Becky's Farm TV

A Little Personal

2010-02-05T17:30:00.007-05:00

I don't usually Talk about my "private" life. You know how some things are fine for the whole world to see and just a few things are private. Marrage to me is rather private because a relationship between two people is huge and a lot goes on through the years. It's all good To me.

OK, I do have a nice hard working husband, Who is nerdy and an inside person. I do all the building, farming, training, gardening, you know the outside stuff. I have a lot of energy and love, love, love my farm. I feel soo happy that my husband lets me be myself.

We have respect for each other. I think of Dolly Parton, it seems like her husband is like that. It meant a lot that my nerdy inside husband moved into a tent and started from scratch like we did. His reward is he doesn't have a mortgage for the rest of his life. He is loving that!! He will feed my horses if I go away, But he needs the whip for security. Ha/Ha.

One thing I like about him is that He's a really good cook. We all love to cook. Yum! We have two grown sons. Scott is the director of my show and James is a musician, drummer. Both creative YAAA!! So there you are, Becky's Farm Family.

Beckys Farm TV DVDs

2010-02-04T12:47:00.005-05:00

Well it's been a long time coming, agents, contracts, negotiations, but Becky's Farm TV DVDs are now being distributed on Amazon.com, Yay!

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Escape The Rat Race And Start Your New Life

2010-01-29T13:24:00.004-05:00

Being caught in the rat race is exhausting and depressing. Working hard every day and not being where you want to be or doing what you wish you could be doing, makes you feel like you need a magic genie to help you escape your real life. I felt that way when I was in my thirties. I had this heavy feeling that I wasn't doing what I really wanted. You know, being True to myself to my very core. The funny thing was I was in a good position. I had a new house, My kids were healthy, I had a little home business, I have a good hard working husband....BUT......I wasn't feeling it.

Now, when I think back to my childhood my father used to say I was going to marry a farmer. He saw it but, was off just a little. He should of said YOUR going to be a farmer. That's the real me down to my very core.

I don't mean the big industrial farmers we see and (don't really like) today, but the good old fashion kind. You know the homesteaders that founded this country. The humble, hard working, lots of skills, self sufficient kind of farmer. There are not too many of those left, but that is me.

It took me about six years to get into position to my new life, then I started my new life by building my own log cabin. I never felt happier living in a tent cooking on the campfire and working HARD every day. Way harder than in my old life but I was feeling it now. Happy, Happy, Happy! I am in my forties now and am sooo glad I am really being me.

It's never too late to start over and escape to your new life. Your real life.

SLOW AND STEADY

2010-01-29T13:23:00.005-05:00

Slow and steady is a good thing. We all know who won the race, Tortoise. He felt good when he got there because he had a nap on the way. That's how I want to live my life.

Getting things accomplished while I feel good, and enjoying the journey along the way. You all know I want to raise as much of my own food as I can. That takes some doing. I put the posts in the ground last year for my multiple purpose meat pen. I made it 16x16. I figure I can raise meat chickens in the spring and a hog in the fall. Well, I just bought the hog panels to finish the pen. I am building a really good pen that will last years so I don't have to worry about it. This will be the first time I raise meat chickens.

Stay tuned to Beckysfarm.tv to see how it goes. In about a year I hope to get a dairy goat for milk and cheese. YUM

Thinking Ahead

2010-01-29T13:23:00.000-05:00

When it's cold and I am stuck in the house more than I like, I spend time thinking ahead. I am thinking garden, what I need to do to improve it a bit this year. I know I need taller fencing. The chicken wire doesn't keep my hens out. They are very determined girls. I also need a better hoe. I just ordered one from Lehmans. I like all there stuff. It's simple but works well. So this spring I hope to plant more stuff then last year. I also want to raise some meat this year. I have all the post in for the pen. All I need are the wire panels. I hope to get them today. My goal is to raise as much of my own food as I can. I can only do things bit by bit. I don't want to use credit and make bills. Bit by bit is fine, I am used to it now. I am over the instant gratification mindset. Owing sucks!! When You are cash and carry it feels SOO GOOD. It takes time to get to that point but it's worth it.

Garden Tip

2009-12-28T15:44:00.002-05:00

I had some bulbs of garlic that started to sprout, so I planted them in my garden.

Farm Photography: Jet Li

2009-12-24T15:24:00.005-05:00

Here are some pictures of Jet Li we just did. Enjoy!

