First Year Challenges Building a 14 Acre Homestead (Year End Review) 

I love that you are not afraid to admit that you don't know everything and are willing to learn as you go. I truly enjoy watching your family grow on your new homestead.

This is the best new year re-cap that I have seen. Your family has accomplished so much this year. It's wonderful you have your in-laws close, they have been a big help. Bless you all in the new year.

We moved from a nice house in California, pool, 1600sq ft shop,etc... bought 30 acre farm in Arkansas. Everything needs work. I don't think we realized how hard moving and cleaning and remodeling and getting animals would be. We are exhausted when we hit the bed at night. Bodies beat and sore... Its so worth it! We basically live on what looks like a park. Take chances, get dirty, start living. Thanks for sharing your story, it's amazing 😍

You and Lorraine have accomplished so much! Your family is inspiring. I pray God’s blessings continue.

I do not think you, Lorraine and Penelope have a full idea of how awesome you have been building up your farm. It is mind boggling and inspiring

You and your family have accomplished so much this past year. Be proud of yourself

I hate losing a window in favor of putting in an AC unit. Good luck to you and your family. I think of you being the support for a lot of the other farmers.

Great video, so honest,no drama. Don't ever change. God Bless this family.

Growing up on the farm, the cows came to the water. Our collie would bring them twice a day, and then take them back to their pasture area. Fencing was a huge area but the cows stayed in their smaller area without the need for fencing. They go where the food is. They are highly trainable.

Wow! You got so much done in one year! It was a joy to watch.

You have accomplished and grown so much in just one year! What a great recap! God's Blessings in 2023 for your family and land!

Lorraine caressing the pantry jars before packing them: Industrious & Passionate! Penelope with the chickens: Caring & sweet! Jason staring down the dining room window air conditioner, then unceremoniously dumping it out the window: dramatic & funny! What a wonderful family team! Blessings Abound

Yall have the Best Family Ever. God made in-laws😘

I just love that you googled how the cows sleep. And shared. Absolutely adorable.

I truly love watching your family and seeing the accomplishments you have made. I am proud to say that I am a Sow the Land fan.

I applaud all that you have accomplished this year. You made an excellent review of the challenges you've faced and the steps you've taken, showing what you have accomplished. You have every right to be proud of your accomplishments. Bravo for your family!

Stay calm, collected, and organized what equates to your natural selves. This is a very honorable family …. They are the whole deal and we wish them good fortune of life’s needs and rewards. A pleasure to watch this healthy, measured growth.

DREAMS DO COME TRUE! MY FAVORITE HOMESTEADING FAMILY. SO PROUD OF ALL YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

I loved looking back at all you guys have accomplished! I just love your whole family! You all work together so well and are so loving, kind, diligent, patient and focused! I watched your interview today with heartway farms too, I can't get enough of sow the land!

This is one of your best videos ever Jason! Really enjoyed this recap and to learn about the vision for your farm. Well done.

I just found you, this is the first video I’ve watched on your channel. I’m so impressed! Your family has a down-to-earth genuine quality that many of the other channel seem to lack. There’s no boasting, no bragging, no making it look easy, like you know everything. It’s more of a day by day learning experience, and growing confidence in your abilities as you achieve each goal. Your family and videos feel comfortable, like people you would enjoy having as neighbors and friends. I look forward to catching up on your older videos, and can’t wait for the new ones. Congratulations on making your dreams come true, I’m excited for you, and inspired by you. Thank you for allowing us to walk this journey with you.

This was epic to watch. I can't even imagine how much time you put into editing this video. Hats off to you because not only did you make your incredibly difficult move work in your favor, but you also did an excellent job presenting your documentary to us. Thank you for this.

This is the best I've seen. Encouragement. Thank you God for folks like these.I am 78yrs and have no real help.I have raised a garden for 60 years.I need help.

I can't believe how much progress y'all have made in a year ! AWESOME

Seeing how much Miss P has grown! Your family is such a blessing to me!

You three have accomplished so much since moving there! You can be proud of yourselves. 💕💕💕🙏

This is wonderful! I remember all of this... I loved your old property. But your new property is fantastic. God’s blessings on you guys. ❤

Your transparency on your steer "knowledge" is hilarious. Your fearless approach is what I wish more people had and your hunger to take on these challenges is awesome. You are clearly a "I'll watch a video on it and learn" type of person. So awesome.

plus Jason and Meg are the best neighbors and friends anybody could wish for.

Great video review! Penelope was such a little munchkin when you all first moved out. Yes you a farmer and your farming. We love being part of your journey. We've learned so much.

You guys have done so much in one year. Looking forward to watching you continue to grow in the coming year . Happy new year.

