How to Start a Regenerative Farm from Scratch
How to Start a Regenerative Farm from Scratch
⭐️ Have you ever wanted to start a regenerative farm from scratch? ⭐️
In this video, the Heifer USA team travelled to North Carolina to visit Grass Grazed Farm, a regenerative farm where founders Derrick and Paige Jackson have established and grown a successful business in just two years. In the community of Rougemont, just outside Durham, Grass Grazed Farm raises pastured poultry, forested pork, grass fed beef, grass fed dairy, and laying hens following regenerative agriculture practices.
We interviewed the Jacksons about the process of starting their farm - and now, we're sharing their advice with you! Keep watching to learn every step the Jacksons took to build Grass Grazed Farm.
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⭐️ WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO? ⭐️
00:00 - Who is Grass Grazed Farm?
0:2:05 - The Journey to Regenerative Farming
04:52 - How to Start a Regenerative Farm
04:53 - Starting a Farm Business
05:07 - Farmers Market Research
05:53 - Why Regenerative Agriculture?
08:12 - Farm Marketing
08:46 - How to Lease Land
10:21 - Learn How to Farm
11:14 - What to Raise on a Regenerative Farm
11:57 - Establish a Farm Chore Routine
14:14 - Where to Sell Regenerative Meat
14:24 - Food Church - Community Supported Agriculture
16:10 - Biggest Challenges in Farming
16:21 - Creating Community in Farming
18:19 - Most Important Advice for Farmers
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I'm in tears of joy. I love the way this couple serve, grow and regenerate this farm. This gave me the go ahead to start my farm. Thank you... yes I'm in tears... much love
We're so grateful to have inspired you and played a role in your journey to regenerative farming!
Thank you!
@@grassgrazed thanking for the info i am thinking about doing this is TX in about 2 to 3 years. I hope i can pick your brains 🧠 one day
Me tooooooooo 📯🛐🌷
Most of our customers started like you. They got inspired and bought vacant land from us. Now, they have developed their properties into farms and started homesteading. Truly an inspiration.
We did the same thing...we wanted to be self sufficient. My wife has lupus so what we eat is critically important! We knew the economy was going crumble in 2008. We bought 57 acres, started raising our own chickens with natural ingredients like wild flowers seeds and sunflower seeds,etc. We raised rabbits, ducks, guineas (they eat ticks!) and turkeys too. We grow our own food also!
Guineas are I sanely loud though, my goodness!
@@h.s.6269 They definitely let you know when something isn't right!!
Awesome to hear! best of luck!
What a happy story. :)
How's it your wife doing now?
These guys give me strength. Born and raised in West Africa, after 23 years in the US, I'm playing to go back and started a sheep and cow business
Guess you are from Nigeria. You are always welcome back home brother
I watched a video were the man raised rabbits for meat and collected their urine to sell as fertilizer, low over head and very good income
Thanks for watching! Best of luck!
I hope that works out for you soon
Good for you
I served with Derrick. I’m not surprised of his success. He works hard at everything he does.
Thank you for your service, Mar!
Thanks Chief, It means a lot! Hope all is well.
Love seeing people coming back to nature and leaving the big super markets behind. We need more home farmers. 🏡
Definitely!
94% of farmers on this planet are small, homegrown farms. The issue is that the small 6 percent of factory farms in this world take up 45 percent of agricultural land on this planet... we don't need more farmers, we need people to stop being so scared of farming anything more than 10 acres. I can not tell you how many hundreds of people I've met who claim to be farmers and only do so on one acre, or even a quarter of an acre... its pathetic, they think that if they can keep their land small, they won't have as much work... if you're going into agriculture to not work, you're going in for ALL the wrong reasons, and you shouldn't even be considering it.
@@facelessdrone..... yeah....challenges are there in every business but as I'm here I know if you're committed to farming like make it your full time job I believe you can't face many of them apart from disease outbreaks. But in most cases when you're on the ground you can still fight this. I already have 15 acres waiting and with this passion already....hha... i can't wait getting income n get on ground as soon as possible but whatever it is I have to make my dreams come true..... we need to be producers of natural products
Being close to nature is the best.... trust me. The best gift ever.......
