9 Years of "Simple Living" Building a Homestead Paradise | PARAGRAPHIC

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  • Imagine building your own sustainable slice of paradise, away from the stress and chaos of city life. While it may seem like a fairy tale, it is possible. Just ask Joel who has been off-grid for 9 years now, and never looked back.
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  • @peterellis4262
    @peterellis4262 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    I retired from an office job in NYC at 60. We bought 20 acres of undeveloped woodland in SW Michigan and started our version of this journey ;) Like you, my weight dropped dramatically with the new way of life. We aren't making our living off of the farm yet, but we're a couple of years behind you ;) It's a real choice that people can make.

    • @PARAGRAPHIC
      @PARAGRAPHIC  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Incredible! Love to hear it

    • @troystutsman1400
      @troystutsman1400 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hello:
      You are living our dream.
      We live in Michiana and want to do the same as you.
      We have a few years to go yet, we take care of my 80 year
      old Mom and have to wait until she passes…
      Would you mind sharing with us how you found your property
      and what you had to pay for it?
      This information would greatly help us to get an idea what we
      are looking at kind of cost wise…
      Thank you so much for any help you could provide and if you
      would rather email it to me I’d be happy to give you my address.
      We wish you all the best.
      Have a great day and be blessed.

    • @peterellis4262
      @peterellis4262 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@troystutsman1400 I was trained as a real estate paralegal and residential appraiser, so had some special skills related to searching for land. Michigan was our destination because my wife's family is largely here, while mine is scattered all over. I searched the southern tier of Michigan for probably a couple of years before we were ready to move, looking at what was coming to market and the general price picture. We hired a realtor in the area when we were ready to buy. She helped with finding potential homesteads, but the land we ended up with was a listing I found online and asked her to look at. 20 acres, undeveloped woodland. 30k. The seller had bought it planning to build his family's dream home, only to have his wife divorce him. He wanted rid of it and helped with that.

    • @simplelivingmontana
      @simplelivingmontana ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love hearing stories like this.

    • @reqf1147
      @reqf1147 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Remember to keep your cover crops and companionship planting. Peas and other legumes can help with putting nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil. You can also grow daikon radish for your animals to graze and they will fertilize and decompose your soil.

  • @eatwithraven
    @eatwithraven ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Hope we get a part 2 for when the pond is finished 🙂

  • @daviddakotarogers3420
    @daviddakotarogers3420 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    33 years old and just started my farm. I am loving every minute of it. Thanks for some inspiration and knowledge.

  • @nicholasdugdale
    @nicholasdugdale ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Im with you dude. This is how humans should be. We are missing the critical aspects of who we are. Now a days people are so damn dependent on others to give them food, shelter, health, transportation, education and friends its a recipe for disaster. We are not machines we were meant to be living in harmony with the energy of this earth.

  • @muhammadawon8164
    @muhammadawon8164 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    And that's how life revives itself!

  • @enockroki6370
    @enockroki6370 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wanted to relocate to another country but with this video i just decided to use my funds to buy a big land to start my own journey of a sustainable life and i am good with my own hands the only problem is my wife she thinks i am going nuts. Nice video waiting for part 2

  • @SPDLTD
    @SPDLTD ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I Have been a customer of Joel and Amy's for a couple years. Their grain finished beef is beyond excellent, not to mention the honey, chicken, etc. They are fantastic people, what they have accomplished out at Fort Rock is unbelievable, a dream come true.

    • @OLENFARM
      @OLENFARM ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are fantastic too

    • @joemorris6
      @joemorris6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can I order from them on-line? If so What's the website

  • @aaronhankins1509
    @aaronhankins1509 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I'm speechless... Thank you YT for serving up my first Paragraphic video. The production quality is so good! Everything from the visuals, audio, cuts, etc., A+. I also couldn't help but love this family; I could watch a whole documentary on just this one farm.

  • @cameroneverhart6443
    @cameroneverhart6443 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I'm 32 with 2 beautiful baby girls from CA, wife and i moved to a perfect lil property on 3 acres. I'm trying to create exactly what you're doing but on a smaller scale obviously. Love this video and the encouragement it brings. God bless you and your family and am so happy you've found IT in your life

    • @citruscedar
      @citruscedar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck my friend

    • @successagroindustries
      @successagroindustries ปีที่แล้ว

      Hire me . I work for you .

    • @Grogu01
      @Grogu01 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We're from CA too, trying to do research for the best state to start a homestead. Want to get out of here! What state did ya'll end up getting land?