And in case you ever wondered what it looks like when a chicken blinks, check out this first picture, they blink with a nictitating membrane.

Becky's Farm TV: Kerosene heater

2009-12-23T08:04:00.001-05:00

Becky shows you how to light and operate a kerosene heater and talks about planting some garlic bulbs. #206

Sengoku CV-2230 KeroHeat Convection 23,000-BTU Portable Kerosene Heater

Becky's Farm TV: Fixing my water tank

2009-12-22T08:10:00.006-05:00

Becky shows you how to fix the air volume control gauge on her well water tank, plays with her new baby pony, and hammers in the grounding rods for her log cabin electrical. #205

NOTE: You can see all the details on the float type air volume control gauge for the water tank here.

( how to install Air Volume Control Kit

Item # 7P020

Float Type Air Volume Control Kit, Maximum Pressure 120 PSI, Minimum Tank Size 9 Inches, Thread Size 1 1/4 By 11 1/2 ANPT, Brass Valve With Neoprene Seal )

Farm Photography

2009-11-08T15:00:00.003-05:00

Here are a couple of pictures. One is Doodles the donkey and the other is Xena the new baby.

Becky's Homestead: Canning for Beginners

2009-11-02T08:09:00.005-05:00

In this episode Becky talks about her first time canning and tells you all about it. She also talks about pulling wires for the log cabin electrical, and reads your homesteading letters. #204

Becky's Homestead: How to get Financial Independence

2009-09-10T17:50:00.005-04:00

In this episode Becky talk about being financially independent, her new baby horse, and Becky reads your letters and answers your homesteading questions. #203

Becky's Homestead: Log Cabin Insulation

2009-08-13T20:50:00.003-04:00

In this episode of Becky's Homestead, Becky shows you the second part about insulating her log cabin roof deck with Icynene spray foam insulation, and becky reads your letters and answers your homesteading questions. #202

Becky's Homestead: Recycled Nest Box

2009-07-23T01:29:00.005-04:00

In this episode of Becky's Homestead, Scott shows you how to build a recycled chicken egg laying nest box for your backyard poultry. Becky talks about insulating her log cabin roof deck with icynene spray foam insulation. #201

Email your questions to beckyshomestead@gmail.com

Things I Like To Say

2009-07-18T09:03:00.006-04:00

I like to say “Now is the time to Homestead”. A lot of people are thinking about being more independent and self sufficient in the economic climate we have today. I think that’s great. Sometimes it takes a jolt to waken our inner homesteader. It’s a nice direction to go in. I don’t think people will be dissatisfied once they are homesteading for themselves. Everyone will benefit.
Right now as I sit here, my pony and donkey are playing tag. The hummingbirds are busy going too, and from the feeder and three bunny rabbits are running around the pasture. I think the pony and donkey got them going.

It almost sounds fake, but it’s for real I feel so blessed that I can now enjoy the small things in life. Things like growing a garden, how many eggs I got today and reading about how to make cheese fill my thoughts. Things that really matter, because no matter what’s going on in the world, who’s fighting who, this one doesn’t like that one. Every things a problem, but at the end of the day all we want is dinner.

We just want to feed the family a nice dinner. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live. We all feel the same. Remember to keep it simple! YUM what’s for dinner? We don’t homestead because of the economic or world conditions. We homestead because we want too. We like it.

Another thing I like to say is, “You have to start somewhere”. Sometimes you find yourself far, far, from where you want to be. The journey seems so big and overwhelming you might just say forget it I’ll never get there. Well don’t rob yourself of an adventure. There are lots of exciting things to learn and discover along the way. Don’t look at it as a destination look at it as a journey. Every journey has to start from somewhere.

EVERY DROP COUNTS
When it comes to “ going green” I want to say count me in. I look at the world as one big bucket. No one country or person fill the bucket. We all tipped it over. Well it’s setting the right way now. Lets all try to fill it up in whatever way we can. Your drop counts!!

Happy Homesteading
-Becky

Season 1 DVD

2009-06-30T09:25:00.014-04:00

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Becky's Homestead 25: All About Chickens

2009-04-24T13:49:00.006-04:00

In this episode Becky shows you everything you need to know about chickens for your homestead. She talks about baby chickens, roosters, hens, egg production, what to feed chickens, and tips for making sure your homesteading chickens are happy.

