I too was fifteen years old when I had my son. I couldn't get pregnant after marriage. So, I'm glad now that I kept my baby. Although it was hard for me working in the cafeteria at the local college. I loved your video as most people think that an un-wed mother was useless. Didn't get to college till I was 50 and I loved it and got my degree. Peace
Bravo just goes to show that fertility is not like a faucet to turn off and on. Cooperating with the body can bring unforeseen joy. Destroying life would have cost a lifetime of regret and shame. You listened to your heart.
Love your story. How do I get in touch with you? I want to buy a farm and need ideas on where to look and how to live on one. I will be doing it alone. So It is a little overwhelming for me. I hope to hear back from you. Thank you for reading my note.
I'm almost 70 now, and I have lived the same kind of life and now my focus is on gardening by the moon's cycles and always giving a home to horses in their later years. I love this documentary. I wept at the same idea, of "who will love this land as much as I do?" and what will happen to me. Hopefully, when my time comes, I'll just pass peacefully in my garden and not in one of those horrible old folks' homes. Bless your heart for making this!
Ocean soul... when I was 30 years old my husband and I moved to a small town in Texas called Mobeetie. The 90-year-old who lived next door planted some type of bean by the light of the moon. I thought she was just very superstitious, but she was planting by the almanac.
Aw bless you, I rent small acerage my daughter rides horses, we rescued 1 from the kill pen. We are trying to buy now to rescue more. My perfect time is in the barn.
@@maggyboo1 If barn time is your favorite time you might enjoy Jini Patels channel- Listentoyourhorse. I have learnt so much from her and her herd! Greetings from Aus.
I am sitting here trying to type while the tears flow. The tears started when Tess said that she had bought a farm. I looked at 30 acres 2 months ago hoping and praying that the money would come in for me to buy it. Today I was notified that the sellers are listing it again as they no longer can wait for me to purchase it. My early childhood years were spent in the bush in a log cabin with Mom, Dad and four siblings. My greatest longing is to have my own farm with chickens, geese and an ox. 74 trips around the sun is NOT too old to enjoy farming!
Several times while watching I had tears roll down my cheek. She is such an inspiration and so loving I couldn't help getting sentimental knowing one day she will be too old to continue to do what she loves in her farm and for her animals. She is the epitome of a high value woman with brilliance, community minded and educator, healer, and a loving spirit. I was happy to know she was able to get to know her daughter, grandchildren, etc and her life has come full circle. She is an inspiration to not just women but also to men. She defies the odds and is a trail blazer. I pray God ensures her heart, through medicine or miracle, she lives at least to 120!!!
Love your words towards this beautiful white haired ma’am. She’s stunning. I have left California to a Mexican village. I did a 180 degree change. Fascinating.
I can so relate! Lived in Vegas and had to get out of there! Spent 2n years in Ohio meeting the land, all the work and pleasure. We had dairy goats. We also had a hillbilly neighbor that took me under his wing. He was getting old and nobody listened to him - no time. I ate it up! He taught me to ID trees w/o leaves (bark) and what my hay field needed for nutrition, share cropping. I loved it. Then on to MA and there i met the Lord that brought it a home - emense peace! Dairy goats, a whole herd, calf, our meat, huge organic garden, health food stores, nutrition, chickens, ducks, sheep (never again!) rabbits, muscovy ducks and last but not least geese. I've never looked back. Noe I live in TX, retired, but if bad weather hits, we're ok, we know how. Wood, wood, wood! It heats you 4 ways, cut it down, split it, stack it and burn it. We're never w/o food, I still can. I could go on and on. I adore that life style! Thanx for such a great look at your life.
I'm a 60 year old woman who just bought an off-grid farm in Central Portugal. This video was so inspiring. Some of our stories were similar. Like I've had cancer 4 times. Some people think it's crazy that an old woman like me, not in the best of health, bought a farm in a foreign country. I grew up on a farm and it was always something I wanted to do. I could really connect to her story. Now I have a TH-cam channel sharing my journey as I try and develop an abandoned farm into a working farm again. You're never too old to follow your childhood dreams.
Hi Cindy, what are you doing relaxing and watching TH-cam channels 😊 hope your lists and planning are going well. Look forward to seeing your next video. I can’t wait for you to be able to move into your cottage and finally be resident on your farm. x
Ms. Cindy, you sound amazing. I am coming over to subscribe right now. I love this kind of content. I love the idea of developing a patch however I know I don't want to do that much work. So I will enjoy your efforts.
I am a 65 year old southern lady from Texas whose grandparents had a 247 acre dairy farm. I was fortunate enough to live in part of the acreage with my mother and sister in a farming community. I loved this story and admire this lady tremendously. I hope God grants her many more years to enjoy her farm and that she will realize her dream for someone to love and protect it as much as she did and continue her work. I really enjoyed her life story and her resilience to change in her amazing life. We could all learn so much from her. I am interested in the continuation of her story and many other amazing people. Thank you very much for this story. It touched my heart and reminded me of a time when I was younger and times were much more simpler.
I loved this video, it is so inspiring. I am a 70 year old grandmother raising two of my granddaughters and I have bought some property with a barn on it. My dream is to convert the barn into a house, grow all my own vegetables, keep chickens and a few goats, but maybe I'll try some sheep. My motto is You're never to old to try something new. Thank for this film.
Totally enjoyed this woman’s story. Was blown away by her ‘spunk’ even as a teenager. She chose life for her daughter. She should be an inspiration to young people to never give up on your dreams.
What a wonderful farm and lady! I too started my goat farm this year at age 60, after my husband passed away from cancer in Nov. 2020. I had been saving money when and where I could, working a pt job as a PCA. Taking care of my husband when I wasn’t working for almost 2 years. We knew he would not make it more than 5 years, as he had 2 different types of cancer. We did not know it had spread to his brain until the day before he passed. So I came home not knowing what I was going to do, but as I grieved, prayed, spent my time with my dogs, prayed some more, the idea came to get goats, cuz I knew I could handle that on my own. Well, one thing led to another and my son and his wife and my grandson moved back home this spring. They help when and where needed, as I am also on disability from a bad accident in 2016, so some things are hard on me. We turned it into a fun family time at milking time, feeding times, hoof trimming day, bath day, etc. I now have 4 does,(all pg right now), 1 buck and one young whether. I’m so excited for March to come, as I will be having goat births thru out that month. We love the goat milk, have made yogurt, cheese, eggnog and soon will start our soaps and lotions. This video helped me feel very good about my decision, as my other 2 sons and my siblings think I’m nuts for starting a goat farm at an older age. To me it’s fun, enjoyable and helps me find my peace when I’m out in the barn, milk parlor or wherever my goats are. I love it! Thank you for sharing her story!
This story needs to be a documentary. Many people in current society have never known or want to know this kind of work and hardship that makes a life so much richer. Her story reminds of me of so many women in my own life. Thank you!
@@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists exactly, I think this video is an excellent documentary of this lady's life. Maybe the next step is to make a movie out of it rather than the on going killing junk which has kept me away from theaters and Netflix and regular tv programing.
Holy heck, if this isn’t inspiring I don’t know what is. As a sheep farmer, she’s made me want to do so much better. Such a good lady and such a good episode.
I think what I Iove most about Tess is that all through her life she followed her dreams and never gave up on any of them. Even with the trauma of giving up a baby, she was able to bring closure to the situation for everyone. May God continue to bless you and when it's time to move on to eternity I'm sure He has a beautiful farm land in heaven waiting for you!
Loved it all so much, as I'm a solo farmer rancher myself all my life also now getting older at 77. Love this lady ! Ive had to build barns, put up fences, etc, all by myself all along and still do. I don't have the land she has, but I work hard at what I do have. Need to hear more about the breeds she found to be the best sheep breed she developed, even though my favorite are the goats and the goat milk. Need more videos like this one ! This was wonderful !
At 77 years and still farming. Great respect Sir. Do hou neef soms help? I would like to do This transaction to farming. But I'm a little afraid of doing it. So please let me know. IT would be a win-win for both of is
They told her she'd die, so she bought the farm. Obviously didn't know that's just an expression! 🤭 What an inspiration she is! She's lived a full and productive life. And she's built community in so many ways. Thank you for bringing us this story. Let's hope she has many more years left to enjoy the farm.
What a stunning lady, as an adoptee, I hope she understands how loved she is for giving her daughter the gift of life. What a totally inspiring story. I live on a small farm and at 51 am considering using the rest of my small savings to invest fully in the idea and become both sustainable and help provide for those in need - animals and humans. Wow. Thank you x
isn't it stupid not to give such normal and simple data as her name?! she is not hiding, on the contrary, she's making shows and events with her animals?
