What is Homesteading?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You are much more than a "regular ol' dude". Don't underestimate yourself. You most certainly do everything you can to be self-sufficient and to provide for your family. I loved this talk and how encompassing it is towards people of various backgrounds, such as both urban and rural. Great video!

[@lynndutt2219]

I'm closing in on 70 these days. So I guess I would be considered what you refer to as an 'elder'. I'm now confined to a codo. I still do what I can to be self sufficient. No longer bending down to garden, but I got a potting table and grow in pots on it. I make jelly from the bushes I grow in my small yard. I make my own cleaning products and soaps. I have so much information to share with my kids. A couple of them are learning and slowly hanging back to their country roots. I see this as a success. There is no other life for me and I will do as much as I can as long as I can. It's a good life.

[@jeremiahwhite5335]

You seem like my kind of guy, genuine, friendly, and you know who you are. I appreciate the little parts about God. Bless you.

[@judya.shroads8245]

I am watching your older video's of wisdom. You are down to earth, love and take of your family, humor and friends. Wish you made video's again, but life changes. Take care.

[@FiresideCoffee]

Once again, a great video John. You are a very humble and honest husband and father and I truly admire you. I found your channel around 2 years ago and I subbed immediately. I go back and re-watch videos ALL the time. You are the reason I am in this community I am not trying to flatter you. I consider you a long distance best friend. So don't give me no crap! God bless you and your family.

[@krazykykracker]

Man I absolutely love your lifestyle.... you're an inspiration on how to live life and look at the best life has to offer.

[@jeremiahlackey1582]

Can't wait to see the home place tour. Thanks Jon for teaching us what you learn from the elders as there aren't any in my area to learn from so for me here it's all trial and error. Thanks buddy!

[@TheFewellHomestead]

This is a great video 💚 thanks for sharing your knowledge and heart. My grandma always called their farm the "old homeplace". I wrote a blog about this and the homestead title wars that are so unnecessary. My grandma never had half the animals most people have on YT. And yet they were extremely sufficient. They had an amazing community that they had to lean on as well. Everyone helped everyone. It was the best way! We don't raise our meat either, we hunt and fish for our meat as well. So great to hear this side of the lifestyle from others!

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

Great video. I like to say "we were homesteaders before homesteading was cool" The Old Farmer asked me one day "what's the big deal with all these Homestead videos" Told him that's the cool thing to do now. As you said, its just life. We both grew up with gardens, food preservation & critters. Now we've lived this life for 40 yrs. Took a few years off the big garden when the kids were so busy in school & were we ever glad to get back to real food.

[@lysandertudela4555]

Awesome video life is definitely good keep on living...

[@ModernPioneers]

I love your chats. You are an awesome, friend, father, brother, dad and husband and mostly a great encourager, which I appreciated. I have enjoyed getting to know you and learning from your "straight talks" when you feel the urge. (he he) I hear this question all the time on YT vids and the content creators answer it. I've read lots of comments of who and who isn't a homesteader by their own opinion. However, this is what the old dictionary says about it. Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It is characterized by subsistence agriculture, home preservation of foodstuffs, and it may or may not also involve the small scale production of textiles, clothing, and craftwork for household use or sale. Pursued in different ways around the world-and in different historical eras-homesteading is generally differentiated from rural village or commune living by isolation (either socially or physically) of the homestead. Use of the term in the United States dates back to the Homestead Act (1862) and before. In sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in nations formerly controlled by the British Empire, a homestead is the household compound for a single extended family. In the UK, the term 'smallholder' is the rough equivalent of 'homesteader'. Modern homesteaders often use renewable energy options including solar electricity and wind power and some even invent DIY cars. Many also choose to plant and grow heirloom vegetables and to raise heritage livestock. Homesteading is not defined by where someone lives, such as the city or the country, but by the lifestyle choices they make.

[@ronhart8857]

Good morning John, Glad to have time to share your coffee chat, I enjoyed everything that you do! Hope your family is doing well! Your a very kind person and you have earned a lot of friendships on the KZbin channel! God be with your family!

[@beaverrick9789]

Hey Jnull, Glad you are getting out of the mud,Me too. I agree with what you said,Homesteading is not the same for everybody. It is different in every state and every country. Homesteading is a frame of mind. You do what you can with what you have and thank God for it. Be safe brother, God Bless.

[@SpikeBachman]

Your videos are a blessing to me brother. Thanks.

