Our Farm has 190 Years of History (The Story of Gold Shaw Farm)
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- Our Vermont farm has a long history of agriculture. Sit back as I tell you the story of our farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
About Gold Shaw Farm: Gold Shaw Farm is more of a farm-in-progress than an honest-to-goodness farm. Our dream is that someday we are able to transform our 150+ acre parcel of land into a regenerative and productive homestead and farm.
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I love the fact that this guy is willing to share his daily ups and downs with the world.
I showed up for the ducks and stayed for the awesome storytelling . Thanks Morgan.
To me that was one of your best videos ever. I loved hearing the history of your farm. Especially the pics of former owners. All so very interesting. Thanks for sharing and I'm sure it will b an awesome farm under your care.
Thank you!
Well done Mr. I like it I like it alot. OH OH wrong channel
@@GoldShawFarm We need an entire play list!
I agree ☝️ It was great to hear about the history of the farm and the plans to continue its legacy.
That is so cool that you are preserving the past farm while organizing a new farm. There is no better way to live. The ones laughing just don't get it.
That spot on planet earth is fortunate to have you as its caretaker. Your vision seems like a perfect match with the land and eventually you will reap rewards. Become one with the farm.
Landtrust in Vermont works! There are some beautiful pieces of property in my town that developers can't touch.
Morgan, keep living your dream and thanks for sharing thru TH-cam.
you should fix that old red farm building to host weddings, that way you can fix and find a purpose for that lovely historical building
Really, The Dead South "in hell I'll be in good company" rendition in the intro. I almost didn't catch lol.
I was losing my mind trying to figure out how I knew that music!! Thank you! Haha
Nice seeing some Vermont farms being saved. Wish we could save them all.
I’m a professional archaeologist and historian. Your summary of the farm was great! Great research and synopsis! And I love your wish for the farm to persist as a farm long after you are gone with your tree planting effort! ❤️❤️
Thank you!
Being from Vermont, I'm glad I found the channel. It's great to see you trying to keep the land alive and doing something with so much history here
We. Need. More people like you. Period.
One thing I love about you guys. Allison is great in her knowledge of herbs.
You Morgan knows the winged creatures
From business oriented farms to Family operated farms to Duck Boi. That farm has had a unique and rich history. Give it a decade and it will be a historical landmark of Vermont if it already isnt. If locals already know the "shaw farm" it wont be too long until that orchid farm takes off and your farm will appeal to many more.
I salute and wish you the best Duck Boi. May that Orchid field prosper and long live the Quacken.
The barn would be an amazing small wedding venue.
Morgan, love your videos... today's was really interesting. I wondered about the Shaw farm. I just figured the last Shaw died, and that's why it sat for 7 years. Glad to hear the true story.
I would absolutely LOVE if you did more videos on the history of the farm.
Morgan, you guys are awesome. You have more guts and determination to walk away from what sounds like a pretty comfortable life to pursue your dreams than I would ever have. I sincerely wish you and Allison the best with the farm and sustaining the dream.
I really like how you pay tribute to the famelies before you. Giving away ones life work is always sad and hard but knowing that the next ones will respect its history is truely godsend.
Tip about fruit trees from a retired organic farmer.
If you want the trees to thrive, it important to keep weeds and grass away around the trees, especially the first years, roots must spread but when there are roots from grass and weeds they spread slow and your tree wont be happy.
The bigger the circle free of weeds the better.
I've many times seen new comers make this mistake. After 5 years their trees are still small.
I like how you just changed the name from old Shaw farm to Gold Shaw farm 😆
I love the history of the farm and now your apart of it. I think it's wonderful to preserve the barn and the history. I'm sure all your hard work will pay off.
Could you sell that aged cow manure? Or is that a private stash?
I'm living vicariously through you and Al Lumnah. If I were 40 years younger and knew what I know now, this is EXACTLY what I'd be doing.
You are never too old to start something to provide for yourself Jack D. Ripper.
I have friends who have "retired" at 60 and took on 2.5 acres and are now 5 years later grow their own fruit and veg and have chickens, and cope really well with the day to day stuff, and leave the heavy works and building maintenance for others. :)
Even me as a 40 year old amputee, copes well with the starter allotment plots I have, and am self sustaining in vegetables and some fruit 9 months of the year and hoping in 2020 to move onto a small farm to continue the adventure.