    • @cameroneverhart6443
      @cameroneverhart6443 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Grogu01 just outside of Charlotte, NC. I'm not that knowledgeable on all things homestead so we're close enough to the city to utilize it's pros but far enough away to be away from most of the politics. Look into Appalachia NC or South Carolina

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your the MAN!!! I love this man !!!!! People going back to nature HALLELUJAH PRAISE GOD THAT GOOD FOOD IS GROWN IN USA!!!!!!! Thanks to Farmers like you!!!! Thanks for your work!!!!

  • @littlenest
    @littlenest ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A cute small house on a beautiful remote homestead, self sufficient and self reliant, disconnected from everything of no importance, they are definitely living the dream of dreams! ♥

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I go north country in the spring season and I eat off Amish farms. The farm life is perfect and my last few years will hopefully be on my tree farm living the Dream I was born to live free with My God .

  • @artadams1
    @artadams1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is no better feeling in the world than to wake up at sunrise, on your own land, look out and feel how much God has blessed you. I love being at the ranch, don't make my living from it yet, but that's my goal. I used to be a people person, but people screwed that up. Cows make much better neighbors, but then out here people aren't bad either. If you have high blood pressure, take a trip to the country, stay a while, bet that blood pressure drops.

  • @waywardcajunfarms2731
    @waywardcajunfarms2731 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    So amazing to see people go for their dreams and making it happen! So inspiring and cant wait till I can say my farmstead is there.

  • @crownlands7246
    @crownlands7246 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    best part is the shared journey, coming from the experienced before, to the fruition of an experienced now, thriving by the shared effort all along

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Delayed gratification, spot on. Think you are doing such the good and right thing!
    Just subscribed!

  • @mckeeca93
    @mckeeca93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now THAT is freedom. I cant wait to get there, NEED to get there. Get me out of this rat race...Great Job! This is fantastic

  • @andygruenke6302
    @andygruenke6302 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im glad you made the change for your health. I wish I could get my father onboard. I’ve been raising chickens for a few years now. My end goal would be to buy land, grow and raise mist of my food. Great video… you are a humble man!

  • @tinaluise9308
    @tinaluise9308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You could conture the land, collect all that rain and keep that well producing. Love what you've done there.

  • @estebanmiguel6019
    @estebanmiguel6019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Retiring in a few more years here in central Arkansas on my 35 acres. Watching this video bolsters my resolve to live a similar life to y’all. Grew up on a ranch in Northern California and have yearned for that lifestyle again for years, just haven’t had the time working 50 hours per week.

  • @treyweinstein2150
    @treyweinstein2150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Weather has been perfect in Arizona to collect water lately too

  • @johnowens5342
    @johnowens5342 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This didn't just happen to you. Congratulations on what your long hrs educating yourself, great planning and hard work have achieved. The well may be luck but my hat is off to your great luck. I look forward to more videos about how you have done this.

  • @42bellabella
    @42bellabella 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a solution to our problems with the greed and power hungry problems. We need to slow down and stop trying to feed the entire world. If we focus on a state by state population and bring back being self efficient. I have so many idea's and keep hoping it will continue to spread. If everyone can raise meat then we shouldn't be letting these greedy companies take that from us. It is so much better for the environment the animals and the land to do things on a smaller scale. Every state can provide for their population and focus on the people. People over profit will balance the greed. Use our tax dollars to teach people how to live off the land. If we as a collective can stop being so greedy and power hungry we can start to heal and fix the damage we have done. Thank you for this video.

  • @BarnStangz
    @BarnStangz ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very impressive setup and life! These are the type of people that I envy, man they are doing it right! I wish more people would look at a video like this and take in some of it... Even if they just planted a small garden, or had a few hens, it just makes things better!

  • @tory464
    @tory464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💚👍fricking cool! Someday... love too see the pond as it forms. More...✌

  • @dustingriffey2567
    @dustingriffey2567 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job !! "Delayed gratification" AGREE 100%

  • @daltondasilva8051
    @daltondasilva8051 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a lot of respect for you and your family sir. Hard working, independent American pioneers..

  • @AbidAli-bv2gl
    @AbidAli-bv2gl ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video. lot to learns. Gentleman told true . Nobody help, you have to be your own , thanks
    PARAGRAPHIC for inspirational video

  • @ScottKreisberg
    @ScottKreisberg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like I am working with a friend that cares about me and what I need. Joel is super knowledgeable and wants to help you get what you need. The beef is great and I am a customer for life.