[@littleurbanhomestead818]

I'm glad for what you said about what is Homesteading because I do what I can with the small space I have. Liz

[@alanmarine7608]

Hello, As I live on my boat. I agree with you 200% about the simplistic self reliance from fishing. 95% of our meat is Fish we catch off the bow of the vessel daily !!! The term homesteading is quite confusing to me. Luckily I can use the phrase... on a voyage for a better tomorrow, off the grid today ! I truly respect your honesty !! All the best to you and your family from May and I here in Hong Kong !!!

[@tonystacey3835]

you are special ! you provide for your wife and family, many these day don't want to. YOU ARE SPECIAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CherishHopePhotography]

I'm so glad someone finally said that HILLBILLY isn't a negative thing. Loved this video! Even me, in the suburbans, I do what I can, with what I have!! I can't have chickens so I have quail. I raise rabbits, and garden. You are spot on with this. I always enjoy your sound, no nonsense advice!

[@NobleHomestead]

Yep! All about love and friendship. You are so sweet and your family is so lucky! Thanks for that.

[@codyjackson57]

Enjoy your videos brother, Hello from Northern Texas,

[@Relaxationdefined8609]

Subscribed. Love your description of it all. Great Video!

[@j.murray4939]

This is they way we all used to grow up caring for the family and a small farm. Wonderful thanks for sharing your story there is a lot to learn from you.

[@davedreds5905]

Hi John. This is a great video. I really enjoy your chats, and your perspective on life is fantastic. Best wishes in all you do.

[@kan-zee]

like that 2:03 *LCE* term. I think *Homestead* became a popular term in 1860 with the Homestead Act/ Bill passing . We always called it *Country living*. While someone in a City was City living. Lots of different titles...from Urban Homestead, Hobby homesteader, self sustainable living, etc. lol Much respect to you sir....learning from first hand teachers is a traditional living.

[@artistben7]

I agree with your opinion what a homestead is >> " Providing as much as you can for yourself and Family without having to get it from the store, without having to spend money on it." Being able to tend to what you can handle on a homestead is important. Over doing it by bringing to many animals or growing to many crops can be over whelming and sometimes a failure. Thanks so much for sharing John. Great tips my Friend.👍😊

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Ur a special regular ol dude, John. These days there are not many men that will take on the responsibilities and learn a new lifestyle with ur positive attitude toward life... family... and God. Thank you for sharing part of yourself with us.

[@ml2trick]

Just living in the Country. Making a way in this Beautiful World and using the Land we are Given. Listen to the Smart Elders, that you have met. You will have a good life. Home is the place to be.

[@rickshackleford6478]

Great video. Very interesting and informative. Thanks John...

[@BanDanaGramma]

Thank you, Sir Dudeliness! You are a Prince among regular dudes.

[@TheReslers]

The weather over here in WV is great too! Good talk. I always enjoy your videos.

[@camerond5623]

I couldn't thank you enough for all the knowledge you shared with this channel

[@christopherkasper5496]

jnullo your right you are nothing special... Your amazing i think so many people have lost there way and families from chasing money and material items. It is great to see a father who doesn't quit or feel bad for himself when things get tough. my buddie and i enjoy your videos on our 7 day 12hr work week so we can learn from other peoples mistakes and refine our process. keep them videos coming and shout out to tom and kasper from south Carolina were watching.

[@ourislandacres6685]

I think you're special! Love your videos! I completely agree, people want to label everything nowadays. We are just living the best we can, and thanking God for it.

[@ourharvestmoonhomestead4878]

good video and a nice job of explaining what homesteading means to you,

[@hacky2008]

i really respect your lifestyle and wish i could live like you we have a very small property with a small garden and a few chooks but this year we have found a place for aquaponics..winging it all the way..kudos to you all..:)

[@jennybenny5091]

My definition of homestead: your home that provides for you, you use the livestock that you grow and the crops that you grow to survive without going to a store or without bartering with someone for most of the time.

[@walrusfest]

I may have to start drinking coffee so I can share this time with you. Well said brother

[@caseyoutdoors3897]

great video brother God bless have a great day

[@MisterMitchMM]

Amen Brother. God Bless.

[@lindakinsman6215]

Amen you got it right,love your videos.

[@8EACRESHOMESTEAD]

thanks for sharing! We are starting our homesteading journey! subbed you!

[@jocelyngaul2486]

Great video. Looking forward to seeing you at the conference. My mom is a huge fan.

[@bigunone]

It's called doing what you have to, to keep body and soul together!

