What's So Good About Missouri? A Collaboration

Lots of families are moving to Missouri to begin homesteading. So, what's so special about Missouri? We tell you OUR take on why Missouri is a great place to homestead.

Many other YouTube Homesteaders from Missouri also give their opinions about what is so good about Missouri. Check them out below:


Farm Alarm





Teal House Farm




Etsy Shop

Our new rabbit cookbook can be found here:

****** Subscribe ******

Don't forget to subscribe now so you don't miss a single video in our journey from city dwellers to becoming more self sufficient in the country all while living a simple debt free life!

******Help Support the Homestead*******

****** Connect with Us! We'd Love to get to know you! ******

****** Email Us ******

Send Snail Mail to:

Living Traditions Homestead
PO Box 323
Ava, MO 65608

****** About Living Traditions Homestead ******

Living Traditions Homestead is all about living a simple and sustainable way of life. We believe the world has gotten too “busy” and that people are missing out on many of the true blessings this world has to offer. We started as a small urban homestead in Gilbert, AZ and after the city grew up around us, decided it was time leave corporate America and take a big leap of faith by moving our family to the Missouri Ozarks.

We put out 5 new videos every week! Tuesday through Saturday. We hope you will become part of our homestead family by subscribing to our channel and watching as we transition from city dwellers to full time homesteaders!

[beaglerescue]

Missouri born and raised. Never appreciated my home state until I lived somewhere else. Everything you stated is spot on.

[universallaw]

I was born and raised in St. Louis, Mo. After getting married and having children I decided the city life wasn't the life I wanted for my children so the wife and I packed up and moved to Washington County, Mo about 15 miles from Potosi. We will be here a year in May I am so happy we decided to move to the country the people here are awesome...most of them anyway lol. Most family and friends ask how do people treat us here being that we are black and I always say " I get treated better now than I ever did in the city" the people here have a since of community and are always willing to lend a helping hand and I make sure to do the same. I wouldn't give this freedom of country living up for nothing.

[billherrick]

When you live in the country it is hard to take a walk on the road because so many people will stop to see if you need a ride.

[waltmooredanwilson]

I am a native Missourian. I've been here all my life. It's great to have you folks here. We are blessed with your presence.

[Dianah]

I moved to Florida 9 years ago but I'm originally from Missouri and lived about 15 miles south of Kansas City. I was born and raised in Independence. I miss Missouri in a lot of ways. My aunt lived close to you, in Camdenton before she passed and we used to go visit her at her farm. They had turkeys, pigs, cows, and chickens. They would name their cows after my mom and dad and several other family members. My mom had a cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks. Good memories!

[geneeddleman]

I was born and raised in north Missouri. Always wanted to move to south MO, but haven't made it yet. Really learned to appreciate my home state after 30 years in ministry and living in Iowa, MN, MT, TX. Finally back in Missouri, and if our kids and grandkids were not in Montana, I'd never consider leaving the Show Me state again. Everything you say about the Ozarks is true. Almost as good here in the northeast corner.

[tasleemhalai]

Have been staying in Missouri for last 2 years and I love how peaceful and fun this place is.

[valleyoftheheart]

Really thankful you guys put up this video. I grew up in FL and moved to UT about 4 years ago, and I've been researching and looking for a place to finally settle down and homestead. The humidity and weather fluctuations would be no big deal to me after living in hurricane central and a bipolar desert lol, but what's most appealing about MO is the price of land and growing season. I have an autoimmune disease and want to mostly live self sufficient/organic for my health, and MO is looking like where I'll end up. Here's to hoping and planning for a homestead within the next couple of years!

[takayama]

Just found y'all. We just bought a place in Ozarks, but in Springfield. I'm too old now to homestead, but love it. Missouri is a nice place. And we also love the Christian community!

[MikeS]

I just found this video sept 14, and really liked how it made me feel. I grew up in MO and have always loved so many of the deep traditions of this state. I know this video is old, and a lot has happened since you made it. My mom was from Thayer and my wife is from Mt Vernon. But the craziness near where I live and the pandemic has closed us off from a lot of travel around the state.

It’s refreshing to watch Godly families like yours live your lives and share it. Keep doing this, please. It’s got me thinking about taking it to the Ozarks in a couple years. Peace be with you!

[tomwells]

Thanks for sharing.You guys are so down to earth. Faith and family make for a good life

[jeffreyvasby]

We are hoping to move to Missouri soon. God has Blessed me with 25 grandsons and 12 grandaughters but my wife and I both have been struggling severe health problems. We live in Oklahoma and the heat and cold are brutal here plus real estate is crazy high. Please Pray for our family as we do y'all. Love and God Bless! Uncle Jeff!

[sammijoywilson]

After living in AZ forever, I find it so hard to believe people are nice. We moved to Northern AZ thinking smaller town, people will be nicer right--nope. The desert folks were nicer believe it or not. And, to be around Christians, what a blessing. I am so glad for you and your family finding friends and community.

[scottmcdaniel]

Been to 48 of our states and its always nice getting home to Missouri.

[wolfie]

What a great video! My wife and I live in Phoenix and have lived in the desert our entire lives and are preparing to buy a home in southern Missouri - so this was exactly what we wanted to hear and like we made the right decision.

[winonashearer]

Thank you for doing this. My son and me are getting ready to move there snd this is so encouraging. We are both Christians and are excited about that.

[TheBaken]

Welcome to Missouri. I moved here from the Chicago suburbs in '95. It was the best decision I've made in my life. I agree about keeping it secret about how great Missouri is, but I can't help but tell everyone 😃

[livingwithcancer]

At 8:12 you said misery lol. Love it. My mom was born in St Louis and that is what she called Missouri.

[wval]

Your comments about your community and it's wonderful people reminds me of a big incident in my local history. I grew up and still live in a small community in east TN where everyone is also nice and leaves each other alone. But if anyone asks for help, everyone comes to see what they can do. Even if it's just moving furniture or a car gets in the ditch. And the waving when you pass on the road is exactly how it is here. I remember that as a child, I felt I'd achieved a big milestone when I got tall enough to be seen in the car and could participate in the waving.

About 20 years ago, two tornadoes came through our neighborhood in the same night. The whole area was without phones, gas, electricity, etc., for about a week. Some neighbors lost a lot and some lost everything (and I mean everything, down to the last brick). Part of my family was out before daylight cutting trees and helping the emergency workers (there were probably many others, but I don't know about them). The whole neighborhood was out by daylight helping those who had damage and needed help. Everyone worked for a week as if it was their home that was damaged or destroyed, most taking time off work to help.

Another nearby neighborhood that was also hit made the news so everyone knew they needed help. Though FEMA was around seeing what was damaged, it was two days before the Red Cross knew we were hit and came with food, etc. But nobody had gone without because those of us who had, gave to those who needed, including clothes and a place to stay. We hear so much in the news about the bad things people do, it's easy to lose faith in humanity. Though this double tornado strike was a terrible disaster, what happened afterward reinforced my love for my community and reminded me how many great people I live around. I love hearing how much you like your community, how nice the people are and how freely you can share your faith. It's a nice reminder good people are everywhere. God bless America!

[dt]

Welcome to Missouri! We love Ava Missouri, we are from Kingdom City MO a village of 128 people. (central missouri area here)