How Joel Salatin’s Farming Style CAN Feed the World 

At 53, my wife of 32 years was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She never smoked a day in her life. When she leaves me, this will be the lifestyle I live. Joe and others are teaching me.

When I was 50 Roly and I bought a 2.5 acre small holding and left city work I had been raised on a farm and had a yearn to get back on the land We started a small but successful business growing herb and veg seedlings organically. Unfortunately Roly died 18 months after we moved so I carried on because I had bills to pay. My son moved back to help me after having a work accident and needing to sell his business. We were doing well and Rob was going to take over when I retired. A freak road accident cut his life short at 37 so I could not continue. I have moved into a tiny house built on my elder daughters 6.5 acres and planted a new orchard and have now got 250 square yards of Ruth Stout garden supplying three family with veg and soon fruit. I am 72 next birthday and wish I was starting over because Joe Salatin is a huge inspiration to me. I fully agree with his feed the world and care for the land and be self reliant.

All of this should be taught in schools

“Build soil and grow things and be self reliant “ That’s the hope for the future

More men of this calibre sorely needed around the globe.

Joel Salatin's farming and enviormental respect should be a requirement in our public schools.

I think Joel is probably the wisest man I’ve ever heard speak. I don’t have a farm, Homestead, or even a chicken, but he is absolutely fascinating to listen to. By the way, the reverence he shows for his father was not lost on me. Justin, this is the way your children will speak of you. ❤️

People like this will keep humanity alive

That boy of yours is really switched on. He is going to be a great farmer. You have blessed him and he will bless you

I saw a documentary once many years ago where an expert was saying that the best ecological way to save the planet from drawt was by pasturing livestock. It stuck with me and now I stumble upon this video. So nice

You inspired me to live the life I always wanted, today I have 7 laying hens, 7 meat chickens and 2 ducks, I've always dreamed of a market garden and thanks to you I got the courage to ask around for some land, now I have 2 acres to farm right across my house free of charge. So thank you so much for offering that kind of life to all of us, you gave us courage, inspiration and strength. Like Zig Ziglar would say: You can get everything in life you want if you just help others get what they want!

I can listen to Joel for hours and hours and never get bored.

One of the greatest time savers we did was get rid of the TV thirty years ago. Haven't missed it a bit. No time for it when we're living our dream. ;-)

I am from Venezuela and I understand why he and his family decide to leave. Its very hard to make a living in Venezuela this days. Hoping to get better one day

Bloom where you are planted, that's a beautiful sentiment. We should all be doing our best to develop our own homelands :)

I love how he says that TV's are "time-sappers". It's sooooo true!!!

One of the most beautiful shots ever; the rusty red chickens contrasted against the yellow field and the blue sky.

I had no idea how knowledgeable a farmer needs to be. God Bless and Thank You.

I regret I have but one upvote for you and Mr Salatin...

This was great! I know it is how God meant for us to live Take care of the world instead of destroying it. This would be the life! Any Homesteader. I would love it.

WOW! Fantastic interview! I teared up when he mentioned about every yard of his farm having a memory of his dad. I inherited land/property in Ireland from my dad when I was 13 and would not even contemplate selling it. It may be worth 100k euros but there is no cash value that would make my soul feel as happy, contented and at peace than when I am there. Poo

It's good to know there's people like him that still exist just down to the Earth with both feet planted that knows where he's been and knows where he's going it's people like him that makes you feel good to be a American

Hearing Joel Salatin talk about his father and grandfather wanting to be farmers reminds me of my dad. At one point my dad wanted to be a farmer, but just never had the opportunity or money to become one. Then later in life when we got the property where we life now, 3.75 acres, health issues prevented him from being able to do too much and also we did not have the money to start farming/homesteading. MY dad died this past August, almost 2 months ago. I had said about getting some chickens and he had thought that it was a good idea.

Holy Cow! Those cows moving into the next pasture was exciting. Reminded me of watching cowboy shows and movies as a kid. How blessed are you, Justin, to be able to record Joel's words and his working and educating constantly. Perfect asked questions produced a perfect documentary about the greatest farmer of our lifetime. Priceless! You are an incredible video journalist!

