I’ve never thought of it as getting paid to live in Alaska. When they first started the dividend a good majority of people working on the pipeline were from oil producing states like Texas because they had the needed job skills. The problem was they were taking those salaries and spending them in their own states and all that revenue was just flowing out of the state that was producing it. So the administration at the time took a portion of the profits and invested it, earmarking that as a dividend to the residents to compensate for the resources flowing out and ensuring that a portion of that revenue remained in the state. I’ve always admired their foresight in doing that!
Linda I am sorry you are so hurt about your circumstances,but it really isn’t Jessica’s worry. She works very hard and deserves every help she can get. I really wish you wouldn’t vent your frustrations on here. I hope you have abetter day and remember that someone loves you.
Hi Jessica and sweet family! It’s really nobody’s business what you get or not. I’m happy if everyone can get any help. I’m sure a lot of people don’t want to move to Alaska because of the cold weather. You and the family are such hard workers. Have a very blessed night!
Hi sweet one! You are so smart to stock up on food for the animals for winter! That is a great use for some of your PFD money!!! I look forward to the Costco run! Big hugs and many blessings, my sweet friend!
The PFD information is very interesting. Such a blessing to get the animals feed stocked up for winter. The rabbits are going to be so snuggled this winter in their new nesting boxes. Now on to painting the rest of the barn, and new flooring for the chickens. Looking forward to those videos. God bless you all!
That was a chore to get that all put away but now you can breathe easy and be prepared for winter because you just never know what Mother Nature will bring. Great video today Jessica. Thanks for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod✌️🇺🇸💖
I love that you make sure all your animals are well taken care of. Y'all sure do stay busy on the homestead. Girl im wore out just watching lol. Blessings to all.
You always have awesome videos. It’s great to be able to stock up ahead of time on everything. Growing up we spent the summer and fall getting stocked up and ready for winter even here in Georgia. I continue it to today and I’m retired now. It’s a good feeling . Congratulations and thanks for such an amazing channel. You a a hard worker.
Thank you for a very interesting video. I think you explain in a perfect way and your way of saying goodbye every time is super🥰. All the best to you and your family.
WOW look at you lugging those 50 lb bags of food around !! I’m impressed !! Great idea stock piling some of the animal food for the winter. What are you doing with the rabbits? Pets ?
@@modernhomesteadalaska you guys are awesome! I’d love to see an introduction video to your family and animals/home! Do you have one already posted I could watch?
Hello, wow what an interesting video. Thank you for explaining about the PFD. You seem like a wealth of knowledge about many things. I guess you have to be living where you do. I have to think you never get bored 😃Thanks for take us along. Wishing all the best.
Wow that was very interesting. I never knew that about Alaska. Good for them taking care of their people!! Added note, your editing was really good in this video. Not that it hasn’t always been but it seemed different.
Thank you! I made the decision in Jan to work hard on better videos this year! And boy did I find some styles I didn’t like! I have learned so much! I am so greatful to hear it’s being seen
You do exactly what we do, adding the cracked corn. We will start it in December here in TN. I also have lots of herbs that I’ve dehydrated, frozen or frozen it with fresh pumpkins. I will thaw it and warm it some before giving it to them. Pumpkin is very good for them this time of year too, I’ve been told by several farmers it’s a good wormer. 🤷🏼♀️
@@modernhomesteadalaska last year my granddaughter and I did the pumpkin “carving” where they peck out the areas we started to carve for them out and she was so excited her girls really carved out the pumpkins. And yes!! Deep bedding all the way. It really keeps it warm in the barn where they mostly stay, then it helps my garden out come Spring.
My father always made wooden feed boxes for the rabbits so they had something extra to gnaw on because rabbits teeth keep growing and that helps them to trim them back.
Oh my goodness shopping for feed is like going to the gym ! I just bought a big bucket of Behr exterior white paint and it was over three hundred dollars but I love Behr paint . You work so hard but I can tell you love it . Thank you for sharing ! 🐓🐂🐇
I always laugh when someone asks if I get paid to live in Alaska. I just give a flat out "NO". Then they ask about the PFD, I say a PFD is a double lifesaver. One PFD is a personal Floatation device and the other PFD is a dividend from the oil which saves people with money for the Winter or to help with bills.
There you go! It’s wild but it’s even a question Aaron and I looked up before moving. Not because it was a factor on the move, but more a wondering if it’s true or not.
I don’t look at it as being chubby, all gods creatures store extra fat to stay warm in the freezing cold months so that’s my excuse and I stand by it hahaha, besides, who wants to snuggle up to a bag of bones, not me! You work hard you eat hardy meals and you provide love and nourishment to your family ♥️🙏🏻🇨🇦@@modernhomesteadalaska
"Welcome to Alaska, here's $1000!" I still get asked about the PFD even though I've never gotten one. It seems to be the first question folks ask when they find out you've spent any amount of time in Alaska lol.
Gathering goods is autumn's job! You look so cute doing it all. Just a cautionary warning...don't be lifting so many heavy feed bags. Until our next visit...how did that morning snow end? ❤ Momma G
WOW what a amazing video Jessica. Loved it , Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 . We are heading into Summer here. Have started a little summer garden, tomatoes, cucumbers,lettuce etc but just what me and my husband eat and have started getting a few things etc for freezer and pantry in my weekly shop to put in our Jessica cupboard ( that’s what I call it )and it’s a cupboard lol in our spare room. I want to thank you to celery was on special here for a dollar a bunch and I had just watched you chop up and freeze your celery (which I didn’t know you could freeze it ) So was all over that. Thank you so much for your weekly video with all your knowledge and tricks etc. Have a great day ❤
Was that Roberto in the hay bale @ 15:30 ?? LOLOLOLOL I think most of us would do the same as you and Aaron chose to do with your PFD, which is STOCK UP before winter! 🥰
@@modernhomesteadalaska yes there are so many questions like this about living here. Also so many misunderstandings. I feel ppl have no idea how different it is living here. It is so unique and not for everyone. I’ve seen ppl come and go. The ones that stay have truly embraced what it means to be Alaskans💚 god bless you and the family.