  • @carlosrogers4907
    @carlosrogers4907 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video and that family have given even more information for permaculture that I haven't yet considered. Thank you all!

  • @faithmungai6107
    @faithmungai6107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done.
    You are an inspiration

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey guys, great video and welcome to the family!!

  • @cerilynpastolero1861
    @cerilynpastolero1861 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy got me sold out:)

  • @chalkao5071
    @chalkao5071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quite inspirational! Even the air your breath on a daily base and direct contact with God given nature in place like this is incomparable and cannot be measured in monetary values. Thanks for sharing the blessing you have found!

  • @peterstevens6555
    @peterstevens6555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your time with me via internet ...again here from Auckland, New Zealand !!!! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family !!!

  • @brendanp.gallagher2453
    @brendanp.gallagher2453 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another fantastic video, great job!

  • @Kyoril
    @Kyoril ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I could offer a suggestion. When your pond is finished, stocked and active. You might look into hydroponic farming. This is where the nutrient rich (fish poop) water is pumped into a series of garden beds for plant based food growth. Plants soak up the fish waste and return clean water to be pumped back to the fish farm in a closed system. You get protien, vegetables and circulating water to prevent airborne insect pests.

  • @kerlyn3582
    @kerlyn3582 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful thing ... excellent video and story. Well done Joel and family

  • @ramilurazmanov
    @ramilurazmanov ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good man! An example of man I'd like to be in my 40-50-s💪🏻

  • @nancylong886
    @nancylong886 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful homestead.

  • @rolandsalonga771
    @rolandsalonga771 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to live like that.

  • @TSis76
    @TSis76 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless you! Amen to cost and like getting a degree.

  • @serenityplantation7638
    @serenityplantation7638 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG ! You literally sound like me. I wake up everyday needing a reason to go to work and have to try not to hate everyone too 😂. We actually have been trying to commit to this for years. Love the video. You might just end up being the reason we take the leap. By the way …. Best quote I’ve ever heard, was “Closest thing to hitting the lottery, was finding property with a good well”. Brother people just don’t get how deep that goes. 😂. No pun intended. The single most important thing in life = WATER 💧

  • @bwizzy9218
    @bwizzy9218 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on about delayed gratification feeling better.

  • @michelleellis8201
    @michelleellis8201 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing farm they built! So impressive.

  • @naturalnell11
    @naturalnell11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful and inspiring. Love this ! Thank you for sharing.

  • @hartshomesteadaustralia3837
    @hartshomesteadaustralia3837 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely loved watching this video very inspiring your dream and vision and what you have achieved is exactly what I am hoping to get to on a smaller scale fantastic job

  • @blessedabundance6266
    @blessedabundance6266 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this just filled my ❤
    Incredibly Happy for you guys !!!!
    Way to BUILD something wonderful, congratulations on your Hard Work.
    AMAZING AND INSPIRED

  • @rebekah1362
    @rebekah1362 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The benefits of delayed gratification are something most Americans don't understand. There are plenty of societies in the world that understand it just fine.

  • @jamessquibb7433
    @jamessquibb7433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video.....I second the Part 2... I'm retiring in 823 days... I have alot of that knowledge, but this gives me more drive to just get going towards that goal... Thank You..

  • @ameliaa3114
    @ameliaa3114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless!

  • @jaynemasdenbarberes2497
    @jaynemasdenbarberes2497 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Loved hearing your story and seeing your place.

  • @deepeshkatiyar1
    @deepeshkatiyar1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that delayed gratification part is so accurate that it need to be taught in schools extensively

  • @tsnap6295
    @tsnap6295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW that was so inspiring!!! Incredible episode.

  • @robbytimmons5797
    @robbytimmons5797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciated his insights! Great video and family ❤

  • @graffiticreative7649
    @graffiticreative7649 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this beautiful story.

  • @marshaclaroche2116
    @marshaclaroche2116 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌺Thank you, we needed this info...God bless🙏🏽

  • @FlorianWeinert
    @FlorianWeinert ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic, guys! Keep going! Will start something similar next year! You've inspired me.

  • @christianbauer7154
    @christianbauer7154 ปีที่แล้ว

    someday i will have my own farm ... absolute amazing

  • @dertythegrower
    @dertythegrower ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big respect
    you too Paragraphic, 😎

  • @steverobin7392
    @steverobin7392 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @travelcuriously1652
    @travelcuriously1652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So inspiring!

