Why should we Homestead?

[@GossMania]

I agree this affects everyone in the world. We should homestead because it brings us back to nature and back to Gods land. Learning how to care for ourselves and family is what life is really about. Because we shouldn’t have depend on a store to provide us food.

[@MimsysGarden]

So true Jerusha ! 💚

[@ctheflower7818]

All Folks should take a look and listen to this 🌻👍🌻

[@kevinmayfield3429]

My life has changed so much in the last year. My beautiful wife of nearly 40 years passed away last mother's Day May 9th 2021. My wife had my daughter play your beautiful song When I'm gone. The day of her passing Exactly what I needed. I thank the two of you . You touched my heart and soul God bless you and your family.

[@kayeyeager8006]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May you continue on and stay strong. 🙏 💗

[@melodeeplath9597]

Hugs 🙏💞💞💞

[@Oddinuff]

“Sacred work that is noble”. Amen to that.

[@maryarcher8484]

Amen

[@edelmiraespinosa]

Real heroes don't appear in Hollywood movies. God bless them...🙏

[@miraclefarm1927]

Thank you for making my day. Even though the whole family is sick with the crud, the farm chores still need to be done. It's nice to be reminded why we do this and there is a family of us out there. Blessings

[@cc-hk5ih]

From Ireland My grandmother and grandfather raised seven children gave shelter to more and though poor in money were able to provide for themselves. They cured their own ham made butter had eggs milk potatoes vegetables and were self sufficient. It wasn't an easy life. My mum who lived till 90 years and only recently passed remembered working in the fields as a child picking potato's. It was a hard and simple life and was fortified by a strong Christian faith. Today Ireland has lost nigh all of its home grown industries with things like flour sugar vegetables being mostly imported and as a country who survived through the 2nd world war sufficient and proudly independent is co dependent on European and world supplies for things we used to produce ourselves. Even my lovely dad who passed in 202p at 92 who was son of a draper role us of them having their own cow and a functioning garden in the middle of their small town. Dad grew his own vegetables loving the peace his garden gave him from a busy office life. He felt close to God in his garden and summer yielded his glorious tomatoes lettuce onions..... My late sister taken too early from us who looked like a model and worked in management surprised us all by keeping hens and loved them. I think we do need to reasses where we are going we see the young people talk about the environment but to be honest I'm sure there are many today in Ireland who wouldn't know where milk or meat originate! Even my own nieces laughed at me for doing home economics as a leaving school subject. To this day I use what I learned in those classes. I was blessed to have great role models in my parents who encouraged me to cook and garden and eat well. It's sad that this green country has lost its way. Progress isn't always good there are lessons to be learned from a simple life. Cc 🇮🇪 ireland

[@midwestribeye7820]

@@cc-hk5ih I enjoyed your heartwarming post. Sending a cyberhug and God bless from Iowa, USA.❤️

[@marilyndavis5848]

Rory, you have the best voice for telling stories.

[@lindagentile2380]

Awesome Vlog Rory... I learned "Country Life" on my Grandparents property in Burks Falls Ontario, Canada but grew up in a "City" with my Parents in Toronto, Ontario & later in Glendora, California & now in Corona, California... My Grandmother was an original Avon Lady & she would take me from farm to farm delivering orders & my Grandfather was The Chef of Police in that township... It was a BEAUTIFUL lifestyle... I LOVE the "Country Life" & really Miss it as well as my Grandparents life lessons that will last a lifetime🤗✝️ The same Principles I see you installing in little Indy... Two statements my Grandma 👵 Always taught me is "FRESH IS BEST" She raised her own chickens too... And the other that was hung on her dining table wall... "The Family that PRAYS together... STAYS Together ❤️... Thank You Rory for ALWAYS Sharing such strong wholesome principles... Sometimes those are little sparks that grows in a person's heart. Hugs & BLESSINGS ALWAYS Rory, Indiana, Heidi, Hopie & Families... GBY ALL 🙏💖🧸💙❤️💙❤️💖🤗✝️

[@diannaspeakman3624]

Rory, you are such a gentleman. I love seeing your interactions with Indiana. The dancing part touched my heart. What a blessed life you live. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of it with us. ❤

[@rickeybullington6314]

I wonder if India ever ask him about her mother and how he explains it to her. I would think that it has to effect her life. She's so precious.