That's wonderful that you put the extra money into things for the homestead, that's what I would do if I came across extra money except I only have 2 cats lol not what you have 💜 cat food and litter oh toilet paper and trash bags. Don't forget your sunflower seeds! I can't wait for floor laying video, the chickens should be happy
I'm all for using any bonus money to buy the necessary and extra things you need to put you in either a better place for a season or the year. It doesn't matter what others think of your choices as long as you and any immediately involved is OK with that choice.
@@modernhomesteadalaska people seem to think they deserve to know everything about people they watch and follow. I have a real problem with that. I watch to learn, yes I like watching your adult kids do their stuff on the channel. I don't care how much you earn or what you spend it on learning about that stuff is very much a American thing to ask. I'm a brit we take you as we find you. I'm actually glad with the way you run this channel, you keep most of your personal life private I think it's a good security measure.
Heated bowl for the chickens water??? We had those & worked great. We also had heater for the horse's water...was so much easier n winter. Thanks Jessica for a great video! 💜🕯
Great video! I raised Pygmy Goats for 25 years during my youth in 4-H and later and we ALWAYS got them cob and cob with molasses....that brought back memories. Also Peaches is very very cute :)
Rabbits will use a litter box easily for easy clean up . They will do it by nature, that why they use the nesting boxes so if you put in a small type litter tray for them with a nesting box that should help. Rabbits are the easiest to raise. Oh they also love for a snack ..... Bread lol it also helps put on extra fat for the winter months to help keep them warm. I used to Run a Resort and we had hundreds of Rabbits, it was a main attraction for ppl that came to stay in our cabins. So we kept lots of can of old bread from the bread store in cans everywhere for the Rabbits and Deer and a occasional Bear lol
Have heard that the corn crop was pretty bad this year and that we should expect prices to go up. Letting you know about this because you can buy more for your chicken. A friend of mine grew up in a milk farm. He told me he was buying huge container of melasse to keep the iron level of their cows high.
Wow that’s so cool the govt gives you some dividends back. Back before we moved north the Canadian govt used to give a northern living allowance. Not sure how much it was but it was gone by the time we moved her in 96. Anyways great way to stock up for your animals for the winter. You are such a rock star Jessica. ❤️🇨🇦
Not trying to split hairs on the wording. I’m sure you know this but if others read it, UA-cam is a search engine like google, and things need to be worded in a way folks actually ask questions. That’s all. You will see thumbnails that say Alaska when they should say Alaskan, but the brain fills in, the same way you need to answer the question most folks ask.
Jessica, I have to correct you. Not all felons are discluded from receiving the PFD. The State may garnish their PFD to pay fines, or if someone owes child support, etc. Edited to add... In the early 90s I cared for Father-in-law's rabbits. Neighbor dog ran loose and (terrible memory here) chewed the rabbits' feet off coz of the wire bottom cages. I'll not be keeping rabbits again😢
Yes! Like we do with the propane. We have 6 bottles, but swap it out when we use one and get it filled, so in the event of…. You pick the emergency we have 6 not 5 empty ones. Trying to get to 3 bails stocked up and rotate through as it is not a long keeper you know that. But Incase someone reads this
Guarantee it’s because it’s beautiful not for the payment. If he owns something his property tax is higher than the payment. If he is also not living here as his primary and spending more then 1/3 the year he wouldn’t get paid anyway. It’s honest just the most beautiful peaceful place on earth, that’s why we all love it here
Jessica, this was informative but don't feel you have to explain how you spend your money. Girl, you are going to stay fit working on the homestead and lugging those bags of feed. Better to stock up when supplies are available. Have a good week.
@@venicemitchell1407 it’s public information on the PFD, and it’s one of the number one googled question on Alaska, so we felt based on the fact Everyone got the exact same it was not some secret or private information we would answer a top asked question. Thank you for the concern I truly find it heart warming. Just wanted to be clear why I think it’s ok to share this. And not what my husband makes or actually private income information.
my brother I law was a pipfitter out of LA CA n helped build the pipeline hesaid they play games on cold days peeing on frozen pipe n seehow tall or long off pipe before it broke lol men n their peecicles
Jessica. Who in the world would ask how much money you get from the state? That is like asking someone how much their salary is. WHAT???????? Rude IMO. But you answered it with grace and responsibility with your animals in mind. My nose is still out of joint about that but anyway...........Did I see a bunch on rabbits in one of the rabbit house compartments? Did they have babies? Peaches looked so sweet today. What a smile she must bring to your face. See ya.
I only shared what can be googled. It’s a funny topic, I never see videos actually answering it but it’s truly a top asked question about Alaska. The other one being can you still get free land in Alaska. I figured it was safe since everyone gets the exact same thing. And you can google it even going back to the start of what was paid each year
@@modernhomesteadalaska , thank you for the reply . My son’s moving up there next week . If you see this another question for you when do people put their snow tires on .
@@Maquillage79 as soon as the snow starts to pack. There is actually recommended dates, but the thing to remember is there is a date by law you have to take them off. The studs tear up the roads. You will get a ticket and it’s based on each stud. And it can be super expensive. But I don’t actually know what day that is might be different in different parts of the state…… he will need to look it up for where he lives.
@@Maquillage79 oh yeas please do and if he is going to live in anchorage he needs!!!!!!! Studs! It’s the worst place in the whole state they are so bad at clearing the roads!
