We have a Big Plans for this Year, Several Large Projects. Our Goals for 2025

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[@danadevost5875]

2024, you need to get Rebecca’s bookshelf done! She takes care of you, you need to take care of her!

[@--_DJ_--]

For your health and wellbeing I look forward to those bookshelves the most.

[@donyoung6463]

@@--_DJ_-- happy wife happy life.

[@abecombs4349]

What you do get done is done well,correct !!! Happy New Year !!! Hard working couple ,honest ,stay healthy ! Thanks for sharing !

[@Sword-Shield]

​​@@donyoung6463 Confucius say smart man give wife grand piano...wise man give wife upright organ 😂✌💯🎹🎹

[@georgedavidson7986]

I would make fixing the barn drainage a top priority

[@daleficklin1607]

That’s where a good HUAP would do wonders.

[@pjment4826]

I agree, barn drainage first. I would contact local Amish to make the bookshelves. As a compromise, maybe install the shelves after they are built .,

[@georgedavidson7986]

I Think a small backhoe would fix the problem quickly. Dig around the outside easy fix. But get to the heart of the problem find the the drain from the stable. And eaves troughs will help

[@kkeenan536]

Looking forward to firewood shed demo & rebuild and getting rid of the muddy mess at the bank barn! You made great progress in 2024 👏💪👍

[@425196]

Practically the equipment storage sheds and the pasture shelter seem to me to be priorities but because we want to continue to enjoy your journey you better get Rebecca's bookshelf built first. I greatly enjoy you and Rebecca's teamwork to make your dream farm a reality. You are a fortunate man to have a good wife to help you along the way. Blessings to you both!

[@None-xk7by]

The bridge for sure is what I'm looking forward to the most. The bookshelves I think are gonna be beautiful as well

[@shaniaa9287]

Id like to see you fix the moisture around the bank barn. You're fantastic Evan ❤ i love how youre developing your farm .👍

[@JohnGalvin-o9t]

Happy New Year from the UK. First thing, and probably most important. Rebecca's shelves and cupboards... You know what they say, Happy wife Happy life...

[@andyinthenorth]

Draining that barn is gonna be fun - lets see where that water is coming from :)

[@cchambers8632]

I look forward to the projects to better handle the water in and around your barns. Happy New Year!

[@mKreial]

I'm most looking forward to the bookshelves and getting the water sorted around the bank barn. They'll both be a great challenge.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

looking good Evan,

[@paulferguson2858]

Another KZbinr has problems with a muddy lot as well, they filled it up with wood chips all over the mud area, when I find them again I will let you know😊

[@randomposts5642]

I agree with many of the comments so far, Rebecca deserves her book shelves! Plus, that’s a good winter, indoor project. Outside, definitely bank barn drainage system before someone gets hurt, and the wells would be very beneficial. Keep up the good work, and Happy New Year!

[@Sgt_Hest]

Looking forward to another year with you guys

[@dakotalatoski4693]

firewood shed and the bridge are the ones I have been waiting for. love the channel keep up the good work.

[@peggylynndesigns]

I say, count all the votes for Rebecca's bookshelves. I bet that project has the most. I would start there as she has been waiting a long time. Then the firewood shed, bank barn drainage, and the bridge. Keep up the good work. I just love you two and your channel.

[@EthemTas-ek3db]

You can tukish languege plise😊

[@peggylynndesigns]

@EthemTas-ek3db I am not sure how. Maybe you have a translate you can use.

[@EthemTas-ek3db]

@ tankyou

[@EthemTas-ek3db]

@@peggylynndesigns can you add Turkish translation in your videos you have all languages but Turkish

[@peggylynndesigns]

@EthemTas-ek3db I'll have to look. I haven't made a video in a while. I looked on my phone but I think I need to be on my laptop. When I get on my laptop again, I will see if there is a way.

[@RanczoMacieja]

This bridge on pond is great idea.😍 I can't wait to see it, when you will build it. Greetings from Poland.😀

[@marymigliore3396]

I LOVE YOU BOTH !! 😘😘😘😘

[@hermanuswildenberg9541]

Nice. First thing this year is watching you. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@pierre-yvesloyer8038]

i agree

[@vickigreen2981]

Firewood shed absolutely! But drainage around the bank barn would probably be the most helpful to the homestead

[@nyevegas4015]

I would build the bookshelves first then finish the workshop. Then you’ll have an efficient workspace to tackle all of the other projects. 👍

[@matttrinkle6662]

You guys got a lot done in 2024, great job! I look forward to the new firewood shed and all of the rest of the projects. Happy New Year!

[@LorraineDennison1960]

Rebeccas bookshelves would be a great Winter project. Once the weather starts warming up the rest will fall into place.

