Provision Homestead

Provision Homestead Our goal is to live a more sustainable lifestyle and teach others how they can too!
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10/16/2024

So we did a thing this weekend! We added 15 more animals to our Homestead...

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Oh the sky tonight!
10/15/2024

Oh the sky tonight!

Check out this cream line!!!Now that Mercy and Isaiah have taken over milking the cow, we no longer need the calf to mil...
10/14/2024

Check out this cream line!!!

Now that Mercy and Isaiah have taken over milking the cow, we no longer need the calf to milk out the cow when Austin has to travel. We have never seen such an amazing amount of cream from Buttercup before!

Hey Virginia! Check out the Northern lights tonight!
10/10/2024

Hey Virginia! Check out the Northern lights tonight!

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09/30/2024

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It affects you too…

If you think what’s going on in the southeast as a result of hurricane Helene doesn’t affect you, think again.

It’s been the beginning harvest season in these states. The southeastern states are big agricultural producers who have just lost homes, crops, livestock, friends, and more.

Cotton bolls were open across Georgia and South Carolina. When cotton is blown from the boll, is wet, or touches the ground, it is a loss due to degradation of the fibers. When a cotton crop is lost, this means the price of cotton related goods will go up in the coming months. Your t-shirts, blue jeans, table cloths, q-tips, hats, and more will all be more expensive.

Peanuts weren’t all dug. Peanuts are a legume with the fruit of the plant being beneath the surface of the earth. Excessive water will cause them to rot and this will be a crop loss as well. This will affect the cost of your peanut butter, Reese’s cups, peanut brittle, Chick-fil-A (peanut oil), trail mix, and more.

Pecan orchards are at a loss as many trees have been blown over. After replanting, it takes years before these trees produce nuts. Pecan prices are already high as they are tough to come by, and are a luxury import for other countries such as China. Pecans are used in lots of baked goods, especially around Christmas and other holidays. The dessert tables at the coming holidays will be priced higher.

Peach trees have been blown over and lost in some areas as well. Peaches are a delicate crop that had finally recouped after a previous season loss due to frost and freeze. Peaches will also be in lower supply next season, and we all know Georgia and South Carolina have the best peaches.

Livestock producers have experienced loss, but will continue to face even more loss over time. Many producers rely on wells to water their livestock as they are in rural areas. Wells require power to generate a water source. Generators are great, but many areas are also out of fuel as well. Stress from these difficult conditions on animals will also reduce their productivity over time.

While we worry for all farmers and our food supply, our hearts are with dairy producers. Approximately 20% of dairy farms in Georgia are still without power, and some without generator options. No power means no good way to milk cows. Milking by hand isn’t realistic for many family operations as their milking herds are larger than what can be hand milked in a day. These animals can’t just stop producing milk. Many are uncomfortable, stressed, and will be subject to related health problems of not being milked. Watching the animals you love and rely on suffer due to no fault of your own is extremely difficult. Milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, and other dairy products may be in limited supply over the coming months.

With farmers losing their crops and livestock, they’re also at a loss for an income source. They are not paid by the hour, but by the weight of their product.

They will spend months in clean up. Extra manual labor will be required to try to preserve family farming operations. They will be tired and weary.

Remember the farmers and their passion to produce quality products as you feed your families. When prices for goods increase in the coming months, please don’t complain. Farmers are losing their livelihoods and still earn only pennies on the dollar. They need your grace, prayers, support, and compassion as their future is extremely uncertain. It affects you too.

Looking for a weekend project??? Plant a Back to Eden Garden!
09/07/2024

Looking for a weekend project??? Plant a Back to Eden Garden!

Are you tired of the weeds?? So are we. That is why we decided to change some things up in the garden. In this video, we will explore Back to Eden gardening,...

Buttercup says, "Have a good night!"
09/03/2024

Buttercup says, "Have a good night!"

Premiering at 4pm EST is the first ever tour of Gideon's Antique shop "Finds Behind the Vines!" You don't want to miss i...
09/02/2024

Premiering at 4pm EST is the first ever tour of Gideon's Antique shop "Finds Behind the Vines!" You don't want to miss it!

In the episode from Provision Homestead, we visit Gideon's "Finds Behind the Vines" Antiue Shop! If you remember the Christmas video from 2023, Gideon, at th...

08/31/2024

After years of posting content of the Homestead on and off, we finally hit full YouTube monetization! Thank you to all the friends who supported us on this journey!

Sooo so wants to be Subscriber 1,000?
08/31/2024

Sooo so wants to be Subscriber 1,000?

We are almost there!!! Help us finally get to 1,000 by subscribing to our YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/
08/31/2024

We are almost there!!! Help us finally get to 1,000 by subscribing to our YouTube channel!