Absolutely not paid to live here! Not anymore than if you "get paid" to invest your money. It takes 1 year to establish residency and then you get the benefits of living in this state. Which does mean you are called "Alaskan resident", therefore legally entitled to all Alaska resident privileges. The same as if you are a resident of Florida there is a resident rate at parks, zoos etc. If you are a resident in Georgia you get resident rates at their colleges. You are not "paid" this discount, you recoeve it as a privilege of living there. The same in Alaska. Our dividend is based off of sharing a percentage of the wealth made from the resources in this state. Kinda like marrying into a family. You recieve benefits from becoming a legal part of the family. Taxes are paid on this dividend. It was written as a 'Permanent' fund dividend.... But is disappearing as government gets greedy for the people's share of the profits. Its not enough to tax us. A benefit of living in Hawaii is sunshine, a benefit of Florida Disneyland, a Mississippi low cost of living, a benefit of living jn Alaska is a yearly dividend $300-3K. etc......... I have lived here sjnce before they started the Ak PFD. Now theg have set a cap on how much you can receive....$1300. A benefit of oil being found on your land is you get mineral rights. Calling it "free money" or "getting paid to live there" is an interesting way to look at it. Like a child "getting paid" to live with their parents. They get an allowance based on rhe fact that they belong to the family. So, welcome to the Alaskan family. Getting a dividend just means you have met the qualifications to become a part. As soon as you "break-up the family" you wlll not get your allowance anymore. When you move you no longer recieve state benefits even if Alaskan born. The fund is to boost the economy and benefit those living in Alaska. (Although you ard free to send it all to an overseas mission) Since we have a 6-8 month winter here most Alaskans use it to help pay for utilities. Alaska has some of, if not the highest utility bills in the nation.
A rabbits should not have a nesting box until 3 days before kindling (having babies} you take it out as soon as the kits can jump in and out.. a small pile of hay is all they need if they have walls on their cage.. I kept rabbits for most of 20 years. We have very inconsiderate neighbors who don't like to take care of their rabbits during the winter. They turn them lose . Not a good thing for our garden or the wild rabbit population. So we wait for him to do this and we live trap them and we have plenty of rabbit meat for winter. No need to raise them. The dogs in the neighborhood take care of the ones we don't.
Not trying to split hairs on the wording. I’m sure you know this but if others read it, UA-cam is a search engine like google, and things need to be worded in a way folks actually ask questions. That’s all. You will see thumbnails that say Alaska when they should say Alaskan, but the brain fills in, the same way you need to answer the question most folks ask.
So how come you were only counting $1702? There's two of you, so unless either of you is a felon, shouldn't you have received $3404 and thus be counting $3404 in the car? I think you just made it more confusing... Anyway, I looked up Alaska Permanent Fund on wikipedia and that explained it all.
Well it’s basic math you did it, I don’t need to show where every penny is spent in our home got someone to figure it out. We addressed a single PFD, my neighbors are a family of 6, clearly one can do the math and see how that impacts them, it’s 2 of us……. It’s more confusing to rope others into it. Each individual gets a PFD they don’t give the husband the wife’s. It’s actually given to each person not $3404 we got 2 separate checks
@@cherylb.9766 no that’s not something anyone has encountered. You can’t use anything they can chew like rubber or plastic they would chew out and can’t digest it and glass would freeze. So metal is for sure the best choice
I really enjoy seeing your videos. I go to AK every year and stay in my cabin on a little piece of property I have up there and I absolutely love it. I would love to live there full-time if my job allowed. With that being said I live here in the Black Hills of SD on 461 acres, have a couple horses, a few head of cattle and some chickens… Not one time have I or anybody else I know that lives out here in the hills on land referred to their home and property as a “Homestead“… I absolutely wouldn’t referred to it as a Homestead on 5 acres just a few minutes from a major town… comes off kind of silly sounding. But again I enjoy seeing your videos and that won’t stop me from watching them. Just kind of makes me laugh…..
@@westriveroutdoors that’s ok a homestead is just a home that’s owned and had land and used for substance. So we do check all the boxes. But I make no bones about the fact it’s a “Modern” homestead.
@modernhomesteadalaska Of course it's information anyone can find on Google but still it doesn't need to be advertised on UA-cam by newcomers. You'll see what I mean once you become a real Alaskan. Cheers
I have never been to Alaska always wanted to visit and I knew about this they have actually had interviews with others that live there that have talked about it on news channels and on others shows heck it was even a thing on the Simpsons when homer moved the family there. There are books written about Alaska that has this in it . I truly don't think there is people that would just move there for that amount of money because it takes so much to live in beautiful Alaska I understand it's expensive and the winters are hard and long. I don't understand why you are so upset at Jessica she hasn't done anything wrong plus you spoke to her like she doesn't belong there her family works very hard and has accomplished so much in a short amount of time. She is proud of the state she lives in and wants people to see and understand what's it's like there .
@@debralawler-nt9si it’s because the PFD is not paid out by the federal government it’s paid out by the state of Alaska the government wants there monies on all things lol
I thinks overall a negative thing to post videos like this, would love to debate the pros and cons of it but frankly videos like this just attract people that shouldn’t be in Alaska and that don’t belong here.
Unfortunate UA-cam is not a debate forum. The video was done in good taste and addressing a top googled and asked question about Alaska. Keep in mind UA-cam is a search engine not like other social media. And is not about the politics of the payment who should or shouldn’t or any of that. Just straight facts.
I really don't think that amount of money is going to cause people to move to Alaska especially with how expensive things are there and the long winters,. That wouldn't put a dent in keeping your home warm or feeding your family and if you own land I can't imagine the cost of taxes. I have known about this for years most people do I think. I've seen interviews on television about this being discussed I've seen it on the news before books have been written about the history of Alaska and it's spoken about it's not a secret I just don't think anyone would look at this and say I'm moving to Alaska because of this that would be silly to do .
dammm and with me living in tennessee i have worked my Ass off for the last 43 yrs and paided in social security and taxes i have worked for everything that i have and you people that lives in alaska they pay yall to live thats a damm shame yall pretty much get everything give to yall 😡 i barely have money to buy food with
That’s so super sad for you to have worked so hard and to feel you can’t even afford food. I’m truly very sorry. And to see all the devastation surrounding you. I can see why you might feel angry. But also keep in mind our property tax is $14k a year! Only homeowners pay tax no one else. So $1,7002 doesn’t even put a dent in what we pay to live in the most beautiful place on earth.