[@terrace1]

@@rickeybullington6314 I was wondering what happened to the mother 🥺

[@karenhensley6991]

@@terrace1 Joey passed away with cancer about 2 years after Indy was born in 2016 ..she is buried back at the cemetery in the front now on the farm ..Indy is such a precious little girl that Rory is raising her by himself ..you can go here an watch alot of what he's done on the farm. He has what's called the one room school house there an it's just amaineing that's where Indy an 18 other children attend school an amoung other things they do .hope you can find it an enjoy .

[@judywhittlesey4010]

Precious Memories. Such a blessing for Indiana to have all of these videos, such a blessing for all of us.This wonderful world that God created, just to give us a tiny peek of our Kingdom home.

[@kat4256]

We are in End times. Grateful to God forGood people like you.

[@MsJanetLouise]

Yes we are in the end of the end times...

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

This is Precious Heartfelt Truth everyone needs to hear & see! Well done with sincere Love for all of God's Creation showcasing pioneers and passionate folks teaching others! Indy is so precious! What a valuable relationship your are kindling with her & sharing with the world! Praises filled with Blessings for you and yours, Rory! Wish I was able to attend this year's HOA! Another time!

[@Ursulaaknight5593]

What great man. Sending you and your girls hugs. You the living proof of the power of God and a man!

[@MrPalval]

I really miss all the 'This Life I Live' videos that used to be on here. I quit my job to do homesteading full time. You and many others have inspired me.

[@Sarah8561]

Me too, I wonder why he made them private 😭 I used to watch them often

[@hildebt7988]

I loved to watch them sooo, wish, he would put them back on KZbin,, makes me sad, always lifted me up

[@donnakearse2503]

This made me smile.

[@JamieSantos]

There is Value in the Homesteading life that cannot be measured other than kind of character it builds in those who live this way.

[@marydunbar6020]

You know that’s awesome to hear you say that about your priorities because God told me that my perspective on life is everything and I do mean everything it affects everything it’s the most important thing I have that I can control and if I look at it through his eyes his hands his heart his ears his mind then I can have the right perspective and that will change my life and it did this is super awesome to hear that you are such a wonderful mature man who has his priorities right because his perspective is right

[@cathycrigger5385]

We moved from Southern California to Western Michigan. We now buy eggs from one of the local Amish Families, and will be starting our first garden this year. Its soo important to not rely on the establishment for everything.

[@suechampion9985]

Awesome, people just don't know how things are changing!!

[@florencehendrick4781]

Brilliant Rory! I love this Flog...talk about profound. Oh how valuable a mission. I hope and pray that this one goes viral, so important that this lifestyle catch on, and people all over realize the reality that we are now living in. Rory, your beautiful life is just so fulfilling, and what an amazing life that you're providing for your precious Indy....oh the smiles in Heaven are shining down on you dear one from your precious Joey. I especially love the last part with you dancing with Indy.....precious beyond words....thank you for sharing your beautiful life...

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Homesteading is such a wholesome lifestyle. We couldn’t imagine not living this way. Good for your soul way of life. Blessings to everyone! Always enjoy your videos, they’re real life.

[@taniaeitel7623]

Thanks for the video. I agree, we need to all do what we can where are to be more self sustainable. Cuteness overload at the end with Indy💗

[@mountaingirl8124]

Love this video! They need to bring down the prices for the Homesteader's Confernece though. WAY to expensive for so many families who would like to go. So many have lost jobs and are barely getting by. They want to attend an event like this, but with such expensive prices for tickets, they can't afford it. Just food for thought. :) Many blessings! Great video!!!

[@maryarcher8484]

I agree! Some of the platforms that have gotten so big, they loose that what I call first love" and as they become bigger and bigger they forget the small platforms that struggle. Roy has never lost this because it is in his heart! He was very well known before he turned directions when he met Joey. He has such a heart that shines forward for all to see!

[@BusyButerfly02]

I love this, we moved from the city to a 1 acre lot in a rural city. I wish I could afford to move to a place with acreage, and that I could afford to fully become self sufficient

[@graciegolden2290]

Just a wonderful, beautiful video, Rory. Thanks so much.

