I QUIT my job to be a FARMER. 6 months later, what happened?

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  • @DexOfOne
    @DexOfOne Před 2 lety +658

    The difference I see between white-collar, office job Morgan and Farmer Morgan is you are much happier hanging out with the birds, Toby, and all the other animals. Keep doing what you do man, your videos make everyone's days better.

    • @kevm7101
      @kevm7101 Před 2 lety +13

      Well said, totally agree!! Awesome to see!

    • @lesliebarger897
      @lesliebarger897 Před 2 lety +5

      Goes to same thing he’s more happier being with the birds in his cattle

    • @denkeylee
      @denkeylee Před 2 lety +5

      Doesn't look like a corporate Zombie anymore. Still needs to lose a few pounds, lol.

    • @DexOfOne
      @DexOfOne Před 2 lety +16

      @@denkeylee Nuh Uh. None of that here.

    • @richardmennel2415
      @richardmennel2415 Před 2 lety +5

      Agree, you can see the difference from the picture in the suit.

  • @rupertmiller9690
    @rupertmiller9690 Před 2 lety +679

    Try to avoid letting Toby eat the cow hair. Eventually he'll develop a blockage and you'll have an expensive vet visit or a dead dog.

    • @nofirstgonzalez7888
      @nofirstgonzalez7888 Před 2 lety +88

      Yes, I was thinking the same thing. In today’s video he tried to lick manure. Not good. Intestinal blockage and worms.

    • @preciousjmm
      @preciousjmm Před 2 lety +9

      Up 👆

    • @nofirstgonzalez7888
      @nofirstgonzalez7888 Před 2 lety +2

      @@preciousjmm I have no clue what your message means.

    • @YanickaQuilt
      @YanickaQuilt Před 2 lety +32

      @@nofirstgonzalez7888 she is bumping your message so there is a better chance he will see it.

    • @joanneh3305
      @joanneh3305 Před 2 lety +12

      @@nofirstgonzalez7888 'Up' for upvoting your reaction:)

  • @gingerparr277
    @gingerparr277 Před 2 lety +158

    Cattle hair can cause a very serious problem with To Tobys gut, please consult your vet about the safety of him ingesting fur. Toby could have a seriously blocked intestine and have a very expensive procedure that he could potentially not survive. I’m a previous pet owned and a regular pet sitter. I’m just worried. Please heed my caution. Love your channel and content, Ginger

    • @MG-fn9xw
      @MG-fn9xw Před 2 lety +4

      A little fur ball won’t hurt nothing. You do know dogs ingest a lot of hair every time they clean themselves? You ever seen a coyote turd? It’s about all hair sometimes.
      “Please heed my caution”
      Lady your overreacting, why don’t you go start a farm an then you can make all the rules you want

    • @nitromartini1422
      @nitromartini1422 Před 2 lety

      Back before canines were generally domesticated, they chased down rabbit and rats and ate the whole thing, fur and all. Dogs evolved eating hair, lady.

  • @The_Sin_Squad
    @The_Sin_Squad Před 2 lety +296

    I really appreciate you going over the pros and cons of this lifestyle. For some reason I feel like I've noticed an uptick in channels encouraging their audiences to drop everything and build their own cabin or ranch without any training. Thank you for pointing out that it's not all sunshine and rainbows! This looks like a lot of rewarding but difficult work.
    It was validating to hear you say that you end up creating a huge list of jobs for yourself on the farm. Obviously as a comic artist my job is far away from being a farmer, but it turns out I can be quite a punishing boss to myself, always expecting to get a lot more done than I do in a day. I feel a bit less alone in that over-ambition now, if that makes sense.
    Thanks as always for these videos!

    • @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648
      @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 Před 2 lety +4

      Yep, it's a lot of sweat and suffering too. But the good Lord, I fervently believe, has gifted some people such that the sweat and the suffering will turn into satisfaction and success. The evidence that Morgan Gold is one such person seems incontrovertible. Some who might want to try might have less success, and some might have no success. I have a kind of hunch that part of the success was Morgan's facility with media in sharing it to the world. That's kicking in some funds, to be sure. And yet that's not all, for if farming even with You Tube revenue help were an onerous burden to Morgan, he still probably wouldn't succeed, as the gloom would show in the videos.
      Morgan has been blessed to become a significant face of small-scale "homestead" farming. Now I believe I have seen that homesteading has sometimes gotten a romantic cachet it doesn't deserve, as when it's driven by an ill-informed egotism. I have heard some homesteaders say some pretty asinine things as they admire themselves for doing it. But again -- this is obviously not Morgan, who seems to have embraced a wholesome spirit about it.
      God bless Morgan Gold and the other Morgans of the world.

    • @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648
      @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 Před 2 lety +4

      And remarking on one theme that you've brought up: wish lists are never wrong in themselves. At the least they keep us alert and even somewhat poised for when the chance for an item to be fulfilled appears on our horizon, which is not necessarily in a dull methodical order. Perhaps some funds and means and time fortuitously appear: the wish list can be scanned at that point to find something in which maximum satisfaction will be expected.