@@modernhomesteadalaska $14,000/year!? Holy molies!!! You must have a good chunk of land! If so, the feds have a forestry program that can unbelievably reduce property taxes just by planting trees on it.
Oh my. You must be miserable. What they get isn’t very much at all. $1700 a year? Oh my. And their living situation is a lot harder than you in Tennessee. A lot of jobs are only in the summer there. Stores. Construction. Until you walk in someone else’s shoes. Stop judging. Food also costs more there than Tennessee. Yes food is high. But it is high for all and more there. I really hope things get better for you and not to be so judgmental and hateful.
I’ve never thought of it as getting paid to live in Alaska. When they first started the dividend a good majority of people working on the pipeline were from oil producing states like Texas because they had the needed job skills. The problem was they were taking those salaries and spending them in their own states and all that revenue was just flowing out of the state that was producing it. So the administration at the time took a portion of the profits and invested it, earmarking that as a dividend to the residents to compensate for the resources flowing out and ensuring that a portion of that revenue remained in the state. I’ve always admired their foresight in doing that!
It’s such an amazing thing to actually see.
Our Walmart had only dog and cat food that’s a nice one you’ve got
I love the good stewardship you provide for your animals. You guys are awesome thank you Jessica for providing another glimpse into your life❤
Thank you so much! That’s so kind
Linda I am sorry you are so hurt about your circumstances,but it really isn’t Jessica’s worry. She works very hard and deserves every help she can get. I really wish you wouldn’t vent your frustrations on here. I hope you have abetter day and remember that someone loves you.
I must have missed something. Is there a time stamp?
@@jenniferr2057no, Linda made a comment that was unhelpful or constructive. I had to go through the comments to locate it.
@@suzsnide03 thank you.
Look at you driving the tractor like a boss! I love it. Glad to see you were able to stock up for the homestead critters.
Thank you! I’m not Aaron but I get the jobs I need done for sure! You are so kind to me
I certainly did not know about the Alaska PFD.. What a interesting thing to do.. Spread the wealth!! Nice.
That’s amazing! It’s always the first question we normally get
You are a busy lady. Hard worker. You got a lot accomplished today!!
@@cathyrobinson8667 thank you so much
I love watching your channel. It is so awesome to see how self sufficient your family is. It’s a lot of work, but has to be so very satisfying
Thank you so much! It’s a very satisfying life
Brilliant series on winter prep in Alaska really enjoying them 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x
Thank you that’s so kind
I didn't even know anyone got paid living in Alaska. I like how yall spend it wisely. 💰 💸
Thank you.
Be blessed love you all.Smart getting extra food for animals.❤❤
Be blessed my friend
Lovely lady you amaze me with what you manage to get accomplished!
Thank you that’s so kind
Hi Jessica and sweet family! It’s really nobody’s business what you get or not.
I’m happy if everyone can get any help. I’m sure a lot of people don’t want to move to Alaska because of the cold weather.
You and the family are such hard workers.
Have a very blessed night!
Have a blessed day my kind friend
@@modernhomesteadalaska say a prayer for my momma, I lost my brother today 🙏❤️
Thank you for sharing!❤
No problem thanks for visiting
You continue to amaze me. I admire you and Aaron and your work ethic. Looking forward to a good cooking video soon 🤤
I got to lite the fire today! Because it snowed! lol the snow has melted but it all counts right!
Hi sweet one! You are so smart to stock up on food for the animals for winter! That is a great use for some of your PFD money!!! I look forward to the Costco run! Big hugs and many blessings, my sweet friend!
Thank you my dear friend! It was so smart already woke up to snow today
Enjoy all y’all do on the homestead. Grateful for your videos 😊
Thanks so much
You are such a hard worker. I enjoy your videos. ❤
Thank you so much
Thanks for sharing the pfd information
Thanks for watching Bill!
Lady you are a worker I know you're husband is proud of you if he doesn't he is crazy love you and your videos from Tennessee
Thank you that’s so kind of you
The PFD information is very interesting. Such a blessing to get the animals feed stocked up for winter. The rabbits are going to be so snuggled this winter in their new nesting boxes. Now on to painting the rest of the barn, and new flooring for the chickens. Looking forward to those videos. God bless you all!
Amen! Just felt like a nice boost to stock for the first time in a while
That was a chore to get that all put away but now you can breathe easy and be prepared for winter because you just never know what Mother Nature will bring. Great video today Jessica. Thanks for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod✌️🇺🇸💖
Thank you friend! It snowed today! Winter has hit
I love that you make sure all your animals are well taken care of. Y'all sure do stay busy on the homestead. Girl im wore out just watching lol. Blessings to all.
Thanks so much
Love your Costco videos!
Glad you like them!
Loved the video, seeing all the animals. You’ll are always looking ahead.
That's the plan! Thank you so much
Glad the money helped you get ahead for winter
Us too such a blessing
You always have awesome videos. It’s great to be able to stock up ahead of time on everything. Growing up we spent the summer and fall getting stocked up and ready for winter even here in Georgia. I continue it to today and I’m retired now. It’s a good feeling .
Congratulations and thanks for such an amazing channel. You a a hard worker.
That is awesome! That is so kind of you to say thank you
Thanks!
@@carolwhisenhunt7504 are you serious! I can’t breathe you took my breath away! How do I say thank you! Thank you so kind of you.