This is so COOL! I grow up on a farm as a child. Famers are the backbone of America. Unfortunately, there need to be MORE Black farmers. They have been discriminated against by the U.S. Government, which is totally shameful!
We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.
I’ll be playing this video for my agriculture students. Absolutely love how this shows the process and struggles of starting a regenerative agriculture operation. Hats off to Derek and Paige!
We're so glad you enjoyed it! We're happy to provide teaching tools for future (and current) farmers!
I loved every minute of this. In another lifetime I'd love to be a farmer feeding my community. I also love seeing Black farmers thrive and prosper.
Thank you!
Thanks for watching, Jamal!
@@grassgrazed Keep up the good work.
In this lifetime 😤
If you desire to be a farmer, make it happen! Nothing better than to see what you put into the soil, grow, raise from a baby mature to something productive and sustainable. I hope you chase after your dreams!
Thank you for lifting up Black/Brown folks in U.S. agriculture!
Thank you for watching, Naim!
Thanks for watching!
Hugely inspiring even more so seeing black farmers and the support the community, their own intelligence and Heifer offered.
Thanks for the support, Chirstopher!
Why is the word black here. Why bring ethnicity to everything smh
@@sprig3432 perhaps you should use the KZhead search engine and look up the plight of black farmers from reconstruction until now. This video is important.
@@sprig3432 It would be great if we lived in a utopia where race didn’t matter but that’s just not the world we live in and for me it’s refreshing to see any positive representations for black people especially a healthy couple that’s doing this together and are united. I was not a fan of Obama but what I did like is that his winning the presidency inspired many black people and seeing this couple do this makes me think maybe I can do it to. If you see many positive representations of yourself it might be hard to see why this would matter to others.
@@sprig3432 "This is America."
I'm a retired dairy grazier, who farmed in southern Ohio. It is so great to see young farmers bringing new energy and ideas to farming, especially people of color. America needs more young farmers who are willing to challenge the old ways, and rural areas need a lot more diversity. "Farm to fork" is brilliant. I wish you all the best of luck and the determination to persevere. God bless and God speed.
We completely agree! We hope to do our part in encouraging young people to take up regenerative farming as a career, especially when they're as clever and determined as Paige and Derrick are!
@@HeiferUSA please am looking for a work
@@HeiferUSA how does one become a farmer? do you have to go to college?
@@blank15053 skill, intelligence, creativity, and wit... after that. Research as much as possible, and buy some land. You dont need a degree.... thats ridiculous, you just need to make sure your ignorance is completely sponged. And I mean ALL of it, if you even think about treating an animal wrong... You aren't one for the job.
@@facelessdrone i would never treat an animal wrong, where did you get that?
I absolutely love this, I wish more black folks we get back into this..
So glad you enjoyed it!
Lots of black farmers but they’re disproportionately discriminated against, denied loans to sustain their farms from the US Dept of Agriculture (even during COVID), and pushed out of their farms in large numbers. Look up the black farmers association
@@MiniM69 You will be surprised how many blacks are already doing this but on smaller scale. It's our calling we are connected to nature, our ancestors were masters of agriculture.
@@MiniM69 psh
What a blessing to see this. My husband I purchased 33.5 acres in Franklin county not too far from where this couple lives. We’re deciding what to do with our land and this is very inspiring. Thank you
That is awesome! You can do it!
Hurry up because Jesus is coming!!!
We just bought 12 in Springfield
@@TriciaRP He's gonna stop all the farming?
I love the term “learning farmer”. It is exactly where we are now on our journey to regenerate farming.
It's such a wonderful way to look at the learning/farming process - there's always something new to learn, especially with regenerative farming. We should all be learning farmers!
You never stop learning. Nature changes all of the time.
This was very enjoyable and inspirational. I realized that even a "hobby farm" can be profitable on a smaller scale. My hobby is beekeeping and now I am ready to sell my honey. I like your comment, "Just grow something" . . . I would add, "Grow what you love; love what you grow"!
