forestry people. I know your buddy Lester works by the portion method on big projects too, I think I'd have to do 25 x 25 so I'd see it sooner😂. I hope you can get the bigger chainsaw, my husband agrees you'd need one😊.

[@ErlaTheGreat]

Thank you for the video.

[@mariek8578]

Jason, I wish the forest service could have taken care of your back 20 in a week also. But hearing what you did, years down the road you will have to Pride & satisfaction of doing it yourself. Yes, through the trials & errors you will gain experience that maybe help someone else with a similar problem & project. Also I have a saying I've developed through lifes ups and downs... "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want". We'll be with you every step of the way!!💞