Awesome video. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you! You too!
Thank you for a very interesting video. I think you explain in a perfect way and your way of saying goodbye every time is super🥰. All the best to you and your family.
Thank you! 😃 that was so kind of you!
WOW look at you lugging those 50 lb bags of food around !! I’m impressed !! Great idea stock piling some of the animal food for the winter. What are you doing with the rabbits? Pets ?
Thank you so much! All the rabbits featured on the channel are pets. But they do produce meat. We have not actually butcher any rabbits.
Just found your channel and I’m already HOOKED time to go binge watch all the videos lol you guys are living my DREAM
Oh wow thank you! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
@@modernhomesteadalaska you guys are awesome! I’d love to see an introduction video to your family and animals/home! Do you have one already posted I could watch?
@@hannahmoore748 I don’t think I did that! Great idea though
Good Afternoon my Awesome friend..!!
@@craigholstine2154 good afternoon my friend!
Hello, wow what an interesting video. Thank you for explaining about the PFD. You seem like a wealth of knowledge about many things. I guess you have to be living where you do. I have to think you never get bored 😃Thanks for take us along. Wishing all the best.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for that
Love watching you. You explain things so well.
Thank you so much!
Some great information in this weeks vlog , thankyou Jessica 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Wow that was very interesting. I never knew that about Alaska. Good for them taking care of their people!!
Added note, your editing was really good in this video. Not that it hasn’t always been but it seemed different.
Thank you! I made the decision in Jan to work hard on better videos this year! And boy did I find some styles I didn’t like! I have learned so much! I am so greatful to hear it’s being seen
@@modernhomesteadalaska oh wow! Yes, I can definitely tell.
An awesome video, thank you.
Glad you liked it thank you
That is awesome! Every little bit helps nowadays!!
Amen to that
Amazing!
Thank you
You are one tough lady Jessica. Is there anything you can't do. Lol. I enjoyed this very much.
@@carolwhisenhunt7504 thank you that’s beyond just so kind of you
Love this!
Thank you
You do exactly what we do, adding the cracked corn. We will start it in December here in TN. I also have lots of herbs that I’ve dehydrated, frozen or frozen it with fresh pumpkins. I will thaw it and warm it some before giving it to them. Pumpkin is very good for them this time of year too, I’ve been told by several farmers it’s a good wormer. 🤷🏼♀️
Yes! Same here! I’m going to cook up some pumpkins o give them all the seeds and scraps they love it
@@modernhomesteadalaska last year my granddaughter and I did the pumpkin “carving” where they peck out the areas we started to carve for them out and she was so excited her girls really carved out the pumpkins.
And yes!! Deep bedding all the way. It really keeps it warm in the barn where they mostly stay, then it helps my garden out come Spring.
Awesome show my friend
Thanks for the visit
My father always made wooden feed boxes for the rabbits so they had something extra to gnaw on because rabbits teeth keep growing and that helps them to trim them back.
So smart I even give them stocks sometimes too to chew on
Very interesting .
Glad you think so!
Oh my goodness shopping for feed is like going to the gym ! I just bought a big bucket of Behr exterior white paint and it was over three hundred dollars but I love Behr paint . You work so hard but I can tell you love it . Thank you for sharing ! 🐓🐂🐇
I’m hoping this is my last outside paint for quite some time! Have a blessed week my friend
Thank you , you too!
I always laugh when someone asks if I get paid to live in Alaska. I just give a flat out "NO". Then they ask about the PFD, I say a PFD is a double lifesaver. One PFD is a personal Floatation device and the other PFD is a dividend from the oil which saves people with money for the Winter or to help with bills.
There you go! It’s wild but it’s even a question Aaron and I looked up before moving. Not because it was a factor on the move, but more a wondering if it’s true or not.
Who needs a gym membership, just be a homesteader. I’m sore just watching 💜
Aghhh why am I still chubby! Why! lol
I don’t look at it as being chubby, all gods creatures store extra fat to stay warm in the freezing cold months so that’s my excuse and I stand by it hahaha, besides, who wants to snuggle up to a bag of bones, not me! You work hard you eat hardy meals and you provide love and nourishment to your family ♥️🙏🏻🇨🇦@@modernhomesteadalaska
@@jeanjohnson2402 I love it! And I’m allergic to the cold so I need all the protection I can get! I can’t stop laughing I love it
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"Welcome to Alaska, here's $1000!" I still get asked about the PFD even though I've never gotten one. It seems to be the first question folks ask when they find out you've spent any amount of time in Alaska lol.
Exactly! It is I think the most asked question no matter who it is to
strong woman, great video, greetings from germany
Thank you that’s so kind of you
Gathering goods is autumn's job! You look so cute doing it all. Just a cautionary warning...don't be lifting so many heavy feed bags.
Until our next visit...how did that morning snow end? ❤ Momma G
Oh thank you so much my friend! Until next visit! The snow was gone by afternoon
WOW what a amazing video Jessica. Loved it , Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 . We are heading into Summer here. Have started a little summer garden, tomatoes, cucumbers,lettuce etc but just what me and my husband eat and have started getting a few things etc for freezer and pantry in my weekly shop to put in our Jessica cupboard ( that’s what I call it )and it’s a cupboard lol in our spare room. I want to thank you to celery was on special here for a dollar a bunch and I had just watched you chop up and freeze your celery (which I didn’t know you could freeze it ) So was all over that. Thank you so much for your weekly video with all your knowledge and tricks etc. Have a great day ❤
It’s so wild to me when I hear it’s summer there! It snowed here today! Soooo different! Thanks for watching
Was that Roberto in the hay bale @ 15:30 ?? LOLOLOLOL I think most of us would do the same as you and Aaron chose to do with your PFD, which is STOCK UP before winter! 🥰
Ahhh lol he loves the hay I’ll find him and peaches both laying on it together go to grab my phone and he gets up! I got my jars! Thank you very much
@@modernhomesteadalaska yay! Glad they finally made it there!!! Hope they're helpful to you!
