Hemp, Geese and a Building a Vermont Farm
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- The road of life is paved with squirrels that couldn’t make a decision. I’m trying to figure out what new thing I want to add to our farm business in 2019 and I'm trying to make plans to raise geese for meat and grow hemp for CBD oil. And I’m trying to figure all of this out in the middle of a blizzard. Fun times in VLOG format!
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Just FYI, my husband just found you and he wanted me to tell you that he loves your youtube videos,he has binge watched since yesterday, He use to raise ducks until his health went bad last yr. He loves ducks and has raised Swedish, Muskovey(my spelling) Pekin. He had a female Swedish duck that lived 17yrs,she out lived all of her babies,grandbabies. We live in southern Ky on the Tn line. Keep the videos coming.
Wow! That comment just put a big smile on my face at the end of a long day. I appreciate it!
My vote is to save your barn btw. It's way too cool to not fix up. ~ethan
I hear about our barn grant in February. 🤞
I’ve never seen a barn like that before! It is so cool
It's rare to live your dreams and see everything you dream come true. Thumbs up to you man.
I love the atmosphere this video has. The christmas-y music playing and walking through a snowy forest is pretty calming
Morgan, you are Amazing! For someone who knows nothing much about all this... you are doing so well!
It's so hot right now in California that I just had to come here and see the snow to trick myself into feeling a little cooler.
That weather announcer has such a sweet voice when she's forecasting the dreadful weather...
Vermont in winter is lovely. I am glad I don't have to clear out the snow, however.
Love your barn cats~
Mr. Gold, I have been a subscriber for awhile but I don't often take the time to comment.
I want you to know how much I appreciate you making these videos and sharing your life.
Your production quality is superb, your music choices really compliment the emotion of the videos; you are a great storyteller; your honesty, self-reflection, and willingness to grow as a man and take the long view of life makes me teary.
Watching your videos that take so much of your time when your plate is already quite full brings me joy, peace, and hope.
This green-eyed lady is grateful to you. Thankyou for all that you do. Bless you and your wife.
You found beauty and tranquility in a snow blizzard in Northern Vermont. That's awesome in my book!
I feel like I am experiencing your joy. I am retired and it's tough for me to get around anymore. So seeing you attack your future with so much ”Joy” Makes me feel like I am sharing your experience.
Great channel. That cat is awesome. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Its very serene and quiet out there when it snows.
You are very lucky to live in such a wonderful place
I first came across your videos in October and have been watching them from the earliest videos onwards now. I'm a Canadian living in England and seeing the seasons again has given me such joy. But your optimism, compassion and commitment to fulfilling your dream have been just as valuable. Thank you so much, Morgan, for these videos.
I love winter too. Can`t even imagine wanting to live in the heat.
It does look peaceful and still. Just the sound of your footsteps and a hush sound from the trees and snow
Seeing how far the farm has come is great
Wow Morgan back in the day you were talking about Hemp Not worthy to many taxes but it was were a thought I like your farm with your cows and trees 🌲 and your Great vidios ❤️👍🥰👏👏back then it was you and Pablo ❤️❤️
Look how far you’ve come just in a few years. Congratulations on full time farmer. Live your best life. ✌🏻🤟🏻
Seen 3 years later and it's fascinating to see how far you've come. How proud you would be with yourself to know the future ❣️
Morgan,
The worst decision is no decision at all, even if the hemp project doesn't work, at least you've tried.
I'm originally from New York. As the snow storm was going strong I'd be out there with a broom sweeping the paths. Never did the shoveling.
That's a good strategy, too!
I live in New York City, Brooklyn and I love watching your videos, so please keep them coming and don't forget to add Toby ❤🐕🦃🐔🐣🐤🐥
Hi....... Morgan, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍
I appreciate your responses to hard times. The goose grazing is interesting. There's something special about taking care of animals in bad weather and the beauty. You made me cry that's so my heart..Blessings a million times
Thank you!
I love that snow ❄. I miss it.
I know someone in California who to make up for decrease income, they through the town, grew hemp and it proved to be profitable.
Your love of Vermont is infectious.
It’s an awesome!
Thank god every day..you are very blessed...
It’s beautiful ❄️❄️❄️
Love your videos dude. You are a real inspiration. You have no idea how much your videos and what you're doing speaks to me. Keep up the good work and stay warm! Lol
Thanks, Ryan! I really appreciate the comment.
Decision #1 for your path going forward. Get Snowshoes. Stylish and affordable.
