How Austrians Manage To Farm Steep Mountain Sides

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2020
  • Farming conditions in the Alps are often extreme. Terrain and weather bring a lot of challenges. Today we helped with the hay harvest on a farm on a steep slope in central Austria.
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  • @AgsiSD
    @AgsiSD 4 роки тому +3

    I was waiting for Julie Andrews to come prancing across those hills in full song ☺️

  • @margmurray1945
    @margmurray1945 4 роки тому +25

    So good to hear from and see all of you - the children growing and all of you well !

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 4 роки тому +14

    Good to see you again, I can see why you wanted to move to Austria, it’s amazingly gorgeous!

  • @joanwilliams346
    @joanwilliams346 4 роки тому +25

    Fascinating to see the harvesting technique and the amazing mountains and valley. Looking forward to future postings. God bless you all.

  • @othmarvohringer
    @othmarvohringer 4 роки тому +7

    This brings back memories from growing up in Switzerland and helping out Alpine farmers making hay after school and during school breaks.

  • @jockstewart8793
    @jockstewart8793 4 роки тому +10

    Simeon, I've been following your activities for some years now and I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done. I feel like I have watched you grow up and mature. Keep up the good work and I hope to continue sharing and learning with you for many years to come. If you ever wish to visit Scotland, rest assured that you have welcoming and comfortable accommodation for you and your family, here in the Perthshire hills.

  • @woodynook3437
    @woodynook3437 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks SOO much for the up-date. What beautiful country and your family looks very happy.
    i can't imagine working on those steep hills. All of our hay is in the barn and that is a good feeling.. Enjoy.

  • @flossybeans4714
    @flossybeans4714 4 роки тому +7

    Beautiful, nothing like a day working and romping in a Hatfield with you family, so healthy, so good for the soul. And what beauty!! When you see this then the troubles of our time fall away for a moment. Hi, from Pacific NW, and thanks for the video, keep them coming!!!

  • @carolynoconnor8567
    @carolynoconnor8567 3 роки тому +1

    I was shocked to see your newest video come up on my UA-cam recommendations! Before that nothing was coming up and now I see you've had three or four new videos posted. Looks like I'm going to be binge-watching!

  • @danam.8709
    @danam.8709 4 роки тому +19

    Know all about Steep hillsides self-leveling combines are the only way here in the PALOUSE area of Washington state.

  • @thomascrouch7915
    @thomascrouch7915 4 роки тому +2

    It is Wonderful to see you all looking so good and happy! I will be looking for the next video. Don' t fall down.

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman 4 роки тому +9

    What a happy surprise to see a video from you!
    Cheers from Tokyo
    Stu

  • @maryr8364
    @maryr8364 4 роки тому +11

    Incredible beauty all around you

  • @pattyajuria2792
    @pattyajuria2792 4 роки тому +8

    Welcome back! Y'all have been soo missed!

  • @TXNLaurenMcN
    @TXNLaurenMcN 4 роки тому +7

    I was so excited to see there was a new video from you and it did not disappoint, that's for sure. It's so good to hear from you, Simeon and family. You're in a truly beautiful area.

  • @steveruby2120
    @steveruby2120 4 роки тому +9

    Good to see the family all healthy and happy. Those hay fields look like a good job for a leaf blower. HA

  • @afghanbunny1
    @afghanbunny1 4 роки тому +5

    So glad to see a video from you! And so very interesting! I have watched it twice. We had an exchange student from close to Schwarz.... It would be fun to visit one day. I cannot imagine living in such a steep mountain area, much less farming! I live on the high FLAT plains of South Dakota, USA. Thank you for sharing. Blessings!

  • @sharonpiper2253
    @sharonpiper2253 4 роки тому +6

    So enjoyed seeing another one of your videos. Miss you being on more often, but understand the owner's concern

    • @janew5351
      @janew5351 4 роки тому +2

      So glad you arrived safely from Sweden

  • @johnneal9793
    @johnneal9793 4 роки тому +4

    Wow!!!! Everything about this video is awesome beautiful scenery the weather the machinery and the smell must be out of this world, one of the best on the planet.
    Thank you for sharing and stay safe 🙏

  • @pamelaarescurrinaga8201
    @pamelaarescurrinaga8201 4 роки тому +5

    Beautiful, lush hay.
    I'll bet it smells GOOD !!