I’m sure we have some canning coming up asap
Great breakdown. The pfd goes fast💚
Oh man! It’s like a bonus not a living wage. I hope it helps those who are just curious to understand it.
@@modernhomesteadalaska yes there are so many questions like this about living here. Also so many misunderstandings. I feel ppl have no idea how different it is living here. It is so unique and not for everyone. I’ve seen ppl come and go. The ones that stay have truly embraced what it means to be Alaskans💚 god bless you and the family.
@@marilynclayton3430 thank you that’s so kind. We truly love it.
That's wonderful that you put the extra money into things for the homestead, that's what I would do if I came across extra money except I only have 2 cats lol not what you have 💜 cat food and litter oh toilet paper and trash bags. Don't forget your sunflower seeds! I can't wait for floor laying video, the chickens should be happy
Yes! Go girl that it the right sort of list for sure
I'm all for using any bonus money to buy the necessary and extra things you need to put you in either a better place for a season or the year. It doesn't matter what others think of your choices as long as you and any immediately involved is OK with that choice.
Amen! I always say I’m only accountable to my family not the internet. And you the viewer are only accountable to your family not me.
@@modernhomesteadalaska people seem to think they deserve to know everything about people they watch and follow. I have a real problem with that. I watch to learn, yes I like watching your adult kids do their stuff on the channel. I don't care how much you earn or what you spend it on learning about that stuff is very much a American thing to ask. I'm a brit we take you as we find you. I'm actually glad with the way you run this channel, you keep most of your personal life private I think it's a good security measure.
Love your work ethics
Much appreciated
We give our chickens wild bird seed along with sunflower seeds during the winter season.
Great idea
Heated bowl for the chickens water??? We had those & worked great. We also had heater for the horse's water...was so much easier n winter. Thanks Jessica for a great video! 💜🕯
Yes someday when we have a solid electrical ran to the coop! Thank you so much
Great video! I raised Pygmy Goats for 25 years during my youth in 4-H and later and we ALWAYS got them cob and cob with molasses....that brought back memories. Also Peaches is very very cute :)
@@RussellRW hey I said I don’t address politics! Never said you couldn’t share an opinion!
@@RussellRW love it! So cute
Rabbits will use a litter box easily for easy clean up . They will do it by nature, that why they use the nesting boxes so if you put in a small type litter tray for them with a nesting box that should help. Rabbits are the easiest to raise. Oh they also love for a snack ..... Bread lol it also helps put on extra fat for the winter months to help keep them warm. I used to Run a Resort and we had hundreds of Rabbits, it was a main attraction for ppl that came to stay in our cabins. So we kept lots of can of old bread from the bread store in cans everywhere for the Rabbits and Deer and a occasional Bear lol
That’s so great thank you so much for sharing I’ll try and look up some ideas
Have heard that the corn crop was pretty bad this year and that we should expect prices to go up. Letting you know about this because you can buy more for your chicken. A friend of mine grew up in a milk farm. He told me he was buying huge container of melasse to keep the iron level of their cows high.
Oh wow that’s good to know thank you for sharing
@@modernhomesteadalaska Don't give Peaches too much of it because it has an impact on their digestive system.
@@louisech1963 we don’t ever just give her corn
@@modernhomesteadalaska she may have been referring to the molasses impacting digestive system. It gives us humans the trots.😅
@@ohnoyce oh!
Wow that’s so cool the govt gives you some dividends back. Back before we moved north the Canadian govt used to give a northern living allowance. Not sure how much it was but it was gone by the time we moved her in 96. Anyways great way to stock up for your animals for the winter. You are such a rock star Jessica. ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you for always supporting so kindly!
Dividend Income somewhat offsets extra "Cost of Living" ; Hawaii & Alaska has because of extra shipping Costs?
Not trying to split hairs on the wording. I’m sure you know this but if others read it, UA-cam is a search engine like google, and things need to be worded in a way folks actually ask questions. That’s all. You will see thumbnails that say Alaska when they should say Alaskan, but the brain fills in, the same way you need to answer the question most folks ask.
It was 37 in Ohio this am and frost on my windshield
Oh man! We actually woke up to about an inch of snow! So crazy
@@modernhomesteadalaska you keep it🤣 I’m not ready
The sommers family have been talking about their checks for years. They are able to help other families with their checks.
Good for them. Great idea
Jessica, I have to correct you. Not all felons are discluded from receiving the PFD.
The State may garnish their PFD to pay fines, or if someone owes child support, etc.
Edited to add... In the early 90s I cared for Father-in-law's rabbits. Neighbor dog ran loose and (terrible memory here) chewed the rabbits' feet off coz of the wire bottom cages. I'll not be keeping rabbits again😢
Thanks for telling me! Oh nooo I would be divested if that happened to my rabbits.
Thanks for the video. I missed where you said how much each person gets?
This year we each got $1702, it the clip where I count it out.
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What about the hard rubber bowls, my pig was chewing the plastic ones and the hard rubber he doesn’t
They say rabbits chew those. I could try if this is not working. In fact I will try it this doesn’t work.
So is the plan to replace the bale of hay as you use one?
Yes! Like we do with the propane. We have 6 bottles, but swap it out when we use one and get it filled, so in the event of…. You pick the emergency we have 6 not 5 empty ones. Trying to get to 3 bails stocked up and rotate through as it is not a long keeper you know that. But Incase someone reads this
My neighbor has home in Alaska but only lives there short term. He never said why he keeps it now I know why
Guarantee it’s because it’s beautiful not for the payment. If he owns something his property tax is higher than the payment. If he is also not living here as his primary and spending more then 1/3 the year he wouldn’t get paid anyway. It’s honest just the most beautiful peaceful place on earth, that’s why we all love it here
does your family share the PDF funds? or do they contribute some? say keep $1000 and pool the remainder?
