This article will tell about the amazing peasant Justas Walker, who overcomes all difficulties with a smile, for which the Russians called him the Jolly Milkman.
Justas lives in Russia for more than 15 years, he began it with a church mission, traveled in many regions of this country. When we asked why he decided to do farming in Siberia, he answered that the land was cheap here, in America he would have bought a very small allotment for this money.
Justas David Walker was born on April 28, 1982 in Oakley, Kansas (USA). His parents moved to Russia when Justas Walker celebrated his 11th birthday. Since 1994, they preached in the village of Takuchet in the Boguchansky district of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Later all family moved to picturesque Altai region.
Altai Region
In the period from 2004 to 2009, he was engaged in the forest business, having his own sawmill. Soon, Justas Walker sold it and decided to devote himself entirely to farming. He wanted to get a household that would allow him to feel all the values of family life.
In 2009, Justas married an American woman, Rebecca, who also speaks Russian. Justas has three young children.
The main reason for his farming is spiritual work. Justas is a pastor of the Protestant church; in addition to farming, he preaches the Word of God.
The harsh Siberian climate, according to Justas Walker, does not frighten him at all, but on the contrary delights, especially when he comes out of his house on a frosty morning and sees smoke coming from the pipes of the neighboring huts, and the silence of the surrounding world calms.
Farmer Justas Walker is very popular, he was popularly called the Jolly Milkman for his infectious laughter. He started his own video blog and can now talk about rural life and its advantages.
Justus Walker's Vlog
Russians got know and fell in love with Walker. His popularity was the reason why the advertising agency paid attention to him, after which his own brand, Jolly Justas, appeared. On a logo modestly smiling good-natured "Russian American" flaunts. Now, Walker is not just a farmer - this is a man-brand. He is known as the Jolly Milkman.
A Siberian-American has more than 27 hectares of land. Walker loves the village with all his heart, this is one of the main secrets of the farmer’s great success.
Now in the plans of a popular farmer to create such a farm, which will become an ideal, far from the modern noisy world. Walker also wants to create a school for farmers, where his like-minded people could be trained so that all wishing beginners could manage the farm and learn from his experience.
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