[@cliffblackburn8102]

Happy New Year 🎊🎊

[@daleh645]

Seeing the bookshelves come together will be cool, the wood shed is kinda a have to but I think the bridge will be the most interesting. God bless 🙏🏼🇺🇸✌🏼😎

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Happy New Year. Looks like your number one priority for 2025 is the book shelves. You have good goals for this year. Looking forward to watching you working on your projects this year. Pete, did a drainage for his farm. The root cellar sounds like a fun project. You are going to have a busy year. Thank you.

[@henrymorgan3982]

Project number one: Rebecca's bookshelf. After that, we will talk, till then Happy New Year!!! Stay healthy and stay safe the both of you!!

[@aldonboon1728]

Bookshelves first, wood shed and equipment shelter in one project, wells seem to be biggest priority also, rest of things as you have time ! Good luck to you in 2025 !

[@kirkandcindycasterline2659]

Firewood shelter, and the drainage problem behind the barn.

[@whitechurchfarm]

You need to invest in some freeze proof waterers. They come in various sizes and are basically maintenance free. You have the equipment and know how to install them. Will thank me later.

[@whitechurchfarm]

They are also electricity free. You only need power at the well and not all the way to the waterer.

[@UrbanKarlsson-qm1dx]

Hello from sweden 🙂. As a farmer I like to se the shop finish so you can have the traktor warm and redy no more cold start😉

[@ragecave518]

If you’re planning on keeping the sheep on pasture all summer, instead of bringing them in nightly, are you going to look at getting an LGD?

[@terrycastor8299]

Ambitious goals indeed. All noteworthy and needed. Rebekah’s bookshelves will be a great Wintertime project not to mention it will put a big ol’ smile on her face. So…get that Allis back together and out of the way!😛 Happy New Year!

[@johnhunt8807]

I would like to see your Allis Chalmers done, wood shed,bridge to the other side of pond,plus start a small cow calf operation

[@gordiesullivan3289]

Woodshed rebuilt,tractor restoration , bridge and barn drainage would be my picks.

[@philipedwards8762]

You’ve come a long way from when I first started watching shortly after you purchased your property!

[@donyoung6463]

Love the equipment storage idea.

[@w.a.stewart3191]

The book shelves, the tractor rebuilt and out of your work shop, then the wood shed/storage shed.

[@nimabevis4509]

Love the progress you've made this year. I'm proud that you're not beating yourself up over it, even though you only rate it at 70% complete. You're doing an awesome job. I'm most looking forward to the firewood shed and the drying up of the bank barn area. Now, that being said--- I hope you knock your 2025 goals out of the ballpark because you're home fulltime now, and I really think you're underestimating your "power" in that regard. 😁 Seriously love your channel. Thank you so much for all the work you do to put it out here for us! ❤

[@tommysamuelson9963]

I look forward to the bank barn drainage project. Actually overhauling the whole bank barn. Happy new year!

[@kathymickle6915]

My vote for the project list is the barn area being dried out, the firewood shed, the equipment shed, and the water wells being utilized. I’m not sure I understand the bridge on the pond, why can’t you just go around it?

[@daleficklin1607]

Looking forward to getting your livestock heavy use areas taken care of. Working in slop and trying to get tractors in and out was my worst nightmare. Once I put my lime pack down it was a dream come true. I was happy along with the cattle. 😊

[@Redmapleleaf113]

I'm looking forward to watching ALL of those projects being done. I think you've set some pretty high goals for the year. Going to be fun to watch!

[@georgedavidson7986]

I am a retired farmer and appreciate you knowing enough to fertilize to increase yields I would stay away from Sudan grass , better to seed down to permanent forage and fertilize it People do not think that when you remove forage you have to feed the land

[@davidnoftz3795]

Happy wife ,happy life. I look forward to you doing Rebecca's book shelfs done , the sooner the better for you.😂

[@robertmiller6267]

Happy New Years you two.

[@Karen10-h2w]

The bridge and the woodshed projects are what I’m looking forward to . But also Rebekah’s bookshelf.

[@bradleyfore]

Great channel, sir! You need a good bit of square bales to feed into the sheep hay feeder. Much easier to handle than unrolling a round roll by hand.

[@toddhowell2299]

Put me down for the firewood shed. The bridge will be cool, and I think the drainage will be a real quality of life improvement. The bookshelves will be neat just because they're woodworking, not carpentry. I know that's an interest of yours we don't see often. Best of luck in the new year. Evan going full time has been a blessing for the viewers.

[@JudiMAC]

All the best in 2025! I am looking forward to the woodshed rebuilt, but really want you to work on your water problems at the older barn. I believe you all will be much happier if that is done.