@@nataliefrinchaboy5483 mandy and nathalie, I'll paste you the link of a man from australia who, from his own experience, knows all tricks about achieving all of the goals you plan to achieve. he also helps to other like-minded people, but I guess he charges it not too much. he is a funny but a smart guy ;-) tell me if you want it and I'll dig through my archives to find his website. he also sends newsletters, not too often ;-)
mandy and nathalie, I'll paste you the link of a man from australia who, from his own experience, knows all tricks about achieving all of the goals you plan to achieve. he also helps to other like-minded people, but I guess he charges it not too much. he is a funny but a smart guy ;-) tell me if you want it and I'll dig through my archives to find his website. he also sends newsletters, not too often ;-)
I am 58, a recovering addict, in chronic pain, and bipolar. And I will never, ever give up on life! Thank you for your amazing film, and thank you to she who is now my mentor from afar.
What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL story! This woman is a legend in her own time and deserves to have her beloved farm continue on after she's gone. I hope someone like her sees this video and is inspired.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Justin. At 67 and one year widowed, I am re-motivating myself to finish restoring a tornado-struck cottage, and turning my six acres over to permaculture. This was extremely inspiring and hopeful. PS I raise bantam ducks and assorted geese. I've been thinking I need a donkey to watch over them.
Donkeys and mules will look after their own herd/ flock, they are a truly undiscovered treasure on a grass fed farm. They will attack dogs and coyotes, and happily stomp snakes and rats.
@@AYoung-rt9ij Thank you for this information, including the rats part. I have to stay vigilant with those small barn rats, or they will multiply quickly. Now I have to find a donkey, preferably a rescue one!
So inspiring! I'm in my 50's and dream of having a small farm and after watching your story I have decided to start my adventure and see where it goes . Thank you so much for sharing.
I could so identify with her story! I too was 18 yrs when I was rejected from a Veterinarian College because I was a woman!!! This was in 1967. I am an animal lover and am going to see if she has an Instagram page! Thank you a million times for making this documentary. What a marvelous woman. I love her!!
What an amazing lady! Finally living her dream after being through so much. Still boggles my mind how someone could call her a bad apple at such a confusing time in her life. I pray someone will continue the dream whenever she can not. I am 69 and doing what I can in my backyard with a few hens and a garden. Love this life story.
I pray her wishes come true in her life AMEN ..This lady she is so strong in all her activities work, Absolutely incredible❤ what a pretty mom with her pretty animals.. Hi Deborah. How are you doing over there? All good RIGHT
I’m at loss for words. What a beautiful human. As a little girl, all I wanted when I grew up was a farm. Coming from Maine, I’m sad to say I never ran with my dream and I should have! I’m 40 yo in May, it will happen. This story only made my heart and passion that much larger. Thank you for sharing your story with us 💛
@@therealdeal894 you make a great point. Maybe it’s time I make a move, and let go of the fears that have been holding me back all these years. Thank you for this reply! Now…how do I find my way to contacting her!?
Made me cry. What a beautiful lady! I know God will provide someone who will fall in love with her farm just as she did. That’s my hope too and even though I am in my 40s, you never know when your time to go will be. Time to go outside to enjoy the blessings and care for them. Thank you, Justin!
Also, I'm praying for the perfect person to come into her life way before she needs to sell. I want her to have a relationship with the next owner. 🙏✝️💗🕊🙌
What an extraordinary woman. I knew she was a brilliant shepherdess from Dan's videos. But I had no idea ALL the things she's done. Most people don't even accomplish half that in their whole lives.
This is the most inspirational "story" I have seen in a long time. And to be called a bad apple.... omg! What an adventurous spirit. She is a wonderful community builder and she shouldn't worry about what will happen when she gets too old to do it all herself. I know that I would want to be part of her life and work if I lived in the area, even if it would be shearing the sheep and turning it into wool. I know that many people feel the same way - she is creating an incredible gift for everybody who comes in contact with her, she has so much to share that answers the needs of so many people! This is what life and community is all about. Wonderfully made docu, thank you. I'll be watching this again when I feel disheartened by life and its challenges.
Tess is truly an inspiration. She did her best for herself and everyone in the world. I pray for her to continue living her last days in her farm loving every moment in peace, and for someone to continue her work. Justin, thank you for sharing her story with us 💜
Thank you, Justin, for bringing this information to the world to INSPIRE others! I have fought for this life, for myself and have never given up! It took me until I was 60 to meet the most fantastic man I’ve been waiting for to share this lifestyle with! He’s 10 years younger and never knew it was exactly what HE Wanted too, until we met! We’re trying to establish a horse and cat rescue for victims and survivors of severe trauma from domestic violence. A place for their horses and cats to live free, until they are able to resume their lifestyle once again! No one really understands this in the big world! Except for those who’ve survived it! We hope to set example and make a difference to help people heal and KEEP their beloved animals! We love the lifestyle you teach the world! We’re WITH YOU! God bless you and your family! And everyone else out there who believes in our honoring Mother Earth and her children!❤️♥️💕🙏
I would buy her farm in a heartbeat!! I too have watched so much land just go to waste. Her life and her story are so inspirational and I hope to one day live out similar dreams. Thank you Tess for all your knowledge and everything you do in the farming community! ❤️
@@honeybadger8942 Sadly, she seemed to be saying that her daughter and the six children are firmly rooted in Ogden, Utah, but you never know,; maybe just one of the has the 4-H bug and will continue the property as farmland.
@@honeybadger8942 her grandchildren are not interested at this time, as she clearly stated in the video. It will take very exceptional people to take over that farm. Because if climate change, as she said, the pastures, and water sources have dried up. There will be more and more forest fires in that area. She knows that. It may be time for changes that will be more conducive to success and continuance. We all must make changes to live with the land. It is a dry area where she lives, and it's going to get worse. Time to rethink and adjust. Not many people are like her and have her passion and drive. Sadly. I feel sorry for her husband.
@@marjoriegarner5369 So sad ! There are people who would murder their relatives over inheritences.And here are descendants not wanting anything to do with ancestors' land. She can at least do a good thing : help people in need with that land or with the money obtained with the sale of the land. Help the homeless,the sick,people leaving the cities,the poor... the list goes on.
I loved everything about Tess! I wished I could of been like her. She lived life and loved every minute. What an inspiration! I cried with her at the end of the video! What an awesome lady! 💕
I love her, her personality and her strength to fight all that was thrown at her ....her sickness, and living alone to do everything , and to do all these to teach and inspire others to look at life in a different point of view, ....they are all so inspiring example for others not to give up.when tough times & circumstances are laid in front of us.
Wow this touched my heart so greatly. I too am an acupuncturist, a mother of 5 sons and a homesteader in BC Canada. Originally from the UK. What an amazing human, so much to inspire here and bless her heart at the end brought tears to my eyes. I pray that her wishes for her farm come true and someone comes to love it and preserve it like she hopes for. Wow 💗
What an amazing woman! She used the adversities in her life to fuel tremendous success and shared it with everyone. I am happy that things have turned out so well. 🤗🐑❤
You ....GO Girl !!! 💜👍💜 I have arthritis and nearly ended up unable to walk,when I decided,I'd live my life to the fullest or not care about anything going on around me. I recovered and am doing everyday that I love on my farm,raising geese,goats and horses and enjoying living life with happiness.😊 Keeping going strong, Love. Don't give in ,give over,give up. Live,Love,Laugh.💜
Beautiful story. She's intelligent, courageous, interesting and has a beautiful soul. I love animals and appreciate what she has done with her farm. I cried at the end because I relate to her so much. Maybe a university or charity could start an animal sanctuary later to maintain the land. This lady is so wonderful I know she will figure it out.
Justin, I remember the tour you took about 5 years ago.. one of the places you stayed in Idaho was at Dan's homestead. I remember him running and the sheep running after him to a new area to area of containment. Started watching the Grass fed homestead, which was new to Dan an ex cop. His channel would feature Tess and her methods. Dan did a few vids of her and what she learned. This story wrapped in it all up, learning more about Tess. Thanks Justin, Dan and Tess, for tying all the information together. You never know a person's history. This history could have been lost forever and no one else could use her vast experience.
Beautiful story. Those of us who love the farmland and homesteads and can’t afford to buy a place like that, can live vicariously thru Tess. Thank you for sharing Justin.
Afford and can't do not belong in the same sentence. Make sacrifices in other parts of your life. If you REALLY want something, you will find a way to achieve it. Instead of saying "I can't" start asking "how can I?". You only have this body to live in once. You got this.
Thank you for this story. So beautiful and inspiring. I’m a 56 year old woman, and four years ago, I bought a farm and have slowly been making improvements. It can be a difficult process when living alone, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I’ve been contemplating the idea about making videos in hopes of inspiring others, (especially single women), that anything is possible, and that just becuz you live alone doesn’t mean you can’t manage a farm on your own. Keep up the great work and videos Justin. Blessings to you and your beautiful family from Canada 🇨🇦
Please do, because I am in that demographic. I'm wondering if Tess could set up a kind of school or internship program for women or families to learn their way around and one of them could eventually become the one to take this farm over for her. In the meantime all others would come away with the confidence and knowledge to create their own homesteads and farms.
This is an amazing woman who has led an extraordinary life. I love that she put her roots down on a farm and passing along her farming knowledge. Excellent show.
