{"id":742,"date":"2017-06-22T09:48:25","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T14:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/?p=742"},"modified":"2018-12-13T14:04:08","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T20:04:08","slug":"missouri-ozarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/missouri-ozarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Missouri Ozarks:  What&#8217;s Great &#038; What&#8217;s Not"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ozark2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1082 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ozark2.jpg\" alt=\"Missouri Ozarks\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ozark2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ozark2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ozark2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ozark2-110x110.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>Homestead in the Holler is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our blog made it onto the list of the<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/missouri_blogs\/\"> Top 60 Blogs in Missouri<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It has now been three years since we purchased our farm in the Missouri Ozarks. What a whirlwind of three years it has been! &nbsp;We are very grateful to be here and are enjoying our new routine, but like anything, it isn&#8217;t perfection either. &nbsp;When we were making our decision regarding moving to the area, we kept looking for someone writing about their experiences in the area. &nbsp;There were several blogs and such, but very little information about how people really felt about the area after having spent some time here.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What&#8217;s Great<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Weather\/Climate&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The weather here is overall incredible. &nbsp;I grew up in the north land and was accustomed to COLD and snow. &nbsp;Neither happen much down here. &nbsp;However, we have no shortage of HOT and humid for a few months. &nbsp;Those summer months can be off-putting to some as they really are pretty stifling months. &nbsp;However, one has to bear in mind that spring and fall are long and gorgeous. &nbsp;Winter is short and mild. &nbsp;I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve seen a month without something green here, which still blows my mind. &nbsp;The mild winters do have a big downside, spelled I.C.E. &nbsp;Be prepared for some days where going places just isn&#8217;t real likely.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>People<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;The people in this area are very warm and welcoming. &nbsp;We have met so many helpful and pleasant people since we have arrived! &nbsp;People are always willing to help out when needed. &nbsp;The only expectation is that you will return the favor. &nbsp;Now don&#8217;t get me wrong, we still live in a very small town, and&nbsp;that means that if you are at all different, you will be the topic of conversation at least at some point. &nbsp;If you happen to be a home-schooling, green-leaning, Permaculture-following, solar electric loving, rotational grazing, anti-GMO nut job, you are likely to be noticed. &nbsp;I think the key here is to go about doing your thing and just keep your ideas to yourself. &nbsp;If you do things well, people will notice and maybe even ask about your views. &nbsp;If not, no reason to be that annoying weirdo that tries to force their unconventional ideas on others. &nbsp;Also keep in mind that you are going to be in the minority. &nbsp;Realize that people are going to keep doing what they do and you will need to either accept that or likely not be accepted.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>No building codes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>This one still amazes me. &nbsp;I&#8217;m sure this won&#8217;t last in the long term, but for now it is glorious for anyone wanting to push the envelope on buildings. &nbsp;It still blows my mind to start work on a building (or whatever) with no worries about the government stepping in and saying &#8220;you can&#8217;t build that&#8221;. &nbsp;We built a small straw-bale cabin last year and it was wonderful to just start working on it. &nbsp;Do keep in mind the flip-side of this &#8212; you are on your own when buying a structure. &nbsp;It was not inspected, probably not engineered and might not be safe to live in&#8230; but most likely is just fine. &nbsp;However, you need to be aware and able to judge for yourself or pay someone to check things out.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Scenery\/natural beauty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>I still have to pinch myself some days. &nbsp;In my opinion, we live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. &nbsp;The green, rolling landscape (Ozark &#8220;mountains&#8221;) is just gorgeous and peaceful. &nbsp;There are large, nice lakes all through the area, as well as crystal-clear springs and streams. &nbsp;There are pretty rock outcroppings, scenic valleys, and panoramic hilltops. &nbsp;Put it all together with the lush growth that our rainfall affords and you have incredible natural beauty. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4th of July, picnics, etc<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This may sound strange, but we are loving the 4th of July here. &nbsp;It seemed to me that our Independence Day was a bit of a non-holiday the last place we lived, but it is a big deal here, much as I remember growing up. &nbsp;In fact, there are so many celebrations that it usually draws out to at least a couple weeks of celebrations! &nbsp;Even our tiny little town has a fun celebration around the 4th, with games for the kids, music for the adults, and of course, fireworks. &nbsp;You can even find fireworks over a lake without much of a drive. &nbsp;If you have never watched fireworks over a lake, from a boat, it is worth trying sometime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Low cost of living<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The low cost of living (and land) was certainly something that drew us to the area. &nbsp;It definitely costs less to live here than the last place we lived. &nbsp;Our taxes are almost ridiculously low and most things are at least somewhat less expensive here. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Laws<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Overall, there just aren&#8217;t a whole lot of extraneous laws to deal with here (yet). &nbsp;Of course, there are federal laws that apply everywhere in the US, but overall, things feel more free here. &nbsp;Of course, the flip side to this is that someone else might do something you don&#8217;t like. &nbsp;Either be willing to accept that or maybe this isn&#8217;t the area for you. &nbsp;Keep in mind that most of the natives like things the way they are here. &nbsp;Many of the transplants moved here to get away from rules, etc elsewhere. &nbsp;That is important to keep in mind once you get here too. &nbsp;Things are what they are. &nbsp;Either they appeal to you or maybe it isn&#8217;t the right fit for you. &nbsp;Natives quickly tire (quite understandably) of transplants moving in and wanting to change everything.