[@richardburris1282]

Just for thought for your drainage problem. We use a hole dug out filled with silt cloth, course 1 1/2 rock, a plastic garbage can and a sump pump with float. Cheap but functional.

[@timpfister8205]

I look forward to the hillside barn drainage project. You guys have struggled with mud and flooding for so long and it seems like it will really improve conditions.

[@beverlybolden3401]

The firewood shed, then the bridge. However, don't forget to take the time to stop and smell the roses! Believe it or not, someday you're not going to have the time--we all get there. It's amazing how quickly it happens! You've had a great year. I'm surprised you didn't list giving up your "day job" to become a full-time farmer. That was a huge decision for sure! Best of luck with all your new goals. God bless!

[@timothymcguirk4633]

You’re going to be a busy guy sounds like cool projects

[@workhardlivefree3818]

Definitely the bridge and bush clearing as the most anticipated. Getting that water issue fixed at your bank barn is another. And now this wishlist equipment shed. Would love to see that

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Great vid! You guys are rocking! The pond and bridge is gonna be epic!

[@bakednoodle2732]

I'm looking forward to the Allis Chalmers completion and the bank barn water issues. Getting the front 12 acres cleared, fenced and planted for livestock was a huge project and getting that mostly completed in 2024 is a major win, imo. No more worrying about having enough grazing land for the animals.

[@nicholas-qx9pw]

Let's see. Finishing the Allis and the bookshelves is your wintertime projects. In the early spring, build a couple of birthing stalls and try to finish the pasture work.. In the late spring, complete some of the garden renovations but leave some for next year. In the early fall, fix the firwood shed. In the late fall, put up a livestock shelter in the pasture and try to finish a livestock feeder. The summer needs to be devoted to your barn drainage problem and if there is time, you can then work on building your bridge over troubled water. If you can solve the barn drainage problem and complete four other projects, I would count it as a very successful year.

[@chrishamilton-wearing3232]

I'm looking forward to seeing the bridge being built. What sort will it be. A standard type supported on some sort of columns or will it be a pontoon type on floating supports. My vote is for a pontoon , easier to build and put in place and will carry a heavier load for a given size.

[@AfterTheRains]

It must surely feel great to be feeding your animals the food you grew, cut and baled yourself and it still looks pretty green. May your troubles be small and your successes great in 2025. No matter what project you start first there will be some criticism so, do what you and Rebekah think will benefit you both best.

[@chrishopper4375]

Looking forward to the bridge and the firewood shed

[@thomassweatland3597]

Great job on 2024! Excited to see the new projects for 2025, especially the book shelf and the bridge! I think you'll enjoy the bridge more than you think. Also love the idea of the shelter centered to allow easier rotation of grazing. I'm not a farmer, but that's how I always envisioned it and wondered why no one ever does it that way!

[@stevemartinez6757]

The bookshelf project would interest me the most. I am not very good at woodworking, though I do enjoy it, but my father was a master when it came to woodwork, cabinets, furniture, etc. I hope that you film and share your progress as you do that project.

[@LesReinert]

Once again y'all have bitten off a large chunk to chew on. GOOD LUCK. will be watchin an cheering you on. Thanks for the ride

[@douglasbork2089]

May God grant you peace and guide you thru this time of sorrow ! Talk about this as it will bring you back slowly to where you long to be again! We are praying for you and we will never stop doi ng it! 🙏

[@5sequoia]

Save the barn looks like number one to me. (drainage) 😊

[@suecrothers9041]

Enjoy your videos! Look forward to your book shelf project & the firewood shed. Your pipe fencing looks really nice, been fun watching! It takes time but looks so nice!😊

[@jahn9960]

Thanks for starting off the New Year Evan!!!!When it get closer to spring start throwing grass seed in the heavy use areas the cattle have worked up, let them work the seed in.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Whatever you and Rebecca get to work on will be fine with us. Stay safe and Happy throughout the year and taking us along for the ride will be awesome. Fred and family.

[@PatKunkle]

Keep up the good work. Your farmstead is picture perfect. Happy New Year to you and Rebecca. 🎉🎉

[@ZacVaper]

🥳 Good Luck 🥳 I'd like to see the Allis-Chalmers finished. And the bridge.

[@ScouseFarm]

Happy New Year Evan and Rebeka. Love from Liverpool, England 🌹

[@JamieR1234]

My wife wanted to let you know she’s very much looking forward to the bookshelf

[@johnbasler-hwr-moneytalks]

The allis challmers back together and running.