    • @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648
      @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 Před 2 lety +4

      And, don't forget the hypocorisms, i.e. fond pet names. Some farmers just think of the chickens, the ducks, the geese, the cat, the dog, the cattle, etc. Morgan's attitude is at a whole different plane, and he shouldn't let more routine farmers judge him for it, not for a single second.
      I personally lean to the conviction that yes, there's an animal heaven, if not precisely a "rainbow bridge," and that the sacrificed birds, etc. will be seen there, still somehow having their names as well as a new permanent body because the needful sacrifice to feed us all forever, if I may say, has been made by God himself. And I don't think I even made it up out of nothing. I believe the reference to the redemption of the entire suffering world in classical Jewish and Christian holy writ -- and Morgan has told us he has roots in both -- suggests something along these lines is going to happen.

    • @matthewchapman6395
      @matthewchapman6395 Před 2 lety

      Probably as an antidote to the great reset.

    • @jarvisaddison8560
      @jarvisaddison8560 Před rokem

      LMFAO. Yep no training and chaos awaiting for people. Same with van life etc. I wonder how many of these people have money/ income they intentionally dont tell you about and the reason they can do what they do?

  • @miraclo3
    @miraclo3 Před 2 lety +237

    STOP LETTING TOBY EAT THE HAIR!!!! because it can cause intestinal blockages and might actually seriously endanger his health. many farm animals die this way. :(

    • @CantThinkOfAHandleSoItsThis
      @CantThinkOfAHandleSoItsThis Před 2 lety +14

      This guy is so dumb sometimes he makes me mad. I 100% agree with you and I hope Morgan finally listens.

    • @FukaiKokoro
      @FukaiKokoro Před 2 lety +8

      I was wondering if that was an issue. My gut says it’s not a good idea. Glad to see people knowing and suggesting things.

    • @infinity401
      @infinity401 Před 2 lety +23

      @@CantThinkOfAHandleSoItsThis So nice of you to call him dumb, whats the point of being mean

    • @deepalall647
      @deepalall647 Před 2 lety +20

      @@CantThinkOfAHandleSoItsThis I wouldn't go as far as saying he's dumb but he seem willfully ignorant about animal upkeep and health. The amount of time he spends on searching memes could be used to learn more of the do's and don'ts about animal health.
      I cringed hard when he captured and let out a feral cat in a big room where it was not only harder to capture and medicate/socialize the cat but extremely stressful for it. He should have taken the cat to a vet for TNR. The cat ended up escaping from the room and he was like 🤷‍♂️ He needs to do his research or atleast consult a vet.

    • @thatdude123
      @thatdude123 Před 2 lety

      @@saltywench how would you know?

  • @GavinTh3Goat
    @GavinTh3Goat Před 2 lety +90

    I've been subscribed for a while just to see the farm life and how you're living. It's so nice to see you're living your best life and you've always got a smile on your face. No mindless grind, just enjoying yourself. Must be great!

  • @piperleelee
    @piperleelee Před 2 lety +91

    You are so passionate about being a farmer. It is obvious you were born to be a farmer. Your compassion for your animals makes you a wonderful farmer.

  • @ema2031
    @ema2031 Před 2 lety +137

    May I suggest adding fold out ”wings” to the cowmobile to increase shade area? You can fold them in during transport to make it stable!

    • @nofirstgonzalez7888
      @nofirstgonzalez7888 Před 2 lety +13

      I agree. The cowmobile needs more shade.

    • @ema2031
      @ema2031 Před 2 lety +12

      @@nofirstgonzalez7888 putting supports out from the existing canopy and adding hinges on to extended wings: job done!

    • @nofirstgonzalez7888
      @nofirstgonzalez7888 Před 2 lety +8

      @@ema2031 Yes. Terrific. Also, there is a company ( I don’t remember what country ) that sells a huge version of those cow scratcher brushes. Maybe when Morgan builds a new barn he will consider them. Some of them are 4 feet long and 360 degrees. They are installed either vertically or horizontally. The cows walk by them and do their own spa treatment. There is also one that is installed in the field which Morgan probably can’t use because his fields are so versatile. But anyway they pound these posts in the ground and install this giant scrub wheel. The cows love it so much they wait in line to use it. The farm had the happiest dairy cows I ever saw in my life.

    • @suegreen4123
      @suegreen4123 Před 2 lety +4

      I have heard it suggested that some people get the used brushes from street sweepers or from car washes. Good repurpose of throw aways.

    • @nofirstgonzalez7888
      @nofirstgonzalez7888 Před 2 lety +3

      @@suegreen4123 That’s great if they can be found. I just looked up the video for this thing I’m talking about. Now, they have a brush that detects the presence of the cow and turns on automatically, spinning 360 degrees. I have never seen such clean dairy cows. It’s called the FutureCow Comfort Brush. Holy cow! OMG, in the video the cows are waiting in line to get next to this thing. Amazing.

  • @jennifergriffiths42
    @jennifergriffiths42 Před 2 lety +52

    Regarding Abby eating cow feces, one of the vets I work with states that a vet student actually did a study on how long it takes the fecal bacteria to clear from a dog's mouth, because dogs eating various animals feces is super common. Takes about 30 minutes, so to be on the safe side don't let her lick your face for an hour. 😂😂

    • @gracelaw1987
      @gracelaw1987 Před 2 lety +1

      Good to know lmao

    • @paulmanson253
      @paulmanson253 Před 2 lety +2

      FWIW,the Canadian poet Al Purdy had this hilarious story about visiting an Inuit community. Husky dogs adore human feces and he very nearly lost his wedding tackle and the community kids all fell about laughing . The default food is traditionally Arctic char fish with some seal meat,etc. There is some nutrional gain with human feces,the dogs are quite aggressive about the supply. Scarily.
      Any number of dogs enjoy cow flop,it gets tiresome quickly, they sulk when banished to the back of a pickup truck. The smell of their breath makes it mandatory.