So inspiring. It's been a privilege to see what Tess has achieved and her love & understanding of how community is so important. And yes, I cried at the end. I'll be praying she gets her wish. Thank you for this production. You've created a gem. 🙏
She is my idol. I'm almost 44 and starting a homestead with just myself and my 9 year old granddaughter as soon as I find the property. I'm so super determined and nothing will get in the way, but I do worry about what will happen when I'm older and I hope that I have the community backing that she has. I do have adult children but their dreams are not on the farm as mine are (maybe that will change as they grow up). She's so inspiring and this documentary answers so many questions of mine and makes me fear the future less.
She definitely was not a bad apple in my eyes. She did more than I ever have or will do. I was in awe watching her accomplishments. To bad her husband did not support her farming and lend a hand right beside her. Her love of the land was amazing. Thanks for sharing!
There is a knack and skill to many professions. He does not feel he has enough to contribute to her passion so we need to trust his instinct and evaluation of his abilities. Plants are not the same as animals. That was his pride and joy and what he instinctively understood. BTW I have had two strokes, surgery to repair my broken neck with a cadaver bone, three surgeries involving noninvasive cancer but wow three of them? I also have had a heart murmur since I was roughly eight. Still managed to be active duty military for a few years that is where I got the neck break. That part of me from the tumors is a mess and nonfunctional. Although this kind lady shared her medical history he is not obliged to do so or make excuses or defend himself for his reasons. For any of his decisions in life. May God richly bless this lady and her entire family, the people who come to her for knowledge and stock animals, those who have benefited from her wisdom and sharing. And who come to watch Justin R.
He supports her in every other endeavor and she has found a way to make it work by engaging in community even more. Farm life is just not every one's "gig" ~ they have a strong partnership otherwise and I can't talk him down. They both have very demanding professional experience and skill sets and best they each apply themselves in ways most effective. I see that in Tess's challenge to get things done, her capacity to see opportunity in helping others is a win, win on so many levels. I know the right people at the right time come along.
My guess is that she is perfectly fine having independence and separateness from her husband. My husb and I have been together 25+ years and we both have a need for a lot of alone time, so it works for us. I suspect they may have a similar experience.
What a beautiful and well told story to share an extraordinary life, thank you. When Tess shared, at the end, of her vision for the farm after she's gone really touched my heart and made me understand this deep longing to have someone love the dream as much as they do, to keep it whole for others to enjoy and love. What a gift I've received today.
This was so beautifully filmed! She is absolutely my Shero. I got teary also imagining the farm being misappropriated. Once a place like this is developed, there’s no recovery. Warm wishes,blessings, and appreciation.
What an amazing woman, and a true inspiration. And to think... her family threw her away, thinking of her as a bad apple. I love her and I don't even know her. When God calls her home, I hope it is peaceful, and on that farm that she loves so dearly, surrounded by all her animals.
This is a beautiful video of an amazing woman! Her comments at the end especially make me cry, for all the obvious reasons. God bless her and I do hope her farm lives on just as she wants it to.
As a Chinese girl,also be addicted on traveling farming nature and Chinese medic, I was so touched by the story of Jess. I cried a lot after watching the whole video. Hope I could meet her in person and maybe will fall in love the farmland she create. Take care, beautiful soul!
What a beautiful lady, so much wisdom, loving and nurturing. I love that she loves and cares for animals and nature! She openly shares her life without self pity, generously shares her knowledge, creatively versatile and humbly shares her achievements! I’m amazed at how much she has accomplished in her life. A truly lovely soul❤️
This is phenomenal! I just love her, how she didn't let what happened in the past create a fixed story for her. So many people would have given up (which I can completely understand after being abandoned by her parents). I just...I love how she went on to do so much with that adventurer's spirit...how she's seen and done so many things that her parents probably never dreamed she would or could do. I also understand her feelings about the land. We're a small farm now, but we plan to expand mightily before the time to retire comes. And I too want to be out there working the land right up til the end. But like her, we've seen how little value there seems to be for farm land these days. When we moved out here the interstate was just 2 lanes on either side, and everything was mostly fields, streams, and forests. Then the grazing cattle disappeared. In just under 4 years the interstate has been expanded to 5 lanes on either side and subdivisions have started popping up everywhere. Now every time we go out some new bit of forest has been completely cleared. It's like a punch to the gut every time I see newly cleared land. So we're moving to an area where they aren't expanding like this, where there's still land enough for pasture, and where we'll be surrounded by people who have family farms and raise livestock like us so that there won't be as much of a chance for zoning to be changed right under us. And we'll plan as best we can to ensure the land remains a farm and remains in the family as long as possible. Her story has been an inspiration. ❤
She is such a resilient woman and her ability to conquer and shift things as challenges appear is such an inspiration. Great story and kudos to the production/film crew too.
Beautifully done! My first thought was about her bravery at such a young age! She has accomplished so much in her lifetime! It made me so happy that she was able to meet her daughter and precious grandchildren and that her daughter now knows her roots. Praying for her!
She is such an inspiration!!! To say she’s had an amazing life is a grand understatement. I’m sure I’m not the only one that will be devastated if her farm doesn’t continue to be a farm when she is no longer with us! It would be wonderful if she had a TH-cam channel or an Instagram account where everyone could still follow and support her.
She is incredible. But keep in mind that many people do not exist on social media. Social media is a tool, but it is not real life. She was using a flip phone in this video. She is not an empty-headed influencer and she is not living a "lifestyle". She did not travel around the world to make other people envious, but to experience connection with other cultures and countries. I am afraid this kind of life is becoming incomprehensible to far too many in the younger generation.I sincerely hope you experience many people like her in real life.
This is a really really good documentary. Tess is the type of person that grows on you, and seeing a retrospective of her life's work is beautiful. Thank you Mr. Rhodes for taking part in the creation of this project!
Tess is awesome and so is her story. I know someone will carry on her work and farm her land. May God bless farmers like Tess. I did wonder if her parents ever recanted - what a rough road they gave her but she excelled.. ❤️🇨🇦
I wondered about that, too. Since she never mentioned her parents or siblings again, I felt that a reconciliation did not happen. She was so authenthic and transparent in sharing her story that I couldn't help but think she would've said so, if they had. It's definitely their loss because Tess is a precious treasure!
@@nicolemurphy2629 your correct. I had someone in my Army troop in 1985 do me wrong and what happened because of it changed and maybe saved my life forever!
That was amazing. I am in tears at the end and I truly hope she finds a family who is just as passionate about farming and animals and people as she is!!! I would love to be part of that, but that is just a dream for me. God bless this woman and her husband too.
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I grew up on a 400 acre dairy farm which was idyllic. I’m now 70 yrs old, still quite active & live in a suburban community and love my gardening & landscaping. This lady’s love for the land & her sweet animals Align with my loves as well as teaching neighbors and children how to appreciate those things in nature that are not poisoned. And why it’s so important to be outside and nurture the land around us.
@@anthonycruise3853 I’m feeling you with an agenda ; seems like you’re hunting here looking for a hard working woman and whatever. ??? Hummm .. just saying ..
This was a beautiful life story… what an inspiration and an example of being a steward to the land… caring for her animals with love and dignity. Just beautiful.🙏🏼
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@@thomashanks1033 I see you are a repeat offender. STOP harassing us women. Dude, you need to know something about Homesteading Women, we do not mess around with guys like you, who say the same thing to every woman.
What an inspiration!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I am a 54 year old widow who is in the process of getting away from the HOA and buying land to turn it into a homestead, by myself. Knowing there are many other older women who are accomplishing things this, that I would like to do, is such an encouragement. If they can do it, so can I. Facing many discouragement and setbacks I really needed this today. Thank you!
So inspiring! My husband and I bought raw land about 5 years ago. So far, we have a little off-grid cabin, a pole barn, electricity on the property, and water on the property. We plan to move there next year and build our retirement home. The pond is going in right now. There is fencing to be run, gardens to be built, and so much more. Tess, I am so happy you found your daughter.
What an amazing story. I was the first female ag agent in MN. Also had planned on vet school. Funny how life takes twists and turns. Gave me a different view of sheep because I worked an FFA hog farm with a small sheep herd. It seems like sheep are either very alive or dead, so hard to raise. All in the breed and the right environment. I absolutely love George and know how important he is to protecting the flock. You have lived the dream I once had and I respect you immensely.
What a beautiful biography of this amazing woman's life, thus far! She's definitely a positive source of human energy to her community. Blessings on her and her farm for a long time to come ❤️
I absolutely loved every minute of this ,what a wonderful determined, committed lady with incredible stamina and dedication. I hope that she comes across a family who are as inspired and dedicated and enthusiastically that she can work with them imparting all her experience and expertise and developing the same love and attachment that she has for the land and the animals .
What an amazing testimony to the human spirit and courage, stepping out in the face of push back, Tess. So beautiful and beautifully done. I think about how she built herself up in her younger years that would require ongoing stamina. Just a blessing of a woman who did not allow herself to be placed in a box. One stunning woman. Thank you for sharing this, Justin.
What a beautiful soul. I truly enjoyed her story. My heart hurt for her for the pain she endured as a young teen mother & the decision she made & again when she shared her hopes for her farm & its future. She is living a life I have longed to live. I pray she lives long and remains as healthy as possible. If she is forced to sell I pray she finds the perfect owner.
