So my husband is a pretty hard core prepper, as in we have enough mres, dry goods, and and survival food to feed our family for a year, we are 80% off grid and produce about 75% of our food, we are all set to survive like this, people have always made fun but now those same ppl are calling and texting for advice. I think it's funny kinda like the Aesop's fable The Ant and The Grasshopper, but we will help Grasshopper out

How great is this seeing a father and his daughter pulling together. Wish there was more of this in our society today

The generation that laughs at "preppers" have never been really hungry. The soup line kind of hungry. You won't hear someone who survived the Great Depression talking about peppers that way! My motivation for having food in my house is remembering a time in my life where I went hungry. If you have to make the decision that if you and your child both eat tonight, one of you won't eat tomorrow, you make sure you're never in that situation again!

I'm in that older set (60's) and I've been telling my son for years that we need to keep some food stocked, especially since we live up north where we can get snowed in. I've gradually built up some in the pantry but it wasn't hardcore, even though I had that mindset. I've lived through too many storms, floods, and hurricanes to not know to stock up for bad seasons. I warned friends to "thicken" their pantry back in mid Jan, only a few didn't laugh. Now half are asking for advice on how to make substitutions to fit what they do have, and the other half are cussing "preppers" for taking all the groceries. I tell them, nope...preppers had their stuff before everyone else panicked and cleared the shelves. Their own faults. Will help those I can, where I can, but they should have listened.

Your daughter is such a good helper!

My husband & I are of that older generation you mentioned and we are used to doing a routine prep. I got in the habit of doing that sort of thing every hurricane season -- I make sure we have foodstuff, paper goods, flashlights, candles, etc. on hand to hold us over for a month or so. Matter of fact, most of the time, I replenish what I use up so there's always something on hand. Just in case! It never hurts to be prepared!! So, not everyone from the older generation is as "blind" as the couple you ran across at Walmart. Have a good one!

" Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst." You're doing the right thing by your family.

I work at a Walmart in Canada, we were absolutely slammed yesterday, a lot of older people as well. Was sobering to look at all those seniors and think how vulnerable they are.

I've been prepping for years. I knew something wicked was coming, I just wasn't sure when. Been telling family and friends to get prepared and they all said I was crazy!!! We'll look what's happening !!!!

That’s the same person that will come begging expecting you to give them stuff

As it was in the days of Noah. They laughed and made fun of him, but when the rains came......it was to late, for God had shut the door! I'm with you Dutch, I stay prepared.

My mum always said, "IT'S BETTER TO HAVE AND NOT NEED, THAN TO NEED AND NOT HAVE", you can never be too prepared xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

Watching you and your daughter together makes me so happy. How precious. You are teaching her far more than the task at hand ❤

We stock two to three months ahead and rotate stock. We also have an heirloom set of seeds -- a huge variety that are stored in the freezer. It's just foolish to not be prepared.

preppers can eat there mistakes non preppers do without.

I have been a preppier for 45 years, you never know what tomorrow will bring, my supplies have saved us so many times. My husband thought I was nuts for year. .but in the last few years he has decided that I am not so crazy.

its a blessing to see you working with your daughter. they grow up so fast , hug her every chance you get , glad i got to watch your videos again , been in the VA hospital so much

I love how you have your children involved with things around the homestead.

I'm with you, people can make fun and judge us all they want. We are not freaking out & scared, just preparing.

We lived through so many hurricanes in Louisiana that we have always kept a full pantry, lots of water, basic survival supplies, gas, generators, and other stuff so my family and my neighbors can survive. I don’t think or want the government to take care of me especially when we can take care ourselves. Best of luck. Stay safe and ration from the start.

this is awakening many in my family line. They laughed at me for canning and putting up and storing what we can on a fixed budget. I am a single parent for many years not by choice but through it all God is good. I am learning also how my pantry has helped feed a single mom with 2 kids in the big city. I am trying to teach my son and his family more. My other son and his family prep a little bit better.

I was your first like here. Dutch, I am living on disability and get paid on the 3rd of the month. This month is done for bills and extra spending. Michigan got it's first 2 official cases this week. One is in my county. I have underlying issues to be watchful of. I have always planned ahead. I have been here 6 decades and that lady was out of line with her remarks. Here's the punchline my Christian friend, we are all supposed to love one another and help each other. I wonder who she helps?! God bless you and keep your family safe. 🙏🛐💞

Remember they laughed at Noah. Family first

I m 73; I would NEVER dream of mouthing such a mean spirited sentiment!!! You are not deserving of such vicious feelings! I've been sheltered in place for 10 days now; using the God given good common sense HE gave me! And so are you. You are a good Family man; doing what good Family men SHOULD BE DOING!! Poor crank; she must not have had a good man like You. God Bless you👼

I'm 60, and I'm prepared for the most part; just need to pick up more food for the animals, which will be done next week. It's crazy for people to think this is going to disappear overnight, and that they don't need to get extra medication, food, water...the list goes on, to cover at minimum 3 months. I have children that sound like that old woman, it's frightening to think they are willing to put their family's and their own well being at risk.

