Farmer’s Market Season: We’ve Decided to Take a Year Off.
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2024
- Join us as we discuss our decision to take a year off from selling at the farmer’s market.
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I was so relieved that you didn't say stopping your videos.
Same .. I felt sick ...
I am happy that you are continuing your you tube channel
Saying hi from the west indies
I was scared too. Happy they are making the right decision for their homestead.
I thought that too. What a relief. Whew! 🤩 looking forward to more gardening 😅
Your comment was right at top thank goodness I was about to cry
Love that you are hearing, listening and following God's word. Blessing
We are in our 60s and I just told hubby last night “simplify and slow down, simplify and slow down….” We are SO tired….I am taking this as confirmation.
Love you guys.
Thank you for so much for not only these wonderful videos about raising our own food, but also for being such good examples of people who are trying to live Christ like lives.❤
Hubby and I experienced the same predicaments as you guys. Even though our own food was the reason we started growing, the market began to grow and take priority. Our personal food growing suffered. We left the market to re-evaluate. After one year, we decided not to go back but instead build a small self-serve roadside stand in our property. Brilliant! No pressure. We only sell our extra, and growing our own food comes first.
Kevin Sarah I nearly fell over when I say your title !! I have followed your channel since 2018 because I have learnt so much from you both and your Christian LIFE style. I have such respect for you both you are never afraid to say this is not working for us and that takes courage to publicly say that, you are honest hard working people. I know in time God will redirect you away from UA-cam to a lot of us that will be a sad day but in the meantime I plan to keep watching and learning. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Your thumbnail nearly sent into panic mode... geezzzz ppl!!! I realize titles are supposed to grab the viewer but...🙄 If you heard a lot of thudding...it was all of us collectively keeling over 😂😂😂
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@@jettabartholomew1118yep, I agree. I ALMOST slid outa my chair! LOL
Very glad it was only you stopping the farmers market! I have learned so much and at 73 that is saying a lot!
Once again, a timely video for me. I just made the decision to scale back my egg laying chickens. Last year a friend grew vegetables and had folks buy boxes each week and some of them wanted eggs, which I supplied. So I added 70 egg layers to my flock, fed them all winter and now my friend isn't going to sell veggies. I had some customers other than those but not enough for that many eggs and it was becoming something that just took too much time. I'm 68 and the sole caregiver for my disabled mother so, this weekend, after much prayer, I sold all of the layers except what we need for our family. God knows what is right for us. I also put in raised beds this year and am very excited to focus on that produce.
Prayers for you and your family needs, caring for your Mother full time is definitely a priority & blessing for all.. I too am in this season at 65 yrs old with my mom dealing with Dementia & disabled living with me for 20 months now and will be til God's plans change..
Praises for your homestead life giving you peace and good decisions!
Years ago Jaimie and I watched a documentary on Farmers Markets and saw how hard it was and the very little if any monetary value that was in it and decided to not do that. Instead, just raise food for ourselves and for trade among the neighbors. Much more of an easy life. You both deserve accolades for doing that as long as you did.
KISS rule never fails.
The farmers market in our county (which is a ranching community) mostly sells products from the same places the grocery stores get their products and at a higher price so it’s not worth it IMO.
Absolutely!! The cost of gas and booth space is through the roof!! It's alot of work with loading/unloading your products and setting up/taking down displays!! On top of that there's always a chance that you may not make enough to compensate for those overhead costs!! Some homesteaders have stopped doing Farmers Markets and instead have opened up their own stores!!
@@vickihogan8207I've seen a documentary about that one!! I used to love going to the farmers market in my city but in the past couple of years all the good vendors had either retired or stopped working there!! I also started noticing things about some of the produce (ears of corn sold in late June, peppers and tomatoes being too uniform in appearance, etc...) so I stopped going there!! Anymore that market is more like a flea market than a farmers market!!
Agreed. Maybe they could just put a stand at the end of the road on their property like Cog Hill farms does. They do it for their eggs. Great way to keep the middle man out.
Thank you for not stopping the very educational UA-cam videos. My husband and I watch you religiously. We trust your methods as we start our own homestead adventure. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You are loved. God bless
Congratulations home should come first I have enjoyed your ch for a very long time you kids have helped more people more than you will ever know you gave me know how and strength when I was sad hugs blessings for your year
I am an Atheist and have always enjoyed your videos. I am a huge advocate for religious freedom, for everyone! Glad you aren’t quitting You tube. Love your channel
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I’m agnostic, and I agree!!