Isn’t this the typical sin that woman had to suffer while the men go scot free. A man of the cloth gave such destructive advice for her parents to agree and got rid of her and they listen to him and lost their daughter. I know a black person would not have survived thus far.
What a wonderful video. I loved that woman. Nature threw her some pretty tough blows, but she never gave up and kept on going despite the odds against her; then finally developed her dream. Oh, how I wish there were more people in the world like her and I wish I could find them wherever they are. . She gave me hope. God bless her.
Usually "buying the farm" means you die but she has totally changed the message of that saying! That's very inspiring! Wow, her story is incredible! All I can say is she followed her heart. Yay, she got to find out about her daughter. It's so great that she wanted to preserve that farmer's legacy too and not get it split it up into a housing division. Sheep to the rescue! Wow, her little truck is perfect for her. I hope you have some intern people too! Great, you're building community. You and Justin Rhodes have similar philosophies. The "first annual" looked really cute! Wow, using the farmhouse as a place for families to stay. That is very creative. I really hope your farm continues on! Wow, Daniel did a really nice film!
Wonderful story. Wonderful woman. I can relate to the husband not having the same DIY interests as his wife. That is me, too. My suggestion is that she collect/maintain a list of three separate people who would be interested in the farm. How does she measure their commitment? They send her reports on how they are preparing to take over the farm quickly. Pre arranging loans or land contracts. Helping her out for a few weeks every year, etc. My cousin got his dream house by approaching the owners/strangers years before they were even considering selling. Saying "if you ever want to sell the house, please contact me first." As they became friends it became a running joke. But he showed up when they needed help with the odd jobs. And when the time came, they offered him the house on very good terms.
Justin!!! What a beautiful film. This just saturated my heart with hope. Tess you are amazing! Dan you are an angel for sharing Tess with us. Justin I don't think you will ever know how much you are touching and teaching so many of us. I am almost 62 years old and I got into this grassfed, homestead, crazy chicken lady, cancer survivor movement if you will. I believe and know that it's never too late to do the right thing, learning how and changing our world through abundant permaculture. You showed me what abundant permaculture was back in 2016 during my cancer recovery. I am forever changed and seek to help others discover you and all that you teach. God Bless you Justin for all you and all those connected with you do to help us heal our food, our bodies and our world!❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🦃🐓🐮🐷🐴🐄🐐🐑🐏🍎🍏🍉🍓🥕🍅🌽🥒🥬🥦🍄
This was a heart warming story. It shows how no matter what, that if you follow you instincts and pursue what you love, life will reward you with joy and happiness. I pray that she finds like minded people who will continue running her farm and allow her to live the rest of her life on her wonderful farm. Thank you for sharing this great story of your life.
Amazing story and I'm so glad she chose life. How many lives have been created because of that one choice? SIX grandchildren. So glad she was able to meet her daughter and I love her story and her heart and knowledge.
Speechless about all this. I do know this knowledge needs to be preserved. Thank you, JR, for sharing this. My husband invested in four acres and is building a container home on it. For now, he has hogs out there. We're going to have chickens. I sent this link to him. How inspiring. We are early 60s (late to the game); but we NEED this lifestyle.
I do miss it. A divorce forced me out and being single and no true income to speak of, It hurts my heart. The life is so gratifying, sure harsh too at times due to nature but she does provide if we are willing to work with her! All I can tell you is…. DO IT! I have grown old fast much faster then anticipated due to not living this nature lifestyle. It keeps you young and sharp and busy and happy and SATISFIED on so many levels I can’t even explain. Go for it and enjoy all of it! My dreams are to still find a place even if it’s to live in a tiny home work for room and board and live to enjoy the cooperations of people and nature!
Wow!! Justin & Dan. What an incredible story! God bless Tess in her venture. She is such a beautiful lady and a national treasure. Words are not enough to describe the awesome life’s journey of this wonderful lady!!!!
Goodness what a full life Tess has had. A lovely soul. Farm life would really appeal to me, as I love animals and nature. Fascinating watching the acupuncture. A great story, so interesting. Kudos to Tess for all that she has accomplished.
Thank you for sharing her courageous story. It gives me hope that I can reclaim my parents farm. My father cleared the land with his hands and a Bush axe. He farmed most of the 5 acres and never owned a tractor. He plowed horses, mules and oxen. We, as children and young adults hoed and pulled weeds with our hands. All the vegetables were canned, frozen or stored for winter. We raised chickens and hogs mostly but occasionally had a cow. Again thank you.
Just absolutely loved this! We literally just closed on a 15 acre farm yesterday that will be a family homestead with our oldest son and daughter-in-law and two little kids. Have had acreages before but want this to be different, a homestead, not just a pretty house with a big lawn.
Of course someone will take over and love it just as much as you do! I started my farm 1 year ago. I found you to be such an inspiration and your work will certainly be passed on to future generations!
Love you, Tess and Rolf! I enjoyed attending the sheep derby and several other events on the farm. It's a pleasure to know you and see how many interests we have in common. God bless you two!
I too was fifteen years old when I had my son. I couldn't get pregnant after marriage. So, I'm glad now that I kept my baby. Although it was hard for me working in the cafeteria at the local college. I loved your video as most people think that an un-wed mother was useless. Didn't get to college till I was 50 and I loved it and got my degree. Peace
Bravo just goes to show that fertility is not like a faucet to turn off and on. Cooperating with the body can bring unforeseen joy. Destroying life would have cost a lifetime of regret and shame. You listened to your heart.
Love your story. How do I get in touch with you? I want to buy a farm and need ideas on where to look and how to live on one. I will be doing it alone. So It is a little overwhelming for me. I hope to hear back from you. Thank you for reading my note.
@Wilma Gregory. 👏👏👏👏 👌❤️
@@sheilaaltman317 I’m with you. I’m 60 next year and have always dream of having a farm. Now, I hope it isn’t too late. How DO we do this? :)
Great testimony of standing for life. You are blessed 💖
This is one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever heard. Precious woman.
ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS WOMAN AND HER STORY IS BEYOND BEAUTIFUL!
Absolutely correct on this! What an amazing life she has led making the world a better place!!
Oh I agree with you. I hope that she gets her hearts desire too when that time comes.
I'm almost 70 now, and I have lived the same kind of life and now my focus is on gardening by the moon's cycles and always giving a home to horses in their later years. I love this documentary. I wept at the same idea, of "who will love this land as much as I do?" and what will happen to me. Hopefully, when my time comes, I'll just pass peacefully in my garden and not in one of those horrible old folks' homes. Bless your heart for making this!
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Ocean soul... when I was 30 years old my husband and I moved to a small town in Texas called Mobeetie. The 90-year-old who lived next door planted some type of bean by the light of the moon. I thought she was just very superstitious, but she was planting by the almanac.
Me too, I want to die on my land loving it an my animals till I change form.
Aw bless you, I rent small acerage my daughter rides horses, we rescued 1 from the kill pen. We are trying to buy now to rescue more. My perfect time is in the barn.
@@maggyboo1 If barn time is your favorite time you might enjoy Jini Patels channel- Listentoyourhorse. I have learnt so much from her and her herd! Greetings from Aus.
I am sitting here trying to type while the tears flow. The tears started when Tess said that she had bought a farm. I looked at 30 acres 2 months ago hoping and praying that the money would come in for me to buy it. Today I was notified that the sellers are listing it again as they no longer can wait for me to purchase it. My early childhood years were spent in the bush in a log cabin with Mom, Dad and four siblings. My greatest longing is to have my own farm with chickens, geese and an ox. 74 trips around the sun is NOT too old to enjoy farming!
God can make a way for you will be keeping you in my prayers 🙏.
The right arrangement is on it's way to you
I pray that God will make a way for you to realize your dream! 💖💖
Praying and visualising your farm ...🐣🐝🚜🎁
Pray. God will give you the best. If you didn't get that land, He will give you land that is better. Don't give up!
Several times while watching I had tears roll down my cheek. She is such an inspiration and so loving I couldn't help getting sentimental knowing one day she will be too old to continue to do what she loves in her farm and for her animals. She is the epitome of a high value woman with brilliance, community minded and educator, healer, and a loving spirit. I was happy to know she was able to get to know her daughter, grandchildren, etc and her life has come full circle. She is an inspiration to not just women but also to men. She defies the odds and is a trail blazer. I pray God ensures her heart, through medicine or miracle, she lives at least to 120!!!
Love your words towards this beautiful white haired ma’am. She’s stunning. I have left California to a Mexican village. I did a 180 degree change. Fascinating.
Amen!
She's a great woman. I love farming woman.
beautiful said
I can so relate! Lived in Vegas and had to get out of there! Spent 2n years in Ohio meeting the land, all the work and pleasure. We had dairy goats. We also had a hillbilly neighbor that took me under his wing. He was getting old and nobody listened to him - no time. I ate it up! He taught me to ID trees w/o leaves (bark) and what my hay field needed for nutrition, share cropping. I loved it. Then on to MA and there i met the Lord that brought it a home - emense peace! Dairy goats, a whole herd, calf, our meat, huge organic garden, health food stores, nutrition, chickens, ducks, sheep (never again!) rabbits, muscovy ducks and last but not least geese. I've never looked back. Noe I live in TX, retired, but if bad weather hits, we're ok, we know how. Wood, wood, wood! It heats you 4 ways, cut it down, split it, stack it and burn it. We're never w/o food, I still can. I could go on and on. I adore that life style! Thanx for such a great look at your life.