That's a great addition! With the right infrastructure and market, even a hobby farm can be profitable and beneficial for your community. Best of luck with beekeeping!
Nice! Congratulations!
Love what you say -- 'grow what you love; love what you grow."
I want to start beekeeping myself 💯🙌
@@jpage1331 Judy, I would encourage you to get started and get yourself a mentor through a "Bee Club" in your area. Check with your County Extension Office....have fun!
Wow just Wow to see people that look like me been successful at farming. So very proud of you both and keep up the great work. Thank you Heifer USA for featuring people like me!!!
Representation is so important!!! Love this! ❤️
We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank for watching
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Historically, farming was the mainstay … but, that lifestyle was not appreciated until recently.
@@macanoe5335 no its not.
SO excited to see THEIR faces which look like mine. Please keep doing you, my precious family. Hubby purchased four acres. Let's do this!!!!
That is awesome!
Hysterical! When I said we're getting chickens, my wife thought I was joking too. There's a lot to relate to here... lol
Thanks for watching!
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5 kids and a new farm. God bless them
Thanks for watching!
Seeing those beautiful little children sit around the table filling their little stomachs with food from the hard work of what this man and his wife have prepared. As a man, this touched me deeply. Sometimes what you do to provide, nobody will know, and nobody will say thank you. But just seeing them eat up and put that fried chicken in their little mouths. Man. This is what life is about
The Jackson's are awesome! We are so glad you found inspiration through their story.
I love seeing our people do their thing
Isn't it wonderful to see regenerative farmers thriving?
This is beautiful. Starting from scratch and giving back. God is so good🙌 how he created. we need the world to go back to this. May he continue to Bless in abundance
Thank you so much!
I love it, that these young black folks are doing that which our ancestors did years ago. The circle of life repeats it self.
They are very inspiring!
"How can a chicken farmer run out of chickens?" I used to ask myself questions like that on a wide variety of subjects! Now, I just shake my head! I can so relate!
Exactly!
Me and my wife just bought land with the same goal. Raise meat and feed our community. This was inspiring. Seeing them with pigs made me smile.
Best of luck in your journey!
I can't wait to see ur farm
Ugh, I loveeee the way that little piglet sat there while getting a bath 😂 soo adorable
Pigs love water! Thanks for watching
To pull this off with 5 kids is amazing!!
Truly! The Jackson kids seem like great helpers, as well!
That's inspirational! As a fellow Veteran I KNOW HOW HARD it is to GET Start Up business funding...especially in agriculture/farming! Everything we've done... has been out of our own pockets! I'm SUPER happy for them!!
Thanks for the support, T!
Sometimes when u get involved with givt they want to control you. I went to my ag extn. Lady said a lot of farmers were on board, then in the 90s they quit en masse so u know the govt tried to get too much control
Thank you for your support.
I wish they allowed me to use my VA loan to starta business instead of for buying a house. Veterans make great Farmers and is good help with PTSD. I am in Colorado and just starting out with an acre and a half. I have 35 Chickens, 3 Turkeys, 2 Ducks and working a day job to get my Farm started. It does not seem like work taking care of the animals and my health is improving immensely keeping up with them. Joel Salatin was the first person I saw on KZhead doing regenerative farming and found many others to share information with.
This is so beautiful and inspiring. I applaud you for also homeschooling. Jack and Jenny of all trades😁❤️
Thank you!
Thank you!
🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
I was grinning the whole vid, so proud of seeing peeps like us succeeding. When I was young(er) I used to laugh at my now husband when he & his sister used to tie-out their goats & cows. Now that we’re older with kids & living in Japan, we’re currently discussing how to start a farm. Full circle. God blessing on your family & business
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why not proud of everyone succeeding?
@@ahmedkhalid8937 With a name like yours I’m baffled by your question Khalid. When the system wasn’t built for you but against you, and you succeed, it needs notification. That’s why we still celebrate the ‘the first bla bla bla’. I suggest you go read-up on history.
