tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post1643781464931936047..comments2024-03-23T05:42:07.516-04:00Comments on The Deliberate Agrarian: Random Thoughts About Being An Entrepreneurial Peasant & The Momentous StruggleHerrick Kimballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-39439183985329891642007-08-03T20:03:00.000-04:002007-08-03T20:03:00.000-04:00With respect to the ice cream idea, Lehman's has a...With respect to the ice cream idea, Lehman's has an expensive way of attracting customers. We saw one of these when travelling a few years ago. Perhaps the idea could be implemented more economically by an enterprising handyman :-)<BR/><BR/>http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=658&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=ice+cream+maker<BR/><BR/>KentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-78058789263140815062007-08-02T10:47:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:47:00.000-04:00Hi Herrick,Stopped by while I have a signal on the...Hi Herrick,<BR/><BR/>Stopped by while I have a signal on the road...;-)<BR/><BR/>Regarding the agrarian movement, it is a 'quiet' exodus... as you describe. But let me assure you more and more and more folks are doing it. I'm meeting them daily...<BR/><BR/>I'm overwhelmed, completely, by the amount of folks coming by our covered wagons, asking about our decisions and plans, and currently, we are helping two other families by counseling them on 'how we did it.' My husband and I have been keeping good notes, and perhaps I'll pen this into how we made our exodus and began life pioneering. :-)<BR/><BR/>Concerning Marlene's desire to sell ice cream, the problem is that most farm markets, fairs and carnivals, etc... only allow foods that are wrapped/packaged before selling... no cooking or preparing food and distributing after. For example, you can't sell hotdogs or corn on the cob, etc... but you could take orders for your homemade turkey hot dogs and sell them as a package. Those types of vendors that actually prepare the foods on site are unfortunately scrutinized (heavily) and also under the regulation of health department. <BR/><BR/>Ughhh... regulations and permits...<BR/><BR/>Hope all is well with you and your family, Herrick, and that you are all enjoying the bounty of sun and good eats our Father has set before us...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Shalom,<BR/>Carla LynneCarla Lynne Klimukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755078904557802428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-55570991013718570472007-07-24T18:01:00.000-04:002007-07-24T18:01:00.000-04:00Hi jcurley,Thanks for the link. I am interested in...Hi jcurley,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link. I am interested in the story but the link did not work for me. I'll go to the site and find it from there.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-38025595807182638122007-07-24T05:40:00.000-04:002007-07-24T05:40:00.000-04:00Mr. Kimball-There is an interesting article on "ho...Mr. Kimball-There is an interesting article on "hobby farming"-here is the first line: "If part-time farmers want to be taken seriously, they have to take themselves seriously. It starts with a word." You can read the article (from the the "New Agrarian") at this site: <BR/>http://www.newagrarian.com/essays/hobby.html. thought you may be interest.Jim Curleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225590468579353857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-37347660573125980492007-07-23T14:56:00.000-04:002007-07-23T14:56:00.000-04:00Ron Paul question of faith.http://www.covenantnews...Ron Paul question of faith.<BR/>http://www.covenantnews.com/ronpaul070721.htm <BR/><BR/>Joel Salatin's new book is coming out in August: "Everything I Want to Do is Illegal"<BR/><BR/>WA state NAIS is going manditory with registration beginning in September and required by 1/1/09. That may put us out of agrarian homesteading. <BR/><BR/>I read an article today that indicated that Bush has now put into law that it is illegal to demonstrate, etc. about the Irag war. Things are coming to a head.<BR/>http://onlinejournal.com/artman/publish/article_2220.shtml<BR/><BR/>Time to be in much prayer!<BR/>NadineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-46567920898813449922007-07-23T06:08:00.000-04:002007-07-23T06:08:00.000-04:00Thanks for the article link Grady.Anyone who wants...Thanks for the article link Grady.<BR/><BR/>Anyone who wants to know what Ron Paul believes need only click on and read through the "Ron Paul Archives" at the end of that article.<BR/><BR/>I don't know his particular Christian beliefs but his past voting record and stated positions are, I believe, consistent with someone who holds a Christian worldview. <BR/><BR/>Huckabee is a fine candidate but I do not believe he has the broad base of populist support that Paul has.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-37517846644320835012007-07-22T22:15:00.000-04:002007-07-22T22:15:00.000-04:00Herrick and Countrygoalie,As far as I can tell by ...Herrick and Countrygoalie,<BR/><BR/>As far as I can tell by his writings and what others write about him, he's a Christain. Here is an article that I found that Ron Paul wrote about Christain beliefs and the role of the government.<BR/><BR/>http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul148.html<BR/><BR/>I how you both enjoy.<BR/><BR/>GradyGrady Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236758444221525158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-85321099759476769922007-07-21T18:29:00.000-04:002007-07-21T18:29:00.000-04:00Mmm, I might take a closer look at him, too. I've ...Mmm, I might take a closer look at him, too. I've mainly been following Huckabee's campaign, because I like the fact that he's a strong Christian who was a minister but is also a fan of limited government, preventative healthcare (you know... taking responsibility for your health... weird, huh?), and the FairTax. But, I'll have to look into Ron Paul, too. Is he a Christian? Just out of curiosity.<BR/><BR/>Anyway... for the reason I originally wanted to leave a note... I have to endorse Herrick's comments about the beauty of central NY. I plan to stay here and farm it, to whatever extent the Lord allows in the years to come. I'd love to see more Christian agrarians move into the area...<BR/><BR/>Did I mention that there's a six-acre parcel up the street from us, with a fairly recent barn (~10 years), hayloft, stalls, etc, an outdoor arena/paddock, and some pasture... with a trailer that goes with the property, and elderly rental tenants with a trailer as well?<BR/><BR/>*sigh* I want to add that piece to what we've currently got, but barring that... I'd love to see someone with Christian-agrarian motivations in there. All right, enough of my rambling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-38419154401531818032007-07-21T17:38:00.000-04:002007-07-21T17:38:00.000-04:00Hi Grady,Thanks for your comments and your link to...Hi Grady,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments and your link to Ron Paul's web site.<BR/><BR/>I've been reading good things about Ron Paul for many years. I have a lot of respect for the man. I believe he would make an exceptional president. In fact, I intend to send a contribution to his campaign. That is something I have never done for a Presidential candidate.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-13938757796705248522007-07-21T13:49:00.000-04:002007-07-21T13:49:00.000-04:00I read you blog a lot and recently moved to NY for...I read you blog a lot and recently moved to NY for an internship. You talk a lot about the government and how it makes it hard for you to live the way you want. I can't agree more with you about the government and how big it seems to be getting. I hate to sound like a crazy campaign person, but have you looked up Ron Paul (presidental canidate). He seems to be the only canidate that wants to reduce government. Check him out at www.ronpaul2008.com. Good luck with the ice cream, chickens, and turkeys.<BR/>Grady<BR/><BR/>grady_phelan@hotmail.comGrady Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236758444221525158noreply@blogger.com