I live by that old saying," what doesn't kill me makes me stronger!" Dont know who said it originally but I have a pic of a little Scottish girl with braids with a black eye sitting outside of the principal's office with that saying. It sits in my kitchen window so I see it every morning while I'm making my coffee. Gives me a good thought to start my day. Keep up yr dream. Luv n stuff. Delia and me. 🤗😺👵
It's been fun to go and watch videos from a few years ago in comparison to where you're at today (May 2022). You've really accomplished a LOT, Morgan. Especially while working a full time day job! You and Allison both deserve a big hand. 👏
Love the reality of your videos, you present them well and the editing makes them easy to watch and follow the stories of your day. I don't get to experience snow where I live, which is a warm climate in Australia, so it keeps it interesting and I always look forward to the next episode.
I , 100% agree with your last few comments. So serene- you said it all.
All interesting ideas,you will figure it out.
Thanks!
I'm so happy for you.
FB video directed me to your story, and flatly im hooked in a social media stance, but also motivated to take your experience and story and fuel my own ambitions and things, thank you for sharing your adventures warts and all!
I lived in northern Idaho a few years I remember the snow very well. I loved it so beautiful! Extra feeding and watering when below zero and never ending snow clean up. I cleaned the neighbor's driveway in exchange for the best smoked chickens ever!! And cinnamon rolls :) We no longer live where it snows :( but love our farm. We just finished rebuilding a small ranch house in a farming community. Couldn't figure out why the walls had soo many chicken feathers. A old timer stopped one day thanking us for purchasing and repairing the little farm with 2 houses. He then disclosed that house was a chicken coop and during the depression was converted into a house. That explained soo much we found during renovations. We had no experience with construction but we jumped in and basically learn as we go not afraid to ask for help when needed.. no regrets! A lot of work but worth it and nice to have income since we now have a tenant. Starting the second house next month :) we are living in it currently since it was in decent shape and I was tired of having a new baby and living in a camp trailer. Big farm changes ahead of schedule so getting it done since we are jumping into a bigger farm down the road. I understand i feel like a squirrel myself lol the geese idea is awesome good luck! I use CBDs in pill form for pain since medications make me very sick. I won't go into it but i have a genetic defect in my back. I live in pain every day 6 years ago started looking for a more natural approach to managing my pain. I also take a bunch of herbs, etc... good luck with your adventure! Homestead, farm,etc... it's work but it's so much better then being stuck in a office. I don't miss working retail or with the vet! My husband works full time still but we are transitioning into a sustainable life style we are year 3 into a 5 year plan. My income now is from our cattle program we have been building for 6 years. For us hay and cattle are the easiest that's what we are setup for. So glad I found your channel it's exciting to watch others on their journey.
We finally got our first real winter storm here. I am happy we have snow,it is about time. It was rather nippy here this morning,-38 celsius with the wind chill. 🥶💨❄️
Ugh...that’s insane! Stay warm, Bettina! I think it’s warming (37 F) tomorrow. Both the ducks and I are looking forward to it. Might even throw a pool party.
Gold Shaw Farm it warmed up to just below 0, overnight Monday to Tuesday and we got a good amount of snow. Warmed up even more today and now it has turned to rain.... If I had ducks they would be happy. Me not so much.
That woman’s voice on the weather report was reminiscent of what a “stepford wife” would sound like. That lilting sacrine sweet monochromatic voice.
I love your farm and your animals, and you are a joy to listen to. I watch all of your video's. Best wishes!
i actually cry, i love watching your videos, now in this time during the coved19 thing it feels worm to watch the calmness. i really love your farm you and your wife, i have never see snow in my life but i can actually relate to this video.
Thanks for watching!
110 degrees today in Florida and my AC is out. Yea... :/
Grew up in Maine and did NOT miss the snow for the past 15 years, until now.
This video is really making me miss home. :)
Used to have a camp up the road a bit from you. In Barton, up in orleans county. That part of the country is so magnificently desolate in the depths of winter. I love that "winter storm" sensation as well.
I know this is an older video, but I think it is a great idea to grow hemp, it is very profitable. In some of your other videos about tractors, I would agree big jobs on the farm may require big equipment, but for everyday use, I would suggest looking into BCS tractors. They are two wheel tractors with great amount of attachments, the upfront cost, would be much less than buying a tractor, such as John Deere, or International, or other large tractor manufacturer. Another option would be look for attachments for atv. Hope this helps.