  • @juwenijojo2669
    @juwenijojo2669 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truely a great work and inspiration. Thanks for the video

  • @ashleighjaimaosborne3966
    @ashleighjaimaosborne3966 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed your video. Be well 😊🇨🇦

  • @heyyyoo9615
    @heyyyoo9615 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a 29 years old and about to start my international career as a nurse abroad, but i promise my self, one day, i will be living this type of life, buy my own land and build my own farm and a farm house there, be a self sufficient also provide for the community i live in. thank you for your video, it gives me additional motivation to achieve the life that i want in the future.. 🙂

  • @jalitzaa.v4725
    @jalitzaa.v4725 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that’s beautiful. God bless

  • @Marylmac
    @Marylmac ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou. Very confirmative for me as I have everything set up in Europe ...almost, ready for tractor chickens, a few sheep, etc. ..when Feb comes, it's full steam ahead.

  • @markadams2907
    @markadams2907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simply awesome!!!

  • @michaelhaney71
    @michaelhaney71 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's terrific 😀 Thanks for sharing. It's something that I surely would like to do so, it's way up there on our bucket list.

  • @CaptainGnarkill
    @CaptainGnarkill ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s off-grid paradise right there. Awesome video and great educational insights

  • @Chris-Rife
    @Chris-Rife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have carpentry background and I did work on farm some as a teenager but overall I don't know what I am doing... but plan to learn. The first thing I am doing is building the home on the land I buy. All setup to be off grid but I plan to go all out on it. I also don't plan to buy anything until I can put a well with pump on the property.

  • @d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7
    @d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job!....both on the farm, and making the video.....keep it up it is so practical.

  • @JK-jf7xq
    @JK-jf7xq ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspirational and informational. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Tugyankreel
    @Tugyankreel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good man…building more than just generational wealth

  • @donnat2793
    @donnat2793 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get my food from Joel & Amy. They are the absolute best people you will ever meet, and I am blessed to know them. 🙂

  • @mandydone3061
    @mandydone3061 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such beautiful video to watch, amazing guys.

  • @erikmurray3661
    @erikmurray3661 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my dream life.

  • @acrustykrab
    @acrustykrab ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @00P288
    @00P288 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a lesson. Thank you very much.

  • @michelle_ajema
    @michelle_ajema ปีที่แล้ว

    The pun at 10:34 is a touch of class. 👌🏾👌🏾😅

  • @jamessitati7396
    @jamessitati7396 ปีที่แล้ว

    this family motivates you to make a change, new happy subscriber.

  • @mohammedprodhan8385
    @mohammedprodhan8385 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are living my life…. May be sooner than I think I shall have the privilege to embark on my own journey

  • @chungj7081
    @chungj7081 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is what America is about

  • @1187rockstar
    @1187rockstar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome life brother, your family created something amazing! I hope to live like you one day.

  • @Murf1802
    @Murf1802 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, good for you and your family, Thank you for sharing a real inspiration!! Best of Luck ,Good things come to Good people, !!

  • @JulesGardening
    @JulesGardening ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic story! Amen.

  • @shafiurrahman9171
    @shafiurrahman9171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. It's really inspiring.

  • @jamescunningham1973
    @jamescunningham1973 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow,i absolutely love your journey and the way you tell it is mesmorising,im comletely jealous,well done.

  • @Lycanmaster
    @Lycanmaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Planning on doing this in the next year or two, thanks for the tips and inspiration

  • @EmilGhiurau
    @EmilGhiurau 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!

  • @urbanlits2770
    @urbanlits2770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine every family owning their own farm and growing their own organic food and getting out of loop

  • @BeautifulChaos_91
    @BeautifulChaos_91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative!! Thank you!

  • @gregrosler565
    @gregrosler565 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really inspiring

  • @BandanazX
    @BandanazX 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those are some classy tatts.

  • @user-jx2if7ol1t
    @user-jx2if7ol1t 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice farm and you and family did very good job

  • @arjunj5919
    @arjunj5919 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy to see this. Love from India👍

  • @vicdean9558
    @vicdean9558 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo.

  • @richardbryant5773
    @richardbryant5773 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great inspiration thanks

  • @bretrichionjr.1695
    @bretrichionjr.1695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video really enjoyed it love his outlook this is my dream life

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first time seeing your channel. A very healthy lifestyle-key! I thoroughly enjoyed your sharing~