Zip ties work great too! I used them on my tarps. You can get every eye tied down that way.

When I first heard of the CV I started preparing . Stock up my pantry just in case. Better to be prepared than not. So far it is not in Alabama but they have tested two but the results are not back yet. Good luck and God bless.

I just wanted to thank you and your family for all the tips about gardening and sharing y'alls life and occasional mishaps and info about what's going on out there. Beautiful family....

Great video! Glad you gave them a dry place to 'roam'. I have a 10×10 awning in my chickens yard. I have a 13×22 shade cloth to put up in another part of the pen; just don't have it up yet. Love all your videos! Patricia, Fort Payne, AL

What about the hen house roof? It’s still open to the weather at the peak? Everything looks so nice. Shows a lot of work has gone into your farm👏👏👏

Old school. Have a years supply of food in the house. I do just like when I grew up

Preparing is insurance just like u put on your car, life, house, and motorcycle

Love how you let the little one pitch in and help with her skill set-being small and light! 😄

Here's what I was told: The reason for the cancellations of large groups so the virus doesn't spread so fast. The hospitals have only so many ventilators and beds. The object is to slow the spread of the virus, to not overwhelm the hospitals. Makes sense to me.

And the ones that aren't prepared are going to try and take anything they can from those who were!

I agree with you. I started prepping in January. Getting ready to plant garden this season.

Oh honey, don't talk to other customers in walmart! Just smile and back away slowly 😳

I agree with you Dutch, your family is priority number one! Who cares what the nay Sayers say. God gave you a family so continue to be that good steward you are. The shame belongs to them!

The way I see it is it's better to be prepared just in case. Anything can happen at anytime.

I just found your channel, I LOVE it!! You're doing a Great Job with the farm & your family!!

I am a brand new subscriber of your farm life videos. I have lots of Iowa relatives that are farmers and your show stirs up lots of memories of time I spent on farms in the summer. You are an amazing dad that just assumes your girls can help on the farm as good as any sons can. I am hooked!!!!!

Hey, I have been preparing for the last 3 weeks. A little at a time. I feel comfortable with what I have purchased.

Prepare for the coming of the Lord, also. Id rather be prepared then sorry! People have to prepare because it will be empty and you always can use it later. Some people fear everything but the Lord, and If only they knew that when you know the lord and abide in him he has a peace that surpasses anything and he gives it to you.! So does it make sense to not seek him? If you dont then... keep on fearing! Hadley helps out so much! Blessed to have those girls Dutch!

It is never crazy to be prepared for bed times. You are not frenzied, you are looking out for your precious family. Keep up the good work.

I came across y'alls channel tonight. I really liked it. We prepare as much as possible. We have lived in our RV with our 3 younger girls for 3 years fulltime and live on our oldest daughters and son in laws ranch half the year and travel half the year. Y'all stay safe and stay healthy.

I'm always prepared. I can, garden, dry, freeze etc. We have a berkey and our spring and our water tank holds 1600 gals and overflows constantly. I have enough home canned food etc. To live off of 6 months. Just use common sense everyone.

Adding some good rope in an “x” formation from corner to corner over the top of the tarp works great for our greenhouse we got from Leon. Poultry Paradise! You need a sign over the coop door. “Dutch’s Poultry Paradise”🤗

My Dad was born in 1933. He told me of struggles his family faced throughput the years. It’s important to always be prepared, even in the best of times.

Never hurts to be ready for anything and when you have kids yes always be ready. 🌺🥰🌺

your daughter is such a good helper. some of the stores here have a hard time getting a shipment of toilet paper

Well that is something I haven't run into. EVERYONE is prepping for this and I haven't seen anyone judge. What I would be concerned about is maybe that old lady didn't have the money to do what you and many are doing and that's why she was defensive about it (SSI checks come on the 1st and this is nearing the end of the month, think about it). I went down the street to where I know an elderly lady lives alone and asked her if she needs help getting anything or needs any food. Yeah, that reaction wasn't normal, so there was something else going on with her. Sure preppers get judged and mocked, during times that are good, (and they shouldn't, of course) but people aren't judging people now unless they're HOARDING too much. It's those that prepped during the stable times that we all need to thank because they aren't contributing to the shelves getting empty right now.

I love watching you and the girls together takes me back to my childhood thank you

You're a good dad. Hayden obviously loves you, and she's so proud when you need her help to put that tarp up. Keep up the good work! The world needs more dads like you!

