From Plumber to Farmer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2023
- I was a plumber for almost a decade. I thought I would be in the trade for the rest of my life, and then I started homesteading and it ruined it all, in a good way.... Today I tell you my story on how I went from a successful Plumber to a Farmer/homesteader.... Whatever you want to call it.... I like animals and I love Self Sufficiency, okay?
Another very good episode, thank you for a bit of a back story about how this Farm homestead journey began for the two of you. I'm really impressed with the level of commitment, determination and thoughtful decision making that you and Ashlynn both as younger adults put into the big life change and move. It's great hearing how much joy your decisions now allows the two of you to experience. I'm not bragging and it's no pressure on you but I have had a pretty good track record of coming across a few new TH-cam channels that I still follow and only after a few years they are well above 1 million+ subs Justin Rhodes is one of them and although his success really has nothing to do with me! I'll say honestly I believe that I could see that something special in those TH-camrs practically in the same way from when I watched the first episode from your channel. I'll just say that I believe you all exactly what it will take in becoming successful small farmers/ TH-camrs just keep doing what you have been doing and what ever direction that takes the two of you! Just remember that you have real fans of the channel but to yourself be true ! Because you have already shown us that you have the Confidence to achieve great things 👍🏾
Thank you so much Stanley! Wonderful words, that means a lot to us 😃
It’s so incredibly clear that The Holy Spirit is working inside of you. It’s remarkable that you listened and had so much insight and self reflection at such a young age. Your grandfather was absolutely correct. However, you started seeing life in straight lines much earlier than most these days. I hope this channel continues to grow so it can inspire other young people about the true meaning of this life, especially in this day and age. You’re in my prayers for God’s prosperity. Keep putting the videos out, you have no idea how many lives you’ll change for the better.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to us!
So positively true. I’m sending this video and channel to my 5 homeschooled homesteading children! What a great example.
Why is it always, god, or jesus or the holy spirit with you people. I assume that is who is responsible for the mudslide in PI that killed a 100 people, oh wait, I forgot those 3 are only responsible for good things.
I appreciate your transparency and heart. Most folks take a lifetime to get where you and your wife are at. Live your life and continue to chase your dreams. God bless you.
I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life until I was put in jail for a short 9 months, and all I knew at that point was I wanted my freedom, and to spend a lot more time outside enjoying nature, fresh air, and sunshine. It’s amazing the things we take for granted, but sometimes you have to lose everything to realize what you need in life. I hope someday to be able to grow my own food and have enough to share with my community. I’m currently learning on the job how to do carpentry. I hope one day I can save enough to buy land and build my own homestead. I decided to dedicate my life to learning how to live off of the land, as much in harmony with nature as I can. After my release I got heavy into fishing and started learning to garden during the pandemic, at which time I essentially quit drinking and other self destructive lifestyles. I truly believe that fishing and gardening creates a balance in my life, which is all that I needed to live the “sober” life. I’ve never been one to shy away from hard work, but with homesteading it’s amazing to see how your hard work can pay off. Really enjoying your videos, please keep making them because I have so much to learn before I’m ready to run my own homestead.
What a great video - thank you for sharing how you got to where you are.
It takes a lot of guts to leave everything familiar and secure to follow your dreams and you two kids put a lot of time and thought into your plans.
Your families must be so proud of you.
I really hope your channel continues to grow too, your videos are a treat to watch.
Guy u make your parents proud! Made me proud! You’re very fortunate to have a good foundation… you spoke about your business with passion. That is what people lack these days. Anyone can do anything if they dedicate the time and effort to focus and be passionate.
Although it’s nice to know you owned a business and was successful, I don’t recommend putting a video about it. When you reminisce what good you had, I don’t want u to fall into this pit once in a while of self doubt because you’re not making as much which may lead to regrets in the future. You closed that door now focus moving forward…
I love this! Amen!
God bless you in your endeavors. Hard work pays off . Respect for you.
Brilliant video, great story. I wish you every success in your venture. You are doing a fantastic job on your homestead. Love watching your progress.
From good to better, you made some excellent decisions and you are being rewarded with beautiful life.
Wow! Such an inspiring and amazing story. You are a strong man and it does not matter what you do you will be successful. I hope the journey is short for sweet Ashlyn to be home working with you.
I hope so! We have a plan of starting her business, more freedom and time off will come with that eventually
You are an inspiration. We are starting to look for a better retirement place, selling and down sizing... one of my things is we have 13 acres of land, and I'm not sure I can let the land go. Count down is 19 months for my husband... I'm going to start a list.
I live in Washington and it is a regulated nightmare. Good for you for taking a leap out of here!
Yes sadly... Its a beautiful place, with some ugly politics.