    • @blackmonday738
      @blackmonday738 Před 2 lety

      Uggggh, well anything double jointed don't kiss my face period.

  • @Navetsification
    @Navetsification Před 2 lety +26

    Seems like you are really working to live, instead of living to work!
    It's great that you are allowing all of us to be part of this journey of yours!! Always love the content!

  • @davegray3546
    @davegray3546 Před 2 lety +78

    Morgan, have you considered felling a few trees, dragging them into the pasture and using the trunks as natural scratching points for the cattle? Would also increase biodiversity in the pasture as they rot down.

    • @catsj1767
      @catsj1767 Před 2 lety +5

      😭😱😱😱😱😱 not between April - October Bird nesting times.

    • @rachelrobinson5804
      @rachelrobinson5804 Před 2 lety +4

      @@catsj1767 bird can use the bugs as a buffet

    • @goldengryphon
      @goldengryphon Před 2 lety

      @@catsj1767 It's not too hard to pick a tree without nests in it. I'm sure he can easily contact someone with a bit of land multi-use or conservation and planning to help him manage. With the majority of his land being wooded, hopefully he has a contact with the government folks who can advise him.

    • @ritcheymt
      @ritcheymt Před rokem +1

      @@catsj1767 He almost certainly has standing deadwood somewhere on his forested acreage. Birds tend to avoid that for nesting.

  • @karenmrugacz8764
    @karenmrugacz8764 Před 2 lety +18

    You look healthier & much happier, good for you both!!!

  • @SavvyConnemara
    @SavvyConnemara Před 2 lety +9

    You look much healthier as a farmer than as a city dwelling worker. You are a good role model. I like how you treat people and animals.

  • @pistol0grip0pump
    @pistol0grip0pump Před 2 lety +122

    Just a heads up, letting him eat the cattle hair could impact his gut, best avoided just to be safe

    • @marleneclough3173
      @marleneclough3173 Před 2 lety +7

      100% it does not have enough bulk to be pushed through the gut and can cause serious problems

    • @preciousjmm
      @preciousjmm Před 2 lety

      Up 👆

    • @StoneE4
      @StoneE4 Před 2 lety

      Right 👉

    • @Valcour
      @Valcour Před rokem

      @@marleneclough3173 bullshit

    • @marleneclough3173
      @marleneclough3173 Před rokem

      @@Valcour thanks I lost a lovely pup through this

  • @Ghost-Mama
    @Ghost-Mama Před 2 lety +15

    Morgan, use your cow and bird manure and old pen hay to feed the trees 🌲 and hold water 💧 in the ground. It increases the growth from feeding them and they can grow up to 3 feet or more a year.

  • @lordlow8961
    @lordlow8961 Před 2 lety +9

    I work a lot with such Plastic tree tubes. My advice: remove the zip tie and than cut in between the zip tie holes. That way you can re-use the tubes and you have less plastic waste.

  • @PTRMAN
    @PTRMAN Před 2 lety +19

    Thanks for sharing. Your "go-slow and make mistakes" approach has really paid off. Compare your position now to 5 years ago, then imagine 5 years from now. Your videos are a highlight of my day. Thanks!

  • @Seeker0628
    @Seeker0628 Před 2 lety +7

    Looks like your soul left your eyes in the BEFORE picture. I'm happy for you & for Allison for doing what you needed to do to change your lives to find your soul again. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

  • @RoseNZieg
    @RoseNZieg Před 2 lety +92

    Amaranth is one of the few plants with complete protein, according to claims. if your geese and ducks can eat it, I definitely recommend you plant more and harvest them for supplement. they make lots of seeds, if you let a couple plants bolt, and grow very fast with consistent watering. of course you could eat them as well if you like the taste.

    • @FukaiKokoro
      @FukaiKokoro Před 2 lety

      I thought you where bringing up the twitch streamer amaranth at first lol I’m stupid.

    • @WanderTheNomad
      @WanderTheNomad Před 2 lety +1

      @@FukaiKokoro I'm guessing her streamer name was based off of the plant(looking at her hair), and the word "amour".

  • @flautalee3090
    @flautalee3090 Před 2 lety +28

    It’s wonderful that you can do your farming and YouTubing! I certainly hope that Allison finds her job as a Nurse Practitioner (a really important newer role in our communities) just as fulfilling.
    I’m a retired music educator. A really wise classical and jazz bass player once told me, “Every musician needs a day job.” So true. For my family, my being a public school music educator met a need for one of us to be flexible and available to our children, grandchildren, and elders. I really enjoyed my job and learned how to private teach remotely during Covid.
    My husband has the fast-paced, long hours job.
    It’s all about balance. I give Allison credit for her work, truly, as well. So important.
    Morgan, Ty for your story telling and videography. I look forward to updates into your world.

  • @AndrewsQuest
    @AndrewsQuest Před 2 lety +9

    I like these kind of your videos. no big dramas, just a dude enjoying life and keeping us updated. thanks

  • @TheNorthBranchWI
    @TheNorthBranchWI Před 2 lety +26

    Thanks for the update, Morgan! As someone who left the corporate world to live my dreams this is exactly what I needed to hear. Great video, per usual!