[@carriem7832]

How precious you weaving with a awesome lady

[@cdgmalone]

I love this! My husband and I purchased a plot of land in 2019 and are slowly turning it into a homestead. Our goal was to teach our children to grow and supply their own needs. Our goal is the be self sufficient in the coming years. There is still so much to learn but have truly enjoyed caring for chickens and growing potatoes and tomatoes

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

It’s nice to see the square bales of hay. I remember following the bailer and tossing them on the trailer as a teenager. I’m thankful my daddy raised us to be self sufficient, even when he didn’t have to, way back in the late 70s and early 80s. Love your videos.

[@gailhonadle5182]

The big round ones have fungus, and dust in them. Bad for both Cows or Horses.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

What a great video. Thanks for sharing! Homesteading is the future.

[@DeeMoback]

If this is the direction your channel is going.....count me in

[@lobehold4864]

I love how Rory is always making connections with people in his community , not just fake one, but real ones, that's why his and Indy's life are so rich.

[@cyndilu61]

Thanks for sharing Rory your videos 'are always good your awesome and Indy is so precious have a blessed day Rory 💕

[@jamiehoene1]

I remember seeing you and Joey on one of those talent shows. You two were beautiful together. It was such a shock when I heard of Joey's fate. You are continuing that beauty that I seen in both of you. Love what you're doing.

[@Heidi-ri1qf]

If I would have known about thus, just a few weeks earlier, my husband and I wod be on our way back there to be there for this awesome homestead festival. Count on us next year!

[@janetamerantes3640]

God bless you Rory. Thanks for your education information.🐾🐕🐶🇺🇸🐮🐄🐐🐣

[@marissahenninge8711]

Very well said. Many people don’t believe the severity of the current situation while others are to worried about the problem to learn about homesteading and realize it could provide a solution. I also love watching you and your daughter together. Your bond is so special. My daughter had Down Syndrome as well witch is actually what brought me to your channel.

[@hollerlakehomestead3181]

More of these videos PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Oururbanhomestead1966]

Love your video. We are a family of three, live in Perth Australia in a typical Aussie suburb and in the process of turning our Aussie backyard into our dream urban homestead and I am documenting our journey to self sufficiency on my KZbin channel. Your daughter is adorable

[@justme6767]

I started a veggie garden a few years ago because it did feel better

[@midwestribeye7820]

I so enjoy following many homesteaders. My husband and I would love to buy an acreage, but we need to be realistic as well. We are older and lack many needed skills. However, I am a gardener! This year I have my largest garden and I am learning dehydrating, fermenting, and pressure canning. We are trying to live more simply. We rarely use our air conditioning, I cook from scratch, and hang our laundry outside. Collecting seeds this fall. We are growing where we are (currently) planted. God bless you all!❤️

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Guess here is my second comment now in the chill of Fall Harvest. It is now almost the first of November...Not sure why I am the last commenter. I still Hope and Dream of a farm while the world descends into more and more chaos and brutality. I pray you are All safe and Sound and are well. Thank you for the learning, love, and kindness you have showed to me in the perfect time to spark curiousity and hope~ it has been a blessing and an honor to even view your knowledge for future generations. Learning it is just the beginning. I do hope my family can implement it. I do pray that this year is my year to see the Homesteader's Of America. Guess time will tell. Stay safe guys, sending love and dreams your way always! Where there is a Will there is a Way!

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

God bless these ppl and all the farmers who work so hard and share where needed! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. ❤️🙂🙏prayers n blessings

[@debralink4125]

Good job Indy in counting

[@candacewilliams6869]

Welldone!! Both with the story and your life direction. The empty shelves in stores and empty choices around us have been somewhat of a confirmation that we too are heading the right way. It's important to be able to take care of yourself and have much to offer others as the opportunity arises.

[@Steelheart0923]

Love your videos.

[@johnthomas5806]

and thanks for letting me share part of your life....God Bless

[@Lolliepopzy]

Awesome to see Joey and the seedlings planted in the egg shells. Rory does an amazing job as a storyteller. I hope he never quits blogging. Indy is just the most adorable little girl & I hope she never quits dancing.

[@maryarcher8484]

They are awesome! Some struggle to find there talent! Roy was born with such a gift of voice and writing! May God alway's hold this family in his hand's!