I'm a 60 year old woman who just bought an off-grid farm in Central Portugal. This video was so inspiring. Some of our stories were similar. Like I've had cancer 4 times. Some people think it's crazy that an old woman like me, not in the best of health, bought a farm in a foreign country. I grew up on a farm and it was always something I wanted to do. I could really connect to her story. Now I have a TH-cam channel sharing my journey as I try and develop an abandoned farm into a working farm again. You're never too old to follow your childhood dreams.
I just subscribed to your channel Cindy. Looking forward to watching your continuous journey!
Hi Cindy, what are you doing relaxing and watching TH-cam channels 😊 hope your lists and planning are going well. Look forward to seeing your next video. I can’t wait for you to be able to move into your cottage and finally be resident on your farm. x
@@bigskydreamer26 thanks so much!
@@pebbles8022 it’s getting closer!
Ms. Cindy, you sound amazing. I am coming over to subscribe right now. I love this kind of content. I love the idea of developing a patch however I know I don't want to do that much work. So I will enjoy your efforts.
I am a 65 year old southern lady from Texas whose grandparents had a 247 acre dairy farm. I was fortunate enough to live in part of the acreage with my mother and sister in a farming community. I loved this story and admire this lady tremendously. I hope God grants her many more years to enjoy her farm and that she will realize her dream for someone to love and protect it as much as she did and continue her work. I really enjoyed her life story and her resilience to change in her amazing life. We could all learn so much from her. I am interested in the continuation of her story and many other amazing people. Thank you very much for this story. It touched my heart and reminded me of a time when I was younger and times were much more simpler.
I loved this video, it is so inspiring. I am a 70 year old grandmother raising two of my granddaughters and I have bought some property with a barn on it. My dream is to convert the barn into a house, grow all my own vegetables, keep chickens and a few goats, but maybe I'll try some sheep. My motto is You're never to old to try something new. Thank for this film.
Totally enjoyed this woman’s story. Was blown away by her ‘spunk’ even as a teenager. She chose life for her daughter. She should be an inspiration to young people to never give up on your dreams.
Yes she has "spunk." Brave lady
Thank you for sharing this beautiful life with us♥️
What a wonderful farm and lady! I too started my goat farm this year at age 60, after my husband passed away from cancer in Nov. 2020. I had been saving money when and where I could, working a pt job as a PCA. Taking care of my husband when I wasn’t working for almost 2 years. We knew he would not make it more than 5 years, as he had 2 different types of cancer. We did not know it had spread to his brain until the day before he passed. So I came home not knowing what I was going to do, but as I grieved, prayed, spent my time with my dogs, prayed some more, the idea came to get goats, cuz I knew I could handle that on my own. Well, one thing led to another and my son and his wife and my grandson moved back home this spring. They help when and where needed, as I am also on disability from a bad accident in 2016, so some things are hard on me. We turned it into a fun family time at milking time, feeding times, hoof trimming day, bath day, etc. I now have 4 does,(all pg right now), 1 buck and one young whether. I’m so excited for March to come, as I will be having goat births thru out that month. We love the goat milk, have made yogurt, cheese, eggnog and soon will start our soaps and lotions. This video helped me feel very good about my decision, as my other 2 sons and my siblings think I’m nuts for starting a goat farm at an older age. To me it’s fun, enjoyable and helps me find my peace when I’m out in the barn, milk parlor or wherever my goats are. I love it! Thank you for sharing her story!
I think you're fabulous!!!
Keep going girl, there is no such thing as getting older, as long as you can do it, keep doing it.
@@ardenfrost6271, exactly!
@@a.stewart2641, I second that 👍
How can you be on disability and work in farm ?
This story needs to be a documentary. Many people in current society have never known or want to know this kind of work and hardship that makes a life so much richer. Her story reminds of me of so many women in my own life. Thank you!
i was just done, you watched it
I think this video should be shown to every high school girl in the US!
@@kathleenmurphy6009 boys too. Might as well to every parent and teacher of all levels.
@@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists exactly, I think this video is an excellent documentary of this lady's life. Maybe the next step is to make a movie out of it rather than the on going killing junk which has kept me away from theaters and Netflix and regular tv programing.
@@joselbazcom4221 The reason I said girls is because girls are continuously told that they "can't". No one says that to boys.
Holy heck, if this isn’t inspiring I don’t know what is. As a sheep farmer, she’s made me want to do so much better. Such a good lady and such a good episode.
Agreed! what a special lady!
@@brendaarnold8485 what a wonderful spirit in that beautiful woman .what an inspiration, a joy to watch .
I hope your sheep aren’t sold to be killed.
I think what I Iove most about Tess is that all through her life she followed her dreams and never gave up on any of them. Even with the trauma of giving up a baby, she was able to bring closure to the situation for everyone. May God continue to bless you and when it's time to move on to eternity I'm sure He has a beautiful farm land in heaven waiting for you!
Loved it all so much, as I'm a solo farmer rancher myself all my life also now getting older at 77. Love this lady ! Ive had to build barns, put up fences, etc, all by myself all along and still do.
I don't have the land she has, but I work hard at what I do have. Need to hear more about the breeds she found to be the best sheep breed she developed, even though my favorite are the goats and the goat milk. Need more videos like this one ! This was wonderful !
At 77 years and still farming. Great respect Sir. Do hou neef soms help? I would like to do This transaction to farming. But I'm a little afraid of doing it. So please let me know. IT would be a win-win for both of is
Well here's one more to that tribe of Superwoman
Love and Light to you 💞
They told her she'd die, so she bought the farm. Obviously didn't know that's just an expression! 🤭
What an inspiration she is! She's lived a full and productive life. And she's built community in so many ways. Thank you for bringing us this story. Let's hope she has many more years left to enjoy the farm.
HA! I loved that too! Hilarious.
What a stunning lady, as an adoptee, I hope she understands how loved she is for giving her daughter the gift of life. What a totally inspiring story. I live on a small farm and at 51 am considering using the rest of my small savings to invest fully in the idea and become both sustainable and help provide for those in need - animals and humans. Wow. Thank you x
does anyone know the full NAME of that woman and where exactly is her farm located?
Im 52, My dream would be to do this as well. I hope you do it!
isn't it stupid not to give such normal and simple data as her name?! she is not hiding, on the contrary, she's making shows and events with her animals?
@@nataliefrinchaboy5483 mandy and nathalie, I'll paste you the link of a man from australia who, from his own experience, knows all tricks about achieving all of the goals you plan to achieve. he also helps to other like-minded people, but I guess he charges it not too much. he is a funny but a smart guy ;-) tell me if you want it and I'll dig through my archives to find his website. he also sends newsletters, not too often ;-)
mandy and nathalie, I'll paste you the link of a man from australia who, from his own experience, knows all tricks about achieving all of the goals you plan to achieve. he also helps to other like-minded people, but I guess he charges it not too much. he is a funny but a smart guy ;-) tell me if you want it and I'll dig through my archives to find his website. he also sends newsletters, not too often ;-)
I am 58, a recovering addict, in chronic pain, and bipolar. And I will never, ever give up on life! Thank you for your amazing film, and thank you to she who is now my mentor from afar.
@Art Swee I admire your spirit. I'll be praying for you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@lorrainem8234 you’re amazing! Thank you!! 💕😽💕
@@hubbysswee You're too kind ☺ Just keep fighting the good fight 💪 👊🙏🏻
@@lorrainem8234 😘💪🙏
@C. Lord Thank you for your kind words and for your book recommendations. You’ve made my day!
What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL story! This woman is a legend in her own time and deserves to have her beloved farm continue on after she's gone. I hope someone like her sees this video and is inspired.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Justin. At 67 and one year widowed, I am re-motivating myself to finish restoring a tornado-struck cottage, and turning my six acres over to permaculture. This was extremely inspiring and hopeful.
PS I raise bantam ducks and assorted geese. I've been thinking I need a donkey to watch over them.
Donkeys and mules will look after their own herd/ flock, they are a truly undiscovered treasure on a grass fed farm. They will attack dogs and coyotes, and happily stomp snakes and rats.
@@AYoung-rt9ij Thank you for this information, including the rats part. I have to stay vigilant with those small barn rats, or they will multiply quickly. Now I have to find a donkey, preferably a rescue one!
Best wishes on restoring the cottage and doing permaculture. I’m about to retire and dream of finding some land to do that with.
@@AzureIce5 Thank you.
@@LPeskoran miniature donkeys maybe
So inspiring! I'm in my 50's and dream of having a small farm and after watching your story I have decided to start my adventure and see where it goes . Thank you so much for sharing.
