How To Escape The City And Find Land || Grow Your Own Food Series
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- As part of the Homesteaders of America Grow Your Own Food Collaboration, we're bringing you a special video today about leaving suburbia and finding land to homestead. Steps to take ahead of time, what to look for, how to look for land, and a few tips and tricks we learned on our own search.
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I'd just like to say that when someone moves from the city to the country they need to remember Why they left the city in the first place. SO MANY of them move out to the country and almost immediately begin trying to change the area they moved to into the area they left. Going to the local community meetings and complaining about how their neighbor's barnyard smells or that their grass isn't mowed etc. The rest of us, who have lived in the country all our lives like it the way it is, we don't mind change and we welcome (usually) those who move here from the city but we don't want to have useless rules/laws that will hinder how we live. So they need to keep in mind that if they want to move to the country they need to adapt not try to change where they moved to.
That is what I've been saying for years.... I am in city, & live near RR tracks (always have) & then have people complain about that noise... the tracks have been there over 100 years, so get real about moving near an active RR line. Same with boat traffic... There isn't as much noise as 60 years ago, most of it is now trucks & now hearing complaints of trucking noise... you can't win with some folks, no matter what.
This happens in citys also people from cali who moved to denver are quickly turning it into what they left.
@@waynekerr2472 The people who left Cali doubtful were born or raised in Cali. The growth there did not come from being born there but from people WANTING to MOVE there, and they changed it now they are leaving. Used to be an Ag state.
It's the same with people who move from Apartment Complexes where they had to park wherever they could find a space, they move to Surburbia and want to park all their EXTRA cars in front of everyone else's homes like they own the street! You have a 'two car' garage and a driveway that can fit two cars why do you have 2 & 3 extra vehicles?
Krickette-Here in Maine we've had a lot of people moving here from out of state,mostly Mass.I've seen the same things you've mentioned in the small towns nearby, a constant tug of war between the locals and the newbies!
We closed on 3.6 acres of land 2 days ago. My first real estate transaction and our future homestead. We are in the process of clearing land for our house now.
Yay!!! Congrats!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you for this video. My husband and I have been talking about this and praying for the last three years. We will, God-willing, be debt free by the end of summer. I feel what is happening right now will be the final push to help my spouse realize the need to move out of San Diego, CA an into a more self-sustaining life style.
I am so grateful that the Victory Garden concept is back with even apt dwellers. And with all the people homesteading on as little as 1/10 of an acre is amazing. I am so happy for your growing family.
Ben & Meg- Great video! I have been homesteading off and on since the 1970s. In the 70s we were "smiled upon", for working so hard to be self-sufficient in a modern world. Today there is a wake up call that has been building for a decade. Now homesteading on all levels is getting folks attention. These times are serious. Our N.H. governor just mandated a shelter in place for the state. So people are staying home and should have extra time to go on the internet and explore how to be more self-sufficient. It could start with garden tubs of tomatoes on the back deck and plant leaf lettuce in window boxes. My suggestion for best situation, is minimum of enough land/yard for a garden and preferably laying hens and meat rabbits. That would go far. I still have the 1970s books: 1 ACRE AND INDEPENDENCE and 5 ACRES AND INDEPENDENCE. Please watch all of Ben and Megs' videos. They are doing a great job of establishing a homestead. Our farm is zoned Agriculture. Take care! Diane
Good advice guys ! I love how at the end we see Meg with no tummy next to the gorgeous corn from last year !
As a homesteader that bought that solidly wooded parcel, pretty much everything you say about it is dead on. ;) We're spending time rather than money on the clearing process and using the timber we cut to build our home and other infrastructure, so there's a cost tradeoff involved. In our case, there is a power line easement through the site and that is open, about fifty feet wide and 660 (width of the site) long. So there's a bit of space for growing things without taking out trees, but we had to get the driveway cut in just to pull off the road! People thinking about land should also consider factors like "where's your family?" My wife's a native Michigander and we came here in good part because her family is here. Do you hate winter? Or Summer heat? If you can't take the cold, don't buy land in the north ;) and vice versa, if you need four seasons, stay clear of Florida ;) And possibly the hardest thing of all - this life requires, demands, insists - that you be self-motivated, driven, and that you can maintain your discipline to do what must be done. I would also say it calls for being organized and that right there is my personal weak spot. ;)
Yes, that last part is the hardest for sure!!