This man's story is gripping. He's a good storyteller too. No wonder he was a journalist.

On my bucket list, to see Joel's farm some how sometime!

That was the best interview with Joel that I’ve seen. We really got to know him on a deeper level. Great work Justin.

Joel salitan my hero he has lot of wisdom I stand whit him love 💓 from somalia 🇸🇴

These days- Many boys & girls need a dad like yours Joel!

Never heard Joel Salitan speak before. He's amazing! Thank you for this, it's a great gift. So many of us have the dream of something we can't articulate that he has put words to for us. My grandfather, too, had a lush, amazing, one acre garden. For him it was a pleasure, a labor of love. I could wish I was young and healthy again and could do it like this!💓

Wow. This gave me chill bumps. Best time spent with Joel I have ever seen, and I treasure this man. Brilliantly done Justin.

That man is a one smart individual, I give him lots of credit for keeping his farm so nice and so productive. Thank you sir for your information.

Having visited Polyface multiple times, I can say that this is the best set up for a farm I have seen. Efficiency is an important value than many forget.

What a wonderful person Joel Salatin is. His message, like Savory Institute, is that the land will heal itself if you watch and listen. Let's all pray that the "kill all the farting cows" crowd, never takes over.

Justin maybe the greatest gift you have given me and they have been many is an introduction to Joe.

I could listen to this bloke for days...

I've got 9 acres of land, I've been slowly expanding, it's hard work. I wish my dead field looked like that. I have sandy soil over clay. What this man was able to do is amazing. I wish I had half this success. He wants to feed the world with his ideas, I'd be happy with feeding my family

I found this man’s book about four years into my seeking of a sustainable life. It’s been wonderful because I found it just as I was getting discouraged. Low and behold this man’s story has bolstered me especially during these tough times. This year we began processing our own rabbits and this morning I processed and prepared the hide of a rabbit we bred, and the little handsome bugger is beautiful. Mr. Salatin’s son’s video on processing was the video I watched while gutting. Thanks, Polycarp Farm!

How awesome, Justin, that your son noticed the lack of flies on the cows immediately! Smart and observant little farmer!😊 I've heard of Joel Salatin, but this is the first time I've seen him. I loved his stories about the early days and his father and grandfather. Thank you for interviewing him Justin!

Thanks for sharing. Never heard Joel speak but hear you talk about him all the time. Great to see Jason there also!

What a great feeling watching this. You two are stellar human beings!

this guy is an inspiration. starting up right now and how he value family and the farm all together is a whole new level and i bet he is a God fearing person...massive respect

Jonah learning first hand . Smart & young : the future . Joel Salatin is right : imagination is the key

Thanks for having Joel On ! He's the best !

Where the sheep and turkeys are is absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous clover and honeybees every where

Justin you are indeed changing the small farming world - nothing's impossible...

I could listen to Joel all day...thanks for sharing.

Watching this was one of the most delightful things in my life. Thanks for such a beautiful interview.

I loved hearing about the conversation between him and his father. As a parent seeing your child be passionate about and find joy in the same things you do is so fulfilling 😊

Wow! This was a WEALTH of information, life coaching, wisdom, integrity, encouragement!!!!!! What an amazing story and amazing legacy. The wisdom that all should live by. Just fantastic!

I could listen to a smart man like this all day long. He has 3 generations of knowledge to pass along to anyone willing to listen.

Wow, what a interesting man and a great story teller. Thank you, I appreciated this video.

when I bought my place 13 years ago, it was covered in rock and cedar trees. We shredded down all the cedar, and started hauling leaves, bark, old hay and manure, spreading it over the pasture. Also threw out some native grass and pasture seed. We now have beautiful grass in the pasture. Still need to build up very clay and rocky soil, but it is slowly improving. Thank you for videos like this. They have been a big help!

Great interview, Justin. You brought the best out of him. Joel is a national treasure. What a life and legacy.