I know what you mean, Jack. I'm sure we could find a way to accommodate our disabilities (balance problems and hip dysplasia). Our main hindrance is the fact that as soon as we have any income and/or assets that isn't SSDI or long-term disability insurance, creditors will come knocking. Right now, we're uncollectable. That changes if we ever acquire any assets.
Before anyone asks, the debts I'm referencing are medical debts. Fun times, right? Only in America...
@@SadisticSenpai61 If you acquire assets, put in a trust immediately for your children. Talk to an estate planning lawyer. No one can touch it if drawn up right for your state.
@@mima4392 We don't have children and we aren't going to have children. The only way we could/would have kids is if we adopt - which requires you to have a degree of financial stability and a certain level of income that we will most likely never have.
Unless ofc, we remain unmarried and I adopt as a single parent based entirely on my (currently nonexistent) income. So basically, that's not an option either - even with subsidized adoption. And if my partner were to apply to adopt as a single parent based on his income, that's $1700 a month. It's barely enough for us to live on, let alone adding a kid to the mix.
One of the main reasons we aren't married is because our healthcare costs would increase exponentially if we did. The way the system is set up in the US, poor ppl are heavily incentivized financially to not marry - *especially* if one of them has major or chronic medical issues.
I'm 24 know that there's young ones out here still starting up and doing it!
That barn has an amazingly beautiful timber frame.
I love hearing histories like that, thanks Morgan.
Nice to hear the history of your farm. I liked the old pictures for the farm and owners. I think your land being protected is awesome. I look forward to watching your orchard develop.
Farming Is tricky to get going and stay financially stable. Is it time to start a patreon and an ongoing crowd funding campaign to repair the historic barn?
We might
Morgan, if there's anyone better prepared, willing to learn, determined, resourceful and personally affable, at your stage of manifesting their homestead, I haven't found them. You're well-invested and fully devoted. Hang in there, you're doing all the right things right, Time will do the work you and your friends can't do. I'm just sorry I'm not a neighbor, so I could pitch in hands on. You've found your path, just keep goin'...
Morgan you're part of the history now!
Morgan, if I was 30 years younger and in better health. I would be doing the same thing too.
So please keep your chin up and keep saying to yourself that you can do this, stay strong.
May God bless you and your family
Its not laughable, you are living the dream. Keep doing what you love.
Thank you for sharing the history of the farm.
I live in Ireland. There’s actually stone walls in my house that’s 450 years old. It’s been in our family for a few generations although not directly handed down father to son etc. My dad bought it off of his cousin who wanted to keep the house in the family.
I love how it went from Shaw farm to Old Shaw Farm to Gold Shaw Farm
I want land so badly. Hate living in the city. Trying to save for it now. Not a young chicken but I know that is where I am to be. Have wanted to farm all my life. God's blessing to you and yours
So much amazing history, it’s great you know so much about your farm. Very interesting to hear and see pictures. Thanks for sharing.
I love watching your journey. Can't wait for your channel to blow up.
Morgan great history of your farm. You are a great orator. Enjoy watching your journey, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and dreams with us.
Your Farm will let you know what path it wants you to take. It will be interesting...some fun, some disappointments (I'm sure), but always learning and growing.
Thank you for letting us come with you on your journey.
90% OF IT IS ATTITUDE, AND YOU HAVE THAT!
No matter what it does become, it will always be home. Great video.
Love history. Always nice to know the history of your home. Thanks for sharing.
I really really enjoyed this video! ❤️❤️❤️ you should make a series where you go to historical farms and make videos like this! So fun and educational.
Good morning Morgan!! I don’t think you’re there by any mistake. I think you’re doing great things on your farm that will continue to evolve beyond your wildest expectations 👍🌻
I think that your doing an awesome job on your farm. You enthusiasm and drive to build your farm is so inspiring. It is so amazing to see your dream become reality. I am always looking forward to your videos. They always are so interesting and fun to watch. Can't wait for your videos. Always looking for a chance to get on my computer and see if you uploaded more videos. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Thank you!