Love your videos. Nice use of Layla.
very surprised it wasn't struck
I just went to my first CBD shop in our small town as it is fairly new. Wow! The variety of CBD products is awesome!!! Cat and dog treats, soaps, skin creams, face masks, edibles, CBD everything! I also here that Hemp is being used to create a cement like product and I think it is called Hemp crete? So many ways to use Hemp and I think it would be an awesome adventure. I can so see how much you love the life you are living and you express such heartfelt video. So very happy for you!
This is a great video. You have a wonderful video presence that is very interesting and entertaining. I can see you as being a very successful channel. Great job! I LOVE watching ducks. So darn cute. Hugs to the family❤️
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Congrats on finding your Zen winter spot😍
💜💙💚💛🧡❤
We were definitely hit hard in Upstate NY. You’ll see it in the video we post later today. 🤣 Chris also likes to do snow cleanup at least a few times throughout a storm, or else it’s just a nightmare after all of the snow. I’m always grateful for storms like these hitting on a weekend so we don’t have to worry about work and can just focus on keeping things running.
There's nothing worse than waiting until it stops!
You really need to do some thinning in the woods. Oh yeah a tractor would be good for that. Or a PU truck with tractor treads. Still a very good story teller.
Pablo is a lot braver than I am trudging through that snow.😬👍
He is quite the little trooper!
Beautiful! I gotta say, if it’s going to be winter, it’s better with snow! 🤗 it’s nice to have the ducks and snow to give you a reason to get outside in January. Keeps a person from getting cabin fever. 🤪
You’re right. I’ve found being forced outside for animal care has made the cold much more bearable.
Pretty cold in NEK today and wind is still blowing. I too love the snow and how quiet it gets. Funny you said you would dream of a farm in your office in DC. My son grew up in VT and upstate NY and couldn't wait to get to the city! He lived in NYC and now works in DC and loves it! I could not live down there - I'm a country girl. I'd rather haul firewood and shovel snow any day to driving in city traffic!
Good luck w/ your plans. I think hemp production is really going to take off across the country - getting in early on is good.
Love your cedar swamp! Good thinking spot. Stay warm - good day to work on spare room!
I know exactly what you mean. We are down in Marlboro, VT and have been building our own house and farm from scratch. It will probably be a couple more years as we build the infrastructure and decide what our farm will be. Great video! :)
It's a slow process. I've found that it takes just chipping away and being patient. You live in an awesome area. It's quiet and beautiful, but Brattleboro is really close!
Peace from Dummerston!
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Great video! Living the dream!
I feel like that also but on a much smaller scale than you. I think you are right you just need to go for it and everything will fall into place. Stay warm. We are here. 2 feet here! I had tried to snow blow the drive but I couldn't keep up with it. I need a UTV with a plow on the front lol. You are absolutely right. The stillness and quietness are amazing. One of the best things about these snowstorms. That and the snow had that blue hue to it. Very cool.
You're spot on with the blue hue. The other night during the blood moon it looked amazing. Almost pink.
Blue hue snow can indicate higher water content.
I just discovered your delightful channel last week, and subscribed this past Saturday (6/22). I've been binge-watching you every chance I get since then. I almost feel as though I've been living vicariously through you at times! I'm presently living in the rat race -- working in an albeit academic, but office-based setting myself -- and so by observing your aspirations, trials and tribulations, I find a sense of peace and comfort. It's my internal solace. Please keep up the great content and great work! I can only imagine how challenging this lifestyle must be, but I gather also that it's very rewarding, bucolic and beautiful. Greetings from Northern California! :D
Go for Hemp, that is the future!!
I love a good snow storm too ❄️
I know. I just wish I still got snow days!
The snow is beautiful and I so agree with you! There’s a quiet peace and tranquillity during a snowstorm. Good luck with whichever decisions you’re making... it’s all about the experience for sure! 😊 take care and have a great day!
Thanks, Leslie!
I am kinda in the same boat, actually I think most of us are with farm projects and home projects and trying to focus all our energy on the vision of our farm or homestead. Thinking back 2018 went by so quickly and I did not accomplish what I wanted to accomplish. This winter brought to light new obstacles that I need to take care of when it warms up. Prioritize prioritize prioritize. This year I am going to focus on our house more than the farm. It is too drafty with the single digit and teen temps, so new insulation on all outer walls and windows and doors will be removed, squared up and installed so there is no more drafts! Hoping to include a wood furnace. Thanks for sharing Morgan.
Wood furnaces look pretty amazing. Do you have a wood lot for fuel?
