How to Start a Farm with No Experience

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About Gold Shaw Farm: Gold Shaw Farm is more of a farm-in-progress than an honest-to-goodness farm. We dream that someday we can transform our 150+ acre parcel of land into a regenerative and productive homestead and farm.

[heidipustelniak]

At 72, I still long to have a farm… I am blessed to be able to to have my “backyard chickens” and my Great Pyrenees here in Tucson. Thinking I am too old now to do all the physical labor it would take to have a farm. Thank you for your letting me live the farm/homesteading life vicariously!

[reggiegarcia]

Morgan is basically playing real-life Minecraft.

[dirtroaddestiny]

We are 30 and started a farm together off grid now semi off grid, I just got my first dairy goats

[MC-qbjg]

Morgan, you and Allison have come a long way since starting your farm. I think last year's winter bird enclosure compared to what you have now is amazing. You rotating the cattle, controlling the flies, rotating the chicken cart was also amazing. Your "weird" chickens are so cute. Plus, Toby and Abby's new dog house is perfect.

[Beegee]

I appreciate your openness and honesty about always learning. Good reminder that not everything on social media is what it appears.

[JordanTaylorVideos]

Completely agree about how having a YouTube channel can help provide some extra income while figuring out the farm life from scratch. It really gives a bit of a buffer to make mistakes and figure it out along the way, and interestingly, I’ve found that documenting the mistakes can turn into the greatest stories and, in turn, content.

[marikotrue]

I appreciated this video as a reminder of how far Gold Shaw Farm has come. It was nice that every animal group (including "The Weird Chickens" which to me sounds like an indie rock group that I would love to hear perform at a club) living on the farm got a co-starring mention. Morgan's view that success is probably as much of a knowledge and acceptance of the environment as to the maintenance of financial spread sheets makes so much sense. Great Video!❤

[thomaswinters]

Hi Morgan,
I'm a city slicker but really enjoy your videos. This video is a great synopsis of your farm and a great tutorial for someone thinking about starting a farm. Thanks for sharing your experience and the ups and downs associated with your decision to run your farm.

[gaylewatkins]

Hi Morgan, you have enough fantastic information to write a book on this topic. So many people think they will just live off the land and forget they will need a cash flow for utilities, gas for vehicles, clothes, shoes, etc.

[beffiesv]

I have 0% interest in farming myself, but I do love watching your channel. The “My Buddy Alfred” content cracks me up especially.

Edit: oh yeah! Weird chickens and release the Quacken!

[ByHerHand]

I have no desire to leave Sydney and start a farm, but I do enjoy watching and listening to Morgan navigate the unique challenges that living in the bush throws up.

[tworebelsoffgrid]

It’s definitely not easy or cheap! We are in our early 50s and went off grid 9/22 in SE AZ…we are building our farmstead from scratch and it is a TON of work and you are SO RIGHT about the leaning curve…oh my gosh, it’s almost daily!

Love what you’re doing there and love your channel…it’s a big inspiration for us! Happy 2023 :)

[LadysFarm]

Love it. We moved from Southern California to Eastern Kentucky ❤❤❤ best decision we ever made ❤❤❤

[aimeegudgel]

My wife thought I wanted a farm/homestead because I watch you. I grew up in agriculture; I had to tell her I watch you to remind myself why I don’t want a farm/homestead.

[OliviaLovesPugs]

You can tell with just a glance which cows allow brushing because their fur looks so shiny and sleek and luxurious

[colesbackyardcoop]

Farming is 24/7. You're doing a great job. My version of farming is having my chickens, gardening and that's enough farming for us..lol! We recently bought 1.50 acre home in North FL and we will move there soon. We like the idea of living in a rural area away from the big population areas in FL. Especially as we get older. We appreciate nature and the peace and quiet. Thanks for sharing! 🐓🐮🐈

[ShotThroughKarl]

When the cat jumped on your shoulder 😩❤☺️

[gsp]

I've been watching your videos for several years now, and I can't tell you how impressed I am with what you've accomplished at Gold Shaw Farm. Really remarkable. This current video is an absolute must-watch for anyone thinking of leaving corporate life and starting a small farm. It isn't easy, most fail, and it takes a special skillset (patience, interest in learning and growth, an analytical mind, and resilience) to succeed. OK, I may have made your head swell two hat sizes with this comment, but it's genuine and you deserve the credit.

[MaddenC_Outdoors]

Gold Shaw farms is the best to watch while eating

[taggrs]

Go Morgan! Congratulations on getting all your ducks, geese and weird chickens in a row! ❤😂😊 LOL