  • @TheAdmoney02
    @TheAdmoney02 Před 2 lety +16

    I'm glad that Pablo is better I was worried for a while he's one of my favorite animals on the farm :)

  • @scifrygaming
    @scifrygaming Před 2 lety +4

    The most improtant thing is that you love what you do for a job ... and from the pictures on your thumb, it looks like you have found it!

  • @GretgorPooper
    @GretgorPooper Před 2 lety +10

    Dude, you look so much happier and healthier! And look at all the animals just chilling in the spring sun! This video put a smile on my face, thanks.

  • @kevhans1
    @kevhans1 Před 2 lety +47

    Was about to hit the sack and your title caught me. Very admirable. Your timing on this video for me is impeccable. Such a great topic and I wish could pick your brain more on this as I have been strongly considering something similar. Looking forward to seeing where your farm goes as well, wish me luck in if I can get the strength to do the same.

  • @tmthompson79
    @tmthompson79 Před 2 lety +11

    Wow the difference in your eyes is so wild, you can just see the peace in your eyes now. You and Allison are exactly where you need to be ☺️

  • @chilldogs1881
    @chilldogs1881 Před 2 lety +4

    You can see Morgan has got so much happier once he quit his job. You enjoy Toby and the other animals and I support you fully.

  • @pamelamurphy4765
    @pamelamurphy4765 Před 2 lety +5

    You look much healthier, Morgan! Good fresh air, sun shine, and enjoying life is doing you good.

  • @beautylovewisdom8032
    @beautylovewisdom8032 Před 2 lety +5

    MORGAN, regarding Abby eating cow hair, check out comment on your previous video from another viewer about the danger of this.
    I love this update on the progress of your life after quitting corporate America. Thank you!

  • @lyndabeam2622
    @lyndabeam2622 Před 2 lety +12

    Hair eating is just fine if you save up money to get it removed later by the vet. Some of it might pass through with no problem, but if it doesn’t… well a berner friend of mine just had a candy bar sized muck of hair and other things that got stuck in it removed by a vet during a csection. Could have caused a huge problem later on…

  • @lyndao7356
    @lyndao7356 Před 2 lety +8

    We had a couple mulberry trees and in the Spring our 2 German Shepard would spend mornings picking the berries, they loved them! No problem with their digestion or anything. Spring peas too, they’d pick and eat them right off the vines. They were not vegetarian however, we fed the hi quality dog food as well. They just naturally liked the greenery. Great memories of earlier years!

  • @kathycrank
    @kathycrank Před 2 lety +11

    Fun fact: Mulberries were brought to the colonies, specifically Georgia because the colonist believed that they could cultivate silk and compete with China in silk production. The mulberry trees worked out, silk worms did not.

    • @rebeccaburrow7199
      @rebeccaburrow7199 Před 2 lety +1

      Depends on the species. Silkworms eat white mulberry from asia (most ornamental non-fruiting mulberries are white also), but the usa has a native red mulberry, Morus rubra. They are great little native trees. 👍

    • @kathycrank
      @kathycrank Před 2 lety +1

      @@rebeccaburrow7199 Maybe. I am not an expert on silkworms. I am just saying that the attempt to cultivate them in Savannah and the colony of Georgia failed, and Georgia never became the silk center of the New World. Meanwhile, there are mulberry trees everywhere. No doubt the colonists were missing vital information.

    • @Amarianee
      @Amarianee Před 2 lety

      @@kathycrank we had a giant one at my elementary school (I think it's still there), and my first grade teacher brought in silk worms to teach us about them. We got to pick mulberry leaves to feed them. Don't remember a whole lot about that time, but I do remember bragging to all the grown-ups that I knew what kind of tree that was and that silk worms like mulberry trees. Most obnoxious 6-yr old in town 😂

  • @avigalesworkshop
    @avigalesworkshop Před 2 lety +1

    I was an engineer, for over 15 years. I cared about every but money. They took my gifts and abused them. They broke my body, my mind, and my spirit. I thank that my neuro divergent curiosity of all things, lead me to raising backyard ducks. Following you and getting my own ducks gave me the strength to give up in a positive way. To take the gifts they molested and do something actual good, instead of lining another white rich dude's pockets. I have so many more paths to chose now. Thank you Morgan, you saved life.

  • @doubleglfarms9750
    @doubleglfarms9750 Před 2 lety +10

    LOL!! Us full time farmers for life often think we should quit farming…the long hours…maybe no pay…and get a town job!🤣 Not for long though! We LOVE what we do!! We also have a CZcams channel, but not big enough to pay the bills! That’s okay…it’s enjoyable just educating! You are sooo much fun to watch!!! LOVE LOVE the Highlanders! Just purchased three! Blessings to you from your friends from Kansas!

    • @doubleglfarms9750
      @doubleglfarms9750 Před 2 lety

      @@leykimayri Morgan is good at what he does! We are sooo happy for him! Blessings!

    • @Lizard1582
      @Lizard1582 Před 2 lety

      @@leykimayri it's just "quit" by the way. "Quitted" is never used.

    • @Lizard1582
      @Lizard1582 Před 2 lety +1

      @@leykimayri and English is my 1st language. Take advice in stride.