@@marymiller2183 I’m here because my parents had sex, their parents had sex and back and back. I think you have the right to believe anything you want. You just can’t push it on others.
@@marymiller2183 I just re-read your comment. Are you saying that I’m lying? How would you possibly know what I think? You don’t even know me
Yes you can believe whatever you want. But there are consequences.
Jesus has taken your wheel to a season of rest for your selfs. May you be prosperous in your homestead. I love watching you two.
This makes me think of that song "I'm in a hurry to get things done, I rush and rush until life's no fun, all I really gotta do is live and die, but I'm in a hurry and don't know why!" Follow your hearts and we'll keep watching as long as you want to show us! God bless & and enjoy your less hurried life....
I love that because it's the God's Truth!
I am an Alabama fan. The song is awesome even years after its release. I love their southern gospel album as well.
Good song 😊
Life is such a rat race, and we put so much pressure on ourselves. I’m truly glad that you’re stepping back and smelling the roses. Life is too short not to enjoy it fully. May you both have a blessed day.🙏
So glad you are continuing videos. I love listening and learning new things even though I'm 72. Take care and God Bless.
When I saw the title, first I thought you meant take a year off you tube. Then I thought it was an April fools day thing.
I live in Australia 🇦🇺 so taking a year off farmers market doesn't affect me. I'm sorry for the local ppl who will miss your plants.
Good for you! Recognizing that the drama doesn’t align with your values and stepping out in faith to remove yourselves from it is a wise move.
God always provides.
My husband and I are doing child care for our two little grandsons to try to have their lives be more calm. They can stay in their home instead of going to child care. It is a sacrifice we are making for their sake.
Reading between the lines and I may be wrong but,
I'm gonna say what GREAT people you two are for stepping away from the farmers market to help keep peace among the vendors. God will Bless you two-fold.
You may be right, due to their popularity 🤨
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🌺First off am So proud of you for making this video and for standing up and unashamed of your Christian faith! Secondly, So excited too for this big decision, the excitement in your voices is so great! Have fun and enjoy!
So glad you're not quitting UA-cam!
Same . i felt sick
@@maggiemay5510this 😂
You do what you need to do, we are privileged to be along for the journey. Thank you.
Thank you for your commitment to God's direction for your life! A beautiful testimony to what God does for us and through us when we listen and act on his direction. I praise him for you both and pray he gives you special times in this season to reflect on him even more❤!
You both will never know how much you've impacted this old woman's life. I love your videos. I love your dedication to God and to your way of life. I've learned so much from your tutelage. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. When I saw the title though I respect anybody's choice I knew if you took a year off from "us" a lot of people would miss you. So glad that's not the case.
One thing I’ve learned about life as I’ve gotten older, I have to take care of myself and my family or I won’t be any use to anyone else. I’m sure your plans will be missed this year.
Your decision will definitely give you more time to enjoy your homestead and your family. I’m glad God is leading you in this direction. Before long you will be old like us and think back to all the things you didn’t do because you were too busy working. God Bless you both!
I so enjoy your videos because , while being real and personable, you are precise and thorough in your presentation. You don’t take 5 min to tell us what you are going to tell us! You don’t repeat things over and over again. Thank you!
The Lord said to take every seventh year off. This speaks to your taking a break from market gardening. I'm sure this year will be one of wonderful personal growth for you both. Looking forward to it.
I recently took the year off gardening one of my gardens to let it rest a year. Would like to grow in it this Spring. The weeds have become so thick and vigorous. If their vigor is any indication of soil strength, it will be a very good growing season this year!
The dreaded “there’s something we need to talk about”, always makes my heart drop 😢 So glad to hear you will continue to put out videos! Your such great teachers! Hated to think you wouldn’t be continuing 👏
Hallelujah praise God he is the all-knowing. It is so refreshing to see someone whose faith is leading their lives. God will continue to guide you in the right path.
You should never feel bad about doing what's best for yourselves and your family. I 100% agree with yall about avoiding drama and focusing on your own stuff. I do not tolerate drama in my life either. Praise God for our many blessings ❤
When I saw the title, I thought that you were not going to do video's but as I found out that you are still doing the video and were still able to sell what starts you have, I am so thankful to Lord that you are going to continue to share. May you continue to prosper.
Hi Sarah & Kevin 🤠 I discovered your channel about four years ago, but have never written to you. I felt the need to, today, because when I first saw this blog, I thought you were giving up your channel. My heart sank! That was when I realized how much I looked forward to and have enjoyed your posts. And learned a lot from you two for my own homestead journey. I hope that you continue to enjoy your life there and as a result of your ability to vlog more, that your channel grows by leaps and bounds and remain just a customer of your farmers market. You reach so many more people on UA-cam. Your growing regimen for the market sounded crazy 😳
Have a wonderful year. And God bless.
