We bought 41+ acres!!!

[@DennisFahlstrom]

You and Rebekka have come a long way since buying your property. It’s greatly improved and your video skills are as well. Keep them coming!

[@vaughanjones6839]

Good morning. Just a shout out to compliment you on a great introduction to new folks wanting to farm. WELL Done

[@myslinski11]

This is what KZbin's supposed to be about. People sharing the small quests we/they undertake throughout our lives. I like seeing the average persons videos.

[@rusty1121]

This is actually amazing. You and Stoney ridge do the best quality work on KZbin imho! Both of y’all’s transformations are incredible!

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Evan! I found this playlist and as promised I am going back looking at your older videos. I am going to enjoy this.

[@richardmiller3919]

You both are very lucky to have nice size property… (7 years ago purchased )

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Evan, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

[@vaughanjones6839]

My friend, you have really educated us city boys who badly want to farm the reality. Thanks

[@gurubhat2403]

Congratulations on your 6th year anniversary!

[@jacques-mauricemiron199]

You made a lot of work since 7 years. Now your property is a great place. Bravo! from Québec Canada

[@jdschini]

Truly amazing to see how your farm looked when you purchased it. You have made so many wonderful improvements. And I know that takes many hours of hard work. Thanks for being willing to share with us all of your adventures in farming!

[@csnanny1882]

I have been with you with you since this day 5 years ago. You and Rebecca have done a lot of work.it doesn’t look like the same farm.

[@gracie2298]

Went searching for this video. Will enjoy watching the before & now today. From the majority of comments y’all worked your butts off to where you are today. Nice having your own history preserved on film for future generations.

[@Tonetwisters]

Wow. Boy, have you guys done a LOT of work. Holy cow. This was really rough! Amazing that your GG Grandfather owned this!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Nice perspective Evan and I love seeing where you started on the farm and where you and Rebekah are now. Good luck on the future, you've come a long way. I hope you have a great day!

[@НемањаКостић-ц2я]

Congrats! Don't waste the opportunity you have: build swales, plant trees, create ecological food systems (forest gardens). For info search: permaculture, keyline design, hugelkultur... I would recommend the book: Restoration agriculture, Mark Shepard has lots of experience and a great farm to show for. I wish you all the best, you are on the right track!

[@CountryViewAcres]

+Немања Костић This next year we plan on planting a variety of fruit trees and perennials for wildlife. In 2017 we will stop renting a 3 acre section to a local farmer, and will plant a orchard in that location of our property.

[@kristin4840]

just finished videos on veganic farming. sounds very interesting. Maybe an option? My dream is to buy land and do veganic farming and also have a farm animal rescue. Also build an Earthship if I can, so I'm off grid.

[@williamentwistle5242]

Congrats. My type of dream property. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@mikedadoffour]

Crazy to see how far you guys have come with this property.

[@machineshopinc.6783]

its called a bank barn. The open shed is for plows, hay equipment etc. i would leave any building thats good standing, that open shed would be nice for storing firewood too.

[@gomezaddams6470]

Machine Shop Inc. that open building that was by the 1926 house could have very well been an outdoor kitchen! nobody wanted to be cooking with a wood stove and a house during the hot summer so lots of building shaped like that were outdoor kitchens.

[@petersrightbut8297]

Machine: I agree, where I live, once you tear it down,and dont rebuild it,for a year. My town requires permits,plans,ect.. even for a chicken coop. Leave the sheds alone.

[@Sigurther]

Only thing I saw worth demolishing was the house that was already caving in. Heck , even that probably has some salvageable material in it! Everything else, replace tin roof and siding, more barns, garages and workshops. Lean to for wood storage!

[@kylanve]

Man. I am enviousness of your land, pond, house and barn!! But I am so happy for you!!! We just got our 3.5 acre place here in the Arizona desert! And I live the work you do and knowledge you have bud!! Keep going!!

[@csnanny1882]

Just found your channel ,been watching your videos for 2 hours or so. Very interesting and loving what I am seeing, beautiful farm and grounds. I like to never found what state you are in,finally found out that it’s Illinois. Beautiful state. I have family there. I am a senior living in S.Florida, can’t take the cold weather. Lol I subscribed,and will be watching you and your lovely wife, God bless and take care.

[@derick3818]

Looks totally different!!! a bird's eye view then and now would have been cool

[@25Soupy]

Wow, great story to hear this use to be land owned and lived in by your great great grandfather. Very sentimental.

[@mdsloads]

Nice property

[@marshallsuber3346]

After following you for a while I stumbled upon this. I'm stunned by the change! The amount of work makes me have a greater appreciation of just how far you two have come. Blessings from New Orleans.