I believe we should be ready watching the eastern sky. We are seeing end of times.

Smart man, caring husband and father. My grandparents talked about the great depression and then WWII hit with rationing and my father was in Gen. Paton's 3rd army and told stories of how Europe survived the war eating whatever they could find, living under big rocks/trees and bridges . I grew up learning how to do everything from correctly planting, harvesting and preserving food to sewing on an old treadle sewing machine. The lessons have never stopped until 30 yrs ago when I became an old person...lol. Now I can just get it done and wait it out.

I'm so happy seeing you grow things. They are stopping you from buying seeds from the shop now .

So glad you gave your chickens a dry area. Love your videos! Hugs from Patricia, Fort Payne, AL

we dont prep out of fear i like to eat an stay safe all the time.

Always Love Your Videos! Plant's seem to be doing Great! Glad your Prepared, God Is With Us, Stay Safe, God Bless You Always!!! 😇😇😇

Exactly. I have been laughed at by friends and some family for being prepared over the years. Now, they are coming out of the woodwork and wanting to know what to do to get prepared. It's amazing at what it takes to Wake Up people. New subscriber here, watching from the Gulf Coast of Alabama. God Bless You And Your Family. ,🙏 Excellent Video. 💯👍👍😎☀️🙏🇺🇸

God Bless you, & your family, may everyone stay healthy. You a great Dad looking out for your family. Growing a garden, and can have safe fresh veggies with no worries!

Being prepared is a great thing. Kudos to you and your beautiful girls.

Dutch I love to see your family (girls) out there helping you out with the animals and garden they will know what to do in a major emergency and don't worry about the Walmart warrior they gonna talk smack but im like you I get what I need and keep going I kept a supply of food and water about 3 weeks to a month ahead no I'm not a Horder but when it hits the fan I can hold up at home with my family and have a fighting chance nice looking peace by the way I also am strapped and I can hold my own for a very long time way to much wild game and fish glad to see you and your family are doing great keep the great vids coming 👍👍👍👍

Real sound advice, you are a such a good father . Be prepared and especially older people.

Loved the beautiful moment of u and your daughter planting. Suggestion: maybe u can spin those tubs so the pipes that u fill with water are closer to each other (like between 2 of them) so that when u fill one and are waiting for the water to settle u can easily switch to the other one without wasting any water. Really like that setup tho.

Prepare for the return of Jesus that's all that matters in the end but in meantime do prepare to take care of your family

Keep up the good work , people like you give me hope , because I live in California and it’s good to see that you are taking care. Unlike most I see here.

I've thought about this and we're lucky that it's happening in the Spring, the weather is improving and we can get out in the yard. Occupy our minds by working on the garden. I hope that people will be paying attention to what is happening around them. It's sad to say, but there will be people who will try to take advantage of others. Watch your back! GOD bless

Most us preppers were ready we were just doing some re stocking aka topping off stuff. The ones out going crazy are the sheep who weren’t prepared for more then a couple days of no food even a few nurses I work with are very naive most are starting too see it’s gonna get bad

MOST ARE SO COMPLACENT THAT THEY CANT DO ANYTHING AT ALL WITH OUT BEING TOLD BY THE GOVERNMENT..!!! Roy

I really like that tarp for shade. Containers and grow bags are looking good!

You're a good man, teaching and taking care of your family. God bless us all at this time.

There is a difference between prepping and hoarding. I always have an extra pack of toilet paper, detergent, canned food, etc. The only thing could have used was bread, bought buns instead. But I have a bread maker if the need came to be. But these people that boarded all that stuff was selfish. We had some that were buying up hand sanitizer and paper goods to resell it.

Everyone should have a stock, cause anything could happen. You should be prepared.

I always have extra on hand. I have enough on hand to last a couple weeks. I pray it doesn’t come to us being quarantined but I had rather have it and NOT need it than need it and Not have it! You are right we all need to be prepared.❤️❤️❤️

Semper Fi Brother. Coming at ya from Ohio. Even the Sam's Club here had emptied off multiple items: can food, water, to etc. Keep training up them youngins right. Good video

Hayden is definitely a , "Daddy's girl"! Cherish that special relationship! Great video! BE SAFE,GOD BLESS!!🇺🇸🙏

I'm 75 and I've been a "prepper" for 50 years, but to me "prepper" just means having enough food and water and supplies on hand that you can hunker down for a couple months with no advance notice. It just makes sense to me, since I've survived a couple of major earthquakes and learned that when it comes to emergencies, I might have only myself to rely on.