[@lynnen264]

Hi big handsome guy!! Love when you show us all your critters. love ya, Shortie xo I hope Lupita is keeping well

[@thomasarussellsr]

I'm slightly down the Apalacian trail in Bullitt County KY, I get where you're coming from. There are a few "homesteader" channels out our way, it seems a lot of them come out of the Pacific NW.

[@huckfinn4260]

Used the fishing pole yesterday! Yes, I agree homesteading is all about higher levels of self-reliance. I'm just getting my homestead (Hillbilly home) started and I've got a long way to go and a lot of work ahead, but I don't have a deadline. It's a very low budget enterprise, but I'm happier than ever.

[@ncwelder-woman8141]

I think anyone who grew up or spent a lot of time in rural areas, especially rural Appalachia, see and/or experience this lifestyle everyday. It is just a way of life for many of us. I learned from my parents and grandparents to grow food, can and freeze food, fix things, hunt, fish, berry pick, dig herbs, make things and live a simple but rich life. Also figure out some ways to make money from your place like right now I sell rocks!!! It is hard to explain this way of life, if you have not experienced it, but you did an excellent job. Thanks!

[@bobbyquaid4808]

I'm just starting my journey. Wonderful vid.

[@TheDawn0310]

That is the best success, a family filled with love!!

[@morbiduser5940]

thanks for all the knowledge truly useful !!

[@JanetWilham]

what a lot of people do not know is about==co-ops. If you find your local co-op office or look in the phone book for anything in yellowpages related to farming, gardening etc....so cities will let you pay a small fee with land to have a garden. Also ask around as some farmers and people with land will either let you raise one on their land either for free, a partial amount of your garden etc-----so do some research as one time we paid $25.00 to our city for small plot of land to raise our garden on, now I have a farm and would gladly let someone grow something here.

[@mnichols31]

Good video, good message, good food for thought!

[@virginia7191]

Great video John! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@gailreese4699]

I am glad you explained the way you did. I have been confused about the word homesteading. I lust call it farm life.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

you are just a regular dude of specialty. always a great video

[@rickballard1627]

Thanks John another good show.

[@kathleenzimmerman8227]

*"dudeliness"*. I LOVE IT!!! I have lived enough years to know this: Labels mean NOTHING. You are making a living ... feeding your family... providing a roof over your family's head... keeping clothing on your family's back... eating a healthy diet ... etc..etc..etc... What more could anybody ask for? And WHY is it NECESSARY to distinguish a *lifestyle* these days?!? You are where God intended you to be, no matter WHERE that's AT. So ... Bloom where you are planted. And, believe me ... you ARE special! You are a child of God. Love and prayers

[@joeparker4532]

I love this channel , real man , just a dude ... It's a hard choice deciding who my favorite is, but between you and Justin Rhodes,,, I wait for videos from you two

[@RunawayRummage]

we have been "homesteading" for 30 years and we didn't know it. I think it is more of a frame of mind more than what you do.

[@MarieLynnRichard]

I raise critters in my basement apartment and we enjoy a unique self-engineered lifestyle that provides a quality of life that is superb, on my part-time consulting earnings. I have no land and my target property is a weird warehouse/old garage one streets down from our 3 bedroom apartment (vertical farm potential) I homestead vicariously through people like you. I too changed my tune when I was crushed by a car. Self-reliance is ultra satisfying.

[@catherinehatt1224]

I have followed you from almost the begining of your videos. You have come along so much with your homestead. Your are able to be more self sufficient without replying on others to get through tough and lean times. You have shown us how to be resourceful​. You pass this onto us with your making of videos. And I appreciate that. Please continue what you are doing. May God bless and keep you.

[@DaybirdAviaries]

life IS good I completely agree with you.

[@Cayoot]

Great video, thanks.

[@ITSJUNE2]

Thank you for sharing.

[@maehay4065]

I think you are truly a blessed family living out in country and enjoying your life!👍🙏🏡

[@jrobertanselment9048]

your common cander is helpful and appreciated

[@happilyretiredmark2964]

I wonder about the term homestead sometimes and why its been adopted by so many. I prefer farm and when the farm isn't there any longer it was so and sos homeplace! Good job

[@chrisc6504]

thank for explaining had me wondering what homesteading was as i live in a town in uk. think we would call it some one that has a Small Holding here. been miss lead through watch to much Wranglerstar god bless you

[@michelerucker3755]

I thought the scenery looked familiar! My husband and I are from Kanawha Co. WV. We enjoyed your video and hope to see more. Take care and God Bless😇

[@IWALKOUTDOORS]

sure do enjoy the coffee chats!