    • @cerealspiller
      @cerealspiller Před 2 lety

      @@leykimayri The only one misrepresenting things is you. According to Morgan, in this video, he made $7500 from the farm, not $750. Not a lot of money, but a start. He also has been clear that all along his long term plan is to grow the farm over time. You seem bitter that, unlike you apparently, he and his wife have saved their money, making it possible to start a farm without a lot of debt.

    • @cerealspiller
      @cerealspiller Před 2 lety

      @@leykimayri You sure are butt hurt. Obviously you have not seen all of his videos. He has made it abundantly clear that they rely on his wife's job for health insurance and income. And he is grateful for that. Nothing is hidden. You may not want a farm, but you are clearly BITTER.

  • @Nuru305
    @Nuru305 Před 2 lety +15

    You look a lot happier. Can't believe it's been six months already. Are you going to do a garden this year? Have you started? Look forward to seeing it.

    • @mackeywilliam2523
      @mackeywilliam2523 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, looking forward to seeing that too.. What city are you watching from?

  • @nellgruben3375
    @nellgruben3375 Před 2 lety +3

    Morgan, your Narrator Style is spot on! Much respect to Allison for taking care of folks!

  • @rhade3845
    @rhade3845 Před 2 lety +10

    as far as the shade mobile goes, you could attach a few stakes on hinges, that you could jam into the ground to better anchor the cart, and fold up when you need to move. This would also give you the option of making the brushes higher if you want, as well as solve any potential issues with an incline that might show up.

  • @wizardthemagical8366
    @wizardthemagical8366 Před 2 lety +5

    As I said before it might be a good idea to put water on the happy cow mobile so when you are moving the other water the cow can drink the one on the happy cow mobile.

  • @machtschnell7452
    @machtschnell7452 Před 2 lety +7

    Good job, Morgan.
    Use a Bungie cord to keep the handle elevated.

  • @nofirstgonzalez7888
    @nofirstgonzalez7888 Před 2 lety +7

    I’d like to recommend a documentary called The Biggest Little Farm. It’s filmed by the farm owner who is an Emmy award winning filmmaker. The cinematography is phenomenal. It reveals the good, the bad, the ugly and the joy of walking away from corporate and starting a farm. It’s an apricot farm but they grow everything and raise pigs, fowl, sheep, ect. The family also has maremma dogs but they result in heartbreak for the farm owners. …
    In 2010, married couple Molly and John Chester decide to leave their old lives in Los Angeles behind and purchase an abandoned, 81-acre farm near Moorpark in neighboring Ventura County, California. Rechristening it "Apricot Lane Farms", the couple spends the next seven years transforming the arid landscape into a fully functional farm and biodiverse habitat for neighboring flora and fauna. They face hardship as the difficulties of keeping a farm running mount up, often resulting in frustration and anger, but also happiness at their harmonious relationship with nature.

  • @Duck-bo1ft
    @Duck-bo1ft Před 2 lety +5

    I have been watching your videos for more than a year now and you have inspired me to create a business and a CZcams channel, thank you so much for ur inspiring content

  • @lever0811
    @lever0811 Před 2 lety +3

    You went from 45 to 27 years old. Living proof of the fountain of youth.

  • @amyyoung2830
    @amyyoung2830 Před 2 lety +3

    You look a lot happier. I want to thank you for sharing your farm life and critter footage with us. I can have a bad moment and yet, when I see the dogs, Quackens and the barn cats I can feel better and relax 🥰

  • @judykinsman3258
    @judykinsman3258 Před 2 lety +7

    Thanks for this update. Glad you feel it’s given you more balance & joy doing the farmer thing full time. Still waiting for an update on Allison, maybe with a veggie garden update? Sure enjoy your videos.

  • @ronaldschmidt4748
    @ronaldschmidt4748 Před 2 lety +4

    Morgan glad to see you are enjoying farm life. Thanks for the update. Out

  • @nancybangston6948
    @nancybangston6948 Před 2 lety +2

    I've been depressed lately and part of it is because I'm stuck in Vegas. These videos definitely give me hope there's more out there. Thanks for the uplifting videos, it's brought me some peace.

  • @kayleenfeher4341
    @kayleenfeher4341 Před 2 lety +9

    Just as a FYI, I know you are eventually going to have the cows out in your permaculture; however, they will eat your trees if they are not large enough, so you may want to fence the smaller trees off until they are able to handle the cows and their eating habits. I am so glad that you are enjoying life more now, I wish I had the money to be able to quit my job and farm, but alas that isn't the case. I will just continue to live vicariously through you ;) I started out as a Ag. Tech student at Michigan State University and then wound up having to work in healthcare so farming is my first love.

  • @LohreFarm
    @LohreFarm Před 2 lety +7

    This video really spoke to me personally. I currently have the one hour drive to and from my “day job”, while I’m trying to operate the Farm and CZcams account in between. I feel in a constant rush, and sometimes everything can become overwhelming. As all your hard work has paid off. I hope the same for myself really soon. Thanks for speaking from the heart and sharing your experience!

    • @LohreFarm
      @LohreFarm Před 2 lety

      @mister kluge Awesome! Thank You!

  • @sam93931
    @sam93931 Před 2 lety +10

    All you've done in 6 months is incredible!! The way you also make wonderful videos, educate us and yourself with this new profession of yours!! It's amazing, you're always so happy all the time too, it's a real treat to watch you videos :) So big hi and big thx from canada!