Totally agree with you that is the most important thing your daughters and wife . ❤️

Enjoyed watching the video. I'm 65, and I'm a prepper, I was raised in California, we had plenty of fruits and vegetables. My Dad grew a beautiful vegetable Garden. We dry grapes for raisins, we had Walnuts, Pecans, my Mom preserved Peaches, tomatoes. She taught me to be like the ants and store for a rainy say. I raised my boys to do the same thing. The woman at Walmart is probably scared to death now with all this Coronavirus issues. Take care and I'm so proud of you! Thanks for sharing. I'm a new subscriber.

Flour, sugar, tea, coffee, canned goods, hand soaps, cleaning supplies and extra medical supplies...we can make bread and we will be fine!!

I think what you show your daughter and what she learns from you through life will be in valuable to her

I think it is wonderful that you took the time to think of your animals. I live in a farming community and it is sad to see the poor cows crammed into pens with no shelter and no straw. I drive by often and nothing changes except some of them freeze to death andbno one there seems to care enoughbto put down straw which they are supposed to do.

I wish our family had our own home with property.. you guys are so blessed to be able to grow your own food and homestead...I want that life so bad. My family lives in a small apartment in San Jose right in the middle of all this and it feels like a freaking prison cell....we’ve bought some extra things but there’s only so much room and money....God bless. We are in the middle of a reset, stay safe.

They just closed all the schools here in Ohio starting Monday. 😳 this is no joke..

People went 1000's of years with out toilet paper. Us veterans are trained for this just look at the toilet paper we get in MRE's

You remind me of my husband. He has been gone for over ten years, I miss him more now than ever. He had three daughters, and they lived on a small farmette in PA. He always showed them how to do things around the property, You are a good example for your girls. I feel blessed to have found you and your family. Stay well.

You’re a good father. I’m doing the same, (I have been), canned food, emergency food, growing some food. Our house in CA is small and all concrete so I got some containers going small to large and will be building some raised bed.

AGREED Dutch, Be Prepared Just In Case, But Don't Believe In This Main Stream Media Tells You,Because GOD TELLS US NOT TO FEAR!😁👍🏻 MUCH❤LOVE & 🙏🏻😇🙏🏻GOD BLESS😘

Hay dutch I'm send my cat to you so your dog can teach him how to catch a mouse. He just supervises them in the house.

Dutch love watching you and Hayden. Great family. Very lucky chickens. And Abe

Wise man! Love seeing how you engage your girls on the homestead, brother.

i knew this was coming 3 months ago every extra penny spent buying food and some seeds it still is not enough in my mind. it should ease up this suummer towards the end of summer then another month later come back with a vengence that cat is worth its weight in gold keep mice and rates down i started feeding a ferral cat just enough to keep it around i bought a huge bag of feed for it cause i dont know how long this will last i will get better prepared after this if we live thru it

Your right. My daughter told me I was crazy. Then when she seen the lines to get into Costco. Shelves bare bones. She was like holy cow. No canned stuff left in shelves last week.

JudithB I am 72 and all I can say she must have been cityfolk! I was born and raised in the Air Force and Mom always kept the house stocked well where ever we were. 40 yrs ago I moved onto a farm in Arkansas and everyone stocked up all summer from the gardens and animals. I have been working on this prep project for 5-6 yrs now---floods, snow, layoffs and EMP potential-- have really driven me. This quarantine in place thing hasnt bothered me much, since its time on the homestead to do cleanups, repairs and start gardening chores. I am kind of worried about going to town next week on my monthly grocery run-- there is the people, possible lack of things in stores, etc. This has some challenges I guess, but we will come through this too! Stay safe out there!

That seed starter setup is fascinating! sure would like to see a video on setting that up! Hint, Hint.

2 years ago I had some health issues and I had to move in with my son and his wife when I had my own house and the kids were growing up I was always prepared food toilet paper ECT ...when I moved in my son and his wife were basically buying a few meals and such at a time I have practically begged him we need to stock up in case something goes crazy and my son has blown me off aww dad nothing is going to happen skip forward 2 years and she's been laid off and all this craziness is going on..sometimes father knows best..of course or unfortunately I've had to tell them I told you so

We prepper will have Tshirts printed with “I told you so”

Wonderful to see a responsible parent will a working brain and a genuine love for the family he wants to take care of. 👍❤🇱🇷

For years I have shopped for the bulk of my groceries once a month. I hate shopping and have severe back problems and can't shop often. I have gotten looks for years. I have always canned food and will buy meat veggies, fruits . When I see a good sale I buy as much as I can afford. I just ignore the people that give me those looks because I know if something happens my family will have food to eat. I have went through hurricanes , tornadoes , layoffs from jobs all types of income interruptions and my family not once went without food or other basic needs. Keep on doing what you need to do to make sure your family has what it needs. Take care and God bless !