What words of wisdom! I started watching about the time you found your homestead. So happy for what you are doing. Thank you! ❤️
Great advice. The biggest is to try and be as debt free as you can. You can't believe how stress free you'll be. I know I become completely debt free 17 years ago. Blessings to all. 😊🇺🇸
Hey Ben and Meghan, I know I have slacked off on my comments. I never miss a Hollar Homestead! It makes my heart feel good watching how you all are living your dream. The boys have grown so much! I am excited for the way the future looks for you! Keep doing what you do! Sending you a lot of love and positive thoughts your way.
I used to watch a PBS program a long time ago called the Victory Garden. It is time to bring that mindset back in my opinion. I have very minimal land to work with but I can grow herbs . I do enjoy cooking with them. Love your TH-cam channel.
@@gigisneckofthewoods I was watching when Bob Thomson then Roger Swain were hosts I moved around a bit and never got back into watching it. I always dreamed of those beds that you could just shove your hand into and plant. The original no-dig beds.
They still have some of the old ones on you tube. Loved that show too.
I wish we had been so sane about land. We bought REMOTE off grid woods, 3 hrs from where we live a few years ago for an eventual opt out.
It's too far, it's a horrible road, the bridge washed out. We never go up because we cannot even get our pop up camper in - no tents with bears is a rule for me.
It was so big, so beautiful, so clean , SO CHEAP. But not the smartest buy. It's in tree growth, we'll get our purchase back in 5 yrs.
We're back to square 1. Eyes open, pennies being saved, and yes - looking at foreclosures now. Meanwhile trying to grow al the things on half of 1/16th acre city lot!
Be well!! Thanks again for sharing!
@Mark Godfrey we are in a 10 year growth plan not ready to harvest
I can't recommend Dave Ramsey enough to help get yourself out of debt, saving for retirement, paying cash for cars, ect ect. His plan works!
You are to late they have no debt!!
But for others interested in homesteading it could help.
I've never had land to grow my own food, but it is something that Id really like to do. I'm working towards that goal, I just think being able to grow something and spending more time outside will be so therapeutic.
You found your home, it was meant to be. Be safe, God bless
How did you "kids" acquire so much wisdom? Wish I had about 10% of that when I was your age (That was right after the electric light was invented.). Your channel is so uplifting for me and I am envious. Thank you! The Old Norwegian >
I am an Old Half Swede!
im a old native Canadian
Lol. Lightbulb. Lol
I do believe everybody will be a "homesteader",either urban or wherever they are. I'm already seeing people starting to garden first time, and a run on chicks in upstate NY.
Same here in Kentucky. Every Hatchery is overwhelmed with sales. TSC and Rural King could not keep them in stock.
Same here in Oregon.
My husband gave me an incubator for Christmas. It was God's Providence because we are hatching out our own barnyard mix having fun and are able to have chicks since they are selling out like crazy here in Colorado too.
Our feed store usually has no more than 2 customers at a time. The line for baby chicks was 3 hours long yesterday!! Ridiculous. I didnt go. Lol. I'll pick up straw tomorrow.
ive been dreaming up a homestead my entire life and the current situation has done nothing but made me crave it MORE😩
Thank you guys , what an awesome team you are !!! I've been watching your journey , just managed to buy a plot a land a month ago , moving on it ,, family of 4, debt free ,after this nightmare is over. Thanks a million, you beautiful people !!
Thanks for the perfect timing video Matt & Meghan!
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We are FT RVers and North Carolina has been calling us for a while now. We rolled in to NC as this virus really started to take hold and now were talking with an agent about unrestricted land in west NC because it’s everything we had dreamt about.
Thank you so much for all of your tips and we will continue to watch you guys. Congrats by the way on y’all’s pregnancy, I had a feeling for a few videos! ❤️❤️❤️
Just love watching you kids. When I was young with small children, lived from garden and hunting. Good days. Blessings
What a blessing not to have a mortgage. Thanks for inspiring people all over! It will be amazing for y’all to lol back over the years to see your homestead transform even more than it has already. We can’t believe how much ours has changed in just 6 short years. Blessings from The Mac’s
I am a country girl. We had chickens, hogs, cows and a large garden and we canned a lot. I live in the city now and I hate it. I am 70 years old and I wonder am I too old to homestead now. I do have a small garden but it is not like I want it. Thanks for the info and God bless you, Ben and the boys. You are a blessed family.