[@deltahoward8775]

You are living the good life!! Enjoy We love all of you, keep making videos of your life for us!!!!

[@maryannmaycen3124]

Thank you for sharing your stories with us. This so far has been my favorite. Making so many beautiful memories. You are such a wonderful dad. God Bless.

[@risingabove58]

Agreed

[@emilyshow9407]

This is absolutely Beautiful! Thank you for making this video Rory !

[@debbieroberts600]

Nothing like Fresh 🥚! Good Video Mr. Rory!

[@gwynethyaita3774]

It brings back lots of memories from my childhood with my mom and my grandparents and my great grandmother it’s just too late for me I am 73 and no one to help me

[@shellythom7248]

I love that this farmer is developing sustainable farming. This is huge. It’s also more friendly to the animals. I know circle of life and nature but it doesn’t mean we should be cruel to them. Also think we need to do more of this to fix the planet. Obviously we can’t go straight to certain things but we need to transition to change and develop ways to stop the impact. And if farmers start doing this that’s a huge impact. Might not seem it but it is. Add the new farms to coral farmers and whales not being hunted (they help combat carbon in atmosphere) we can make an impact. Add in sustainable energy without stopping all oil obviously that’s a big impact to change. It’s a shame people get stuck in the way they do something and don’t want change. I like seeing him challenge that. I always wanted a farm. Hard work but rewarding I am sure. And important.

[@matinacunningham5934]

Love your videos!! They are inspiring and beautiful 🙏🏼💕

[@susanwithyahinthemist]

I found this site via Verge Permaculture and Joel's works taught to me during a course. Dreaming.

[@fromsunrisetosunset1192]

Thankyou!!! God bless you!!

[@bamagirl6403]

Amazing!!! It takes alot of work to farm. When I was a young girl my Uncle farmed and killed hogs. I hated to see his family do that. Cotton fields. He had it all. Big gardens. Yes we all need to raise our own food. GREAT VLOG RORY!!!

[@Sarah8561]

Where are all the old this life I live episodes? It’s like they’ve been completely scrubbed from the internet 😭 Oh my gosh I just noticed that all the Joey and Rory show episodes are gone too. 😳

[@johnrosier1686]

Thanks for this video. I think this is the first time I have seen your channel. You are singing my song on this content. Keep up the good work Brother!

[@chpproductions11]

What a wonderful community.

[@Dee.C]

I love listening to Joel Salatin but sometimes he speaks so fast I have to slow down the video to understand what he said . Then I laugh . I love your homestead and music . That little girl is so adorable and it does my heart good to see how you are raising and loving her . Keep up the great work .

[@thelkabibb3774]

My grandpa used to say when he was in the fields "it's getting nigh to supper" love those old sayings

[@melaniemcintosh162]

I love this......and that beautiful little girl is so precious. Her smile just melts my heart

[@markrodrigue9503]

Change through share and caring is where the heart of the world is at

[@mikecurtis2585]

Always fun great video!!

[@HeritageWaysKatie]

Love Hampshire❤friends there❤Y’all need to go visit Kevin and Sarah Benderman in Culleoka. We have a couple of videos on our channel about them and their farm. We’ve known both sides of their families for three generations. Good hard working people.

[@kswilkins64]

You are such a blessing to this beautiful world!!

[@TheBobandrews]

Thank you Rory I enjoy seeing how you and Indy have moved on since Joey passed on. My wife and I moved to our present location in Florida in 2016 and had started to do a little homesteading . My wife was unable to do much and she passed on in 2020. I am now starting to do some gardening and want to get some chickens again and I hope to get a place nearer to my children something we have talked about because of health issues I have had this is such an encourgment

[@marianadal6274]

I love to see Indiana smile. She has such a pretty smile, her whole face lights up when she smiles. May God continue to Bless you and your family in everything you do!

[@missourigirl4101]

Very touching. Great story. Thank you Rory

[@lynndolly8290]

I don't have lots of land but I do grow a small garden. It is satisfying when you see life given back to the earth, for we as humans are only borrowing this land ,and there is no better feeling than giving back for what we take..🥦🍉🥒🫑🌶🥕🌽

[@janetturner6771]

Just found this Volg ! Love Roy and him story and now farm !!