  • @KILLKING110
    @KILLKING110 4 роки тому +3

    Nice to see you back man

  • @kerryl4031
    @kerryl4031 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful area - and you have sunshine! Super machines indeed.

  • @ciaobella8963
    @ciaobella8963 4 роки тому +6

    Amazing machines, and farming terrain. Good to see you all again. God bless.

  • @tinamariegregory3130
    @tinamariegregory3130 4 роки тому +1

    How wonderful to see you all ! God bless you , we still hold you & your in-laws up in prayer !

  • @gelwood99
    @gelwood99 4 роки тому +2

    I can't even imagine, I can barely mow the banks by our pond because of the slope without thinking I am going to fall over and have the tractor on me. 🤣😂 But this is breathtaking for sure, almost a true vertical climb steeper than a racetrack turns! The scenery is truly amazing!

    • @kosycat1
      @kosycat1 4 роки тому

      I'm sure its no walk in the park for you either!

  • @PIANOSEEDS
    @PIANOSEEDS 4 роки тому +2

    Your little one is always such a good worker. He's going to take after his dad.

  • @starrmcurry2718
    @starrmcurry2718 4 роки тому +4

    Amazing scenery and equipment . Glad to see all of you again. Hope all is well with your new location.

  • @peterhaan9068
    @peterhaan9068 4 роки тому +1

    Hm-m-m, from an active productive farmer to a day laborer. Not what I was expecting.
    It is good to see the family looking so good.

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 4 роки тому +5

    It will be super amazing to see drone footage from the Alps 😉 some day

  • @christineortmann359
    @christineortmann359 4 роки тому +1

    My Grandparents immigrated from Austria - what a beautiful country and crazy to drive up and down those mountain sides. Glad you're enjoying your new home. Thanks for sharing.

  • @P.Wood-ef2gv
    @P.Wood-ef2gv 4 роки тому +1

    So good to hear from you again. We have all missed you and your family. Hopefully you will be able to start sharing with us again.

  • @rickolson9011
    @rickolson9011 4 роки тому +13

    Really enjoyed this! Good to see The family working together stay healthy.

  • @lesterbeachy1768
    @lesterbeachy1768 4 роки тому +1

    So glad to hear from you, missed your posts, look forward to more posts from you,

  • @shirleywolford3650
    @shirleywolford3650 4 роки тому +4

    It’s so good to see you again😊.

  • @bethelle9099
    @bethelle9099 Рік тому

    The breathtaking beauty brings tears to my eyes!!!!
    The color of the sky .....there is nothing like it!
    The sunlight, the greenery and a true healthy blue sky is the best medicine in the world!!!
    Wow! How blessed you are!!!
    💖☀️🌈☀️⛰️☀️🌈☀️💖

  • @arcflashed
    @arcflashed 4 роки тому +3

    Good to see you and your family doing well. God Bless

  • @picking4profit
    @picking4profit 4 роки тому +5

    those machines are incredible!

  • @evelynmeyer3798
    @evelynmeyer3798 4 роки тому +1

    So beautiful to see your posts again! Love your spirit

  • @casto-
    @casto- 4 роки тому +1

    There was a hay field behind my grans house that the local farmer used to mow (in the 90s) he used to gather it and hang it out on hay racks in the field to dry. We used to be on one of the last 'hills' of the alps in sankt radegund bei Graz

  • @Creative-Chaos
    @Creative-Chaos 3 роки тому

    Thank you for filming this. It is impressive seeing the machines working at those angles. May you and your family be blessed as you start your new adventure.

  • @chriss2295
    @chriss2295 4 роки тому +1

    The view! Stunning. I wish you and your family well. Everyone looks happy.

  • @kevin3434343434
    @kevin3434343434 3 роки тому

    You are giving your kids memories they will look back on fondly, especially in times of difficulty. What a gift.

  • @GrandmaGaye
    @GrandmaGaye 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for bringing us along. Keep on keeping on

  • @radmilamiljanic5977
    @radmilamiljanic5977 2 роки тому

    Watching old videos... This one brought me back to childhood, my grandad's mountain village and all hard work about the hay. The kid's help in bringing cool water on hot summer days was highly appreciated!