[@CountryViewAcres]

The property has changed a lot. And my filming isn't so jerky either. That video will make you dizzy.

[@terrimccullough724]

Wow. Been following you for awhile. Found this video today. My goodness you guys have made this property beautiful in a few short years.

[@Bernie5172]

wow, you sure have made a lot of changes in last 7 years

[@wandakay7283]

Great piece of property and even better to know it had been part of your family's legacy. You have reclaimed this and you must be proud to re-energize your gggrandfather's property! You must be excited to start working on it and bringing it to the beauty and usefulness it deserves!

[@sansaviera]

That is a fine piece of land. I'm searching for something just like it. Congrats and may you prosper in all your plans!

[@ddoyle11]

Absolutely beautiful piece of property. You are very lucky. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@jennyhonda9642]

wow you have worked so much and come so far ......well done!

[@friendlystranger167]

I've been around raw and nearly raw land my whole working life (almost 50yrs). this property has as much potential as any I can recall. As you walked around all I could think was habitat, habitat, habitat. When you build spend a little extra on curb appeal, When this prop. starts shaping up, an attractive house will make the place something to be doubly proud of. I'm sure you will enjoy living there.

[@Sigurther]

41 acres tho? I'd go back into debt for that. Looks beautiful. Tiny amount of work to get it livable, enjoyable work to get it to your own personal heaven on earth. And holy cow, you have a pond. Find some fish that are local to the area and stock that bad boy up! Maybe a little dock to enjoy it for both swimming and fishing. Geeze, what a score!

[@Justaguyyoutubin]

I was SO excited watching you explore this! Man! So cool. Youre going to discover neat stuff all over this property for years to come.

[@BurtBartlow]

Awesome. I would love to buy some land like this. Land is the only thing they aren't making anymore of.

[@knpstrr]

Tell that to Dubai.

[@stevehairston9940]

@@knpstrr don't forget Hawaii with her molten lava slowly spilling out. Mother nature's a bit slower at it though.

[@webmastercaribou7570]

You are a very lucky man, enjoy your property and shooting range.

[@numbereight886]

Beautiful land. Fantastic, you're living the dream.

[@yasminghani2073]

Congratulations

[@richardjimenez7394]

Awesome land you got there.👍🏼 that’s what I call room to breathe.

[@eileennavarrete5611]

Your going to have the best days. As hard and long your days will be completing your dream, these are the best and the best place to raise your children. I know, I grew up on such a place. My Dad always told me, everything you need is right here. How true in my older age do I realize what he was saying. It will make you tuff. Sometimes even mean. It's freedom my friend. Thumbs up

[@tomservice1404]

Looking now wow a lot of changed

[@dbkyhere9229]

Wow, just love the character, and history of the land. May God help you be successful, and all happy!

[@cooldog60]

Nice place, I love it.

[@slimwhitnaur1596]

An awesome piece of property! Enough to keep you occupied for years to come!

[@ursaltydog]

Thank you for sharing.. this came up in my recent suggestions.. :) I hope you can save as many of the barns and buildings or at least put them to use for ya..

[@RuralLifeAndFamily]

I like the pond. Great place.

[@barbarawashington844]

You are truly blessed, and reaping the windfall off your wise decision to pay off all your debt, enabling you to buy this beautiful piece of property. You have water. I would have to stock that baby with some fish! :-) Great idea to plant that orchard. Don't forget a few nut trees. And berries if your growing zone allows. I would keep that first open shed with the roof, & put some chickens in coops under the roof. They could free range during the day. Then all you need is a milk cow & your garden - self sufficient you will be! That'd be my dream coming true. You're living it, and we are happy for you, my friend. P.S. Just subbed you, and I see you did get chickens! Good on you. Looking forward to watching your videos. I grew up on a 60 acre farm in the Willamette River in Oregon. My kids got to for a portion of their younger years. NOTHING compares to it. So happy for you!

[@maadbrax7593]

Looks really promising. Beautiful piece of land.

[@Goose00123]

🎊 Congratulations

[@BryanPAllen]

Just checking in again on this old video. Man you have come so guys

[@snj6669]

omg.... so beautiful...

[@Rudt2691]

Congratulations!

[@SurfviewTV]

Way to go! Looks like a nice place with lots of great potential.

[@loleki737]

Congratulations! I'm watching this a bit after the fact but pray your home and land cleaning is going well.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I have a whole playlist of developing the property and a playlist on building our hybrid log home.

[@loleki737]

@@CountryViewAcres Yay! Thank you!

