"We have seen lots of people try this and fall aside only to go back poorer and in poor spirits feeling defeated"......

Agreed, and you did warn people about the hardships and the subsequent consequences, so I commend you for that. And that's really what some of these young people need, a fair warning..... and the truth...

I hope as many people as possible go out and become successful homesteaders. And if cow shit is what motivates a body, then I think that person has choosen the right occupation.. no offense.

Tip of my hat to you...