Thank You For telling your Story!! I'm So Excited for you 💗 God Bless and have a Wonderful Weekend!! ❤😀🌻
It is my pleasure! Thank you for listening! You as well!
I love this story! Communist WA is sinking and everything you said is exactly why me and my family left WA for AZ. Congrats on what you have achieved and I'm excited to continue to watch you grow.
Loved this! Thanks for letting us get to know your story a bit better.😊
Great video, 👍🏻you seemed to be a very wise young man and you choose a beautiful place , glad your dreams are coming true for you guys ♥️
Thank you so much!
@@ThePasturedHomestead you are very welcome 😊
This was awesome to watch. Y’all did it right! Have a bunch of happy kids, maybe someday they’ll grow up and build their own homes on those back 10 acres and enjoy the life you’ve created.
Jack your videos is really helpful for us you doing great. Thanks
Thank you for sharing your story. Justin and Joel are great leaders. Can't wait to see what is next for your family.
I live in WV Eastern Panhandle, we are along the Potomac River and it is truly beautiful.
Thank you for sharing. It is always interesting to get some background and reasoning why different homesteaders choose to uproot and go forward to a new way of living. It reminds me of the pioneers who traveled on wagon trains and went west to start new and better lives. You and your wife are the new breed of Pioneers. Good on you.
I love your way of thinking! I dont think those in our past worked so hard just for us to take it for granted!
We're so very proud of you two!! Love you!
That's really great story a thanks for sharing look forward to seeing how things keep evolving for you all
I’m in the same situation right now thinking of leaving the military and trying to find a new place to call home while wanting to homestead it stresses me out everyday
Hopefully this video helped some! Dont wait! Make a plan and jump! Best of luck
Just do it. Trust your Heavenly Father ❤
My husband & I have a very similar story & we are at the point of saving for our land & figuring out where we want to buy it! This video is very inspiring & I can’t wait until we are at this point of actually living this dream! Thank you for sharing! ♥️
Sooo proud of you guys.🙏👍
Thanks for sharing this story with us. I'm so glad things have worked out for you and hope that it continues to work for you and Ashlyn and grows through the years
Thank you so much!
Hi Zach, it is great to see both you and Ashlyn so happy with your new life in Kentucky. I'm glad that your families can spend time with both of you and experience some of your homesteading experiences. In the video that you did with Ashlyn's side of the family planting the trees, they looked so happy to experience it along with you. They got to experience operating the tractor and working out in the sunshine. The customers that you had from your business were probably very sad to see you leave as it is hard to find honest hard working people that you can trust to do the job right. Looking to the future, if you decide to start a family the homestead is by far the best as you can grow and raise your own food as much a possible. Wishing you both the best Zach and Ashlyn.
I couldnt agree more! Thank you Ben 😊
Is incredible how so young you done this much already in life, the important of starting early folks.
I woke up earlier then most my age but it didnt come without hardship... Its funny how it shapes us.
So glad that u got the property that makes u so happy. U are so down to earth and real
Love y'all's story. I find myself at a similar point in life where I want to grow my little backyard farm into something more. Looking forward to seeing future farm updates!
Really enjoyed hearing your background. God Bless you homestead .
Love your story - thanks for sharing! ❤
My husband is in a similar situation. The money is so good it’s hard to quit. Especially bc we need it to re establish our property & home. But we’ll get there eventually. Happy for you. 👍
It’s a tough dilemma. I’m sure you guys will find your way 😃
Truly a redemption story.
I love watching your channel , we are almost neighbors I live in the morehead area ,so happy that you guys have made a home in Kentucky .
Hello! Neighbor! So glad you enjoy the channel😊
This video is truly inspiring! For that plumbing video, please speak to Generation Z about your work ethics in the plumbing business. I hope you can instill values in that generation so that they can be inspired by how you built that plumbing business. We love your energy, content, and story!
You chose the Better Portion. He will never let you down❤
Plumbing is a great career and it sounds like you were a very good honest one but farming seems to suit you better. Plus I've never heard of farmers crack.
HAHA! I believe its Farmers tan and a plumbers crack! I always tucked my shirt in when I was a plumber so I never had that issue!
Great back story, thank you for sharing. I think you are going to do really well. You are keen to learn and grow. 😊
I just found your channel! You honestly seem like a really good guy. I work as a custodian and have been learning plumbing a bit. Keep up the good work!
Welcome aboard!
great video, Love this, its us getting to know you and your journey to this point !! PS You cows need fly spray bad !!
We give them fly spray often (thats if they'll let us). Theres no stopping the flys, those darn things!