[@bay9876]

Building that bridge might work well for the tours, with maybe a few benches to sit on to look over the pond. Maximize the beauty of the place with fishing posibilities. Best payback outside Rebecca's shelving would be the firewood shed. and water well. Both will save huge amount of money.

[@dannygavin5860]

All the best in 2025,hope you succeed in most of your goals I be watching for sure

[@MTPockets3255ds]

Get the tractor back together. Then get the shelfs done for Rebecca!!! Great job in 24!

[@wendyecrain9253]

I am looking forward to Rebecca's BOOKSHELVES!!!! Loves and hugs from New Mexico USA

[@shanemadonnahanson5967]

i wish u all the luck and blessings and money u need to make ur projects possible. u guys seem like perfectionist and always do good work and great work with ur farm. i watch u guyz every week. time well spent

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I look forward to seeing Rebekah's book shelves, because she has been very patient waiting on them. After that, I will enjoy anything that is on your list. Especially the muddy part in front of the barn. Even if it is just the gutters this year. Thanks for sharing your goals and overall you did an amazing job last year...the fencing is superb. Have a Blessed day.

[@greggandjanetprice3851]

Evan, you might check around the bottom of your sheep hay feeder, when you moved it, it looked like there was some twine dragging behind the feeder.

[@andysmith2614]

The bookshelf would be a good winter project. For the bridge, if you dont have a plan already, floating those trailer frames with encapsulated foam ( like a dock) seems like a good way to not care about the water level if it changes much while controlling the build scope. Cant wait to see what you do. For the firewood shed, you might kill 2 birds if you expand that to be 3-4 bays x2 where you do your 2 bays of firewood, a few of tractors ( at least the KYMs) and implements for the rest. Happy 2025!

[@henrymorgan3982]

Suggestion for the wood shed makeover. Make the design wider (same width) than deeper so you can "easily" get to your totes. Even if you stack them, wider is better than deeper so you don't have to play Tetris. I hope you get what I'm saying.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Rebekah’s shelves and the bridge. Garden and woodshed. Ok all it 🥂

[@mikefladgate3714]

I agree with whatever you need to do Evan!! I really enjoy your posts!! Probably my fave along with Just A Few Acres. Clean up vids are always a hit with most people and I believe you have some sites around the property that need some sorting. No pressure, LOL, just ideas. HNY to you both. From Vancouver

[@ZL1Max]

I think the project that will be the most beneficial will be to control the water drainage around the bank barn; I also think it will be the most difficult. Happy New Year.

[@reginaghee3768]

I'm looking forward to seeing the firewood shed build. Seems I've been waiting forever to see it. Next I'd like to see the Allis Chalmers back in action. I'm always excited to see you actually build structures. What you do with the livestock barn will be nice to see too. I know I will be here watching and looking for what you come up with for the bridge project too. Your 8 goals gives us so much to look forward to. You are a talented constuctionist and you do a LOT to that end. You do things so well that I fault you for making us drool to see what you'll come up with next. I wish for you to do whatever makes you happy and complete and just hope that you don't wear yourself out so that we no longer have your dreams to look forward to.

[@davidanderson2436]

Drainage for the barn, bridge, then rest - thanks for the videos! Hope you have a great year!

[@timothymcguirk4633]

I’m in for All of the projects especially the one that gets the equipment under cover even though it might not happen this year

[@Julia_Teeker]

The bridge! I am very interested in seeing how you do that. Plus seeing Rebekah fish over there. 😁

[@tonygough8713]

Evan sounds like you are going to be plenty busy in 2025 , good luck and take care.

[@09annaful]

You called two of your projects I’m most looking forward to. I’m excited to see the new firewood shed and the bridge. I’m also excited for the drainage around the bank barn. I know it would be a future project but I’m looking forward to the renovation of the bank barn. The root cellar is a project I didn’t know I was looking forward to. But now you’ve said it I can’t wait to watch you build it.

[@vonmikeore]

1. Firewood Shed 2. Old barn drainage. Looking forward to watching. Happy New Year!

[@littlemogocreek]

The root cellar...1st 🙏😉😁 All the best for 2025 Evan and Rebekah.

[@kaygalloway4315]

Great way to start the new year! Looking forward to the firewood shed. It is a visual that you will see multiple times a day. And will be nice to get it done before the heat of the summer! Happy New Year! 🥂 here’s to another great year with CVA!

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Evan

[@timspoor]

Looking forward to the bookshelf and shed building. Love those type of videos Keep it up, I'm very interested in how you guys develop in the new year. Best of luck!

[@shoutingATclouds-btw]

Your hey looks great, you've come a long ways. Your feed is cheaper and better quality all round.

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Firewood shed! And of course Rebecca's shelves. Thanks for the ride.