Wonderful video! Our herd of 50 beef cattle rotate on our fields.We have rich hay to bale as a result. This year was almost 7,000 bales of premium hay. We are 4th generation New Hampshire farmers. Folks drive by and watch the process daily, but few want to farm. We sell hay mostly to neighbors who have cows, sheep and goats. It is a great lifestyle for the three of us. Our farm is 350 acres, protected by a land trust. We will all be " 70 something" next spring! I'm encouraged to see such a positive response from your viewers.I fondly remember Rodale's Organic Gardening & Farming magazine and Mother Earth News in the 60s & 70s. Helen & Scott Nearing and Elliot Coleman, who is still going strong in Maine.

I think I learned more in this 42 min than I did my senor year in High school. Thanks guys for sharing and I can only imagine what thoughts must go through your sons mind as he listens to you and Joel and all the new and old farmers you talk with. Jonah is going to put all this together and is going to be one heck of a farmer.

Due to your videos and the inspiration of guys like Joel and Stefan I’ve started my own style 1 acre Perma-Poultry-Orchard-Garden all in one 🥰😃

As inspirational as Joel is, your wandering with your son and teaching him with key questions was wonderful. Thank you for producing this great video.

What a great interview. Love the spirit and knowledge this gentleman has. Great lifestyle.

Yet another great video of Joel, thank you Justin! There were so many nuggets of wisdom in this video it was crazy.

We need a Joel’s Cow Math class. We’re getting just over 50 acres and I don’t know where to start

This is so important for people to know and understand. Regenerative farming is the future.

Amazing story and great interview skills Justin.The farm is a wonderful legacy. Xxx

Visited Poly Face Farm just a couple weeks before this was filmed. The misty morning was so relaxing and soo beautiful. As we crossed the bridge it felt like turning back the time to 1950''s when visiting my uncle farm. I don't think the animals had been turned out yet maybe the cows. Hope to visit again soon. The store on the farm was great!! Thanks for opening up you farm for those to enjoy!

A Belt...AND Suspenders.... This dude really keeps his pants on

Thanks for letting us hear Joel preach! Hope you have a great weekend!💕

i always love being in Mr Salatin's presence. thanks for posting another visit from poly face!

When I started working from home. I filled my Honda with gas, it took me over 8 months to need to put gas in, and still had a quarter tank.

By far ; The Best video I've ever watched of Joel Salatin . I have to admit I was doing a happy dance when he mentioned the Mother Earth News event .

Praying for your father! Hope he is improving!

Wow! This is a GREAt man! Stuart’s his land with excellence and treats his livestock SO well and with respect. God bless him and his family, an d all who gleen the wisdom and great ethics he is sharing!!!!

This man is so lucky to have the father and grandfather he did to plant the seeds of this beautiful dream and they’re surely very proud of their son.

I really enjoy it when you have vids with Joel.

really nice storytelling and editing Justin, what a legend!

I am not a farmer or homesteader but my grandpa was. I loved his stories of how they lived when he was a child and what they did to make things work, whether that is equipment, food growing, maintenance, etc. I am disabled from a spine/spinal cord injury nearly 9 years ago so am unable to really do any of these things, but I love to learn about it. I feel like it puts me back in touch with my grandparents and their simple, but healthy way of life. Just like Joel spoke about. I remember my grandpa talking about how little they had when he was a child and in the same breath saying how rich he was. It always confused me until one day I asked him and he told me the difference between being rich and being wealthy. Wealthy is having lots of money, rich is having what you need to get by comfortably and healthfully, even if you have to work hard for it. Listening to Joel talk about his dad and grandpa brought a tear to my eye. Even though I never actually had the experience of growing up on that land with either of them, I still felt a connection to how my grandpa spoke about his homestead. It's a beautiful thing. Justin, you and Rebekah are giving your children such a wonderful life. Sure the kids have toys, but I think I more often see them outside playing or helping you, than we ever see them inside with toys. They respect where their food comes from and that you both work so hard to make it happen. Jonah was such a great guy to take along on this trip to meet with Joel. You could tell he was just eating it all up. I know he will go on to take over your farm, along with whichever siblings want to stay, but I think you can rest assured that he will continue the legacy that both you and Rebekah are building. Well done and congratulations. xo Heather🇨🇦 PS-you clearly enjoyed meeting and 'interviewing' Joel, but I want to thank you for this. Not only was it a wonderful movie, but the amount of time you invest into these videos that you share with us does not go unnoticed so I wanted to be sure and say 'thank you'!