Thank you so much. And thank you for watching! ❤️
I know! I was terrified you were stopping your videos! Whew! What a relief! God is so faithful to lead and direct His children. PTL! 👐
God bless you guys thank you for the verses and please express yourself more in that area. God needs all the people he can get to spread his word.
Great for you two, reflecting on your needs and prioritizing your own gardens. I can’t wait to see your new raised bed produce wonderful plants. Blessings for a great season. ❤❤
On the seventh day, God rested. Glad to see you following His teachings!
I was just thinking this same thing. Amen. Jesus I trust in You.
Yes! We have been given a beautiful blessing of the Sabbath rest!
I love watching your channel and was in awe of your energy. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
I too hate drama. 🤗. I thought grade school behavior was over at my age, but unfortunately it is not. I stay away from those people and situations as much as possible. Love your videos, especially the keto ones!❤❤
I have that verse painted on the inside of my fence by my garden. It keeps me focused.
Have a great year! May God bless us all with wonderful food from our gardens.
What a wonderful idea!!
I love that idea, I might do that as well
I thought you were quitting UA-cam. Thank God you're not. I'd miss ya'll.
That would not be an economically sound decision. They have a large following and make a substantial amount of money from UA-cam.
@@nancyalberghini7581 agreed
I think it's great that you are staying true to "you"! Keep your faith and everything will fall in to place as it's meant to be.
Bless you both for believing the word of God and doing what's right for this season of time in your lives
You two are an uplifting blessing. Can’t wait to see your garden grow.
My dears, I am taking a year off from my local farmer’s market, too! I will still go back as a customer, I just don’t have the time and energy to put into the production, processing, and sales like previous years.
We are continuing to put our energy into our homestead, just as you two are. I love that God is calling each of us to focus on our stewardship, and focus on what He has given and really care for it. Love you guys! I hope to plan a visit soon. ❤
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We made the same decisson and will be enjoying our gardens and chickens the American Bresse
Good for you! Sometimes taking stock of how things are going and readjusting to fit your needs is an important step in self sufficiency! God Bless ❤
Good for you two! Nobody can make you take care of yourselves but you. I believe your stress will be less and gardening will be more enjoyable. ❤
I am so THANKFUL ----- and I believe GOD issuing to work and show you both EXACTLY what is needed this year- how exciting-- have PEACE GOD is with you both
Thank you for sharing your faith. God is so good. Knowing who you are and finding peace in obedience to God is immeasurable. Glad you will continue your page on UA-cam. Really enjoy seeing how you manage all the work that goes into your homestead.
You bless many folks with your life's story and practical points you share so nicely. And God bless you as you live for Him, and He directs your path. 😊
I've made similar decisions - with my husband and son's agreement a handful of years ago. PEACE is a wonderful gift Jesus gave us! We have enjoyed your videos going back to your move to Missouri.
You are not afraid to make these decisions to do what is right for you. Being so open about it is encouraging to those of us who want to stop worrying about what others say we must do and focus on what Heavenly Father wants us to do with our lives. Thank you.
Thank you for seeking, listening, hearing, and following God’s voice. And thank you for encouraging us to do the same by sharing your experience.
Only you know your own heart. Whatever you choose, I’m there for you. You have taught me so much. ❤
I am growing in those red protein tuns this year so, any tips on those kind of container gardening would be super helpful!
I also took time off from farmers markets a couple years ago and have found that I am significantly less stressed and have more time for my son and my backyard homestead. The years with our children are priceless and this time is precious. God has continued to provide income for us above and beyond what I was getting from the markets so, I am sure this was the best decision for me.
I make and sell Elderberry syrup/elixir as well as eggs, microgreens, and garden surplus. I have found that a single Facebook post in the right moms group can provide me with more $$ than I would make lugging everything to a market AND I get to stay home and welcome guests to the garden all day! Leaving the markets has been a massive blessing for me. It served its purpose for a time, but now I'm enjoying a slower, more loving pace to my Saturdays, and so are my son and my animals. Our presence in their lives is the greatest gift we give (and receive).
Have a great garden year! Grow on! 💪 🌿
I love this! Thank you for sharing.
Sounds like a wonderful and fun summer. God is good all the time! 🥰
I'm so glad you're listening to His spirit. He keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed upon Him. Have a blessed and fruitful summer... keep following Him.