  • @Leah-fs7qq
    @Leah-fs7qq Před 2 lety +1

    This could also be an inspiring childrens book about being whatever you want to be even if you're scared or trying new things etc. something along those lines

  • @ladyteruki
    @ladyteruki Před 2 lety +8

    The difference is felt in your content, too. You've always been pretty creative in your content, trying to offer day-to-day but also more varied videos, but it feels like you have more time to allow yourself weird ideas (like the "mysteries" Q&A not long ago) or "conceptual" videos. Glad to hear about the book, I was wondering where things were on that front. I still think your next venture should be a videogame where we take care of animals and build new installations like you do ; maybe something that unlocks your videos as we go or something, it'd be so cool because, I'm sorry sir, I know you have more time to appreciate life, and you already put out a lot of content already, but I need more.

  • @marytapioca
    @marytapioca Před 2 lety +19

    Hi Morgan, what do you think about allowing your cows to partially live in your forested area? And also, seeing from a previous video---it is best to feed (the eggs or their dog food to) Toby first, then Abbey, just so they establish who is the lead dog. I've been watching almost from the very beginning, your videos are always interesting! ~Yokohama, Japan

    • @catsatdusk6710
      @catsatdusk6710 Před 2 lety +1

      The human doesn't establish who's the lead dog, the dogs do. They work out their own hierarchies.

    • @mackeywilliam2523
      @mackeywilliam2523 Před 2 lety

      @@catsatdusk6710 Very true.. .. Well said Mary.. Where in Yokohama are you watching from

  • @marnieclifford8604
    @marnieclifford8604 Před 2 lety +2

    Ooh, looking forward to the soaps! I love buying products from small businesses, local farmers. It's the right thing to do, not Walmart or big box companies.

  • @BH1-BH1
    @BH1-BH1 Před 2 lety

    I am so happy for you that you are doing what you love and are clearly good at. It is a joy and mini escape during the day to check-in on your channel.

  • @FOmar151
    @FOmar151 Před 2 lety +5

    You could find a way to secure the happycowmobile's handle in the upright position so it doesn't get covered in poop

  • @caseyleichter2309
    @caseyleichter2309 Před 2 lety +9

    So glad to hear the decision worked out well for you! Permaculture is interesting, because it's a very long-term project - looking forward to seeing where the orchard is in the coming years.

    • @mackeywilliam2523
      @mackeywilliam2523 Před 2 lety

      Right Casey, well said.. What city are you watching from?

  • @valeriecarwithen9276
    @valeriecarwithen9276 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoyed that video Morgan. It does my heart good to watch you take care of the land in your corner of the world. And to enjoy a relatively calm and peaceful life. Working hard, for sure, but deriving satisfaction.

  • @dawsie
    @dawsie Před 2 lety +1

    Glad to know that you have found your pace for working on the farm, you do sound and look a lot more relaxed than you did 6-7 months ago so that’s a good sign. Looking forward to seeing footage of the new pasture build that your doing🤗🤗

  • @thellama3239
    @thellama3239 Před 2 lety +7

    I’m glad your super open about how much more you make on CZcams then farming. I feel like a lot it people don’t understand how little money farmers actually have, even big ones. I grew up in a farm town and knew kids who’s parents were technically millionaires, but like 95% of that money goes back into the farm. They really aren’t profiting as much as people may think

  • @WesternCommie
    @WesternCommie Před 2 lety +9

    I am happy people are quitting their jobs.. Most of these people have moved on to better pay and that is what they deserve. If the job was good and paying enough, people wouldn't be leaving them.
    So any job that is "understaffed" is basically not paying their staff what they are worth.

    • @MissRyukkie
      @MissRyukkie Před 2 lety

      I agree. One of the few good things to come out of this pandemic.

  • @myzacky96
    @myzacky96 Před 2 lety +1

    I have so much respect for you, you are really such a good man, and it's so nice to see how well you treat your animals, God bless you, I love to watch your videos , they are so calming

  • @dadstiny_
    @dadstiny_ Před 2 lety

    you genuinely look so much happier and healthier. good on you!! i can’t wait to see what else you guys have in store for the farm

  • @Valcour
    @Valcour Před rokem +1

    I can only guess how much enjoyment you and Allison must get from watching complete strangers argue for weeks about the care and upkeep of YOUR animals and farmstead. I get a kick out of it anyway. The comments are often as entertaining as the video.

  • @amandacastle7209
    @amandacastle7209 Před 2 lety +4

    You and your wife Alison are just too dang adorable 😊 I love seeing clips of you two ❤️

    • @mackeywilliam2523
      @mackeywilliam2523 Před 2 lety

      You're right, its always lovely.. What city are you watching from?

  • @MrIrondog55
    @MrIrondog55 Před 2 lety +6

    Been thinking a few things that might help with the farm. For the pond, is it possible to run the spring downhill to it just using some old clay pipes? Also maybe do the same with an overflow going to the stream at the other side of the farm. Got the idea from watching Clarkson a while back. Also had an idea for another happy cow trailer... Triangular frame with car wash sized brushes on each of the main posts so the big and little moocows can have a skritch. as well as foldable shade for when there is high winds.

  • @dellagilchrist7647
    @dellagilchrist7647 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, you look so much happier. Hope you get a million or more subscibers!