I could so identify with her story! I too was 18 yrs when I was rejected from a Veterinarian College because I was a woman!!! This was in 1967.
I am an animal lover and am going to see if she has an Instagram page! Thank you a million times for making this documentary. What a marvelous woman. I love her!!
And now most vets ARE women! Amazing change....
What an amazing lady! Finally living her dream after being through so much. Still boggles my mind how someone could call her a bad apple at such a confusing time in her life. I pray someone will continue the dream whenever she can not. I am 69 and doing what I can in my backyard with a few hens and a garden. Love this life story.
I pray her wishes come true in her life AMEN ..This lady she is so strong in all her activities work, Absolutely incredible❤ what a pretty mom with her pretty animals.. Hi Deborah. How are you doing over there? All good RIGHT
HAPPY XMAS
I’m at loss for words. What a beautiful human. As a little girl, all I wanted when I grew up was a farm. Coming from Maine, I’m sad to say I never ran with my dream and I should have! I’m 40 yo in May, it will happen. This story only made my heart and passion that much larger. Thank you for sharing your story with us 💛
Why don't you make her an offer to negotiate for her farm in the event of her passing?
@@therealdeal894 you make a great point. Maybe it’s time I make a move, and let go of the fears that have been holding me back all these years. Thank you for this reply! Now…how do I find my way to contacting her!?
Contact her through the guy who posted the video, or one of the groups she is involved with. Go For it.. The time is Now..!
Made me cry. What a beautiful lady! I know God will provide someone who will fall in love with her farm just as she did. That’s my hope too and even though I am in my 40s, you never know when your time to go will be.
Time to go outside to enjoy the blessings and care for them.
Thank you, Justin!
Absolutely incredible❤ what a pretty mom with her pretty animals..Hi Suse! How are you doing over there? All good RIGHT
Also, I'm praying for the perfect person to come into her life way before she needs to sell. I want her to have a relationship with the next owner. 🙏✝️💗🕊🙌
@@laurakay777 Oh that's so nice, word of encouragement that's good..if I may ask, are you male or female? Where are you current now ?
@@TheFarmSparrow HAPPY DECEMBER..GOOD MORNING.
@@TheFarmSparrow How is your day going over there?
What an extraordinary woman. I knew she was a brilliant shepherdess from Dan's videos. But I had no idea ALL the things she's done. Most people don't even accomplish half that in their whole lives.
This is the most inspirational "story" I have seen in a long time. And to be called a bad apple.... omg! What an adventurous spirit. She is a wonderful community builder and she shouldn't worry about what will happen when she gets too old to do it all herself. I know that I would want to be part of her life and work if I lived in the area, even if it would be shearing the sheep and turning it into wool. I know that many people feel the same way - she is creating an incredible gift for everybody who comes in contact with her, she has so much to share that answers the needs of so many people! This is what life and community is all about. Wonderfully made docu, thank you. I'll be watching this again when I feel disheartened by life and its challenges.
OH MY GOSH THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! Her passion for life and farming had me in tears! What a beautiful and strong woman! 🤗❤️❤️🤗❤️🤗
She's so strong in farming... What a pretty Mom with her pretty animals..Hello Linda! Where are you from? I'm currently in New Zealand now.
What a great woman! I hope she gets her wish and someone will love the farm as much as she does.
Tess is truly an inspiration. She did her best for herself and everyone in the world. I pray for her to continue living her last days in her farm loving every moment in peace, and for someone to continue her work. Justin, thank you for sharing her story with us 💜
How Lovely! She inspires me. I'm 69 years old and just bought my little micro farm for me and my dairy goats. I love this story. Thank you!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations Rosann M.
Thank you, Justin, for bringing this information to the world to INSPIRE others! I have fought for this life, for myself and have never given up! It took me until I was 60 to meet the most fantastic man I’ve been waiting for to share this lifestyle with! He’s 10 years younger and never knew it was exactly what HE Wanted too, until we met! We’re trying to establish a horse and cat rescue for victims and survivors of severe trauma from domestic violence. A place for their horses and cats to live free, until they are able to resume their lifestyle once again! No one really understands this in the big world! Except for those who’ve survived it! We hope to set example and make a difference to help people heal and KEEP their beloved animals! We love the lifestyle you teach the world! We’re WITH YOU! God bless you and your family! And everyone else out there who believes in our honoring Mother Earth and her children!❤️♥️💕🙏
I would buy her farm in a heartbeat!! I too have watched so much land just go to waste. Her life and her story are so inspirational and I hope to one day live out similar dreams. Thank you Tess for all your knowledge and everything you do in the farming community! ❤️
I would LOVE for the two of you to connect! What a dream come true if she could meet the future owner. ❤❤❤❤❤
I would rather she keeps the farm as inheritance to her grandchildren.
@@honeybadger8942 Sadly, she seemed to be saying that her daughter and the six children are firmly rooted in Ogden, Utah, but you never know,; maybe just one of the has the 4-H bug and will continue the property as farmland.
@@honeybadger8942 her grandchildren are not interested at this time, as she clearly stated in the video. It will take very exceptional people to take over that farm. Because if climate change, as she said, the pastures, and water sources have dried up. There will be more and more forest fires in that area. She knows that. It may be time for changes that will be more conducive to success and continuance. We all must make changes to live with the land. It is a dry area where she lives, and it's going to get worse. Time to rethink and adjust. Not many people are like her and have her passion and drive. Sadly. I feel sorry for her husband.
@@marjoriegarner5369 So sad ! There are people who would murder their relatives over inheritences.And here are descendants not wanting anything to do with ancestors' land.
She can at least do a good thing : help people in need with that land or with the money obtained with the sale of the land.
Help the homeless,the sick,people leaving the cities,the poor... the list goes on.
I loved everything about Tess! I wished I could of been like her. She lived life and loved every minute. What an inspiration! I cried with her at the end of the video! What an awesome lady! 💕
You still can!! Never give up!!!
I cried too.
I love her, her personality and her strength to fight all that was thrown at her ....her sickness, and living alone to do everything , and to do all these to teach and inspire others to look at life in a different point of view, ....they are all so inspiring example for others not to give up.when tough times & circumstances are laid in front of us.
I cred too, She is my teacher now
What a vivacious precious soul! Such an inspiration to all ages.
Wow this touched my heart so greatly. I too am an acupuncturist, a mother of 5 sons and a homesteader in BC Canada.
Originally from the UK.
What an amazing human, so much to inspire here and bless her heart at the end brought tears to my eyes.
I pray that her wishes for her farm come true and someone comes to love it and preserve it like she hopes for.
Wow 💗
GOOD MORNING
What an amazing woman! She used the adversities in her life to fuel tremendous success and shared it with everyone. I am happy that things have turned out so well. 🤗🐑❤
You ....GO Girl !!! 💜👍💜
I have arthritis and nearly ended up unable to walk,when I decided,I'd live my life to the fullest or not care about anything going on around me.
I recovered and am doing everyday that I love on my farm,raising geese,goats and horses and enjoying living life with happiness.😊
Keeping going strong, Love.
Don't give in ,give over,give up.
Live,Love,Laugh.💜
As a 67 year old lady homesteader doing it alone for 25 years, I can totally relate to getting creative with chores and accepting help.
Congratulations, Dan & Justin! That was the best storytelling on this channel yet.
She's an immeasurable inspiration. What an amazing lady.
Beautiful story. She's intelligent, courageous, interesting and has a beautiful soul. I love animals and appreciate what she has done with her farm. I cried at the end because I relate to her so much. Maybe a university or charity could start an animal sanctuary later to maintain the land. This lady is so wonderful I know she will figure it out.
IEverything she have said is very deep, shee is really a very special human being, so profound, all muy respects.
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made me cry too Carol, such a clever and courageous woman, i really hope her homestead is taken on by someon with as much heart and soul as she has
An animal sanctuary would be bliss! So many traumatized animals on this planet - they deserve to live in peace.
15!!!?????
Justin, I remember the tour you took about 5 years ago.. one of the places you stayed in Idaho was at Dan's homestead. I remember him running and the sheep running after him to a new area to area of containment. Started watching the Grass fed homestead, which was new to Dan an ex cop. His channel would feature Tess and her methods. Dan did a few vids of her and what she learned. This story wrapped in it all up, learning more about Tess. Thanks Justin, Dan and Tess, for tying all the information together. You never know a person's history. This history could have been lost forever and no one else could use her vast experience.
Beautiful story. Those of us who love the farmland and homesteads and can’t afford to buy a place like that, can live vicariously thru Tess. Thank you for sharing Justin.
Afford and can't do not belong in the same sentence. Make sacrifices in other parts of your life. If you REALLY want something, you will find a way to achieve it. Instead of saying "I can't" start asking "how can I?". You only have this body to live in once. You got this.
@@samuelahrens1936 this is the reason I never make comments
@@vboholife Remain blessed.
Thank you for this story. So beautiful and inspiring. I’m a 56 year old woman, and four years ago, I bought a farm and have slowly been making improvements. It can be a difficult process when living alone, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I’ve been contemplating the idea about making videos in hopes of inspiring others, (especially single women), that anything is possible, and that just becuz you live alone doesn’t mean you can’t manage a farm on your own.
