Great job guys! Enjoyed this video! Anytime you can control, constrain or deflect water flow is always a good thing, especially since water is one of the most powerful forces of nature on earth, and can cause so much damage if left unchecked. Thanks for sharing my friend. 🙌🏻👍🏻😊😊
I find myself being enthused by your passion, vision, attitude, lifestyle, optimism, energy and moxie. It’s encouraging to me and helps keep me going when I’m dejected, worn-out and drained. I’ve adjusted my mindset having been accustomed to immediate gratification. Now I see the big picture more clearly and realized that whatever grunt-work I am doing now will eventually glorify God. So, I do what it takes to see what it will eventually become. This morning I was out in the snowfall, sleet and freezing rain turning compost piles after morning chores. I realized that two years ago, I would cringe thinking about doing that. I could stay inside and paint, read or just relax. I wonder why I had this urge to farm. But when I see all of you and Justin enjoying life so much, I have my answers. Thanks for doing what you do! It keeps me going. I’ll rest when I can no longer do the heavy lifting.
I've watched all the videos that you've covered today, but to actually see how it's all working together is incredibly interesting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. God bless you and your family ❤
I am seriously considering buying the unoccupied parcel north of me for the south facing plateau. It’s a perfect spot to set up at least one Chinese greenhouse, and VERY private. Fortunately for me, the realtors are ignoring the area… and I have NO interest in calling anything to their attention… 😁
Just a thought. Y’all might want to consider putting a few bred guppies in the pocket ponds to eat the mosquito larvae. The guppies are unlikely to become invasive pests.
Happy New Year! The Chinese curse is, “May you have an INTERESTING life in INTERESTING times.” Since peace, prosperity, and good health are NOT INTERESTING, may y’all have a MOST UNINTERESTING year! I can at least wish it for y’all.
I have a problem where the culvert just above my driveway is blocked, causing the water to be diverted onto my driveway and wash it out. The ditch on the up hill side of the road is also clogged and therefore washing out my gravel road. All the county has done is grade the road, they have not cleared the ditch. I have tried to do some, but I am one old woman with one spade shovel. I really do not have the time to fix the problem with my lonely spade shovel. After this rain, I need to call the county tomorrow to tell them about the problem.
I like these videos where you walk around showing how all of your work is working together. I can see the wheels turning in your mind as you speak, and your enthusiasm for what y’all are doing is contagious! I don’t have the inclines to deal with, yet I have gotten so many helpful ideas for what to do with my terrain from y’all sharing what you’re doing there. The best one being you have taught me that “the problem is the solution” and once that sinks in on something, it’s a lot easier to solve! You are doing earthworks over there and brainworks in here!!
Gregg and I were just talking about doing this for a small section at the front of part of our land to create a garden that will eventually be turned into a You Pick part of our farm, once the garden is established that is. But it's on a hill. Well, our farm has lots of hills. We're located in the rolling hills part of Kentucky. And so many people who've never farmed before look at it and say, it's hilly. You can't do anything with it. But I was born in the Philippines and lived there the first 10 years of my life. My mom's family are farmers and rice terraces are done on hills often times in the Philippines. I saw the hills on our farm and all I saw were garden terraces. Thank you for this video. Gregg and I have a picture in our minds of what we want to do. And this video is a great big help. I love the guard rail idea! Big MAHALOS! ALOHA!
Great video you all stay safe up there. We hot your run off down here in the SC mountains. Thanks Blessings how I look forward to spring I hope it's not going to be late.
Have you ever considered to plant Nopales " Mexican Cacti " on one of those ledges ? They are edible , they give out a really sweet fruit that can be eaten or Juiced and provide a barrier for animals cause of the thorns . We cut them up and dice them , fry them with chorizo and eggs for breakfast , cut them in strips and grill them along with carne asada . They are very very easy to grow , require very little water and are delicious . All you need is one Nopal paddle throw it in the ground , set it and forget it .
Respect for you living the dream... At this point I will love to have the worlds biggest bulldozer to try and fix my compacted rocky soil. But all good things take time.
Now that the leaves are down on my property, I can see the terrain. I think I have at least forty feet of elevation to work with to put in a micro hydro plant. I suspect that might power the whole neighborhood come SHTF. Good bargaining chip…😁
Excellent! Many other you-tubers don't cover this natural way to halt and soak all that excess water from "up the hill." Look up how the Chinese and Wu created all the terraces around the yellow river in China and created a lush self watering landscape. The same stop and soak works in the desert as well - Jordan. Congrats for an important video!