  • @pennyolson9940
    @pennyolson9940 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful countryside and wonderful experience for your children! Looking forward to more interesting posts!

  • @MKCarol-ms7lg
    @MKCarol-ms7lg 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a very nice video. You be careful running around on those mountains; you might end up with one leg shorter than the other. LOL

  • @BonnieLeah
    @BonnieLeah 4 роки тому +1

    It was great seeing you and your family again. Good to see you all doing good. Thanks for sharing this video with us. God loves you all. God bless you all.

  • @northshoreireland1074
    @northshoreireland1074 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing way of farming, I’m really looking forward to your videos to come 👍🏻. Best wishes from Ireland

  • @pksmith1275
    @pksmith1275 4 роки тому +1

    You get to see such beautiful scenery everyday! All the best to you and family from Georgia, USA.

  • @davidbondurant8859
    @davidbondurant8859 4 роки тому

    Great to see you folks!

  • @SolaceRadioMeanderRadioNetwork
    @SolaceRadioMeanderRadioNetwork 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the update. The low center of gravity equipment is amazing. German ingenuity! I'm glad you're all well and settling in there, and hope you enjoy the work.

  • @robbytorregrossa1037
    @robbytorregrossa1037 4 роки тому

    Great to see you all again
    Ready for more videos

  • @joellenbroetzmann9053
    @joellenbroetzmann9053 4 роки тому +1

    It certainly is very beautiful dense hay! I enjoy following you from one country to another. Many of my relatives have been farmers. And my and those relatives' ancestors were from Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland along the Austrian border. And all those ancestors ended up in Wisconsin, USA still farming. What you show helps me connect to my genealogical past.

  • @smrccsjc
    @smrccsjc 4 роки тому

    Wow! Great to see you all!

  • @marciacrow9943
    @marciacrow9943 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, that is some kind of steep hill. It must have been hard to walk on all day. The kids seem to be having fun. Thanks for sharing.

  • @christinedahlmann4295
    @christinedahlmann4295 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video, thank you for showing us all how they do all the haying on steep hills.

  • @annahkurtin5345
    @annahkurtin5345 3 роки тому

    Beautiful landscape. When I was a little girl I lived in visions of Heidi.
    On our farm all the cows have short legs on one side like your animals.

  • @valtillman7634
    @valtillman7634 4 роки тому

    Thanks again for a wonderful video. I cannot put to words how happy your videos make me.

  • @theodorecarlton5245
    @theodorecarlton5245 4 роки тому

    Keep the good stuff coming thanks

  • @nancywolfe1983
    @nancywolfe1983 3 роки тому

    So glad to see you are back. I have missed you.

  • @848meme
    @848meme 4 роки тому

    Glad you are back. Missed you

  • @lindamiller3144
    @lindamiller3144 4 роки тому

    Beautiful countryside! Great seeing the entire family happy and healthy! God bless your hardworking family!

  • @juliet9010
    @juliet9010 4 роки тому

    Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

  • @terrystewart2034
    @terrystewart2034 3 роки тому

    What an excellent video. Haven’t seen you in my feed for a while and glad to see you are still on UA-cam. I needed to store some ratchet straps and went looking for your video on that item.

  • @lindasalas7828
    @lindasalas7828 4 роки тому

    Nice to see you all. Glad you are safe and sound. God bless you all.

  • @carolsuesamuelson7935
    @carolsuesamuelson7935 4 роки тому

    You are in a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing.

  • @barrettbreshears
    @barrettbreshears 4 роки тому

    Wow awesome video thanks guys!

  • @kathleencarragher8194
    @kathleencarragher8194 4 роки тому

    What a view! You and your family are looking well! That is amazing how they harvest on the mountain.

  • @hisimagenme
    @hisimagenme 4 роки тому

    Pretty amazing! So happy for you guys! Smiles and blessings...

  • @stephaniechavez9422
    @stephaniechavez9422 4 роки тому

    simeon, it is so good to see you guys again!!! how beautiful it is where you're at! god bless you all!

  • @susanmarsh2856
    @susanmarsh2856 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely to see you all looking well and far less stressed. Your location is simply stunning. The farm is on a terrifying slope. Bet there were some sore leg muscles at the end of the day.