I am building a van to live in and save money while searching for home. Definitely inspired by your journey
You guys found WONDERFUL land...with a home, which is great, a perfect and a fabulous piece of property! It has a great home, which you made better than it was on day one! It looks brand new and is better than when it was new! You found your well and a very nice barn, plus another storage building! You have pigs and chickens that have gone into your freezer already and you have more almost ready for the freezer! Because you guys were patient, caring and praying individuals, you found a great piece of land that a creek flows through! You have planted gardens and each year those gardens are getting bigger. With your cow, you’ve also stopped the need for a large bill at the grocery! I’m very thankful and happy that you found so much in your property quest! Now you will need only a few things at the grocery! You two haven’t been afraid to work hard!!! I’m thankful that you found a wonderful piece of property...easy to get into and to run errands with minimal trips! Facing south means you are able to get good sunlight for your plants, too! I’m thankful your baby girl has joined you there! Your handsome boys like it there and they are eager to help you any time you need them! God has really smiled on you two!
Having to travel up and down dirt roads will cause a lot of costly wear and tear on vehicles in a relatively short space of time. Even just a mile if it's bumpy/ rocky.
You may even have to pay or help pay to maintain dirt roads if you live on one. Ask who maintains the road.
Also, you might not even be able to travel anywhere in certain kinds weather ie heavy rain or perhaps melting snow will cause a very slippery muddy road.
Just a thought to maybe consider.
Excellent video!
Love you guys. You are such an inspiration to me. I love watching how you do things & how you do them "as you can" based on your available funds. The candidness is fantastic & appreciated.
Love you guys! Thanks for doing this . We are all trying to be calm during all this confinement! Being outside in the garden is such a stress release!
we are moving to our 1 acre this August! I’m so excited!
Those were awesome tips. It’s imperative that we take the time to see what a property will do before and after purchasing it. Y’all have done it the right way! Thank you for sharingYour wisdom and knowledge. ❤️
Great advice! Now, to get out of debt!🤔😁Love and blessings!❤🙏
No! I must say thank you 😊 Ben & Megg for inviting us along on your journey! There really is so much to be learned when any of us may challenge ourselves in taking that first big step. Love you 😘 guys hoping for nothing but the best for your future endeavores, GB
Seriously , I live in a tiny VT "city". I traded a small row of beets for ten jars of pickled beets. Shop around, folks.
So excited I have tomatoes already here in South Texas.
It is not just about being self sufficient and grow all your own food but about supporting your community and add to the larger communities. You still don’t make your own toilet paper and you make soap and metal work to trade for what you don’t make. Connection and contributing to your own community in an honorable and noble way.
You brave, beautiful people are such an inspiration to me. Thank you.
I think the best tip here was seeing your prospective piece of property at different times and seasons if possible. Some very good pointers here! Thank you!
Love you guys ❤️
Having a homestead has been a big dream of mine for a long time....even before I knew about what a homestead was and that great people like you are part of this growing movement. I like a lot of others have the problem of being able afford my dream because of the high cost of land. Im so happy you found yours.
We sold our first home and lived in a camper for 8 months while searching for a new home halfway across the country from our first. We were living in the camper while you guys were traveling and house hunting and it was so fun to watch your process while we were doing something similar. Now we are busy turning this property into a homestead and loving learning from you guys as you go!
Congrats and good luck!
The Hollars have been inspirational to us as well 😁👍
I am so lucky, I have around 42 acres in South Mississippi back where I grew up. The old home place sat there so there is power water and septic. Now just to sell this place here and move home to farm. I can't wait
I just wanted to share that of all the homesteaders I follow you are by fay my favorite to watch! I love your happy outgoing personalities! I look forward to your next postings! I love how you cut ties with the life that puts so much pressure and stress upon families! You are giving your boys so much more than a city life could ever offer them! Looking forward to the new family addition!!! Love from Central Oregon, Evelyn
Hi Meg and Ben have you considered growing land cress on your property ? It is full of nutrients, grows quickly and loves damp conditions, similar to those down near your stream/ boggy patch. You can use it in cooking as well as salads.
Windflower, thank you for the tip. It is something I will look into! Blessings.