Those who work hard will succeed. System is not designed against anyone. Chinese are doing great, indians and japanese and many other asian countries too. It is a mind set no one is holding back anyone. Those countries didn't build themselves in one night. There is collective effort of the whole community.
Blacks folks starting a farm and building the ecosystem and community and generational wealth. God Bless you both!
Thanks for watching!
I hear you about the leasing. Still, I am concerned and will be GLAD when you OWN your own for very obvious reasons. Mamma used to tell me "God bless the child that's got his/her own."
Thanks for watching, LYric! We hope you found some value in the content.
But you have to crawl before you walk .
"Hongera sana" last year we did the same move out of the city "Arusha" n start keeping chickens & planting our food, lettuce, leaks, eggplant n banana now thinking off getting goats for milk. I have never fill so peace n health like now. Grettings from Tanzania 🇹🇿
Kazi safi kaka.
Awesome! best of luck in Tanzania, Julius!
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Wow! This is exactly what my boyfriend and I wanna do after getting married. The farming business and we want a huge farm. Yours is exactly the perfect size and structure. Only difference is that we want plant and animal farming. We also want a huge family, 6 kids at most lol. Hope it all works out🤞🏽! You guys are a great inspiration. I'm glad I watched this and will definitely show him😄. I'm in South Africa by the way✌🏽
We're so glad to hear that you're interested in regenerative farming! It's great to see that those dreams are possible, and even profitable! Our channel has videos on both raising livestock and managing organic gardens, so check out our other videos for tips, ideas, and more!
Great dreams you have! Farming and big families are two of God’s many blessing for us in this life (plus they go together well)
I'm very proud of this couple for doing the farming for there own family and now in business for them selves. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for watching, Andy!
Thank you!
Wow, there is hope for the USA with people like this. Regenerative agriculture, faith based, home schooling! If only I were much younger, and in better health, you would be a role model I would emulate.
Thanks for watching, Mike.
I moved to Georgia from New York to grow my own food this summer I had over 70 tomatoes plants and many more things it's hard but the peace of mind it brought to me is priceless
Awesome! We are releasing a huge video project on growing tomatoes soon! Stay tuned ;)
Very inspiring and motivational. And I would be lying if I didn't see the fact that they are black.... made me proud. Bravo in showing us that with determination, belief in yourself and great stewardship...it could be done!
Seeing their brown faces made me click on the video.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for watching !
Not black and made me proud. Of what the human species can do. These are models for all us mere Sapiens.
Wow! This is so encouraging to watch and know there are young Black people going back to farming. Well done. May y'all have a profitable fulfilling life in farming for many years to come 🌱💕
Glad you enjoyed it, Rhonda!
As a naturalized American your example/independence and entrepreneurial drive make my 20 years of military service. You are great examples of Americans who I can introduce to my children-- without the hyphenation before America. Semper Fi from Los Alamos N.M.
Thanks for watching, Edward!
Thank you for watching!
Need 350 Million LIKES for this post. Thank you fellow American.
Thank you for your Service! USAF 24 years!
This is great. I've learnt a lot from you guys we will replicate this in our small farm in Kenya.. quite inspiring. Thank you
Thank you!
Thank you so much! Best of luck in implementing regenerative methods on your farm. Be sure to check out our other videos for even more guides on regenerative agriculture!
He's a veteran appreciate it brother
Thank you for watching!
Thanks brother!
Right now, as we speak, in all the local supermarkets in Miami (Walmart, Publix, etc) the organic chicken area is empty and the inorganic chicken section is semi-full. There is a major awakening in the consciousness of the people. We need more regenerative farmers like this family.
We agree, Abraham!
@@HeiferUSA I wonder how we can join forces to push this movement. I am a software engineer that specializes in the web and I have done some mobile development as well.
this family is what we need in this Beautiful America !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless this Family
We agree! We'd love to see more families answer the call of regenerative agriculture and strengthen our food systems.
More of this!!! Got tears of joy in my eyes.
More to come soon ;)
Having read through the comments it is plain to see you are an inspiration to those who title you as, "Their people." Just wanted you to know, you're both an inspiration to "People." I love what you're doing and the idea you're allowing us all to find inspiration in such a beautiful family. Ty for your service fellow soldier.