Becky's Homestead 24: Log Cabin Progress Update

2009-03-15T16:16:00.004-04:00

In this episode Becky answers the question: How long does building a log cabin take? She talks about the spring garden on the homestead and answers your homesteader questions and gives encouragement and advice.

Becky's Homestead 23: Cast Iron Cookware

2009-02-01T15:05:00.004-05:00

In this episode Becky shows you the different types of cookware she uses in the homestead kitchen, she also gives advice on cleaning your cast iron cookware.

Email Becky: beckyshomestead@gmail.com

Becky's Homestead 22: Draft Horse Heavy Pullers

2009-01-20T14:10:00.005-05:00

Becky's Homestead 22: Big Shoes from Scott Pictures LLC on Vimeo.

In this episode Becky talks about a great design for a bird feeding station, Belgian draft horse heavy pullers and how to do their shoes, and Becky answers your mail.

Becky's Homestead 21: Granite

2008-12-07T19:56:00.007-05:00

In this episode Becky talks about Granite, Bartering, she talks about "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp, and Becky reads your letters. Email: beckyshomestead@gmail.com

Some Of The Best Reasons To Be A Homesteader.

2008-10-21T10:43:00.005-04:00

Sitting here on my front porch looking out over my garden and pastures, I think about all the future projects I want to do. I have never felt so at home.

That's because I built this place. It's my blood sweat and tears that made it all happen. I want to convey that feeling to everyone if I can.

It's the number one reason to work hard and pay off your debt so you can buy your land, and you too can start your homestead. It's fine to start out crawling or taking baby steps. At least your heading in the right direction.

Making the goal of being a homesteader, putting it in your head and heart, Then going in that direction is the first step. At that point you are a homesteader. Everything you do should bring you along further in your journey.

No matter where you are or what you want to do preparation is the key. With that in mind every homestead will need the basics.

If your not on your land yet that won't stop you from gathering some of the things you will need.

Here's what I mean. No doubt you will need certain tools. A shovel, rake, pitch fork, a hoe, hoses a garden cart a hammer.

This can be your first homestead project, and the way you get them will give you practice in the community driven, neighborly department as well. Try to barter for them. You will have things you won't need anymore once you scale down. Use them to barter. Remember simplify.

The kitchen is the one room that will change alot on the homestead. Start now. Get cast iron cookware and enamel ware pots. Try to get rid of all your plastic and replace it with glass. All his takes time so do it bit by bit.

To be a homesteader you don't have to wait for the perfect time to make the change, it's never the perfect time. You just make the decision in your heart and starting scratching and moving forward.

Happy Homesteading!

-Becky

Becky's Homestead 20: Tips for hard financial times.

2008-10-19T20:53:00.003-04:00

In this episode Becky talks about how to make it through hard financial times. She gives a tour of the homestead kitchen and talks about ways to simplify and save money.

Becky's Homestead: How much land do I need?

2008-09-29T22:51:00.002-04:00

In this episode Becky talks about how much land is needed for a homestead. #119

How to Grow More Vegetables Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine

Real Happiness

2008-08-09T15:18:00.001-04:00

Once you decide to live the simple life there is something you need to ponder. Here it is... There is a difference between pleasure and happiness. Pleasure is tricky and here's why. A drug addict gets pleasure when he or she is doing the drug, but is definitely not happy trying to find more money to get the next fix.

Spending too much on the credit card brings pleasure when shopping, but when the bill comes in the mail you won't be happy nor will you be happy working to pay that bill for a long time to come. Happiness on the other hand doesn't seen to come as quickly as pleasure , but it brings more satisfaction. Moving to our land and starting our homestead which includes building our log cabin by ourselves, that has taken 3 years so far, but I can say we have never been happier. It's like we figured it out for ourselves that stuff doesn't make a person happy. You know you have heard it before and so had we, but until we put it into practice we had no idea how it really feels.

Now my husband and I would take happiness and satisfaction over pleasure any day. I think a lot of good people have gotten caught up in the pursuit of pleasure which is so fleeting and have lost their way. We should all get back to the basics and find joy and happiness in our lives again.If you need a little encouragement and would like to see some of the projects taking place on our homestead. We would love to encourage everyone to pursue the homesteading lifestyle.

Happy Homesteading