Really nice re-introduction to your journey and property choices. I guess you could say I've not jumped in with both feet if 3, 9 or +20 years of dreaming, planning, looking and being disappointed are part of the equation It will or won't happen. In the meantime there are many things I can still do and am! Thanks Meg & Ben ;)
We are debt free and looking but the prices of land are really high, Giving it to God to help us find the place. If it is his plan it will happen. So happy to see you so happy and carrying a new life. God's blessing to you and yours
Meg is such a good talker/spokeswoman. She almost sounds like a professional show host. I don't know if you write yourself a script or not (if you don't, even more incredible) but you very rarely get tongue tied or studder.
You did miss one piece of advice, that I see as separate because how different people are. School districts, schooling in general. What are the schools like. Will they cause you a problem if you want to home school. Is there a way for your kids to socialize with other kids with or without schooling. Sorry, just put in my 2¢ in case others were thinking the same thing.😍😁😍😁
I have just bought an old farmhouse on 31 acres in Maine!!! It took time and sticking to what I needed the property to have. Take everything the Hollars say to heart! Go visit possible areas you are interested in. Talk to the neighbors. And best of all...Come to Maine!!! Lots of old homes with good land that need to be loved and revived, all at really good prices! Just saying...
Your advice to take your time is spot on. Not only can you find the perfect property for you but you can probably negotiate a nice price if the seller/agent knows you're willing to walk away and keep looking. You might have to actually do that and come back later and ask if they'd reconsider their price. But it's worth it.
God was truly waiting to bless your family. Your doing great things!
You guys represent in such an informative way...stay safe and be blessed!🙏🏻💖
You can usually buy land cheaper if there’s a mobil home on it. Plus there’s usually a well and septic already in.
Now is the worst time to be shopping for land and trying to become a homesteader. But now is the best time to learn about doing it. Good content as always Hollars!
Good morning 🖐 This is such good advice for future farmers . Yep , I said it ! Farmers ! Homesteading is just another word for farming . And nothing wrong with that...farmers are what kept America fed and still does ! Love y'all ...Be blessed.
Grabbed some ‘buying land tips’ from y’all..... Ty for all your knowledge, and again Congratulations on all your Blessings Past and Present 👏🏻❤️👍🏻
Having you own land is priceless, and to grow/raise your food is awesome
You guys have truly been blessed. I'm so happy for you. Back to the land!
Always look forward to your vlogs, thank you for being you.
Thank you. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to share your life and experiences with us. Please take care
Hello from Melbourne Australia! Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. I love your channel and look forward to your videos. As an ‘urban’ homesteader I love watching what you are doing with your land!
Thanks so much for this video. We’ve been looking for land for over a year and it can get discouraging and frustrating but your story gives me hope. So happy for you guys! Pray we find our land too!
Loved you guys since California days. So happy your family doesn't live there now with how bad the virus is there. Prayers and stay healthy. Love ya! Greetings from Wisconsin. Karen
Great advice, Glad your happy where you are you’ve done so much already , Can’t wait to see the trailer done giving you more room.
I have truly enjoyed your journey. Thank you for taking us along.
Y'all are a blessing! I enjoy watching and keeping up with your progress.
Good morning. Great video, thanks for sharing your experience.
It's so nice to have more videos from you all again!! Enjoyed this talk even though I have viewed your vlogs almost from the beginning and we homestead, too. Enjoy Spring!
Good talk and a primer on what things to think about when planning a homestead search. I really like the idea of seeing the property in different weather situations.
Ben and Meg, love your smiling and how you are dealing with your mobile home and it is Great to see you both work together. May God keep blessing you homestead. What a good video on taken your time looking and not just to jump.
Thanks for sharing all that information. I am sure it has helped a lot of people see what needs to be done and avoid some of the pitfalls. Have a Blessed day.
Adorable as always!! God bless!
ALL good points!! Love your channel, my fav for sure! Love all the extra posts to watch!! Thanks for another great one!!
You guys warm my heart❤
Meg, with all the handwashing and sanitizing your soaps are a real blessing. So rich and kind to skin.
I might have another year till I get out of the city. I can grow the garden bigger this year. I had to get rid of the chickens last summer.
Love Watching Y'all !! Yes Y'all Are Getting The Hand On Country Living !! Been A Country Girl All My Life Love It !!Georgia Sunshine!!
I have followed your journey from California. I'm so happy that you and your family found your wonderful homestead. It's inspiring to see young families work so hard. Your garden will soon be bountiful. Congratulations Meg and Ben on the soon to be new addition to your family. I'm in West Virginia and I send you positive vibes and love.