[@patwhite8741]

Thanks for another awesome video Rory

[@gailpurcell3209]

This is exactly why we all need to do a little bit. Or as much as we can.

[@sheilajohnson6478]

You’re such a wonderful and loving Dad. May God bless Indy and you.🙏🏼❤️

[@lbrady-sq8gb]

Love what you are doing! Shared!!🇨🇦

[@paulicmargaretb1603]

What a wonderful Blessing

[@jamjar5716]

This was delightful and very heartwarming!

[@deboraheversole1303]

I just found out that you are close to where my daughter lives in Summertown. It was always my dream to homestead. She and her husband sold their house and bought 8 acres. I am doing what is possible in Florida. Love your story.

[@sheilafade2016]

I believe in going back to our roots right we need to farm the land

[@markellwilliams3594]

Indy is so beautiful and precious!! Thanks for sharing Rori! I’ve been wanting to homestead for a while now. Just don’t know how to get started being that both my husband and I are on disability. I appreciate all you do .

[@hlowens5780]

Thank you.

[@markwood1097]

ok just found your on KZbin will certainly have to look for your videos. remember you from bill gaithers show on Saturdays since before my stroke. so sad to hear of your wife passing on to the better life she has now above.. hope your daughter Indiana & yourself doing well! good to see you smiling Rory.....

[@angiesdaughter1905]

I loved planting and harvesting in my Grandma & Grandpa's garden in San Diego, CA. They were from Calera, Ok & moved west in the 50's. They lived in the city but had a big backyard, enough to have rabbits & chickens too.

[@beatricehaefflinger8339]

Good job Rory with Indiana too. I like our vidéo so ! I'm french but I love it.

[@angelaperezescudero5900]

Praise God to love his Creation ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻.

[@hildebt7988]

Please, bring “this life I live” back to KZbin, miss it,,,

[@amberkluga8949]

I started planning for a modicum of self sustenance in 2016. It took 4 years, but in 2020 I moved onto 30 acres and started building my mini homestead. I have gardens and chickens. I think about cows and pigs, but haven't made the leap yet. I'm in my 60ies and wonder if I'm capable of managing more animals. But the garden and chickens give me greens, eggs, and lots of chicken in the freezer. I also did a bit of stocking in emergency supplies, so I could get by for a couple of months without hitting a grocery store. I hope I never have too, but it is peace of mind knowing I could.

[@jennifercullison]

Rory I m a little older than you but I remember growing up in small farm areas and grandparents that farmed...in my teenage years I kinda dismissed thier way of life but kept the knowlege they passed to me and re embraced it in my 20s and on into my 30s as I became a parent and totally embrace that knowledge and share it freely in my late 50s and early 60s...my children thier friends and my grands now ask me how to do things...they appreciate my knowledge and experience..well some do but the others are actually getting it...I grow a huge urban garden to feed me and others within city codes..js..as it gets worse I'm sure the others will be showing up...lol..js

[@monicacanney]

Wonderful Rory 🙏

[@RWorley3sl]

My parents were some of the first homeschoolers, they did it illegally for one year, my sisters kindergarten. I'm grateful dad wanted it so much.

[@petracripps3474]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air in this current stinky world

[@randyeddins9065]

I enjoyed this Rory Keep on keeping on!

[@PattiMahaney]

I wish we all Could homestead- now the Cost of land -even just the cost of an acre Is beyond the reach of most people who live on disability as myself.

[@nathaliecayrol5159]

wise men, awakened mind and people full of love ! thanks for sharing.

[@annagiesbrecht9752]

That was so touching. Thanks

[@suehamblin9652]

Homestead is my favorite word in the English language. I love everything about homesteading except the butchering. I could never kill anything I have raised. It’s just not in me. I’ve learned I can live a very healthy life without killing anything, and that suits me. Other than that, I love everything about it. It has such a pull on my soul.

[@kayeyeager8006]

Exactly how I feel!

[@raerussell8116]

I miss Joey 💕

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

Thanks for sharing🤗👍❤

[@lindacleveland1289]

I discovered your channel only today something made me subscribe even though I have yet to watch a whole episode, so I have much to catch up on and much to learn about you and your community as yet, I look forward to it . Best wishes from Linda in the UK 🇬🇧