I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful compilation of your first year Jason! You guys have done an awesome job and should be so proud of all you have accomplished thus far! 💖👍💖 Can't wait to see what this year brings your way💖 Happy New Year!

Wow! I come back 2 years later and 14 acres!! I’m so happy for y’all 🥹this amazing to see!

Wow! What amazing improvements you have made in a yea! Great job folks! Always enjoy your videos. Thank you!

“To much thinking can paralyze you”. So very true! We’re currently pondering our options for chickens. We only have an acre so we are figuring it out. You sure have accomplished so much in a short amount of time!

So much accomplished. So proud of you guys. So far loving the video ❤

Happy New Year! Excited to see how God blesses you guys this year! ❤️

Such a great video! You all have so much to be proud of❤️

This brought me and my family so much joy... The revving truckscapades, the squealing pigs, knocking things down, building things up. And the animals, all the animals. This is what was our past, and our dream for the future. Thank you so much for being here so us dreamers can watch our dreams being lived again.

Thanks for sharing this overview of your first year on the new farm/homestead. I know y'all must be proud of the many things you have accomplished. I think my favorite chicken tractor though is the white one that looks like a gypsy wagon. It is so cute as well as being so useful. Looking forward to this year and all that you may have on your to do list. Have a Blessed day.

Have a blessed new year and waiting to see what great things 2023 brings and do you see a dairy cow ever in the future?

I've enjoyed watching your family as you've shaped this new farm. It's inspired me as I look at how I can shape and improve my own small acre homestead.

Happy New Year Jason, Lorane, and Penelope! You all put together a great New Years wrap up. Y'all have accomplished a great deal and I know you are proud. I so enjoy watching your journey from afar. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

Great end of the year recap. I have really enjoyed watching you and your family work the land. I hope this year will bring you much reward.

I give you so much credit. You have accomplished so much and learned so much too. I really enjoy your videos and watch them as soon as I see a new one post. I look forward to following along to see what 2023 holds in store for you and your family.

Love the recap, especially the AC flying out the window

Huge accomplishments in such a short period of time! Great job!

Hello Jason and Lorraine 😊 This is the best homesteading video of 2022. 🏆🏆 You have goals for your farm and you put in the work to make it happen. Congratulations on 2022 and at this rate 2023 will be amazing. Take care ♥️

Yall have done such a beautiful job in 2022! Keep it going! We're rooting for your family!

You and your family have done so much this year can't wait to see this year !!! Enjoy your channel so much !!

It's a beautiful farm, the cows running around like puppies, love

Amazing to watch how much you all have accomplished over the years! Enjoy your channel tremendously!, thanks for sharing your accomplishments and disappointments and being a real family!

It's been so fun watching your progress! Y'all are such a lovely family. I so enjoy you!

I so much enjoyed this video. You edited it perfectly and watching your new homestead begin to now - you should be very proud of all you have accomplished. Happy New Year ! look forward to more content.

What a great job y'all have done. My favorite RU-vid family by far! May God continue to pour out His blessings on Sow the Land!

💚 Great year end review, Jason! You've all done so much and learned so much. I miss the Beefy Boys! Great things to come in 2024 🎉💚

Thank you guys for letting us into your home. We love watching your videos!

I love your current property and all the out buildings ❤ It will be amazing to see what you will do with it in five years😀

Dear Family, happy new 2023 on your new land. Just an idea for the severely depleted areas- meadow flowers love such type of poor soil and they do not have to compete with grass. So if you like to have bees and some beauty - meadow flowers will bring insects , birds, wild life and so much beauty - there are so many varieties from early spring to late autumn. Enjoy your plot❤❤❤

You have done lots!!! also want to point out something to research to grow,,millet is very climate-resistant. It does not require a lot of water or very fertile soil......good as food also

I've really enjoyed watcfhing you moving into a new place. It brought back memories of when we bought an acre of propertty and moved from a city dwelling with a tiny yard. The only farm animal I haave is 6 chickens, but I love it. I have a nice big garden to grow my own vegies. Thank you for showing your ventures.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you. I wish I had video the days I had that were so similar.

Year End 2022 was awesome for y'all with purchasing the new property, and working hard to get both the house, and property the way you want it. Happy 2023!!!

What a beautiful upgrade. You guys have worked hard .

This video is fabulous. Very well done. Such fond memories. And a creek and forest. Beautiful property and manageable. 💕 🕊

Thank you all for what you do and all that has been created through your channel. It give me so much hope for a brighter for my children future and to see less suffering for others around the world.

Jason. you need to get Justin and his boys to come over and knock out those woods, Those kids are really good workers. 🤑

You Folks are so hard working and down to Earth. Peace Be, God Bless.