  • @cwelshworld
    @cwelshworld Před 2 lety +1

    Morgan, thanks for this video. It is good to see how well the farm & media ventures are making it possible for you have such a great lifestyle. -- I would love to see a video about Alison’s garden.

  • @Khelleyne
    @Khelleyne Před 2 lety +3

    I'm happy for you man! Having the health, I'd probably do the same thing you did!

  • @adenansu
    @adenansu Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for the videos. They're a nice calming bit of sanity when the rest of the world brings so much chaos.

  • @femalecrusader8389
    @femalecrusader8389 Před 2 lety

    Nice to hear you are doing well and happy from the office to farm move.

  • @barbhenley4692
    @barbhenley4692 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm so happy for you that it's all working out for you.

  • @JohnDoe-tx8lq
    @JohnDoe-tx8lq Před 2 lety +35

    Note for all those Bear Hunters with dogs saying "he's an outsider" ... the Farm was EMPTY for about SIX YEARS before he bought it!!!
    Would they prefer small family farms keep disappearing, with no new people or ideas? 🤔 I mean, I guess it would mean hunters could trample on more ground, having fun killing more bears hiding up trees... sounds like real manly fun, better than having to feed chickens and look after the land, you know like FARMERS have always done... 🙄
    👍 for small independent farms!!! 😎

    • @JohnDoe-tx8lq
      @JohnDoe-tx8lq Před 2 lety

      @Adirondack Homestead 😆 so you prefer the farms disappear so "locals" can drive across the country to chase bears with dogs for fun? Wildlife die in farming therefore we should have some fun finding bears to chase up trees for no reason? Wow, what a weird logic... but, you know, I get it, people enjoy ripping animals apart for sport, driving thier trucks, comparing fire power, letting loose those dogs on anyone's land... yer, a great, traditional day out. 👍

    • @sadieesther9721
      @sadieesther9721 Před rokem

      Good point! As someone who is an “outsider” and a woman in the industry, I applaud this guy

  • @anitraahrens905
    @anitraahrens905 Před 2 lety +11

    Congratulations, Morgan, GSF continues to grow and improve, as a result of your hard work and careful planning. Yes, there are times when a course correction is necessary, and you are astute to know when and where to make them. I enjoy watching your videos and wish you continued success in all of your endeavors. Thanx for allowing your viewers the opportunity to be a part of it.
    Have you considered using aircraft chocks to keep the shade shelter from moving? Also, will you offer tree saplings for sale?

  • @cherylclark5975
    @cherylclark5975 Před 2 lety +1

    Nothing is a chore when you love your work. You are doing a great job,with so many side ventures….congratulations Morgan. Love your show 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @reneemcclellan2836
    @reneemcclellan2836 Před 2 lety

    I am so happy for you. I hope to be able to make the leap someday. I just ordered the Pablo shirt for my husband. My entire family wishes you all the best!

  • @ntnsosoe6634
    @ntnsosoe6634 Před 2 lety +3

    i’m definitely going to have to buy some toby soap, it probably smells like good boy.

  • @anthonyhargis6855
    @anthonyhargis6855 Před 2 lety +3

    Hint: The axles on your "happy cow mobile" need to be as wide as the awning. But . . . you'll learn.

  • @PotniaTheronVT
    @PotniaTheronVT Před 2 lety

    I am happy for you! Continue to pursue your passion, and I am so grateful that you're sharing it. I hope you continue to prosper.

  • @Foxtrap731
    @Foxtrap731 Před 3 měsíci

    I am about to do the same thing. Almost exactly in concept. I'm glad you made this video. Answers some relevant questions. Love your channel man!

  • @CannonKnight
    @CannonKnight Před 2 lety +3

    Seeing Abby bounce around all video, she is like a toddler, and Toby is like an old man.

  • @westcoast9285
    @westcoast9285 Před 2 lety +3

    I’ll admit I expected more content when you left your job but your life is on your terms and I respect that type of self respect

  • @nancyvalentine7180
    @nancyvalentine7180 Před rokem

    Wow, you have unending energy! Great planning! Great farm!

  • @analarson2920
    @analarson2920 Před 2 lety +2

    You look happier and healthier. Blessings to you all.

  • @AuskaDezjArdamaath
    @AuskaDezjArdamaath Před 2 lety +12

    When you consider how rich some company owners are (looking at you, Bezos) and the ridiculous things they spend their money on (a penis rocket? Really?) vs. The abject terrible conditions and low wages they subject their employees to, is it any wonder workers are saying enough is enough? When you need two jobs in some cities just to be able to afford being poor, what does that say about the job market and current wages?

    • @catsj1767
      @catsj1767 Před 2 lety

      I slave away in an indoor job - rarely have time for regulated breaks. Weekends I get outside and dd. Not really profitable when no there is absolutely no ins coverage and one car ins is raised because one is using one’s vehicle for business vehicle is not even covered by dd as they state they only cover your medical expenses if you are crossing the street with the 10 pizzas and 2 liters of pop - and are hit by an oncoming vehicle if you are crossing legally in the middle of a crosswalk and it’s your fault you injured yourself.