I am curious.. Did you switch pig breeds? No more American Guinea pigs? What breed are you going with? Love how the pigglets plow through all that junk. The driveway was an excellent solution. I remember watching that one.
You guys are awesome. I noticed the bottom of your electric portable net is touching the ground/grass and it's still working ok, how much voltage did you allow to lose due to bottom line touching the ground/grass before the net become too weak for those pigs or other animals in general. I ask because I remember when we use them for our animals, we have to keep mowing the grass around the net that I hated them but here I see you don't seem to mind it. Thank you.
If you wanted a small amount of bentonite clay, you might consider clay kitty litter or a 50# bag of clay floor absorbent. I'd need to do an experiment, but soaking and a cement mixer should make a nice smooth mixture in short order.
The old saying goes, control the runoff or it will control you. Our place in Tennessee is the same with runoff issues, learning from you guys. Thanks muches
Silt traps are so important. I've lost no soil on the farm since 09 because I use silt traps in All my system. The soil improvement over time is incredible
You high tunnel is going to be amazing. Capturing the water there is a great idea then you will have water for the plants in your high tunnel. All great ideas for land management. Very interesting . Thanks for sharing.
Justin sure has a whole lot of old knowledge for a young man.
He truly does!
You all's approach is brilliant. Every step enriches your property along the way.
Great job guys! Enjoyed this video! Anytime you can control, constrain or deflect water flow is always a good thing, especially since water is one of the most powerful forces of nature on earth, and can cause so much damage if left unchecked. Thanks for sharing my friend. 🙌🏻👍🏻😊😊
I find myself being enthused by your passion, vision, attitude, lifestyle, optimism, energy and moxie. It’s encouraging to me and helps keep me going when I’m dejected, worn-out and drained. I’ve adjusted my mindset having been accustomed to immediate gratification. Now I see the big picture more clearly and realized that whatever grunt-work I am doing now will eventually glorify God. So, I do what it takes to see what it will eventually become.
This morning I was out in the snowfall, sleet and freezing rain turning compost piles after morning chores. I realized that two years ago, I would cringe thinking about doing that. I could stay inside and paint, read or just relax. I wonder why I had this urge to farm. But when I see all of you and Justin enjoying life so much, I have my answers. Thanks for doing what you do! It keeps me going. I’ll rest when I can no longer do the heavy lifting.
Best of luck my friend!
I've watched all the videos that you've covered today, but to actually see how it's all working together is incredibly interesting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. God bless you and your family ❤
Thank you so much my friend!
"It's earthworks...ya dig!" Awesome!!! 😆😆😆
I am seriously considering buying the unoccupied parcel north of me for the south facing plateau. It’s a perfect spot to set up at least one Chinese greenhouse, and VERY private. Fortunately for me, the realtors are ignoring the area… and I have NO interest in calling anything to their attention… 😁
Plan the work. Work the plan. It makes Billy one happy man!
To 2022 being a great and productive year.
I hope it is equally productive for you my friend
Just a thought. Y’all might want to consider putting a few bred guppies in the pocket ponds to eat the mosquito larvae. The guppies are unlikely to become invasive pests.
Not a bad idea my friend!
“This is an earth work, you dig?” 😂😂 .. that might make a good t-shirt
Great idea!
Happy New Year! The Chinese curse is, “May you have an INTERESTING life in INTERESTING times.” Since peace, prosperity, and good health are NOT INTERESTING, may y’all have a MOST UNINTERESTING year! I can at least wish it for y’all.
I would be very very thankful for “uninteresting times“ for a change.
I have a problem where the culvert just above my driveway is blocked, causing the water to be diverted onto my driveway and wash it out. The ditch on the up hill side of the road is also clogged and therefore washing out my gravel road. All the county has done is grade the road, they have not cleared the ditch. I have tried to do some, but I am one old woman with one spade shovel. I really do not have the time to fix the problem with my lonely spade shovel. After this rain, I need to call the county tomorrow to tell them about the problem.
I remember being in the same sort of position back in Texas. Those county workers aren’t exactly efficient.
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I like these videos where you walk around showing how all of your work is working together. I can see the wheels turning in your mind as you speak, and your enthusiasm for what y’all are doing is contagious! I don’t have the inclines to deal with, yet I have gotten so many helpful ideas for what to do with my terrain from y’all sharing what you’re doing there. The best one being you have taught me that “the problem is the solution” and once that sinks in on something, it’s a lot easier to solve! You are doing earthworks over there and brainworks in here!!