We're so thankful for inspiring people like Derrick and Paige, who are carrying out the promise of regenerative agriculture. Thank you for watching and sharing such kind words!
@@HeiferUSA ty
Exactly my opinion Douglas. AMERICANS! All I saw here are AMERICANS who are contributing to society in a great way.
@@mikewurlitzer5217 so true friend.
Yes ...their people 👍😊....relatable & representation. No apologies💕
I love to see black farmers or homesteaders, I don't see enough of them
Loved your story Thanks for serving our country
Thanks for watching!
Superb job. Very inspiring. Reading from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
Awesome, Thanks for watching, Nkosi!
This will be one of my reference videos.
Awesome! Best of luck!
I am NOT racist by ANY means. I’m American mixed with MANY cultures and have been influenced by just about any geographical culture you can think of. I LOVE my country. I clicked on this video, because never have I ever heard of a Black American 🇺🇸 family being advertised as farmers or agriculturers. I just think God’s doing an amazing turnaround. This is historical for me and I wrote this comment wondering if anyone else is as excited as I am to see this. I LIKE the country and I’m intrigued by country living in EVERY country.
Thanks for watching the video, Brina. We hope you enjoyed it.
Thank you Briana, this is great!
This couple is awesome! I wish I could be more like them.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video. You can do it!
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. This gave me extra motivation to honor my mother's memory by growing my own food on my land. She always wanted to do it. Cancer took her life at the early age of 54 years young:( (before she got a chance to). This video was uploaded on my birthday so this gives me confirmation:) Wishing you and the Jackson's continued blessings and success in all that you do. Stay safe and healthy!
What a wonderful way to honor your mother! Let this be the sign you've been waiting for: Regenerative agriculture is for you! Thank you for sharing your story with us. We'll continue to make content about regenerative agriculture that will hopefully inspire others in your position.
@@HeiferUSA Absolutely and my pleasure:) Stay safe, healthy, and blessed!
It's so good to see this couple invest their time and money into farming. It's great to see that farming is growing. I also have a small farm. I've raised hogs for 15 yrs and gardened for 30 yrs I'm also a single parent and raised my two children in this manner.
That's awesome! We're so thrilled that regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum in the United States. It's the future of farming and food systems!
@@HeiferUSA You are so right and I would say your commitment to home schooling could be called Regenerative Education instead of the divide and conquer which seems to be the agenda in too many government schools.
What an amazing family and story. I love how they fertilize the pasture. Minimal effort just wheel the cage its own length and fertilize another patch. They are happy.
We love the Jacksons' story. It's inspiring to see how seamlessly regenerative agriculture can be incorporated into the life of a busy family!
I just subscribed and saw your video and i was hooked on what you are doing. My son and i have been watching all the videos from Joel Salatin to Justin Rhodes, The Fit Farmer, Perma Pastures Farm and on and on. But I was attracted to what you said and what you are accomplishing. I look forward to learning from you. Thank you!!!
Welcome to our channel! We're glad to have you! It's so encouraging that regenerative agriculture is gaining popularity. Let's make positive impact on the soil and the earth together!
Be sure to check out Greg Judy. He is another great grazier.
I love to visit this farm ,hear their stories and import the knowledge in Africa . Africa needs this kind of resilience, the passion and the hard work put in this effect . Thank you .
You are welcome! thanks for watching.
Congratulations guys, follow your dreams to the pot of gold. Haha . And y'all are doing our future a massive favor by helping to educate the future farmers of America. And Derrick love that chicken tractor. Maybe patent that and make a video on that thing
Thanks so much!!
Thank you!
Love this we need to heal the land while creating food for communities
Yes, we do! That's our mission here at Heifer USA, and we hope to inspire others to do the same.
Love the positive attitude by you guys. Go big or go home. I probably would've started with 1 chicken. All the best to you and your family.
Thanks, Daryl!