Gold Shaw Farm I have a huge area where my buddy drops off logs. There is easily 5 cords I need to cut, split and stack for later this year
You made some great points in this one. We're trying to make some big decisions about our future - hopefully full time RVing for a bit then settling down in VT with a homestead/small farm business. I really enjoy watching your farm grow and seeing all the work and passion you pour into it.
Your videos really inspire me to give a go at the whole TH-cam thing. I'd like to share our story with friends and family. Plus, I totally want to do my own music like you do. I love the "Layla" coda in this one. What sort of music setup do you use? I've always wanted to do similar covers of a certain big VT jam band.
Great job once again!! Keep them coming!
This video has mentally prepared me for the first snow we are about to get here in Chicago. While I am not sure if it will accumulate, I needed to see someone having fun in the snow.
It takes me a minimum of 3 hours for any snowfall 3" or more to shovel my driveway, turnabout and both porches (back porch I use, front porch mailman uses)
Maybe if I had a Pablo cat to plow through it like the badass he is, it would be even more enjoyable.
Keep doing what you do!
The sound of foot steps on snow though!!! Ilove watching these white winters videos, I'm sure its very difficult to live there though. Im very eager to watch your plans coming to reality in your future vlogs!!!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing so much
I always look for new videos
I found this video and your thoughts on life on the farm to be useful in my own life. Your reflections about the wonderful life you and Allison are building in Vermont, to be a highlight of my day. Your format brings me back to revisit videos and makes each visit as delightful as the first visit. Watching from Mobile, Alabama
Thank you! I really appreciate the encouragement, Victoria.
Watching from jack, Alabama
I also will be blessed when God leads us to the land we are to have. I live in the city and do all I can to grow food. Praying it is soon and that my plans are the same as those that God has for me. Blessings to you and yours
Thank you! I hope you can find your place soon.
Wow I was first! A walk in the woods is a great way to go off and think. Another is shoveling poop lol. I do most of my thinking cleaning my horse shed. The fact you are doing things slowly on your farm will come along in a sustainable manner.
Thanks! It's been scientifically proven that scooping poop triggers chemicals in the brain that help people solve problems and come up with ideas.
Hey its Winter... its cold... enjoy!
Bty I’ve eaten goose that eat grass. But in Texas I’ve eaten rice fed geese changed the taste completely.rice fed geese taste much better just something to consider!!
you got me on christmas gooses since this video! thanks a lot morgan!
Beautiful views but so glad not mine! Hope it works out for you have a great day and God Bless!
Thank you!
Nice one. Totally with you on the goose grazing system - we've had many years of feeding cooks/ducks etc on grain and always thinking up ideas to reduce/replace off farm inputs. So will be interested to follow you if you do get the geese as this is something we are considering here. And yup, with farming, especially ecological/permaculture design comes the options...the many plausible ideas that can certainly cause analysis paralysis! I've defo found it's best to jump in and try it than fretting and thinking too hard at least.
Yup! You don't learn anything if you don't do anything.
minus 15 cel. feels like minus 23 cel. really cold here in Ontario Canada stay warm
Ouch! Throw another log on the fire.
One thing I always consider in making choices is that local, county and state laws DO NOT supersede federal laws. The feds won't just lock you up close to home. They will ship you all the way across country to make it difficult to see friends and family. They will stop all your phone calls or mail if they want as well. There isn't a damn thing to do about it. I've known a few that went to federal prison for taxes, drugs or other federal laws. You never want to chance going against them.
Hi Shaws been a while, just got a new comp. Interesting choice hemp,it can bring around 1K a plant but that's for medical grade. By that time I hope you got plans for the hired hand or couple a hubby wife team could really turn it for you then. Cannabis cultivation is a REAL cash crop but its pretty labor intensive and that's intense X 3 if you go cert organic. I am behind you just be advised weed is a serious crop, spider mites, fungus, mold all deal breakers at the dispensary. practically a full time job in and of itself. you could hire me I worked my dads ranch and nine years for Ringling bros lol. But all in all stand tall and walk proud doing your best.
continue with ducks your doing well think about geese learn all you can wait on hemp don't do more then you can handle
I will try to keep it manageable. I’m researching all three and will try to make a decision in March.
Definitely do the hemp. The CBD Pain Relief (the blue box) is GREAT for Arthritis relief. If only it would be more affordable!
Thank YOU bro.
This was great! I love the snow too! Sadly, we’ve only gotten a teeny bit here in SW Idaho this winter. It was 54 degrees here yesterday, yikes! My daffodils are coming up. Not good.