I love the history of places like this, that's really cool that you could actually get that information. one of my favorite things is just asking relatives about their old stories and how they grew up as a child and documenting all of it. I love the mundane history that doesn't get covered like wars and things like that, but just the day-to-day life of people in certain eras. we
People like you are changing the world. Hopefully for the best.
Hello from me and all my crazy Cayugas here in Wisconsin! Love all the videos & stories you tell.
Wow! So Inspiring! Love learning the History, and seeing the old pictures, farms have to evolve to survive, it is so great that you are willing to invest in our Agricultural Future. Wish you & Allison the Best! Keep on Farming! It looks like a Dream Life in my book, and I really believe that your ideals and skillsets show you ARE really an Artist, the land is your canvas and you're making a Beautiful Picture!
You are one of the most inspiring people I have ever seen on youtube! Thanks for that❤️
Btw I really loveee your channel! (And your ducks) 😂💜
I can’t stop watching 😍❤️ wishing you guys all the luck in the world! I’m so happy I get to be along for the ride thanks to TH-cam! 👍😁
I love old farm history! Thanks for sharing! Our homestead has quite a long history too :)
That farm has a rich history. Knowing the past can become the fuel to drive the present towards the future 😋
Morgan, what a rich and wonderful history! Thank you so much for sharing with us. As ALWAYS, your editing is MASTERFUL.
Morgan, as I already wrote in another comment, I have similar career background and we are about the same age. I am absolutely fascinated by your channel both from professional and personal point of view (yes I can read between the lines). But also, I live in Europe on the Balkans, a place of millennial history and I am used to see monuments, buildings and whatever that is hundreds or thousands of years old. So, I really respect everything that you are doing, I really respect your attitude towards the farm and its past. I am also a city grown-up person and I have always dreamed to have a house in the village, I have had a dog all my life, so I really enjoy your videos with all the animals you keep in this farm. It is a complete joy to see their behaviour and how they grow up. Keep doing whatever you are doing, it is great!
Fellow Vermonter Here
Awesome for you to continue the tradition of farming on this land.
I am a city slicker and I find myself watching all your videos. I am sure you guys could at some point do a summer camp for some city kids who would benefit from this lifestyle.
I think I've seen all you videos and this is my favorite. It might be because I can relate. I still work in finance outside DC but I live in a 100+ yr old house with lots of history and we have ducks, chickens, quail, rabbits, dogs, 4 kids and a young organic orchard.
I love hearing the history of the farm! Thank you Morgan.
I have been watching your newer videos for a few months now and just came across this one. I really enjoyed it because I have wondered how you came to be involved in all this. I think it's wonderful that you are pursuing your dream. You and your wife are actually doing what all my friends back in the 1970's talked about wanting to do but had absolutely no idea where to begin. Plus, we were too lazy and usually too stoned to actually try to figure out a game plan. I hope your videos inspire others to actually take the leap and reach for their dreams. You don't lie about how much work is involved but you show that the rewards are worth it. I hope Gold Shaw Farm is a glorious success.
Dreams are not free but wow is it rewarding - keep living your dream and keep the wife happy and you will live long and happy......
Morgan Shaw you are so blessed to seni/ know your ancestors
I love this video Morgan, thank you for sharing the history of the farm. I'm seriously impressed that you can stand with a duck tucked quietly under your arm, our lot would be struggling and wriggling to get away :-)
Ha! Thanks, Liz!
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Great story! Thanks, Morgan. It's exceedingly cool that you have that photograph! Nice! Thanks for the video, too!
Morgan, I've a long time viewer (ok ... I found you after you originally put this video out!) who's jumped back to the "archives." I'm struck by how far you've come, but also by how true you still are to this original vision! I'm not a farmer, but my step-father and father-in-law both were. So I feel a bit confident in saying that while your "how" might be a bit different, I see that same passion in you that I grew up with from them. It's why I keep watching (well that and Toby, Abby, Pablo, and Belinda!). I admire what you've done and how far you've come!
I love history thank you for the story! Starting a farm is also a dream of mine unfortunately it will never happen for me
I don't think you're crazy at all. I think you are a pioneer and soon you will be able to utilize your land full-time. Your channel will grow, (probably a lot faster than the tree's) and as it does both you and your wife will benefit from it.
I love the the videos can't wait to see what is next.