God Bless you both! Nice to see you using the "Good Book" as your script for life. You can never go wrong with that advice!😊❤
Good for you! It's amazing that you were able to do so much, but such a blessing that you saw it and can take a step back and regroup and concentrate on you and your family! And no one needs extra drama in their lives!
I love how you two discuss and collaborate on your ideas. Great communication! That's how you can come to mutual decisions with compatibility!! Being realistic and following your heart is so important. You can't live your life for other's expectations. CHILL & be at PEACE!!
It’s great to see you so enthused! I hadn’t noticed the difference before. Good for you, resetting obligations to fit your priorities. And for seeing and obeying Divine direction. I’ll enjoy seeing what changes you make this season. ❤
Good for you 2! Maybe this is God’s way of helping you focus not only on your own garden, but special attention to focus on your own family and each other. God bless!
Oh my, I read the title of the video and was almost in tears. I couldn't click on fast enough . You two are so grounded and do everything in a godly way.
Yes, yes
Please include some information about the berry bush varieties you choose and how best details of the planting and fertilizing of your new plants.
God bless you all. God has a plan for you both.
I'm so happy you are going to focus on your homestead this year! I know you're going to learn and shate a lot and that makes me so so happy!😊
Now your influence will be faith based! Thank you for being that example of obedience.
I have always respected both of you, but now, even more so. To follow Gods leading should be everyone’s goal. Happy for your decision. 💗
I love the Thessalonians quote ❤ I am that you are holding fast to your moral standards. Very rare in this day and age. I’m excited for you guys and hope you enjoy the time on your homestead. Thank you for sharing your life through videos!
How wonderful you guys are going in the direction you feel like the Lord is leading. I began watching you for your garden and in the kitchen videos, and must say I have missed them. Be blessed!
Trying to follow the word of God is always the best thing to do.
I am not a person of faith, but I find the concept beautiful from an outsider's perspective. I'm so glad you two found comfort in your faith and that it brought you to this decision. You cannot live your best life if you cannot be comfortable, happy, and fulfilled. I look forward to future videos!
I Thessalonians 4: 11-12 is the theme verse for our homestead. We were so pleased to hear that this passage means so much to you also.
I don’t blame you guys a bit. It’s easy to get tired and overwhelmed and it happens before you realize it. You guys have always done a great job with all the gardening and homesteading stuff, as well as with your channel. I have always enjoyed watching you and have learned from you about trying new things with our own garden. Enjoy your extra free time, you deserve a break. Catch you on the next video….Rick
Thank you for the scripture verse. It's good that you are listening to His word and stepping back from doing the market and focussing on your homestead. God bless you!
Good for you! Continue to Glorify God in your walk to obey His Word. You set a great example for the rest of us.
I think you have made a wise decision. Your channel is one of my favorites. You not only share all the great ideas you have with us, but you show the importance of doing what you do. Thank you for that scripture too. It has me really thinking about things.
I so appreciate you both. Darran and I have been following you for several years now. Thank you for sharing this story and Scripture that lead to the life you have now. Darran leaves the house by 3am and sometimes doesn’t get home until after 5pm. He is so worn out by the race. We would absolutely love to live full time on our land. Living a quiet life pleasing to God.
God bless you guys for all you do and sharing your lives with us.
So happy for you both and your families. You have helped many many people with your videos and producing seedlings for gardens and you will still be producing ways for folks to grow their gardens plus having so time to enjoy some more time to entertain yourselves. May HIS blessings be with you all throughout your journey. Stay safe and GOD BLESS you all. Fred.
"Make homesteading fun again!!" This is a great move toward that. I worried you were not gardening in your new raised bed garden this year.
Take care and thank you for the years of help and faith you have given to people .
Good for you! Enjoy your time off and thank you for all the wisdom you have shared over the years, you will be missed but not forgotten!
I huge sigh of relief!!! I thought you were going to leave you tube. I was about to cry. I look forward to your videos so much. I dont have friends, work from home, and not a TV watcher. I consider You Tube my TV. Even then there are only a couple channels that I enjoy watching. Thank you for staying with us!!
In the past, when you went to market, I said to myself "wow, that's a lot of work". I'm happy for you that you are scaling back. I can't wait to see things growing in the new raised beds. It will be beautiful!!
YOUALL ARE SO KIND AND I TRUELY ENJOY YOU. WE MUST ALWAYS TAKE TIME FOR OURSELVES YOU HAVE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION. I AM OVER 70 AND HAVE WATCHED WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHEN NOT TAKING TIME FOR THEIR OWN GROWTH AND MAINTAINCE OF THEIR OWN . WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS GOOD FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE SUCH GOOD SERVANTS OF GOD. THANK YOU. ❤ GOD BLESS YOU AND I WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH AND SHARE.