Gregg and I were just talking about doing this for a small section at the front of part of our land to create a garden that will eventually be turned into a You Pick part of our farm, once the garden is established that is. But it's on a hill. Well, our farm has lots of hills. We're located in the rolling hills part of Kentucky. And so many people who've never farmed before look at it and say, it's hilly. You can't do anything with it. But I was born in the Philippines and lived there the first 10 years of my life. My mom's family are farmers and rice terraces are done on hills often times in the Philippines. I saw the hills on our farm and all I saw were garden terraces.
Thank you for this video.
Gregg and I have a picture in our minds of what we want to do. And this video is a great big help. I love the guard rail idea!
Big MAHALOS!
ALOHA!
Great video you all stay safe up there. We hot your run off down here in the SC mountains. Thanks Blessings how I look forward to spring I hope it's not going to be late.
I’m right there with you my friend!
Would you like some seeds for pawpaws and maypops? I have found some superior genetics… 😁
Thank you so much but I am doing well on those varieties.
@Perma Pastures Farm At least I thought to offer…
Fantastic…. We’ll done. .. sone great ideas.
Thank you my friend!
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Great educational video, thank you!
The pigs are looking good. 🥓
Yes indeed!
Have you ever considered to plant Nopales " Mexican Cacti " on one of those ledges ? They are edible , they give out a really sweet fruit that can be eaten or Juiced and provide a barrier for animals cause of the thorns . We cut them up and dice them , fry them with chorizo and eggs for breakfast , cut them in strips and grill them along with carne asada . They are very very easy to grow , require very little water and are delicious . All you need is one Nopal paddle throw it in the ground , set it and forget it .
That definitely sounds like my kind of vegetation. I’ll have to check it out. Thank you so much!
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 here’s a link on the the many ways the nopales are eaten, it’s a good video ruclips.net/video/5YEv0j92pj8/видео.html
@@notinterested9097 thanks for sending that video. I will definitely see if I can grow them at this elevation.
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 7349 is Mexico City’s valley elevation
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 hopefully you can , good luck to you and keep the videos rolling out
Respect for you living the dream... At this point I will love to have the worlds biggest bulldozer to try and fix my compacted rocky soil. But all good things take time.
I have felt the same way in the past.
The higher up in the landscape that the swales and pocket ponds start, the more water you can store.
Now that the leaves are down on my property, I can see the terrain. I think I have at least forty feet of elevation to work with to put in a micro hydro plant. I suspect that might power the whole neighborhood come SHTF. Good bargaining chip…😁
Not a bad idea!
Happy new year and thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you and happy new year to you my friend!
Wonderful 👍😊
Thank you!
Excellent! Many other you-tubers don't cover this natural way to halt and soak all that excess water from "up the hill." Look up how the Chinese and Wu created all the terraces around the yellow river in China and created a lush self watering landscape. The same stop and soak works in the desert as well - Jordan. Congrats for an important video!
Thank you so much my friend. Excellent examples!
I am curious.. Did you switch pig breeds? No more American Guinea pigs? What breed are you going with? Love how the pigglets plow through all that junk. The driveway was an excellent solution. I remember watching that one.
You guys are awesome. I noticed the bottom of your electric portable net is touching the ground/grass and it's still working ok, how much voltage did you allow to lose due to bottom line touching the ground/grass before the net become too weak for those pigs or other animals in general. I ask because I remember when we use them for our animals, we have to keep mowing the grass around the net that I hated them but here I see you don't seem to mind it. Thank you.
The bottom is not energized on this model of netting.
If you wanted a small amount of bentonite clay, you might consider clay kitty litter or a 50# bag of clay floor absorbent. I'd need to do an experiment, but soaking and a cement mixer should make a nice smooth mixture in short order.
I never thought of doing that.
The old saying goes, control the runoff or it will control you. Our place in Tennessee is the same with runoff issues, learning from you guys. Thanks muches
Hope this helps!
Silt traps are so important. I've lost no soil on the farm since 09 because I use silt traps in All my system. The soil improvement over time is incredible
I would love to do some of those things. Is it expensive to do?
It depends on the project. The road work could be done with hand tools.
Love this!! I have hills off of the pond that I am trying to figure out.
Great tutorial on topography - and how to make the most of it! Thank you!!
Thank you!
I need y’all to come here and explain all that we can do. 😊
Wouldn't it help with soil erosion to start at the top and work your way down?
That would be the ideal way of doing things but We have tons of dead trees to remove before we can gain access to higher elevations.
Thank you
Thanks
You high tunnel is going to be amazing. Capturing the water there is a great idea then you will have water for the plants in your high tunnel. All great ideas for land management. Very interesting . Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for checking out my friend!