    • @HauntingSpectre
      @HauntingSpectre Před 2 lety

      Except the politicians are tricking you into hating the Billionaires.
      It's the politicians that make the rules and regulations that let inflation run wild, corporations buy out thousands upon thousand of home to make rental cities that skyrocket both rent prices and the cost of buying a home.
      Bezos might be a dickhead, but its the politicians who are fucking everyone. You used to be able to love off 15$/hour no problem. Now in many places even 30$/hr isnt enough, because the government has let inflation get away so they themselves get rich.

  • @joshneto5667
    @joshneto5667 Před 2 lety +3

    I laughed my ass off when u were talking about the cow dung being all over the stuff u need to touch.. I run a free range chicken ranch and a day where I don't accidentally get a hand covered in chicken manure is a day I clearly didn't do anything on the ranch hahaha life of a farmer is sh*t.. Litterly

  • @marilynmurray3041
    @marilynmurray3041 Před 2 lety +2

    You are living your best life! So are your animals! So happy for you!

  • @DipityS
    @DipityS Před 2 lety +2

    Loved the check in on the permaculture orchard. It's always amazing what the turning of time will do 😊

  • @PHN-2024
    @PHN-2024 Před 2 lety +5

    We All Know Morgan is a Full-Time “Farm/House” & “Trophy” Husband Now. Morgan Gets to Stay on the Farm to Take Care of the Animals 🐮, Cooking, Cleaning and Playing with the Pets 🐱. While the Wife; Allison is at Work “Bringing Home the Bacon” (Which could be Literal because the Farm has No Pigs 🐷)

    • @WanderTheNomad
      @WanderTheNomad Před 2 lety +1

      Hey I was just curious, why do you type like that? Does it have anything to do with either your age range or where you live?

    • @PHN-2024
      @PHN-2024 Před 2 lety +1

      @@WanderTheNomad I Am Just A “Bot” Programed To Trigger OCD Individuals Like Yourself 🤖.

    • @WanderTheNomad
      @WanderTheNomad Před 2 lety

      @@PHN-2024 Right I was just asking because I know older people have a different way of typing(like maybe adding two spaces after a period), AND OLD PEOPLE WITH POOR EYESIGHT TYPE IN ALL CAPS(at least in one case I've seen). And I think Germans capitalize all Nouns? And Some People Capitalize All Words.
      But you don't seem to be capitalizing all words, nor just capitalizing the nouns. And I also don't know what the "Quotations" are for. Do they serve the same purpose as *bolded* words, used for emphasis? Because when I see quotation marks online, I think of the words like: so-called, supposed, alleged, etc.
      Actually now that I look at it again, your style of writing kinda looks similar to those of article titles. And I feel like those emojis would also suggest that you're on the older side.

  • @bagassatrio5273
    @bagassatrio5273 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, how hard is being a farmer?

  • @Lynne2106
    @Lynne2106 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m glad you earn an adequate amount from your social media because I really enjoy your vlog. You are a fine story teller. I’m looking forward to the soap!

  • @elizabethard3620
    @elizabethard3620 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, 6 months has just flown by. I can't wait to see how the trees have grown in another years time.

  • @DreaMeRHoLic
    @DreaMeRHoLic Před 2 lety +3

    We love you, but k would say that you quit your job to become a CZcamsR that is filming content on a farm. I dont want to be rude or anything... that's just the reality. I mean you showed us your farm income and it's not like you survive from the farm income, but youtube brought you the tractor.
    If 1 million views translate into ~5000$ and you get 200.000 views and upload 3 videos a week then you earn about 10 000$ per month from youtube (you make long videos that are advertisment friendly and have sponsors from time to time).
    Edit: Ok, never mind.. you talked about it this time.

  • @larrygeran3156
    @larrygeran3156 Před 2 lety +3

    Why do you complain about taking a pay cut, you’re on CZcams to steal peoples money! That’s how you make your money and you make a good living by stealing peoples money on here! So why are you trying to make it sound like he took a pay cut to come out here? You are ridiculous Morgan!

    • @BC-sd7sk
      @BC-sd7sk Před rokem

      Ahahahaha you’re delusional. You are choosing to follow him and watch his videos on a free streaming website - hows he stealing peoples money?

  • @jackthecat4924
    @jackthecat4924 Před 2 lety +2

    I just love Abby!! She's got my spirit energy.

  • @kimfrommn7162
    @kimfrommn7162 Před 2 lety

    I am very happy for you!!! Keep smelling the Roses!! I believe full heartily that you will succeed in anything you do!! You have a drive that only allows you to be successful!!! Also, lots more time for the wife and that is great!!! Keep on doing what you are doing!!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

  • @nancycampion5721
    @nancycampion5721 Před rokem

    I am retired and I just Soo enjoy watching all the chores etc you do on the farm. A city gal I am so I have fun watching all the animals. TKS

  • @lhmcd5538
    @lhmcd5538 Před 2 lety

    I like how much more relaxed you are from when you were doing all of your other jobs. Yay! You’ve finished your book. Congratulations.with the soap have you thought of doing unscented soap for those of us who are allergic to perfume? Yum. Mulberries are so good. I admire you. Good for you.

  • @eloisebush4595
    @eloisebush4595 Před rokem

    You look happier & healthier in your new job.bless you.

  • @jax33881
    @jax33881 Před 2 lety +1

    Ya. U look great. Much happier and stress free. Lucky u living the dream with the lovely Allison. Blessings on all u do. ❤️♥️to Toby dog and Abby girl.