Be sure to plan for when you're older and no longer have the physical capabilities you have at this moment. Save, save and save some more money! You can't rely on social security as it's just a pittance in reality. Don't forget that you still need to eat to survive later in life - not to mention medical care as you age. Given the financial differences between WA and KY there's no way you could sell there and afford to go back. Financially the states are worlds apart. Just some sage advice to remember. ;)
We are on it! Money now days has little worth but assets are the way to financial freedom. We have a very strong plan for our life and we will make sure we are set up for a time when we can no longer do all we can today! Thank you for the advice!
I'm rooting for Jonah of the Rhodes but accident set him back. I watch the kid grow and seeing him now limping is just too much.
I agree. It made me really sad to see him sitting around because of his accident. He's quite the young man, he's going to do amazing things in life. I do think there is good to come out of a horrible situation like that, he just has to find it.
Zack, great video. That strong work ethic and your faith will always be what defines your success.
Glad to hear your family comes and enjoys your farm! Put them to work sometimes. They will enjoy the outdoors again!🙏
Hello good morning, I agree with your thoughts. nowadays there is a lot of futiladadd
Excellent!
You are such inspiration! ❤
A great video and the best of luck to you and Ashlyn.
Awwww, get her a donkey!
VERY INTERESTING GOOD LUCK
❤love your story
I'm relatively new here, But I think I'll Binge all your videos because I enjoy you guys as people. ♡
Also thank you for sharing this backstory of how you got to this point in your life.
Amazing story, thanks for sharing. You made a good choice. Wishing you the best of luck and may you prosper, Love & Light
True inspiration 🎉
Amazing story Zac thanks for sharing 👍
I love your presentation. I lived in Carnation Tolt Hill Road for 20 years. My grandson is now going through Plumber’s school in Alabama and I will forward this video to him ..Pat Garvey.
Wonderful! We lived down Tolt River Rd!
Great video Zach
How old are you and your wife? What does your wife do for work? I love your videos. The two of you are a breath of fresh air. I wish more young folks would get interested in living the life you are living.
Zach is 27 and I am 22 😊 I currently am an esthetician / lash tech at a medspa in Lexington. Thank you for your kind words! 💗
Ashlyn, when are kids coming into the picture?
@@mandykal we are thinking in a couple years! We have some businesses we want to start before that next stage for more financial freedom, I don’t want to work 5 days a week forever I’d like to be able to spend more time at home eventually ! 😊
Nice video
thx
I just starting watching your channel, I really enjoy it. Just curious, are you going to go solar? I was Born and raised in Kentucky . It's a beautiful state! Good luck to you both.
Welcome to the channel! We have hopes of going 100% off grid someday!
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Great video! We got our donkey from a breeder not far from you. He and his brother raise them in Versailles ky. Not sure if I spelled it right. We love ours. I found them on Craigslist. They have a neat operation going on with their donkeys.
A lot of fruit trees are grafted onto plum tree roots. Makes a stronger tree.
Really makes me want to do the same..
Big fan of the show but you def didn’t go far enough into West Virginia to enjoy the true beauty of my state !!!! Huntington Parkersburg northern wv is not a good representation of this state and its beauty but Kentucky is an awesome choice as well !!
I agree! We will definitely get deeper into the state soon’
MY DAD OWN a mobile home business which means i moved and set the homes for 30 years so my dad was looking for another revnew for his business so i told him start pluming the ones we set so we started doing this and this added 500 bucks to each job and then when i turn 16 and driving i had a lil truck so i ran my truck to work and if we moved the ac for the homes i got the job for my truck so my dad would charge 300 to move the ac unit and i made 200 for moving the ac and i know i was moving 5 ac a week so this paid my truck off in 6 months on a 3 year loan think back in 86 5 k on a truck was outrageous so i kept driving my truck and i made some great bank i lived at home so i paid rent 250 a month and had about 10 k in the bank so i was running my dads crew at 16 plus all my side jobs i made over 100k a year so me and my dad took 3 months off and went hunting then went back to work but we also worked 3 months strait every day so 91 days strait without a day off and it was a new home every day
i'm just thinking about that grain silo tank you have i just wondering if you could use it to collect rain water as a holding tank so for animals or even for your chicken process area i bet it be maybe 1000 gallons if not more sun won't get in for Algie to bloom once it comes from your tank then you could use a sand filter or osmoses filter but i think it be a good way to use that tank if its just sitting there
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Quick question: do you pen up the dogs every night and if so is it bc they are in danger at night from larger predators?
Yes we do! We don’t have too many predators in our area that will mess with our dogs, but we do have neighboring dogs that can be aggressive if ours wander closer to the property lines.
How come Texas was never an option ?
We didn’t like the climate a whole lot and there’s a lot of people moving to Texas