Keep up the great work and videos Justin. Blessings to you and your beautiful family from Canada 🇨🇦
Please do, because I am in that demographic. I'm wondering if Tess could set up a kind of school or internship program for women or families to learn their way around and one of them could eventually become the one to take this farm over for her. In the meantime all others would come away with the confidence and knowledge to create their own homesteads and farms.
There are probably many of us older single women who would love to watch your videos
This is an amazing woman who has led an extraordinary life. I love that she put her roots down on a farm and passing along her farming knowledge. Excellent show.
Such a beautiful lady inside and out! I envy her life spent with animals.
So inspiring. It's been a privilege to see what Tess has achieved and her love & understanding of how community is so important. And yes, I cried at the end. I'll be praying she gets her wish. Thank you for this production. You've created a gem. 🙏
I cried at the end too. Truly inspiring is absolutely true!!
She is my idol. I'm almost 44 and starting a homestead with just myself and my 9 year old granddaughter as soon as I find the property. I'm so super determined and nothing will get in the way, but I do worry about what will happen when I'm older and I hope that I have the community backing that she has. I do have adult children but their dreams are not on the farm as mine are (maybe that will change as they grow up). She's so inspiring and this documentary answers so many questions of mine and makes me fear the future less.
If you watch the end, she is hoping to find someone who can take over for her. So perhaps that could be you?
@@JustMe-mn4gr I did see that but sadly it's just too far from all of my kids and grandkids.
Keep us informed of how you are doing. I would love to hear!!!
Where is she?
Yes! Wishing you the best!
She definitely was not a bad apple in my eyes. She did more than I ever have or will do. I was in awe watching her accomplishments. To bad her husband did not support her farming and lend a hand right beside her. Her love of the land was amazing. Thanks for sharing!
I think he supports her the best way he knows without losing himself.
There is a knack and skill to many professions. He does not feel he has enough to contribute to her passion so we need to trust his instinct and evaluation of his abilities. Plants are not the same as animals. That was his pride and joy and what he instinctively understood. BTW I have had two strokes, surgery to repair my broken neck with a cadaver bone, three surgeries involving noninvasive cancer but wow three of them? I also have had a heart murmur since I was roughly eight. Still managed to be active duty military for a few years that is where I got the neck break. That part of me from the tumors is a mess and nonfunctional. Although this kind lady shared her medical history he is not obliged to do so or make excuses or defend himself for his reasons. For any of his decisions in life. May God richly bless this lady and her entire family, the people who come to her for knowledge and stock animals, those who have benefited from her wisdom and sharing. And who come to watch Justin R.
He supports her in every other endeavor and she has found a way to make it work by engaging in community even more. Farm life is just not every one's "gig" ~ they have a strong partnership otherwise and I can't talk him down. They both have very demanding professional experience and skill sets and best they each apply themselves in ways most effective. I see that in Tess's challenge to get things done, her capacity to see opportunity in helping others is a win, win on so many levels. I know the right people at the right time come along.
My guess is that she is perfectly fine having independence and separateness from her husband. My husb and I have been together 25+ years and we both have a need for a lot of alone time, so it works for us. I suspect they may have a similar experience.
@@TheMomGeneral I think he is selfish for not being a physical help on the farm. I would run him off, personally - wher6is her partner ???
What a beautiful and well told story to share an extraordinary life, thank you. When Tess shared, at the end, of her vision for the farm after she's gone really touched my heart and made me understand this deep longing to have someone love the dream as much as they do, to keep it whole for others to enjoy and love. What a gift I've received today.
This was so beautifully filmed! She is absolutely my Shero. I got teary also imagining the farm being misappropriated. Once a place like this is developed, there’s no recovery. Warm wishes,blessings, and appreciation.
What an amazing woman, and a true inspiration. And to think... her family threw her away, thinking of her as a bad apple. I love her and I don't even know her. When God calls her home, I hope it is peaceful, and on that farm that she loves so dearly, surrounded by all her animals.
Mmmm and the bad apple advice came from a man of the cloth!
This is a beautiful video of an amazing woman! Her comments at the end especially make me cry, for all the obvious reasons. God bless her and I do hope her farm lives on just as she wants it to.
As a Chinese girl,also be addicted on traveling farming nature and Chinese medic, I was so touched by the story of Jess. I cried a lot after watching the whole video. Hope I could meet her in person and maybe will fall in love the farmland she create. Take care, beautiful soul!
That would be such a lovely ending (and beginning to the story). You should contact her
Why don't you contact her. I'm sure Justin could help. That would make her day and yours!
I agree. You should contact her.
I love this woman. She absolutely loves what she is doing. So hardworking. I wish her many years to come. 🥰❤️
That’s true love for the land, animals, homestead. And that’s what needs to be preserved. This woman is incredible 🇺🇸🙏❤️
What a beautiful lady, so much wisdom, loving and nurturing. I love that she loves and cares for animals and nature! She openly shares her life without self pity, generously shares her knowledge, creatively versatile and humbly shares her achievements! I’m amazed at how much she has accomplished in her life. A truly lovely soul❤️
A complete inspiration. Her life is a gift to this world. So glad you are sharing her story. ❤️
This is phenomenal! I just love her, how she didn't let what happened in the past create a fixed story for her. So many people would have given up (which I can completely understand after being abandoned by her parents). I just...I love how she went on to do so much with that adventurer's spirit...how she's seen and done so many things that her parents probably never dreamed she would or could do.
I also understand her feelings about the land. We're a small farm now, but we plan to expand mightily before the time to retire comes. And I too want to be out there working the land right up til the end. But like her, we've seen how little value there seems to be for farm land these days. When we moved out here the interstate was just 2 lanes on either side, and everything was mostly fields, streams, and forests. Then the grazing cattle disappeared. In just under 4 years the interstate has been expanded to 5 lanes on either side and subdivisions have started popping up everywhere. Now every time we go out some new bit of forest has been completely cleared. It's like a punch to the gut every time I see newly cleared land. So we're moving to an area where they aren't expanding like this, where there's still land enough for pasture, and where we'll be surrounded by people who have family farms and raise livestock like us so that there won't be as much of a chance for zoning to be changed right under us. And we'll plan as best we can to ensure the land remains a farm and remains in the family as long as possible.
Her story has been an inspiration. ❤
She is such a resilient woman and her ability to conquer and shift things as challenges appear is such an inspiration. Great story and kudos to the production/film crew too.
Beautifully done! My first thought was about her bravery at such a young age! She has accomplished so much in her lifetime! It made me so happy that she was able to meet her daughter and precious grandchildren and that her daughter now knows her roots. Praying for her!
She is such an inspiration!!!
To say she’s had an amazing life is a grand understatement.
I’m sure I’m not the only one that will be devastated if her farm doesn’t continue to be a farm when she is no longer with us! It would be wonderful if she had a TH-cam channel or an Instagram account where everyone could still follow and support her.
She is incredible. But keep in mind that many people do not exist on social media. Social media is a tool, but it is not real life. She was using a flip phone in this video. She is not an empty-headed influencer and she is not living a "lifestyle". She did not travel around the world to make other people envious, but to experience connection with other cultures and countries. I am afraid this kind of life is becoming incomprehensible to far too many in the younger generation.I sincerely hope you experience many people like her in real life.
This is a really really good documentary. Tess is the type of person that grows on you, and seeing a retrospective of her life's work is beautiful. Thank you Mr. Rhodes for taking part in the creation of this project!
Beautiful story and so inspiring
Tess is awesome and so is her story. I know someone will carry on her work and farm her land. May God bless farmers like Tess. I did wonder if her parents ever recanted - what a rough road they gave her but she excelled.. ❤️🇨🇦
I wondered about that, too. Since she never mentioned her parents or siblings again, I felt that a reconciliation did not happen. She was so authenthic and transparent in sharing her story that I couldn't help but think she would've said so, if they had. It's definitely their loss because Tess is a precious treasure!
Always remember
When people do you wrong
And try to destroy your life
They usually do you a favour....
It's weird but .....
@@nicolemurphy2629 your correct. I had someone in my Army troop in 1985 do me wrong and what happened because of it changed and maybe saved my life forever!
Tess is so inspirational! What an amazing story and life 💗
That was amazing. I am in tears at the end and I truly hope she finds a family who is just as passionate about farming and animals and people as she is!!!
I would love to be part of that, but that is just a dream for me. God bless this woman and her husband too.
Hello Susan, Merry Christmas to you. I hope you are safe and having a good weather. I live in Virginia and I'm looking for new friend, hope you don't mind
Susan, why is it just a dream? Maybe you can talk to her about it. Nothing changes until it does.
I grew up on a 400 acre dairy farm which was idyllic. I’m now 70 yrs old, still quite active & live in a suburban community and love my gardening & landscaping. This lady’s love for the land & her sweet animals Align with my loves as well as teaching neighbors and children how to appreciate those things in nature that are not poisoned. And why it’s so important to be outside and nurture the land around us.
What a beautiful story. I hope she gets to enjoy her farm for many years to come, and hope her health stays strong.