God Bless You Both So Much. We Did Market From 2007 To 2017 Having Made The Same Decision You've Made, For All The Same Reasons. We've Never Gone Back.
You Will Be So Happy On Your Homestead. ENJOY!
Glad for you guys to follow what you intended from the start.
Sometimes we get sidetracked, but we all need to stop for a bit, analyze the situation and reroute to where you need to be.
Good Luck. We did the market for over 10 years, it's stressful. We left because of the pettiness and government regulations, we decided not to play the games anymore.
So glad that you were smart enough to listen to the Lord and because of that He is already working with you.
I was also relieved that you didn't say you were stopping UA-cam videos. You got everyone's attention! So, let me just say that when the weather gets to 90 degrees or higher, please consider shade cloth for your raised beds. It makes such a difference for me here in East Tennessee. I am using a chicken run which makes it easy to cover with shade cloth. I use 40 percent. I use the chicken run because of wild life like deer, squirrels, ground hogs, etc. Happy gardening friends!
I must say that the best thing I have ever done in gardening was to switch to raised beds and use weed block fabric as I am too enjoying it so much more. My wife is so excited every year now.
Life is full of little, and sometimes big, course corrections. I appreciate you two and look forward to seeing what you do with your raised gardens now that you'll have more time to devote to your place. God bless you.
I applaud you for setting and holding your own healthy boundaries that are right for YOU TWO. Less (over)doing and more...BEING, and enjoying this beautiful earth, her abundance, and the wonderful people and animals we love and nurture...quieting our hearts, minds and spirits, so that we can hear and see God in everything with greater clarity, presence and appreciation. Blessings!
I sighed with relief that you were just the farmer's market! I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your faith too.
I understand the need to step back and take stock of your situation. Plus, no drama is ever healthy. Now might be the time to check out the fence on the beef cattle summer grazing pasture. I am always torn between money and time. When you have the money, you don't have the time. And vice versa. God bless and enjoy what you have.
I also am relieved your channel will continue, God Bless,
Lord willing ☺️
I love you guys! Your faith in God, your marriage, your family and how you run your business is such an inspiration to all of us. You are quality & annointed people. I am single now but I really wish I had a partner to do the homestead life that I feel called to do as well, but I'm where God wants me to be for now & I'm getting stronger. I'm teaching myself organic gardening, canned for the 1st time - over 450 jars last summer, hopefully freeze drying this year, Hügelkultur deep bed gardening and composting...even some woodworking - as a 64yr old woman. I'm exhausted but the rewards have been amazing and God is gonna use me to help my family in the future. As Christians, we know what is coming & we are preparing like the ants. "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest."
Also, I made so many of Sarah's recipes, her recipes are tried & tested! Thank you both for encouraging everyone and for being faithful examples! ❤
Sounds like a good decision guys,you are busy enough as it is.
I'm a regular watcher, not going to lie the title kind of scared me...😂
I am living my dream through you.
You guys should make waddlesville videos, so we can watch ducks and chickens whenever we want.
I'm an Atheist, but even I believe this passage from the bible.This is the way people should be living their lives.
God bless all of you. My Husband and I moved to Missouri a couple of years ago, for the same reasons. Our faith is strong, but we pray on our choice to move to Texas County, every single day. We had to sadly give up on making friends with any of our neighbors, and we're still praying for them to stop allowing their dogs, cats, and livestock to trespass. We still pray to find a Church that isn't haughty and gossipy. We still pray for employers who won't steal our wages, and tips, when they're underpaying to begin with. We still pray for the nonstop dog and cat dumping to end, in a county with no animal shelter or animal control. We still pray to forgive the seller for lying to us so much that we can't even sell this place, with an added bonus of abandoning her own unfixed 2 cats to us, after hiding them, claiming there were no cats in the area, when there were dozens of other unfixed cats who would eventually contaminate most of our gardening areas. And I'm allergic to cats. We feel very isolated from our community, and Facebook is just a reminder of the lack of cohesion and fellowship within the community.
Enjoy this year of gardening! I am so proud of you to take this step back and loving the life God intended. God Bless!!
Thank you so much!
You are both so amazing. My husband and I live in Idaho with our two children and we live on a 13-acre farm. We are christians as well and God has richly blessed us on our farm. As you are transitioning into a new phase, I will be praying for you and your family. I appreciate all you share on your channel. God bless you all..Sherri-Payette Idaho