My heart loves seeing this, THANKYOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY WITH US♥️♥️
AWESOME! :)
when i first started watching i thought that this was a expensive operation when i saw the chicken tractors. then during the video he said he made them. good job. best chicken tractor ive seen,
Regenerative farming can be done on any budget, as long as you're clever, creative, and willing to build things yourself. Derrick and Paige are great example of ingenuity in regenerative farming!
Am planning on retiring on a homestead in West Africa and really impressed with your advice am glad KZhead algorithm brought this to my feed
so glad you enjoy our channel! Welcome aboard!
Glad to read all the responses from people of your race saying you are an inspiration to them. I must add that this is an inspiration to all people. Keep on going, we need farmers.
Thank you for watching!
I'm so glad this showed up in my feed. I would love to have a farm, even if it's just to feed my family. May God continue to richly bless you all with much success.
Wonderful!
"Hey crazy...you can't order chickens!" 🤣
Turns out, you CAN order chickens! 🤣
I started my pigery farm at the the younger age and now I owned about a commercial farm. Everything in this world is all about passion. Now I'm getting marry next year and I'm confident that my wife will have some income
I just love these people!!! They are so inspirational to beginning farmers. Hardworking and dedicated to the family!
Derrick and Paige have such a wonderful, inspirational story! We're glad you enjoyed :)
Shared this with a few friends and family members. Love the down-to-earth, 1, 2, 3, 4, of the video.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Subscribe for new great videos every week like this one!
Thank you for sharing!
God Bless you and your family! This is what we need to see more of in our community.
We agree! The more regenerative farmers, the better!
Thank you Derek and Paige. You two are truly inspirational ❤ Sending love from Michigan. I too will be starting a farm. Im not sure I want to stay in my state or move elsewhere but thanks to you im pretty sure it'll be a Regenerative Farm. The tips you provided will help tremendously. Will be sharing this!
You can do it!
That’s the beauty about the internet you can make a go of these new and challenging ideas. So many first-time farmers out there now. Keep it going. Small farms solve many things.
Thanks!
Amazing couples! They’re truly an inspiration ❤️
Thanks, Christy! We think so too.
Suoer job. Very inspiring. Reading from Nairobi, Kenya
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Those children will learn more on that farm than any classroom! God bless you.
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I got to meet Derrick at a hog harvest class at bakers green acres last fall. He’s a great guy and I’m excited to see what he’s been up to!
The Jacksons are just wonderful! We're so thrilled to share their story.
Thanks man! Appreciate the support.
Blessings to you all on this success in regenerative farming! Very inspiring!
Thank yoU!
Thank you!
Love the message I believe in what your doing
Thank you, Paul!
Thanks Paul
Good to see a young motivated couple doing what they enjoy.
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Such a darling couple. I feel encouraged to start in my back yard.
Go for it!
Do it!
I got two backyard chickens 🐔 and started growing herbs for cooking, and a few tomatoes 🍅 😋 wish I knew what I know now about buying a small piece of land to start homesteading when I was younger
I have been a farmer for most of my life I now work for an auto motive plant and I would have to say you guys are awesome keep it up absolutely inspiring
Awesome! Thank you!
This is great. They're talking about 400 hens for laying and I want 12 lol. Starting is the hard part for sure. We've been saving for the building rinse, wash, and repeat for lack of better terms. That's also a possible way to do things for folks who don't have a ton of capital. We set a five year goal to build, so long term. We had the cash to shop for land when we set the goal. We found land paid cash. Saved for three years got the well. Saved another year put in the foundation and built a good shed. Next build the house. I won't lie, it's SO MUCH WORK! But nothing in life is easy. Good on these folks for working to achieve their goals. I think in my personal opinion of course that if more folks worked towards a positive goal we'd have way less issues to deal with. Mostly cause we'd all be too busy for messing around with nonsensical matters!!
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Very inspiring. A powerful illustration of how family, farming and industry can be sustainable with hard work and fortitude! God Bless Them Chickens!! 😆👏👏👏🥰
Thanks for your kind words!
Thank you!!