Jimmy
I can't wait till the trees grow
Is watching the video and now my favorite The Dead South song is stuck in my head.
Wonderful stories and video, thanks for sharing! Keep at it, you've got a beautiful farm!
Today is Jan 24, 2021. Screenshot has you at 17.8k subs. Now today, 220k subs! Growth is amazing!
Seeing this now and seeing how far you’ve come is amazing
G'Old Shaw makes perfect since seems very meant to be.
I think it's wonderful when people look into the history of their older homes or land and think about, consider, and respect who has been there, what they were passionate about, and ultimately what will become of the land.
This is so inspiring! I’m learning so much! Thanks guys!
Knowing that much history about your farm is awesome. I should probably try to learn more about ours, I know it has been in our family for 60+ years, not much more than that.
Enjoy listening to the history of your farm.
I just watched again another one of your TH-cam videos on getting your ducks to go to bed . I love the progress. Keep up the great work.
thanks for sharing the history, I found it so interesting to learn the roots of the farm and how everything all meshes together with your vision of the future of your farm. it's all quite inspirational
This is super cool my grandma has a 107 years old barn
It's great that you take the history of the farm so seriously, and want to preserve the history and aim in different directions to promote the future . Maybe a dairy does not work now, but you will find what will work.
Love to listen your stories. You are not just living there, you live it! Lucky you!
My boss has raised many of farm animals in his house. I currently got a chick in my bath rub. Saw that Hannah Shaw was born in peacham. That's awesome.
Great history video!!! I hope you will gather the stories of neighbors and others and document them as a book. Also, maybe children's books about the cats and their lives on the farm! Lastly, glad to know the origins of the current farm name. I thought, perhaps, that it was a combination of your wife's last name and yours.
So glad this came up while watching your older vlogs. I have been wondering about the name Gold Shaw Farm. Wonderful evolving history. You and Allison will be wonderful stewards for the farm as it goes forward. Great job Morgan!
Morgan!! Omg I absolutely can not get enough of your vidoes. I'll be honest i want to start a small homestead and get some ducks just so I can say "release the quacken" every morning. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the kind words!
I absolutely love your story times😁👍 Thanks Morgan!
Great video Morgan....
Let the laughers laugh..
You're doing a great job along with Toby Not and your supportive wife Allison.
I enjoyed hearing about the history of the farm and the development there.
I know about the changes a landscape can go through. Southern Arizona used to be a lot more green before it was settled.
You're such an awesome inspiration
Fantastic video Morgan. So glad you are part of that place.
I really love your videos and watch them all the time. I'm a grown and bred city girl, but my ancestry is farmer and it's just in my blood.
I hope so too.
Morgan, That was so honest and real. Remember! Flick an acorn in a field.... 🌳. The objective will drag you along. The thing with livestock is get 1, get 3, get 7, get 15, get 45....it's a farm. Well trees. They just keep growing. We got our allotment last October and boy was it wild. We cleared some and planted optimistically. Tonight's potatoes were off that space. Gold plated 🙂 but so good to eat. It has been really hot and wet here and some of what we cleared has reverted. Oh! But such butterflies 😀. We will inch more control every year. But not too much. As will you proceed in your direction and become viable for a whole host of reasons I can see, but won't say. Of the trees we planted last November, maidens, so larger than yours, only one has failed. Which, is just an opportunity to get another one! Keep on pressing. Thanks for your uplifting attitude. Regards Stephen.
Well said!
Really cool story. Love history. Such a wonderful thing when you know the history and purposely keep it alive!
Keep following your dream... love the info you put out. If I was 20 or 30 years younger I would do the same. I'm now 70 so I just love your videos.
OOPS! I accidentally deleted my comment about how AMAZING Stefan Sobkowiak's channel is. We have learned so much from him. It is good to hear that you use his work as a pattern for what you are doing. It will be fun and interesting to see how your orchard progresses!!! :)
Thank you! That guy is a genius!
I am catching up to current happenings on Shaw Farm. I admire you & Toby. As the brains of the Whole Operation, Morgan is Top Dog! My dream is to some day get a duck that Got to Live on Shaw Farm! I say that believing in my heart that Morgan will NOT become a heartless duck killer. Keep on my friend.
Really enjoy your show 🇦🇺🇦🇺