I’m a 73 year old farm kid and retired CPA. I’ve helped many small business owners. Thank you for this video. Thank you for your love of farming. Thank you for taking on something very few will do. Hearing the cost of your farm operation will frighten most people to death. Your courage is what makes America great. I’m sure some people watch your videos thinking how easy she has it. “She’s just a farmer”. Ask them if they want to borrow $1,000,000, pray for good weather, pray to stay healthy, work 4,000+ hours a year in the hope of having enough profit to do it all over again next year. Don’t ever apologize for letting the stress out. If someone criticizes you for it simple tell them to go to hell. God Bless!
Aaaaa men! To that!! Got a foul comment..here's the door,don't let it hit ya ,where the big guy " split" ya!! Out !! You n Grant are examples of " American grit" today!!! 🇺🇲🧙♂️🐺🇺🇲!!!!
Laura. I remember the videos when you started out with helping your dad and learning how to farm. You’ve come a LONG WAY since then. I remember when Grant proposed to you by lake. Both of you are blessed and I firmly believe that you and Grant are doing God’s work. Though this is a small amount but I know it will be used. God Bless.
All i see is God's blessings on your life. I have watched you from day one when you began your first video and i couldn't say how proud I am of you and what you do . I know your parents are proud of you . May God's favor continue to be upon you and all around you.
I’m not a farmer, but you manage to make me still sit glued to the iPad watching your adventures! Thanks for your hard work! Here’s my contribution to the candy needed for the late night editing of videos!
You made this 65 year old man cry. I am so proud of you kids. Laura Your honesty and openness Is why I watch your channel. I was part of the first 10K and it has been a blast. Have excellent holidays and may God be with you.
Words can't express the level of appreciation we all have for you, your family and most of all your hard work. We need more ppl like you on this earth. Happy holidays to all.
Wow I am a 61 year old Master Carpenter and have learned so much about farming and a little about life watching you farm this past year. When i saw the emotions starting to pour out I immediately understood. And it got to me good. I cannot imagine the stress and the financial carrying cost you live daily. And hoping things turn out right in the end. You and Grant are to be commended for your accomplishments so far at such a young age. You have done outstanding! Super long hours and hard work and the You Tube Channel to boot. I know filming and editing is long extra hours and pleased to know it continues to help make your farming dream a reality! Without young farmers like you, it makes me wonder where we might be down the road. Love you both and continued success from Kansas City, MO!
I'm a 15 year old male who currently lives in the city. I've always been interested in agriculture and heavy machinery/farm equipment. I know how hard you farmers work and after watching a bunch of videos of the reality of farming my respect for y'all has skyrocketed. God bless
That is incredible. I’m 66 and still working full time but it makes my heart full and gives me little more faith in the young people today, that someone will be carrying on. You and Grant are carrying a big load to satisfy such an important need this country has. I am in awe of you two. I wish I could could come help as a volunteer. You two be safe and stay aware. You are in our prayers Bill G
Congratulations to both of you! Appreciate the expense breakdown. It must be crazy stressful dealing with sums like that but it looks like you and Grant are handling it quite well! Best of luck guys.
Our hymn at the end of Mass this morning was "America the Beautiful." During the words "O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain" I was thinking of you, Grant and your families. Thank you for everything you are doing. Happy Thanksgiving! May God shed His grace on thee.
Thank you so much for being so brutally honest about your farm, Laura. When you presented your numbers I was shocked at how much things cost you. If I had false teeth they would have fallen out. Farming has always been a marginal but wholesome way to make a living. It is only through tough folks like you and Grant that we can begin to appreciate just how long the hours are and how close to complete failure you folks live. Please continue to enlighten us all and may God bless you both.
I will never forget the day that my wife and I went into the poultry business. Nothing as big as what you and Grant are doing but it was stressful for us. We had four broiler houses and borrowed over $300,000.00 to build them on land that we already owned. People do not understand that farming is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have been in our poultry houses when thunderstorms hit and lightning was running up and down the cables in the houses. Wish you and Grant all of the good luck in the world. Old retired farmer by myself now.
I am 72 years old recuperating from a near death accident in Arizona. I enjoyed so much watching you. Your husband is the luckiest men alive!,... You are the real deal. you are a rock!!. My 100% admiration and respect for you and your husband. God bless you and keep on Farming!. You deserve every dollar you earn,.... and millions more!! God bless!
