What a great life that would be...Interesting video.
We have what I refer to as a hobby farm....goats, chickens, dogs, hayfield, vegetable garden, wooded areas for firewood, and the river!
I've always dreamed of something like this, and tho I came to it late in life. I find it enjoyable.
There is however lots and lots of work...not for the lazy or faint of heart.
I'm with you for the most part. Problem with critters is you're tied to their schedule as well as your own. Gotta plan vacation for after you slaughter the pig kind of life. I do like my little brother's chickens for the eggs. I've been trading him bourbon for them.I grew up farming, and since I left to make my way in the world, I've never even owned a pet. I've decided that I'm more of a forager than farmer, living off the land some, but still buying groceries at the store. Don't want to discourage a dream, but it's just not for me.
I'm with you for the most part. Problem with critters is you're tied to their schedule as well as your own. Gotta plan vacation for after you slaughter the pig kind of life. I do like my little brother's chickens for the eggs. I've been trading him bourbon for them.
Shoveling manure will build some muscle and some character. I've filled the old spreader more times than I care to count. And I blame that for the character I've become.The crap shoveling, dealing with rats, and working around large unpredictable animals that are valuable, but injure you just the same, it wore thin over the years. Now I collect woods food based during the season to augment the groceries and help the gardener with her stuff. I do grow grapes for wine, but also make it from paw paws and wild blackberries.
Man - I wish someone would go video my folks' farm. 100% organic produce + 40 acres of organic grain / hay production + chicken & eggs + heritage beef.
My folks are definitely of retirement age - yet he just keeps doing more & more & more and wearing himself ragged. He's gonna keel over on the tractor one day and that'll be that.
Anyhow: I think a well-produced video or two highlighting the property would be an amazing A) Tribute and B ) a way to potentially find a buyer.
This man's message is a remarkable study on where the farming industry started, how got to where it is, and where it will end up.
Watch it all, it's worth the 15 minutes of your life.
All that you stated is true.I'm with you for the most part. Problem with critters is you're tied to their schedule as well as your own. Gotta plan vacation for after you slaughter the pig kind of life. I do like my little brother's chickens for the eggs. I've been trading him bourbon for them.
I own 68 acres that I'd only sell in a most dire emergency. I agree. The land needs someone who cares about it to guard it.All that you stated is true.
However, being tied to the land has it's benefits.
I'd be happy to run out to your place to retrieve it. Just let me know.That was pretty enjoyable, John.
I might have to involve him in a discussion or two. I’d like to hear (not discuss) his reasonings behind avoiding finance as a tool. I know a few of the reasons FOR it, but I like to hear all about reasons against it. SYSTEMIC reasoning.
Reminds me...I have a book you need to read, sir.
Speaking of books. If you have time on your hands this winter, Wendell Berry wrote some great prose for farmers. He also wrote some poetry, but I enjoy the stories more.That was pretty enjoyable, John.
I might have to involve him in a discussion or two. I’d like to hear (not discuss) his reasonings behind avoiding finance as a tool. I know a few of the reasons FOR it, but I like to hear all about reasons against it. SYSTEMIC reasoning.
Reminds me...I have a book you need to read, sir.
I like the drone footage. I’d like to get one to show the way we do hay.