[@joshdworchak1138]

I couldn't agree more hope u get some videos up soon

[@NickPixelTV]

The last minute or so of your video is spot on my friend. #downtoearth

[@disco07]

Learned a lot from this video. Thank!

[@superultramegamaga4021]

Happy mountain dude with info!!... subscribed..

[@janetk9536]

Amen brother. Love this

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Just loved this.

[@rav8947]

Ya, you are a homesteader. Kep up the good workcause what I see from your videos you a great guy!

[@KelliepbAclecticChannel]

Amen brother, I agree God is good, God is great all the time! thanks for the chat! 💕 😇 ☮ Kellie p-b 💕

[@jbshomestead7694]

Getting a definition of Homesteading is like getting a definition of Off Grid You can ask 100 people what their definition is and you will get 100 different answers. No matter how one would go about it, It boils down to self-reliance

[@bearcreekgirl6967]

I am in Eastern Oregon and I still learn a lot from ya'll in the east.

[@cigarsarge1]

I really admire you. I wish I would have made the decision to live your lifestyle.

[@MrJeb1955]

Great job John

[@gmc0678]

Good explanation. You are a very special regular dude, don't sell yourself short.

[@anitaronquillo1410]

You're a homesteader jnullO. Definition- Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. God bless🐝

[@TheBeeLadyApiary9992]

I have never heard you say anything that did not make sense...Good Ole Common Sense!! And that is why you are special! Enjoy the day!

[@robertfirestone5743]

GOD BLESS

[@mzh22003]

very true... I wish to quite my job and try to like you that answer to no one but to self... thx for sharing this informative video...

[@momorevis444]

🇱🇷🙋🏾‍♀️Thanks for your explanation! I live in a small urban city apartment and I feel that I'm a Homesteder at heart,but I'm extremely limited to what I can do..the closest I get to homesteading is an outside bbq pit 🙄 but I'm grateful and adding to my life what I can to be more self sufficient 🇱🇷👍🏾🙌🏾 Godbleshya!🙂

[@jazfarm5726]

Meeting you is on my bucket list. Your environment and mine are soooo different. Fishing pole! Haha! What's water? ❤️😬👍

[@chernagast6754]

My dad kept meat on the table by fishing twice a week. There's nothing quite as tasty as bass or crappie or sunfish breaded and fried. :) I'm trying to do it now myself, and one of my daughters has taken to it.

[@Betty1Q]

Do not forget to KISS it!! Keep It Simple Silly!! Thank You for your time!! Hugs!!

[@gaotu]

Hey John, you got any morel mushrooms up there yet? Still a bit early here in Illinois, but people are finding a few. I'd like to see you do a morel hunting video. God speed my friend.

[@scottsimpson1779]

love the fishing videos . and ur coffee chat . hows that big pig doin ? is pork chop the name . stay strong and positive. right on bro

[@Rebekahdavignon]

It's a law.....with severe penalties. If you have one pig, he/she must be named "Porkchop". Lol.

[@mneff69]

Scott Simpson Speaking of Porkchop I think after trying to get it pregnant he gave up cause it was a male lol...

[@melissamuddle6459]

I'm ready for a tour! How many acres do you have? I totally get needing to clean. We're working on spring cleaning too. I like LCE. I'd never heard that.

[@imrustynails]

Looking good things are finally starting to green up finally

[@gailreese4699]

My husband and I have fished all of our lives but now there are so many restrictions on fishing that you can't even catch enough to live on. We have a lot of large ditches and canals where we live but there are some people who take nets and wipe out all the fresh water fish we have.

[@guzzyraul]

God bless brother

[@potbell2]

Hey John just wanted to see if you could keep my son and parents and myself in your prayers we are located in Florida but our home is Ohio Jamestown/xenia area my parents is 75 and 71 they want to come home and we need at least 2 acre farm with a 3 bedroom or more under 60$ and we aren’t have any luck my son has autism/adhd and he loves his goats so if you could please just keep us in your prayers we can get up there before it’s to late for my parents and maybe around Spring watch you all the time and gotten lots of tricks on like the watering thing for rabbits Great ideas you have thanks so much for all the help you wouldn’t realize how much you have helped this single mom build for my son animals from you thank you again God Bless you and your family

[@lisabooker6405]

AMEN! AMEN!! AMEN!!!

[@randycapelle4883]

just a simple man. Keep up with the great videos.