  • @frenchqueen
    @frenchqueen 4 роки тому +2

    Hello from Oregon! Great to see you back on video. I will let Mark know so he can watch, too.

  • @chelemichele1524
    @chelemichele1524 4 роки тому +1

    Such beautiful a country ...
    Alot of hard work..
    Have a good evening 🌻🌻🌻

  • @knitvids
    @knitvids 4 роки тому +1

    Whoa..so steep. Nice to see y'all and the countryside

  • @SILSpring
    @SILSpring 4 роки тому

    Yeah, missed see you! Thanks for posting

  • @brendawhite6540
    @brendawhite6540 4 роки тому +1

    Good to see you again👍hope all is well with you and the family😁👍❤️beautiful place😊

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 4 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful family experience!

  • @geraldswain3259
    @geraldswain3259 4 роки тому +1

    Good to see you all well .

  • @mariadi1069
    @mariadi1069 4 роки тому +1

    It was just nice to see you all, God bless you 🤗

  • @kathleenholmberg5034
    @kathleenholmberg5034 4 роки тому

    So good to see you all again! This move to Austria does not seem to have lessend your workload!

  • @WendyK656
    @WendyK656 4 роки тому

    Wow what beautiful hillside!

  • @ChristophersMum
    @ChristophersMum 4 роки тому

    It was great to find your video just now...I do hope that all of you have settled into your new home and the move is working out just the way you wanted it to...the kids are growing like weeds...all of you look well and I wish you all well ...ATB...Love from Scotland.💞

  • @battles146
    @battles146 4 роки тому

    good to see you're settling in well! beautiful country! stay Blessed!

  • @davidwolter4263
    @davidwolter4263 4 роки тому

    Don't fall down you won't stop rolling till you get to the bottom LOL. Good to see you posting again!

  • @robertpecoraro
    @robertpecoraro 4 роки тому

    Great video! Miss you guys 🙏🏼 Much love from 🇫🇮

  • @genevievegreene1595
    @genevievegreene1595 4 роки тому

    Wow that is steep. The kids are looking so big! It is good to see you all.

  • @plakor6133
    @plakor6133 4 роки тому

    Impressive. Always educational to see different approaches to farming practices.

  • @dennieolson1814
    @dennieolson1814 4 роки тому

    How nice that you were able to help the farmer. Looks like a great experience, and maybe sore arm and leg muscles the next day.
    Thanks for sharing some of the valley scenery.

  • @annebell7274
    @annebell7274 4 роки тому

    Ooohhhhhhh such an incredibly beautifuanlandscape and very hard work 🌿💚🌿

  • @Shadow_Trader_Troders
    @Shadow_Trader_Troders 4 роки тому

    What a beautiful place! Your family is so blessed.

  • @janeparsons193
    @janeparsons193 4 роки тому

    It’s great to see you back on UA-cam.

  • @jkshearer13
    @jkshearer13 4 роки тому +1

    Wow!! That is steep! Beautiful views also!

  • @jimmotheus6151
    @jimmotheus6151 2 роки тому

    I’ve been in Switzerland at hay cutting and watch guys use huge backpack leaf blowers to push the hay down the hill and then a pass with some specialized equipment it was collected.

  • @margaretbedwell58
    @margaretbedwell58 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful country. I wish y'all well in this new country.

  • @darenolson1453
    @darenolson1453 4 роки тому

    Great to see you and your family. I pray that God is keeping your family safe and healthy. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Many people need to see the peace you have in this difficult time.

  • @corneillececil823
    @corneillececil823 4 роки тому

    So glad you are all doing so well. The views are so lovely. We have friends who live in the state of Idaho who do hillside farming, this reminds me of them. Very interesting machinery, looks like an enormous vacuum cleaner!

  • @bchase1980
    @bchase1980 3 роки тому

    Wow that is a truly amazing place

  • @samanthadegeus1
    @samanthadegeus1 4 роки тому

    Nice to see you and your happy healthy family, all the best from Detroit.

  • @PopleBackyardFarm
    @PopleBackyardFarm 4 роки тому

    I am loving this. My grandmother came to the US from Austria My family is all Swiss. So beautiful.

  • @wolfdar2009
    @wolfdar2009 3 роки тому +1

    Looks just like southwest virginia hay fields. Around the same elevation too :)