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Long beans are coming in! These were one of my favorite things to grow in Florida. Apparently they do well in Southern V...
08/24/2024

Long beans are coming in! These were one of my favorite things to grow in Florida. Apparently they do well in Southern Virginia too!

Premiering at 8 pm EST!Also, only 21 subscribers until 1,000! Share with your friends please!
08/23/2024

Premiering at 8 pm EST!

Also, only 21 subscribers until 1,000! Share with your friends please!

This is episode 7 in our series "The Road to 105 Acres." In this video, we will go over the prep work to sell our house, last minute repairs, open house, mul...

Despite combating weeds, the squash and pumpkins are producing plenty of food!
08/06/2024

Despite combating weeds, the squash and pumpkins are producing plenty of food!

Today's milk brought to us by Mercy! You go girl!
08/05/2024

Today's milk brought to us by Mercy! You go girl!

Premiering tonight at 8pm on YouTube!https://youtu.be/hxDRIkN5fGs?si=DyzFciqNrP-E60XM
07/26/2024

Premiering tonight at 8pm on YouTube!

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Enjoy this clip from the Homesteaders of America Business Weekend in 2024 hosted by Polyface Farm! Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been homesteading together s...

I think our fall garden is going to be pretty epic!
07/18/2024

I think our fall garden is going to be pretty epic!

A basket full of freshly picked tomatoes from the garden is waiting to be transformed into delicious delights!
07/01/2024

A basket full of freshly picked tomatoes from the garden is waiting to be transformed into delicious delights!

End your week with a cute kitten video!
06/28/2024

End your week with a cute kitten video!



The barn cats have really grown up and are getting quite playful! I feel like i could watch them wrestle all day.Enjoy this short battle scene!

Wondering what we were able to do in 1 year???Video premier in 2 hours ⏰️ @ 6 pm ESThttps://youtu.be/Q5vDXdb2CnI
06/23/2024

Wondering what we were able to do in 1 year???

Video premier in 2 hours
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Can you believe it has been 1 year since we moved to Virginia?!?! Check out what we have been up to. You'll see some impressive first year harvests and some ...

Thank you for your support! In only 6 months, we have received 225k views and almost 700 subscribers! Only 76 more to go...
06/23/2024

Thank you for your support! In only 6 months, we have received 225k views and almost 700 subscribers!
Only 76 more to go! 🎯

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🍅 + Milled Homemade 🍞 + Mayo =PERFECTION 👌 🤤
06/15/2024

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After years of posting content of the Homestead on and off, we finally hit full YouTube monetization! Thank you to all the friends who supported us on this journey! #Youtube #monitization #homestead

Melody Discovers some baby chicks and a grumpy momma hen #chicks #homestead #hatching

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Kitten wars! 🐱⚔️ #kittens #barncats #cuteanimals

Turkey Wrangling is Pretty Easy on the Homestead #homestead #pasturedpoultry #Turkey

Morning Milking in a Minute! #homestead #freshmilk #raw #jerseycows

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Do you know your numbers for your business? #economics #homesteading #Numbers

Prepping our garden! #plowing #gardening

Old #livestockguardiandog meets the new Recruits! #puppylife #homestead #poultry

Surprising the Family with 2 Puppies! #puppylife #surprise #livestockguardiandog

Easy, DIY #farmhouse table in 30 minutes for ONLY $200! Full instructions 👇👇👇👇 https://youtu.be/Gxc5Ik6CyKo?si=zGM1BuFGvdsh8LPw

The ladies are back to work!!! #homestead #chickens #egg

Turn your chicken bones into homemade chicken broth! #recipe #homesteading #chickenrecipes

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History Behind Provision

It all started in June of 2011. Newlyweds Aliesha and Austin, with their whole life ahead of them knew they wanted two things: a large family and a more sustainable lifestyle. They started out with a small garden of watermelons while staying with family, then intense brainstorming while living in an apartment, the discovery that baby number two was on the way, which then led to a rental house with a lot of container gardens and an assorted orchard of potted fruit trees. With a third child on the way, the King family finally found themselves in a position to purchase their first home. However, due to their budget, these first-time home buyers had to compromise resulting in a smaller piece of land. They settled for a well-built house on a small, one third of an acre lot, in a residential area. In four productive years, their yard (and house) were bursting at the seams with fruit trees, edible landscaping, and a lot of cute critters (including babies four & five.) With the news of baby number six on the way and the property already at max capacity, they reluctantly sold their first home/permaculture paradise. Tears were shed but with the sad closing of one door, another exciting door opened, thus leading to the birth of Provision Homestead. The eight years leading up to this exciting time were times of trial & error, learning & testing, developing & designing that according to God’s Provision prepared us for this next step in life’s journey. It is this new journey that we would like to share with you!

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