You guys always put a smile on my face. Now, Joel S. did, "...Mattel and Playtex..." I choked on my lemonade laughing!

What an interesting man. I loved listening to him. So much knowledge. That pasture he was standing in was beautiful. Now I know why all of you always mention him.

Best interview that you ever did. Very good questions.

I Just have to say , Justin thank you for what you are doing, we have alot of shit happening in europe right now... but some people are trying to find solutions for all the poor people over here, and alot of people are working from paycheck to paycheck , with debt.. so we are starting farms with volunteers next year, for vegtables and eggs and other stuff, to give away 4 free to the needed , you gave me a different way of thinking , we know whats right or wrong , thank you Justin and God bless you and your family and farm... hope we get to meet in the near future , come to the farm tour in cali , or maybe visit your farm.. I am from belgium, hope to talk to you soon ✌👊

Totally inspiring. One of the best Joel Salatin interviews I've ever seen. Great job Justin. You asked some really great questions and did a terrific job with the interview and the entire video!

What wonderful questions about his Dad and the farm, Very interesting.

This was such a great interview!

Absolutely glorious life story! Thank you for sharing.

What an amazing video with amazing men starring in it! Thank you so much for bringing us along and letting us know Joel a little more! Blessings to all f you from NE Missouri!

Really enjoyed this! Thank you! I’m still crying about him talking about being one with the land. I had found that connection and lost it due to severe chronic illness #myalgicE. It feels like the land was torn from me and it’s one of the greatest losses of being housebound. What a supreme gift it is to be active and healthy in life.

Thank you so much for sharing this story and life experience with us! Both you and Joe are amazing people!

Thank you for sharing your lives with us. It is like looking at relatives we have that we need to visit one day that we care about and feel glad for you.

Thanks Justin, always love hearing Joel speak. Many reminders of my dad, (closer to Joel's dad's age) who never got to be the farmer he planned to be. He'd appreciate this. I'd imagine they'd have a lot to talk about. Thanks for all the work you put into this channel - it's very much appreciated. I hope your dad is doing well. Cheers from Charlotte NC.

"bloom where you're planted" - words of wisdom

Did anybody else read Joals t shirt I like it.

Thank you so much Justin for sharing about Jo’s awesome Life Style and oh what a LIFE! You and so many other homesteaders have blessed my world in many many ways! I wish I would have know of y’all 40 years ago before I got married and started my family. On another note I sincerely continue to pray for each and everyone of you in this time of loss. Hugs, Prayers & appreciation for you and yours.

3 years old still one of the best videos I've ever seen!!!

Dont know if anyone ever tells you, but your a great dad....i just watched your vidoe about the guy that wrote you asking how he could talk to his boys....being the dad to two boys myself, I understand, but your video moved me enough to drag out my tablet just to tell you that....so give yourself some credit for having such a great relationship with all your kids.....im not a farmed by any means....i really dont watch your videos for any farming knowledge...but more just because of your familiy dynamic....and you make good video's.....you have a very nice familiy.. Just wanted you to know....thanks

Watched & Loved! So much info and example in all he does!😊

Great video, Justin! Your interviews of farmers, ranchers, and homesteaders are some of my favorite videos. Solidly up in my wheelhouse, Mate. Thank you.

FANTASTIC video, Justin! I'm going to watch this one over and over... and over!

That was one of the most inspirational video's I've seen. Thank you.

So inspiring to see Joe's farm and hear his story of persistence and tenacity to keep things simple. Loved watching y'all get your microbioisms(?)

wanting to do this myself, this is such an inspiration. i have about 7 acres of pastured land im trying to bring back on my inlaws land. i am a town boy and feel like i have a mountain in front of me. your vidoes always make it seem more and more possible to achieve the dream i have come into. thank you justin.

Justin, you ask the BEST QUESTIONS! You are so in the moment and capture something really special with your method of interviewing. Love it!