Good morning, y'all are awesome, great advice...so true about making rush decision, "if I knew then what I know now"....lol right on time with the rain. 🙏
Good morning! You guys are always so cheery 😊
As usual a very comprehensive overview for future homesteaders. 🙏🙏🙏💕💕
A lot of good info. and great to hear from people thats been there done that and what your experiences was like. Now get out of that rain n don't catch a cold Meg ..cant have preg. Momma get sick.💝
Thanks for sharing! There should be some good deals coming up, if not already on the market right now. Kentucky is the land of the free. We love it here . We just moved here from Arizona 3 months ago to start a homestead.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Just an FYI---an HOA can't be thrust upon you after purchase. They might try it but it would be illegal. Their little posted sign means nothing.
@Ellen Clayton Thant is good to know! I have many friends that say they can't have a garden because of their HOA rule.. I say these are unprecedented times and those rules be damned! Now perhaps I can lead them to Legal Means! Thank you!
@@bushpushersdaughter Depending upon your State, you have an 'Expectation of Privacy' in your backyard, so the HOA can't actually come into your backyard, they only regulate what they can see from the street.
I'm a volunteer for my HOA. They can't really enforce your backyard. If they cant see your garden, you're good to go? They can't see mine. The garden is in my side yard covered from view. Live stock, no way, don't do it. Violations can take you to fines. That can get very expensive. I can assure you neighbors are going to complain about chickens especially if you have a rooster.
If you buy BEFORE the HOA is formed you may be grandfathered in. Once it's established you have to comply, or risk going into fines. Do a garden in your yard hidden from public view. Your protected, unless a neighbor complains.
One thing I have observed is that many people invest their money in homes where they have been basically absent from in order to pay for said homes. I am thrilled to see a lot of them staying home recently.
Thank you for the good information. I have been looking for land and I was rushing into a lot of thing. But with this information that y’all provided, now I know what to ask and look for.
You guys are great!!
You both are smart staying debt free. I'm 48 and in five years I will be debt free. Lifes so much easier with no debt worries. I may not have all the toys but what I do is mine and no stress.
Great advice. Thank you for sharing your experience. We really enjoy watching.
You guys are amazing. It’s so great to see young people wanting a better life for their family. You have accomplished so much in the two years that you have so faithfully worked for. You and Ben and your cute little boys, and your forthcoming new addition to your family are the way that all families are thriving to accomplish. You are both hardworking and are amazing to watch as you venture for a better future. I hope the best for you in everything you do. Take care and God Bless. 👏👏👏🙏🏻👏👏👏
Hello beautiful family very good video. Love my Hollar family 🙏💓. Keep living that Dream . Keep sharing
This is a great informative video and I've shared it on my blog and Twitter and Facebook. I'm telling everyone you gotta watch these guys. Keep up the great work and enjoy your freedom ! Love the Hollar Homestead
We did a county by county search for homes with land using zillow in the state we wanted for months and made a couple of trips choosing about 10 sites each time before we found what we wanted. Sooooo happy spring is finally here so we can get outside and get to planting. KOKO guys and God bless.
I have enjoyed this! I would like to add a tip most people are not aware of. Most counties have access to the kinds of soil on the land, such as wetlands, hydric soil (stuff that does not drain), good soils, information on flooding, contours/ elevation, Animal or plant invasive issues and so much more information! They tell you about buildings on the property and their sizes/condition. Much of this is accessible online.
I have ben watching you all and I love everything u all do so much . thanks for all of ur videos.
Great and informative video. Everything you said is so important when looking for a homestead. The worst thing you can do is purchase land and regret it in the end. we purchase our homestead last year and yes a check list is soooo.... important. Getting out of debt is the number one thing because it allow you to live a comfortable life right from the start without the worries of paying large amount of money in bills and you can take your time and build your homestead the exact way you want it to be base on the cash flow you have. I love our little seclude 1920 farm house and the land. Away from nosy neighbors and prying eyes but close enough to modern amenities. I am so happy we left the city.
You guys have been some of the inspiration for us, currently on the hunt for our homestead! Thanks for another great video!
Awesome good lesson for ppl interested in moving to the country! Thanks Nancy from Canada
I greatly admire what you trying to accomplish, especially the house,you have my sympathy!😊
Thank You both. Great info. Stay well. Be safe.
Thanks so much for the info you guys are great