She is one strong and inspiring lady. Thank you for sharing some of the A+ programs with us here. Amazing stuff.
@@anthonycruise3853 I’m feeling you with an agenda ; seems like you’re hunting here looking for a hard working woman and whatever. ??? Hummm .. just saying ..
This was a beautiful life story… what an inspiration and an example of being a steward to the land… caring for her animals with love and dignity. Just beautiful.🙏🏼
Hello Lizzie, Merry Christmas to you. I hope you are safe and having a good weather. I live in Virginia and I'm looking for new friend, hope you don't mind
@@thomashanks1033 I see you are a repeat offender. STOP harassing us women. Dude, you need to know something about Homesteading Women, we do not mess around with guys like you, who say the same thing to every woman.
@@restorationhomestead5305 Because i haven't got reply from anyone Ok!
Beautiful story beautiful soul! What a inspirational life she has!
She’s a joy to watch and I wish her a long happy life on her farm
What an inspiration!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I am a 54 year old widow who is in the process of getting away from the HOA and buying land to turn it into a homestead, by myself. Knowing there are many other older women who are accomplishing things this, that I would like to do, is such an encouragement. If they can do it, so can I. Facing many discouragement and setbacks I really needed this today. Thank you!
Wow, we are both 54 and single and starting a homestead alone. I wish you all the best
I am in NC, where are you?
@@normarusnackfigueroa7365VIrginia. Howdy neighbor!!!
@@carolynbatyah2517 I'm 51 and will be starting soon as well.
@@fswfromthegroundup1848 that is awesome!!! Keep pushing through all those obstacles.
What a great story❤️ This woman is a trailblazer.
So inspiring! My husband and I bought raw land about 5 years ago. So far, we have a little off-grid cabin, a pole barn, electricity on the property, and water on the property. We plan to move there next year and build our retirement home. The pond is going in right now. There is fencing to be run, gardens to be built, and so much more. Tess, I am so happy you found your daughter.
What an amazing story. I was the first female ag agent in MN. Also had planned on vet school. Funny how life takes twists and turns. Gave me a different view of sheep because I worked an FFA hog farm with a small sheep herd. It seems like sheep are either very alive or dead, so hard to raise. All in the breed and the right environment. I absolutely love George and know how important he is to protecting the flock. You have lived the dream I once had and I respect you immensely.
What a beautiful biography of this amazing woman's life, thus far! She's definitely a positive source of human energy to her community. Blessings on her and her farm for a long time to come ❤️
She is a strong woman! That farm was the best medicine.
I wish her abundant peace in life.... Hi Julianne
I absolutely loved every minute of this ,what a wonderful determined, committed lady with incredible stamina and dedication. I hope that she comes across a family who are as inspired and dedicated and enthusiastically that she can work with them imparting all her experience and expertise and developing the same love and attachment that she has for the land and the animals .
me too...
This woman is such an inspiration. What a story to tell. Thankyou!
What an amazing testimony to the human spirit and courage, stepping out in the face of push back, Tess. So beautiful and beautifully done. I think about how she built herself up in her younger years that would require ongoing stamina. Just a blessing of a woman who did not allow herself to be placed in a box. One stunning woman. Thank you for sharing this, Justin.
What a beautiful soul. I truly enjoyed her story. My heart hurt for her for the pain she endured as a young teen mother & the decision she made & again when she shared her hopes for her farm & its future. She is living a life I have longed to live. I pray she lives long and remains as healthy as possible. If she is forced to sell I pray she finds the perfect owner.
Isn’t this the typical sin that woman had to suffer while the men go scot free. A man of the cloth gave such destructive advice for her parents to agree and got rid of her and they listen to him and lost their daughter. I know a black person would not have survived thus far.
What a wonderful video. I loved that woman. Nature threw her some pretty tough blows, but she never gave up and kept on going despite the odds against her; then finally developed her dream. Oh, how I wish there were more people in the world like her and I wish I could find them wherever they are. . She gave me hope. God bless her.
Usually "buying the farm" means you die but she has totally changed the message of that saying! That's very inspiring! Wow, her story is incredible! All I can say is she followed her heart. Yay, she got to find out about her daughter. It's so great that she wanted to preserve that farmer's legacy too and not get it split it up into a housing division. Sheep to the rescue! Wow, her little truck is perfect for her. I hope you have some intern people too! Great, you're building community. You and Justin Rhodes have similar philosophies. The "first annual" looked really cute! Wow, using the farmhouse as a place for families to stay. That is very creative. I really hope your farm continues on! Wow, Daniel did a really nice film!
Wonderful story. Wonderful woman. I can relate to the husband not having the same DIY interests as his wife. That is me, too. My suggestion is that she collect/maintain a list of three separate people who would be interested in the farm. How does she measure their commitment? They send her reports on how they are preparing to take over the farm quickly. Pre arranging loans or land contracts. Helping her out for a few weeks every year, etc.
My cousin got his dream house by approaching the owners/strangers years before they were even considering selling. Saying "if you ever want to sell the house, please contact me first." As they became friends it became a running joke. But he showed up when they needed help with the odd jobs. And when the time came, they offered him the house on very good terms.
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Ohhhh I see what you did there with the title
Wonderful story
Justin!!! What a beautiful film. This just saturated my heart with hope. Tess you are amazing! Dan you are an angel for sharing Tess with us. Justin I don't think you will ever know how much you are touching and teaching so many of us. I am almost 62 years old and I got into this grassfed, homestead, crazy chicken lady, cancer survivor movement if you will. I believe and know that it's never too late to do the right thing, learning how and changing our world through abundant permaculture. You showed me what abundant permaculture was back in 2016 during my cancer recovery. I am forever changed and seek to help others discover you and all that you teach. God Bless you Justin for all you and all those connected with you do to help us heal our food, our bodies and our world!❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🦃🐓🐮🐷🐴🐄🐐🐑🐏🍎🍏🍉🍓🥕🍅🌽🥒🥬🥦🍄
I loved everything about it, too. She’s very lovable. Thank God for her and those like her.
May she continue to be blessed.❤️🙏
This was a heart warming story. It shows how no matter what, that if you follow you instincts and pursue what you love, life will reward you with joy and happiness. I pray that she finds like minded people who will continue running her farm and allow her to live the rest of her life on her wonderful farm. Thank you for sharing this great story of your life.
Thank you tess, you are an inspiration to this great-grandmother. You are beautiful inside and outside. 🙏💚☘
What a incredible human being. We should all be like her.
Amazing story and I'm so glad she chose life. How many lives have been created because of that one choice? SIX grandchildren. So glad she was able to meet her daughter and I love her story and her heart and knowledge.
What a beautiful and inspirational story. Good for you Tess and thank you Justin Rhodes for sharing this.
Speechless about all this. I do know this knowledge needs to be preserved. Thank you, JR, for sharing this. My husband invested in four acres and is building a container home on it. For now, he has hogs out there. We're going to have chickens. I sent this link to him. How inspiring. We are early 60s (late to the game); but we NEED this lifestyle.
I do miss it. A divorce forced me out and being single and no true income to speak of, It hurts my heart. The life is so gratifying, sure harsh too at times due to nature but she does provide if we are willing to work with her! All I can tell you is…. DO IT! I have grown old fast much faster then anticipated due to not living this nature lifestyle. It keeps you young and sharp and busy and happy and SATISFIED on so many levels I can’t even explain. Go for it and enjoy all of it! My dreams are to still find a place even if it’s to live in a tiny home work for room and board and live to enjoy the cooperations of people and nature!
Never being too late to start your dreams & accomplish it bravely! Tess is doing it & well done 👍
Wow!! Justin & Dan. What an incredible story! God bless Tess in her venture. She is such a beautiful lady and a national treasure. Words are not enough to describe the awesome life’s journey of this wonderful lady!!!!
Beautiful soul. What an awesome woman & farmer. Thank you.
Goodness what a full life Tess has had. A lovely soul. Farm life would really appeal to me, as I love animals and nature. Fascinating watching the acupuncture. A great story, so interesting. Kudos to Tess for all that she has accomplished.
Thank you for sharing her courageous story. It gives me hope that I can reclaim my parents farm. My father cleared the land with his hands and a Bush axe. He farmed most of the 5 acres and never owned a tractor. He plowed horses, mules and oxen. We, as children and young adults hoed and pulled weeds with our hands. All the vegetables were canned, frozen or stored for winter. We raised chickens and hogs mostly but occasionally had a cow. Again thank you.
Her and that adorable farm dog are everything!!!
Just absolutely loved this! We literally just closed on a 15 acre farm yesterday that will be a family homestead with our oldest son and daughter-in-law and two little kids. Have had acreages before but want this to be different, a homestead, not just a pretty house with a big lawn.
She made me cry twice. God bless!
Of course someone will take over and love it just as much as you do! I started my farm 1 year ago. I found you to be such an inspiration and your work will certainly be passed on to future generations!
Love you, Tess and Rolf!
I enjoyed attending the sheep derby and several other events on the farm. It's a pleasure to know you and see how many interests we have in common. God bless you two!