What an amazing video recap Thank You Justin- Lorraine & Penelope. Thank you also to Randy & Lorraine's Magnificent Mum. You have achieved so much & I have watched all the way through. This is your year Guys & yes I will still be watching "The Most Amazing RU-vid Channel EVER " . Love your friend Denise from Australia

Brilliant video! Great editing... a very cohesive and comprehensive summary. You have all done so much! Love and Blessings for your continuing Journey. 💜💙💚💥💫

I’ve watched your journey and keep up with y’all, but I so enjoyed this video. I enjoy them so much because y’all weren’t born in this lifestyle but you chose it and you are learning and you don’t try to pretend you know everything about but are real about learning (I didn’t know cows lie down to sleep either). To me that truly gives others the hope and courage to step and do the same thing. I sincerely wish many blessings and continued growth for you and your family.

Hi, Jason, Lorraine, and Miss P! I love the video. I have never missed a video all the way back to the beginning. 😊

You guys have come so far in the past year! Give yourselves a pat on the back. Thanks for bringing us along

What a great video! So sweet, and happy, and inspiring. I wish we were 20 years younger to have the strength and energy to start over. 1.5 acres sounds about right for us now.

An absolutely great year of change. Great job. I love your philosophy of buy ugly. With all the clearing and pasture improvements you made this year, do you have a flyover video you made of your new property early on that could be copied with all your changes? We the viewers would love to see the before and after of an entire year. It will be fun to see a before and after video of your fence line improvements.

Loved the re-cap. Loved it the first time around too lol. I love you guys and all that you’re doing. Gosh I just love an awful lot about Sow the Land!! I can’t wait to see what new adventures are around the corner. I wish you nothing but continued success and happiness!! ❤

Fantastic video, Jason. I really enjoyed it. You guys are doing an amazing job on your new homestead.

So very happy for you all. Such hard work and dedication for your dreams! I love your barn. On your whole property that is my favorite. Love the weathered color and style. The trees and shrubs are so pretty on your property as well. Very nice video. :)

Really nice recap of the year Jason and Lorraine. Happy New Year! You guys are very hands on in your homesteading! It's great that you share this with us! Thank you so much!

Happy New year!! You are doing an Awesome job fixing up the property! Hard work pays off in the long run!!

This was an awesome history lesson of your family. Thanks for letting us learn. Cheers!

As a fellow content creator... dang - your editing and storytelling is fantastic. My wife and I are (Lord willing) closing on 12 acres in the spring! Completely raw land - and I can't wait to get started with making it our home.

Y'all inspire me to keep dreaming of my one day farm. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your journey! God bless!

leaving it better than we found if. It is a priceless /profound statement.

Wonderful story. You have accomplished a lot..

When we moved into our house, we said the same thing. "Why would they cover up these beautiful hard wood floors!" Then winter came. And we found out! There is no insulation in the floor. And it is cold! Lol but we are putting in radiant heated floors using pex. I can't wait. Next winter will be cozy

You are the blueprint of the American Dream Happy New Year .

We just bought our new land in late July, and we've been working on quite a bit to get the homestead going. This video makes us so hopeful for our future, too. Thank you so much for giving us a bit more hope that we can accomplish so much more within the next few years!

Since your move I have not missed a video. Great work to this family. Your doing so well. Love this farm

I love your family and have watched all of your videos. I have been so impressed of your work ethic and that you are doing such a wonderful job of getting your farm organized and keeping your animals well and healthy.

You guys have done so very much this last year!! Very blessed!!

I enjoy watching your family! I would say our favorite of all the homestead RU-vidrs! Jason love your sense of humor keep it up!

I have enjoyed watching you change this farm. This will be an amazing homestead.

Thanks for making this video. I watched all year and to see the compilation makes me realize what you've accomplished. It makes me think about what I've done this past year and where I'm going. My first batch of chickens is 4 weeks old!

You are the epitome of inspiration sir, I long for my family to live this life and it will start this year for me!

What a BEAUTIFUL retrospective of your homestead journey and introduction of 2023♥️♥️♥️. I love you 3 and continue to send up my prayers for you 🙏. Happy New Year

Nice reminders. Thanks

Fantastic…. Can’t get better than this….❤

This was a wonderful video for the new year. 😁❤👍 I subscribed in the last year so this was very informative. You & family are such hard workers. I love the way you just jump in & make something if you don't have it instead of just purchasing it. It's not just the finances but, the experience & knowledge you gain by DYI & the feeling of self accomplishment. My son purchased his first home last year with 4 acres; he's just getting started. ❤🚜🐤🐥🐔🐓🦃🦃🐷🐖🐖🐮🐄🐄🐂

So happy for you. Exciting