Money always goes where it’s needed. If they need something we work to get it if we need something they work toward it too.
scoop with the poop nice line
lol it’s sooo try such a nasty job but someone’s got todo it.
Dang, I didn't think they did that anymore.
It’s so crazy we had to learn it too when coming up
Jessica, this was informative but don't feel you have to explain how you spend your money. Girl, you are going to stay fit working on the homestead and lugging those bags of feed. Better to stock up when supplies are available. Have a good week.
Thank you! You have a great week too
@@modernhomesteadalaskayeah Jessica keep ur spending to yourself. Tighten up sharing how or what u make from ur pdf. Folks are like jealous! 👍🏾🙏🏾
@@venicemitchell1407 it’s public information on the PFD, and it’s one of the number one googled question on Alaska, so we felt based on the fact Everyone got the exact same it was not some secret or private information we would answer a top asked question.
Thank you for the concern I truly find it heart warming. Just wanted to be clear why I think it’s ok to share this. And not what my husband makes or actually private income information.
Costco has stainless steel bowls starting at 1.69
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my brother I law was a pipfitter out of LA CA n helped build the pipeline hesaid they play games on cold days peeing on frozen pipe n seehow tall or long off pipe before it broke lol men n their peecicles
Jessica. Who in the world would ask how much money you get from the state? That is like asking someone how much their salary is. WHAT???????? Rude IMO. But you answered it with grace and responsibility with your animals in mind. My nose is still out of joint about that but anyway...........Did I see a bunch on rabbits in one of the rabbit house compartments? Did they have babies? Peaches looked so sweet today. What a smile she must bring to your face. See ya.
I only shared what can be googled. It’s a funny topic, I never see videos actually answering it but it’s truly a top asked question about Alaska. The other one being can you still get free land in Alaska.
I figured it was safe since everyone gets the exact same thing. And you can google it even going back to the start of what was paid each year
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Is the PFD only for homeowners ?
No everyone regardless of age or anything.
@@modernhomesteadalaska , thank you for the reply . My son’s moving up there next week . If you see this another question for you when do people put their snow tires on .
@@Maquillage79 as soon as the snow starts to pack. There is actually recommended dates, but the thing to remember is there is a date by law you have to take them off. The studs tear up the roads. You will get a ticket and it’s based on each stud. And it can be super expensive. But I don’t actually know what day that is might be different in different parts of the state…… he will need to look it up for where he lives.
@@modernhomesteadalaska, thank you I’ll look up Anchorage rules .
@@Maquillage79 oh yeas please do and if he is going to live in anchorage he needs!!!!!!! Studs! It’s the worst place in the whole state they are so bad at clearing the roads!
Absolutely not paid to live here!
Not anymore than if you "get paid" to invest your money.
It takes 1 year to establish residency and then you get the benefits of living in this state. Which does mean you are called "Alaskan resident", therefore legally entitled to all Alaska resident privileges.
The same as if you are a resident of Florida there is a resident rate at parks, zoos etc. If you are a resident in Georgia you get resident rates at their colleges.
You are not "paid" this discount, you recoeve it as a privilege of living there.
The same in Alaska. Our dividend is based off of sharing a percentage of the wealth made from the resources in this state.
Kinda like marrying into a family. You recieve benefits from becoming a legal part of the family.
Taxes are paid on this dividend. It was written as a 'Permanent' fund dividend.... But is disappearing as government gets greedy for the people's share of the profits. Its not enough to tax us.
A benefit of living in Hawaii is sunshine, a benefit of Florida Disneyland, a Mississippi low cost of living, a benefit of living jn Alaska is a yearly dividend $300-3K. etc.........
I have lived here sjnce before they started the Ak PFD. Now theg have set a cap on how much you can receive....$1300.
A benefit of oil being found on your land is you get mineral rights. Calling it "free money" or "getting paid to live there" is an interesting way to look at it. Like a child "getting paid" to live with their parents. They get an allowance based on rhe fact that they belong to the family.
So, welcome to the Alaskan family. Getting a dividend just means you have met the qualifications to become a part. As soon as you "break-up the family" you wlll not get your allowance anymore.
When you move you no longer recieve state benefits even if Alaskan born. The fund is to boost the economy and benefit those living in Alaska. (Although you ard free to send it all to an overseas mission) Since we have a 6-8 month winter here most Alaskans use it to help pay for utilities. Alaska has some of, if not the highest utility bills in the nation.
Great perspective thank you for taking time to share.
A rabbits should not have a nesting box until 3 days before kindling (having babies} you take it out as soon as the kits can jump in and out.. a small pile of hay is all they need if they have walls on their cage.. I kept rabbits for most of 20 years. We have very inconsiderate neighbors who don't like to take care of their rabbits during the winter. They turn them lose . Not a good thing for our garden or the wild rabbit population. So we wait for him to do this and we live trap them and we have plenty of rabbit meat for winter. No need to raise them. The dogs in the neighborhood take care of the ones we don't.
Oh goodness! You learn something new every day! I’ll do some more research on this! Thank you! I appreciate the sharing of knowledge
Are your rabbits pets?
The ones you see on the videos are.
How long will the food that you bought for the animals last
We are still buying food, it’s just couple weeks for the chickens and rabbits but months of hay for the cow
Do you ever stop lovely lady ?
@@mathew8581 I try not to
We don't get paid to live in Alaska. We are paid a dividend because we live in Alaska.
Not trying to split hairs on the wording. I’m sure you know this but if others read it, UA-cam is a search engine like google, and things need to be worded in a way folks actually ask questions. That’s all. You will see thumbnails that say Alaska when they should say Alaskan, but the brain fills in, the same way you need to answer the question most folks ask.