About the hemp...I hope that’s a great plan for you. I’ve done no research on it, but I have heard of some marijuana growers who are switching to growing hemp because the market is falling out of the weed market with it being legalized in so many places. I just wonder if there will be too many people growing it in the near future? I don’t know, I’m sure you are checking everything out and I wish you well! I really enjoy your content!
I think there is a real risk for there to be a hemp bubble. That’s why I would like to figure out how to give it a try without investing too much in infrastructure.
@@GoldShawFarm It is great as animal fodder!! Feed!! ;)
I liked the "Layla" outro.
Hemp would be a great resource and revenue source. Cannabis would be great too if it's legal in Vermont yet. 3 years after this video.
You might want to try to sell a few frozen processed Geese first, before you jump in full bore. Eggs, you will never break even on them. Even in the best of times Small farms have been sustained from outside income. The corporations have taken over the for profit farming. I like your Videos. I have a Small family farm also, in P.A. Don't give up. ever. I have been doing this for years and i will die trying also.
You're welcom.
Since Spring is here, it may be a null vote but, drop the geese and go with the Hemp
Ha. We'll see. I'll be making the final call next week.
I love your videos and all you and your wife are doing, just amazing!
One question 🙋🏻♀️….. what happened to growing Hemp !!??? 🤷🏻♀️
I feel the same way you do. Everytime there is a bump in the road, it's like a fun puzzle to solve. Makes you better in the end. How much snow did you end up getting? We got about 18" over across the lake. =) Happy snow clearing! lol
The final tally was 22". The initial clearing went fine, but because the snow is so powder and it has been so windy. I'm having to reclear daily because of the drifts. But hey, it's good exercise!
Our geese are as protective as our LGD! We love them but they will eat down the pasture for sure.
Ha! If there's one thing we're not short on, it's grass in the summer and fall.
I love your videos ! :)
you getting more then me. thanks for sharing
Thanks!
I think that doing a market study on the geese before you commit to a lot of money. Not a lot of people know how to cook a goose (without smoking up their house).
👍 Love this video!!! 👍
I can't help but read the title in an Italian/Mario Bros. accent 😂
For me, I feel like turning into too much of a “business” takes away the joy. Hmm..
Oh and my eggs have been freezing quickly! Can’t keep them warm enough and I’m trying to grab them at about the time I know they are laid each day! It’ll warm up soon, I hope.
I’ve found that our ducks have a range of 6:45 to 8. And different ducks lay on different days. It’s tricky to prevent all of them from freezing on really cold days.
Also, you should get a Yooper Scooper.
Geese are much different than ducks in needs and personality. Research, try a few, not fifty 😀. The balance of life is difficult. At least you are able to see it pile up and reflect on where you need to add/ subtract. Not everyone is good at that.
Thanks. That is some solid advice.
I'm rather a Johnny Come Lately in commenting. Do your farm planning and farm work as you do with the snow . A little at a time rather than all in one big bite. Especially when you are basically doing it by yourself. Remember , life is not a sprint ! It's more of a marathon. As for a tractor. You may not "need " one but a tractor does come in handy for doing some of the heavy work.
You probably do not need one of those $150,000.00 models but perhaps a tractor like Al's would come in handy. In Vermont or N.H. you may be able to find a decent used tractor.
I love geese but they are loud! Excellent guardian animals, though. They need a lot of protein in the winter -- when they graze, they are getting lots of protein, but hay doesn't provide enough so you have to supplement.
I’m hoping to harvest in late fall.
@@GoldShawFarm that's the way to do it. Even the ducks could be processed in the fall giving you a quieter winter. If you want pet ducks then it's going to be the grind all winter hauling water and dealing with the weather. As far as goose sales, I'd look into that in your market area to be sure anyone would want a goose for food. My thinking is that if goose was a good option to turkey or chicken that there wouldn't be Canada geese all over the place! I've heard of municipalities holding a Canada Goose season due to the volume of geese over grazing and becoming a sanitary and general public nuisance. The example I'm aware of claimed that any bird shot could be brought to a local soup kitchen. As it wasn't something people were willing to try the soup kitchen ended up having to pay to get rid of the over supply of the geese. I'm not suggesting that the bird that you'd raise is going to be the same but it strikes be as potentially not being worth the effort. I'm pretty sure you are doing the chicken (make that goose) math to see if it would work. I'd be very curious to know what price you'd use for your calculations? Good luck with all your ideas and dreams for your farm. And remember.....it's free to dream!
Medical hemp. Good idea. Just ya'll gonna have to hire an insommniac nightwatchman and a couple of junkyard dogs.