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1083 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/frog.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Frogs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We have abundant frogs on our farm. &nbsp;I do mean abundant. &nbsp;When our daughter first arrived, the deafening silence of the night scared her to death. &nbsp;The frogs sing all night long and there are enough to be quite loud. &nbsp;The chorus changes with the seasons as different frogs come out. &nbsp;We love our frogs. &nbsp;The frogs really are cool, but really, this covers all the diverse wildlife that can be found here.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lightning Bugs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Seeing lightning bugs again was such a joy for me. &nbsp;I hadn&#8217;t seen them for years and it is still a treat to see the show they give all summer long. &nbsp;It is a simple thing, but just adds to the charm. &nbsp;Ozarkians are ones to sit on their porches and enjoy the outside. &nbsp;With shows like this, it is no wonder. &nbsp;Along these same lines are the dragonflies. &nbsp;We sometimes see huge swarms of dragonflies swooping and dodging like miniature dog-fighting airplanes. &nbsp;Dragonflies eat huge numbers of mosquitoes, so they are a welcome sight here. &nbsp;That is probably part of the reason that mosquitoes just aren&#8217;t very bad here, despite all the moisture.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>Water is abundant here, which is hugely reassuring to us after living in the dry west where it is a big problem. &nbsp;There are certainly droughts here, but overall the rainfall is abundant. &nbsp;There are crystal-clear streams and springs all over. &nbsp;Ponds are common and (most) can be built with no government involvement. &nbsp;Wells are no big deal and can be installed relatively inexpensively compared to many places I&#8217;ve experienced. &nbsp;I understand that water quality varies greatly by area, but is great in our part of the state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/go.thrv.me\/aff_c?offer_id=48&amp;aff_id=2296&amp;file_id=614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.go2speed.org\/brand\/files\/thrivemarket\/48\/20170517161605-020917_BD_25Off_728x90.jpg\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" border=\"0\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/go.thrv.me\/aff_i?offer_id=48&amp;file_id=614&amp;aff_id=2296\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Not Great<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>No place is perfect and the Ozarks are no exception. &nbsp;While there are far more things that we love, there are certainly some downsides. &nbsp;Here are some that come to mind.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Drugs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>Drugs are undoubtedly a problem here. &nbsp;I think this is true in most rural areas any more, but that doesn&#8217;t make it any less concerning. &nbsp;The drugs seem to be quite wide-spread and don&#8217;t appear to be getting any better. &nbsp;Most concerning to me is currently meth, which is widespread and apparently (too) cheap. &nbsp;We live with this, but stay aware that it is a definite problem.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Poverty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>Poverty is incredibly widespread in this area and it is heartbreaking to see. &nbsp;Jobs are somewhat scarce and typically don&#8217;t pay all that great. &nbsp;That said, I still think there is plenty of opportunity, but one needs to find that niche.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Work Ethic<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>This is a touchy subject to even mention, but it feels worthy of being included. &nbsp;My wife and I both grew up in northern states where there is a strong work ethic. &nbsp;That doesn&#8217;t seem to be the case here, overall. &nbsp;Obviously, there are many, many very hardworking people in the area, but as a generalization, the work ethic in the area is somewhat lacking. &nbsp;I sometimes wonder if they maybe aren&#8217;t the smart ones. &nbsp;After all, it is important to enjoy our short lives. &nbsp;If you are fed and clothed, why not enjoy some down time. &nbsp;I do wonder if this is somewhat tied to the drug issue though.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bugs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>This climate that grows incredible trees and green in general also grows some incredible bugs. &nbsp;I see unusual bugs that I don&#8217;t recognize all the time. &nbsp;There are all sorts of flying and biting insects. &nbsp;Worst of all, there are abundant ticks. &nbsp;Our tick issue has gotten far better with the introduction of guinea fowl, but ticks can still be found. &nbsp;We have found that some natural repellents work pretty well and doing nightly tick checks catches most everything else.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Snakes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>I grew up in a northern state that I don&#8217;t think had even one venomous snake, so this one was a bit of an eye-opener to me, given there are several venomous snakes in the area. &nbsp;However, it really isn&#8217;t that big of a deal. &nbsp;It really comes down to being alert, looking before stepping and just chilling out. &nbsp;Yes there are copperhead snakes in the area. &nbsp;Yes I&#8217;ve seen them. &nbsp;No, I haven&#8217;t had any trouble, but don&#8217;t be stupid about it either. &nbsp;If you pick up a warm sheet of metal in the summer, don&#8217;t be surprised to find a snake. &nbsp;Let it go and don&#8217;t mess with it unless it is somewhere that endangers your family. &nbsp;Overall, we are grateful for our snakes as they keep the rodents and bugs in check. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Markets for produce\/meat<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>This ties into the poverty in the area, but is a real concern for a small farm wanting to direct-market products. &nbsp;Our small town certainly isn&#8217;t much of a market. &nbsp;High-end products in general are not a hit in our area. &nbsp;Your organic, grass-fed beef is going to have to be marketed in the city. &nbsp;Thankfully, Springfield is quite close and Kansas City and St Louis really aren&#8217;t far. &nbsp;Finding an income stream that comes from outside the Ozarks is ideal.<\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h5>We love the Missouri Ozarks and feel like we have found home.&nbsp; We plan on being here to stay!<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ozarkspinterest.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1079 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ozarkspinterest-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ozarkspinterest-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ozarkspinterest-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.homesteadintheholler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ozarkspinterest.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homestead in the 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