So how come you were only counting $1702? There's two of you, so unless either of you is a felon, shouldn't you have received $3404 and thus be counting $3404 in the car?
I think you just made it more confusing...
Anyway, I looked up Alaska Permanent Fund on wikipedia and that explained it all.
Well it’s basic math you did it, I don’t need to show where every penny is spent in our home got someone to figure it out. We addressed a single PFD, my neighbors are a family of 6, clearly one can do the math and see how that impacts them, it’s 2 of us……. It’s more confusing to rope others into it. Each individual gets a PFD they don’t give the husband the wife’s. It’s actually given to each person not $3404 we got 2 separate checks
Won't their little toungs get frozen onto metal bowels?
@@cherylb.9766 no that’s not something anyone has encountered. You can’t use anything they can chew like rubber or plastic they would chew out and can’t digest it and glass would freeze. So metal is for sure the best choice
1700 ea person in family or whole family?
Per person, who qualifies
@@modernhomesteadalaska that's great,
I really enjoy seeing your videos. I go to AK every year and stay in my cabin on a little piece of property I have up there and I absolutely love it. I would love to live there full-time if my job allowed. With that being said I live here in the Black Hills of SD on 461 acres, have a couple horses, a few head of cattle and some chickens… Not one time have I or anybody else I know that lives out here in the hills on land referred to their home and property as a “Homestead“… I absolutely wouldn’t referred to it as a Homestead on 5 acres just a few minutes from a major town… comes off kind of silly sounding. But again I enjoy seeing your videos and that won’t stop me from watching them. Just kind of makes me laugh…..
@@westriveroutdoors that’s ok a homestead is just a home that’s owned and had land and used for substance. So we do check all the boxes. But I make no bones about the fact it’s a “Modern” homestead.
Thanks for advertising this to the lower 48. Us longtime Alaskans really appreciate. Not!
Thanks for watching. It’s all information anyone can find on google, it’s not some sort of secret hunting spot.
@modernhomesteadalaska Of course it's information anyone can find on Google but still it doesn't need to be advertised on UA-cam by newcomers. You'll see what I mean once you become a real Alaskan. Cheers
I have never been to Alaska always wanted to visit and I knew about this they have actually had interviews with others that live there that have talked about it on news channels and on others shows heck it was even a thing on the Simpsons when homer moved the family there. There are books written about Alaska that has this in it .
I truly don't think there is people that would just move there for that amount of money because it takes so much to live in beautiful Alaska I understand it's expensive and the winters are hard and long.
I don't understand why you are so upset at Jessica she hasn't done anything wrong plus you spoke to her like she doesn't belong there her family works very hard and has accomplished so much in a short amount of time. She is proud of the state she lives in and wants people to see and understand what's it's like there .
Do you pay in one taxes on this mo ey?
Good question Yes! It goes toward taxable income
@@modernhomesteadalaska that stinks
@@ohnoyce only on federal taxes though. Crazy!
That just doesn't seem right to tax it... but thus is the way of mist states
@@debralawler-nt9si it’s because the PFD is not paid out by the federal government it’s paid out by the state of Alaska the government wants there monies on all things lol
You don’t get paid TO LIVE there!! You get paid BECAUSE you live there!! 🤦🏼♀️
I know lol! But that’s not the question we get asked.
I thinks overall a negative thing to post videos like this, would love to debate the pros and cons of it but frankly videos like this just attract people that shouldn’t be in Alaska and that don’t belong here.
Unfortunate UA-cam is not a debate forum. The video was done in good taste and addressing a top googled and asked question about Alaska. Keep in mind UA-cam is a search engine not like other social media. And is not about the politics of the payment who should or shouldn’t or any of that. Just straight facts.
Not sure $1,702 annually would be enough incentive to move to Alaska!
I love Alaska and would like to live there, however, pdf isn't a factor.
@@LauraElliston-o6j it should NOT be a factor! Our property tax is 14k this year! This doesn’t even put a dent in what’s spent.
I seriously doubt people are going to swarm to Alaska just for this.
I really don't think that amount of money is going to cause people to move to Alaska especially with how expensive things are there and the long winters,. That wouldn't put a dent in keeping your home warm or feeding your family and if you own land I can't imagine the cost of taxes. I have known about this for years most people do I think.
I've seen interviews on television about this being discussed I've seen it on the news before books have been written about the history of Alaska and it's spoken about it's not a secret I just don't think anyone would look at this and say I'm moving to Alaska because of this that would be silly to do .
dammm and with me living in tennessee i have worked my Ass off for the last 43 yrs and paided in social security and taxes i have worked for everything that i have and you people that lives in alaska they pay yall to live thats a damm shame yall pretty much get everything give to yall 😡 i barely have money to buy food with
That’s so super sad for you to have worked so hard and to feel you can’t even afford food. I’m truly very sorry. And to see all the devastation surrounding you. I can see why you might feel angry. But also keep in mind our property tax is $14k a year! Only homeowners pay tax no one else. So $1,7002 doesn’t even put a dent in what we pay to live in the most beautiful place on earth.
Not all homeowners pay tax in Alaska. It depends where you live. @@modernhomesteadalaska
@@modernhomesteadalaska $14,000/year!? Holy molies!!! You must have a good chunk of land! If so, the feds have a forestry program that can unbelievably reduce property taxes just by planting trees on it.
Oh my. You must be miserable. What they get isn’t very much at all. $1700 a year? Oh my. And their living situation is a lot harder than you in Tennessee. A lot of jobs are only in the summer there. Stores. Construction. Until you walk in someone else’s shoes. Stop judging. Food also costs more there than Tennessee. Yes food is high. But it is high for all and more there. I really hope things get better for you and not to be so judgmental and hateful.
@@n2skiing76 the goverment dont pay me to live so shut the hell up cause i didnt ask you for your opinion
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