tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post6292641503104597802..comments2024-03-23T05:42:07.516-04:00Comments on The Deliberate Agrarian: Sage AdviceFor Would-Be Farmers(part 4 of)ReestablishingThe Family EconomyHerrick Kimballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-83879521983925040902015-02-21T12:50:32.404-05:002015-02-21T12:50:32.404-05:00Foutfolk, yes we have friends who wanted a profit ...Foutfolk, yes we have friends who wanted a profit now. He quit working a job, and opened his own business and wanted a profit NOW to pay for new house, etc. Idea is great, but only steady plodding produces prosperity. There is no way around that! Our friends had to short sale their new house within 3 years of purchase, because they wanted "it" now! You have to plan, to be intentional, it takes so much time to build a customer base. They want the good life now, but that is unrealistic. I can see that, even from here, from the top of Johnson Mountain, Redding, California!Elizabeth L. Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-74837520598656816182015-02-21T12:44:17.257-05:002015-02-21T12:44:17.257-05:00Progressism started in the 1830s and has finally p...Progressism started in the 1830s and has finally produced an entire nation of people and its government who are bound by debt, who are slave to the lender. That's why it is so hard to purchase land and not be in debt for it. We've been taught that indebtedness to the bank is normal, so why not do what everyone else does. Having paper money that is worthless is the culprit. Think about it. Yes, indeed, the Godly way to live is to owe no man anything, but the debt of love. In our foolishness, God has a plan and can help anyone onto a piece of farm land with His help, if we will but ask and seek Him.Elizabeth L. Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-71792763209682183262014-01-26T11:22:18.657-05:002014-01-26T11:22:18.657-05:00I feel like I have the BEST of both worlds. I too...I feel like I have the BEST of both worlds. I too have a city job that I drive to each day, but I come home to my farm life in the evening (after school). And even though I have a mortgage still, we are able to do what we want to do here, while I am earning a living to pay for things. My thought was that I would be paying a mortgage in the city anyway. I think the problem that most people have when making decisions for a life style change, is that they want the change to be instant. Seems like that family you write about had an acute case of the "I want it now" syndrome. Too bad. Nothing good ever comes by wanting things to go faster than they do, or expecting "others" to make things work for you. foutfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079651678447028444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-47010264740899349862014-01-23T13:25:54.385-05:002014-01-23T13:25:54.385-05:00thank youthank youOhiofarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606563929369721111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-19943498019330337162014-01-22T18:22:51.565-05:002014-01-22T18:22:51.565-05:00Thanks for the comments, everyone.
Nick—
A paid-...Thanks for the comments, everyone. <br /><br />Nick—<br />A paid-for quarter acre is a beautiful thing. And you sure can do a lot on that much land. <br /><br />Chad—<br />You have acknowledged the most amazing thing about my life these last few years. After pretty much a lifetime of getting by with little, but having a vision for more land, God provided the land and additional homes, for my family (so we can live close by each other and help each other)….debt free. <br /><br />He orchestrated it all, in His time by blessing my home business. And He allowed me to leave the industrial-world job too. I was very tempted on a couple of occasions to just get a mortgage, but, by His grace, I was faithful with little and, well, you've read the story here in the past.<br /><br />There is actually more to the story, and someday in the far future I will tell of how I expected God to provide these things years ago. But the expected did not happen. It was a shock at the time, and a spiritual challenge (perhaps a test). <br /><br />Thanks again for seeing what may be the greatest message of my example.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-77736013657988124392014-01-22T16:55:48.670-05:002014-01-22T16:55:48.670-05:00Great advice Herrick.
I actually have both the bo...Great advice Herrick.<br /><br />I actually have both the books you mentioned (and others by Joel Salatin). He definitely emphasizes thrift.<br /><br />The major problem that people have today is that they can't separate "needs" from "wants." The best thing they could do is to get rid of what my household refers to as "the stupid box" (TV) because all it does is serve as a conduit for the industrialized consumer marketing machine to feed your carnal desires. In essence, it tells you that you "need" things that really should be relegated to the "want" category.<br /><br />If more people would avoid debt and live within their means, they would lead far more stress-free lives and they would be more readily able to pursue their dreams (such as farming).<br /><br />Americans could stand to (re)learn the forgotten concept of delayed gratification. Over the years, I have been inspired how you have waited on God's timing. You were faithful and content with His provision even though your heart desired more land. Instead of going out and borrowing a truckload of cash to buy your dream farm, you remained faithful with that which He provided you. And in His time, he rewarded you with a contiguous piece of land, and enough room for your growing family to remain close. What a blessing for you, and an incredible example for others to heed.<br /><br />It boggles my mind how many people would rather work as slaves to service their debt. Oh, I'm quite certain that they don't see it that way, either because they are blinded by their own lusts or for other reasons. But they've chosen to sell their future in exchange for receiving their heart's desires right now.<br /><br />Thanks Herrick for your continued example and thought provoking articles.Chadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-16024575612984160042014-01-22T11:59:13.057-05:002014-01-22T11:59:13.057-05:00Was just talking with my wife last night about how...Was just talking with my wife last night about how living in debt has some how become the norm these days. Unfortunately it's hard to do things like acquire land without debt anymore. I managed to get me a quarter acre paid for, and while I really wish I had more I can do quite a bit with what I got. NickyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303850062185339686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-80328498966730823492014-01-22T10:25:35.186-05:002014-01-22T10:25:35.186-05:00I just got in from feeding steers and breaking ice...I just got in from feeding steers and breaking ice in 13 degree weather this morning. You couldn't afford to buy that beef after I have worked in rain and cold for two years to produce it. So I don't try to sell it but will use it for our own food. Same with about everything else, nobody will pay what a bushel of beans are worth so I trade and don't play the business game. Our money comes from working part time with of course no benefits and now the law forces us to buy expensive insurance instead of what we used to have. Sunnybrook Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135224259672444423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-39042838341097385822014-01-22T08:48:16.765-05:002014-01-22T08:48:16.765-05:00Excellent post! I have a blog post idea I've b...Excellent post! I have a blog post idea I've been percolating on for a few days that goes hand in hand with this. I will have to try and get it up today between dentist appointments and church. I'm enjoying this series immensely.Cyndi Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794693752183307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-78452714493771539162014-01-22T08:22:52.442-05:002014-01-22T08:22:52.442-05:00I'm really enjoying this series and am looking...I'm really enjoying this series and am looking forward to your next post- thanks!You Can Call Me Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086179213614605103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-10101118274058917942014-01-22T07:25:41.311-05:002014-01-22T07:25:41.311-05:00Excellent advice! I've been following this fa...Excellent advice! I've been following this family economy series closely and thought "Profile of a Free Man" was really good writing, but I think this one is even better. Thanks for taking the time to write. I've been wrestling with a bunch of these thoughts lately and had similar hunches and it is comforting to see them brought to the surface so eloquently.RonCnoreply@blogger.com