Farming is extremely hard work. People have this vision of some dude in overalls feeding chickens. Nope. I had lots of friends that were farmers. During harvest they would work from 4 am to 9 pm of hard labor. You have to be born into it to really do it well and make it profitable. I have the most respect for farmers. It’s work I couldn’t do. If these people can do it God bless them and I hope they really succeed and thrive.
Thanks, Tea!
Wow this is amazing I’ve recently gotten into growing my own food and I feel so connected fast forward to find out my ancestors were farmers and gathers to see this family succeed in farming is so heartwarming and this is close to home currently in Raleigh
Growing your own food is a great way to connect to the land and the people and animals who have inhabited it before us. And when growing food regeneratively, we can ensure that the land remains healthy enough to provide for the generations to come! Thanks for watching!
@Life with Lex, as a African American who just got started into gardening, i can attest there is something rejuvenating to the spirit when you get your hands in soil, so I fully know how you feel and to think these people are doing it and making a modest living doing it and seeing the joy in their face is priceless. How they are working with one another instead of against one another is also spirit building, MAAT.
I am really happy that younger generations are moving out of the city and start farming. True independence. I fully believe big cities remove our sense of community and drive use to insanity. Everyone should watch mouse utopia. Reminds me of the decay of our big cities in the US.
Everyone's ancestors were farmers and gatherers... thats what makes us human...
Oh my gosh- I love 💕 this couple 😊 Bless them! 😘
Thank you for watching!
Thank you!
living the true American dream, it not about the size of your wallet, but being self sufficient and raising your family in a wholesome way. thank you for your service and good luck on this journey
Thanks for watching, James.
So proud of you all. Happy for your family and your way of life. May the good Lord keep you now and forever. God bless. Larry.
Thank you, Larry!
Awesome video, keep it up Derrick and Paige!
Aren't they just the best?!
Thanks Dave!
This is so inspirational! And I love that they share their process from start to now.
Awesome, so glad you enjoyed it, Jacinda!
I love your testimony it's just makes me jump want to do something... grow something right
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Do it! I started too! I am growing right now over 100 plants in my backyard. I have one greenhouse that I got in amazon for less than $100. I got 4 big 12feetx4feet in Cotsco for $75 each (plastic) and got started. Imagine if we all started doing it! Man, we can de-centralize food from the elite. They want to control everything, they have been poisoning us for years. We need to stop that!!!
Stay strong you two! Americans will need your expertise soon! What an amazing example for the world!
Thank you, Storm!
This is so inspiring 💕
We think so, too!
Thank you!
Awesome video and share! Do you have your playbook to doing this in a document we can read? Our community is compiling community guides and will share them open source so everyone interested in the topic can find their way :) Does anyone Have playbooks they made or know or to share? :) 🙏🏼✨
Yes! This is THE most important thing to give people formulas for success and optimization 🙏🏼 let’s do it!
Wow what a great idea! I have one I’ve been reading from ThriveOn but want more clear steps to follow to start a regenerative community in tulum! Where can I share?
Mauricio Latorre amazing! We are in Tulum also! We have a weekly meeting on zoom and in person - let’s connect!!!
This is exactly what I am looking for! Please share here! And let's connect in Tulum 💕
Also in Tulum working on compiling playbooks and linking solutions from all societal sectors...team humanity unite!! It's time ⏲ 🙌
I applaud you and your family! We have started a small dairy farm in the Dominican Republic. Lots to learn but lovin' the journey ~
Thanks for watching! Best of luck, Linda!
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This is how I always envisioned Americans. Fresh energy, new ideas and the determination to succeed. Especially people with African background, young kids have heroes to look up to now, down with the mumble rappers, guns and drugs!
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I am so happy to see this! You are living my dream! I pray you have great success!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Very inspiring!
Thanks!
I'm a little intimidated to raise animals. But I love that he just ordered chickens!
That's totally understandable. It's a good idea to do some research and learn from books, podcasts, and videos (like the ones on our channel)!
I am so glad yt recommended this! Heading to all your socials now! Thank you Heifer
Thank you, Erika! Welcome aboard.