[@moersmoers]

Love it- Cant wait to see the progress!

[@philramsey8588]

To much work you will be glad you are young good luck

[@johnsantos5055]

NICE.....i am also dreaming of buying a piece of land before i retire. thank you

[@Stikkelsbær]

If I had this, I'd be tempted to clean out virtually every out-building and reseed the unused land and lawn areas with native forest species.

[@kw7103]

Such a great property.

[@1974webby]

Beautiful place good luck with it.

[@timlinley965]

Beautiful!!!

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

This showed up in my recommendation list. Great find, I'd say you bought a goldmine. Don't trash the "junk". The few items I saw in sheds/house Are items ppl are looking for

[@mauricebrown9094]

I wish you all the very best making a plan on paper for your up coming life at the property .. not everything needs pulling down at first glance.. a couple of goats make good land clearers.

[@suenetteedwards5965]

Hope that bush hog works well for you - your gonna need it it. But I see your vision, great!!

[@razztazz1982]

Great piece of land. Love the gun range idea. Best of luck to you guys!

[@glennmiller8880]

I would turn the grain bin into a house, just saying

[@benjaminunderwood12]

that's pretty cool making money right off the bat I hope with them beans he's leasing it that means you're making money that's good

[@corydriver7634]

Just found this video for some weird YT algorithmic reason. Wow! You guys have come a long way in six short years. Congratulations aren’t enough. Just out of curiosity where did the small town442 handle come from?

[@deniscarp9637]

I know it's a year late but wish you all the best

[@mailmannb7970]

Great piece of land!!!It will be some hard work.... but when its on your own land.. makes it a bit more easy!

[@kd5inm]

Wow, I remember this video... you guys have come a long way.... Good job! BTW have yall got it paid off? Best of Luck!

[@thecapablewoman2881]

That is awesome! This is a goal of mine.

[@stevewest4698]

Love the farm. I started watching you seem like your knowledgeable about elec wiring . The barns . Were you a electrician by trade?

[@loadi2865]

NICE...GOOD LUCK

[@jcnme]

Congratulations ! God Bless You and your Family My Friend ! How much did you pay for your property ? and where is it located?

[@Pack.Leader]

Good for you! No idea why this showed up on my home page out of the blue but WTG. I hope things are going well. Nothing worth having ever comes easy. Keep the faith.

[@courtneyclark240]

Dude love ur videos glad i found them be watching all of them.

[@laengineer8546]

This right, here, this is heaven.

[@wesleymoore1765]

Damn that’s nice man. Stay free

[@RVLifeInRetirement]

You scored!

[@mzh22003]

Congrats... your is encouraging... i wish i could do the same... i love to live in country side... i live in NOVA for more than a decad... hopefylly one day i will as i keep on learning and being motivated... thanks for sharing...

[@silkedavid8876]

Watching this March 2020. Amazing how the property has changed, how much work you have put in!

[@waatao9856]

Don't tear that hooves dwn from your great grandpa keep it as long as u can that is awesome

[@lauraliekarels4059]

People are making those grainbins into cabin rentals and homes.

[@suziqbrown7073]

just discovered your channel! this should be fun

[@wisikahn]

great job.. and envy you...

[@OutdoorMinnesota]

Wow that’s a lot of work , lots of junks and trash ..

[@veronicasimpson7953]

Your family is very Bless to purchase that beautiful property what type of fish are in your pond enjoyed watching your video thanks for sharing with us

[@CountryViewAcres]

The pond has bluegill and bass and some catfish. Hopefully I will have more time to do some projects around the pond next year.

[@veronicasimpson7953]

Country View Acres Wow extraordinary keep us posted on your pond project we will be watching thanks for your reply Merry Christmas to you and Family

[@blackhornetful]

interesting nice spot you have

[@earlhaines8797]

looks like good deer habitat

[@marthabartel604]

You could have left the old house for rental or grand ma house . Clean an maintain.

[@anubisr720]

Man that's wat i want nothing but country living, fuken beautiful dude congratulations brother god bless....

[@alanmcclorey8047]

that is great

[@jwesley0909]

looks great!

[@TRuth.T]

Were in north western WI. land in our area is $ 800-2,000 a acre...

[@cindystreet2349]

T. Ruth T here in bc its about 100k an acre

[@sahasasahasa]

Grow silver Oak trees,each tree will fetch you atleast 200 dollars,

[@memmckay8932]

Saw your comments from sow the land so I sub. Your too .

[@SoniaJargon230]

God bless!

[@jasonzee4561]

Now you need a tractor and brush hog among other things now.

[@rudbeckia885]

Good for body and soul