Laura, I am happy to watch your UA-cam videos. As a 65 y/o lady that never lived or worked on a farm, learn something every episode. I am so impressed how hard you and Grant work every single day. Keep it up Honey, you will pass it down to others maybe children in your family. What an amazing thing that is. You are not any relation to me yet I am so very proud of you everyday. Congratulations on a job well done. ❤
Congratulations you two! So proud to have been able to watch you grow and succeed. It really touched me that you shared your expenses and we could see the stress of you doing what you love. I am amazed that the stress doesn't come through on your other videos, you look so happy and are so informative. May god bless you two with many MANY years of success.
Don’t ever feel the need to apologize for your earnings, you and Grant and everybody involved spend your life to work hard and long hours, only to do it all over again! Working the land is hard work, been there done it loved and and broke my body with it. Would I do it again? Hell yeah, nothing is more rewarding than seeing the result of your hard work! So I can say, you are a brave young woman going out in the world and tell you tale! Thank you for letting us walk with you a bit!
Dear Laura and Grant, Greetings from Australia. I'm a 66 year old Country Boy, my Father managed a large sheep and cattle grazing property for a Pastoral Company, and my Maternal Grandparents were into cropping, with some sheep and cattle. I've been following your channel for some years now. It's very interesting to see how farming operations are carried on elsewhere. It was phenomenally brave of you to put yourself out there and give us a breakdown of your numbers. The raw emotion engendered just made it all the more forceful. Don't ever apologise for letting the stress out, we have your back! I salute You and Grant and pray for your continued survival. I know whereof you speak, and I concur with every other positive comment on here. One of my cousins married a Farmer, and to sow 5000 acres of Barley, cost them $100,000 for diesel!! When I was a lad, 45% of the Australian population was rural based. Now it is only 12%, and still shrinking. That Video, "A Farmers Last Ride" was especially poignant and tasteful. God Bless You, Grant, and all your immediate, and extended Family.
Amen to that Aaron...the Aussie farmers endure so much in adverse weather...makes me wonder how they make ends meet at times...but through tenacity and the good old Aussie spirit...they somehow manage...and sadly it's a disappearing industry these days...whether it's sheep, cattle, crops or whatever the commodity, it's certainly an industry that we all must be thankful for for those who do go through the processes year after year to provide to the greater masses, and one that I personally couldn't be more respectful of those that farm this great land for what they endure.
Lots of courage and faith to both of you. The stress is real. You are a nation builder as well helping urban people understand the life and struggles of our farming communities throughout North America.
You are definitely one who makes this country what it is. The corporate farming industry has made it almost impossible for the average farmer to survive anymore. It's a rough but rewarding life. You hang in there kiddo!
I really love this channel. I’m from Nebraska. Born and raised. In fact, not very far from where you are (GI). You and Grant are literally what I miss about that state. There are some truly amazing, kind, hardworking and humble people in NE. You guys are such amazing ambassadors for not just the state, but also the farming industry.
Wow. You continue to amaze and impress me with the level of maturity you possess at such a young age. I cannot tell you how happy I am for you and Grant to have this opportunity. Thank you for your vulnerability and transparency in this video. I can tell it's been stressful, but I also know your faith will carry you through. Blessings to you, Grant, and the rest of your extended families!
Wow! I’m 68 and almost lost for words, originally from New Zealand but have spent over 40 years living in Canada. You are the most amazing young woman I’ve been able to meet, or a least on your UA-cam channel. The courage you exude is simply inspirational, for you and your husband to take on such a challenging life and stressful vocation is incredible. I hope your videos can be shown in schools and communities around the world, these are incredible tools for all people to learn what it takes to tackle such a tuff career. Thank you for sharing this new journey, you and your husband are starting. God Bless.🇳🇿🇨🇦
It really breaks my heart to see you crying. I have been a Patreon since your first Q&A under an alias and this year I have enjoyed sending you random gifts for your hard work. God bless you and Grant. Your house and acreage is lovely.
This is a big problem with farming a lot of people don't understand. It's a vitally important industry that requires long hours, hard work, and operates with razor thin margins, yet the costs involved are astronomical and there are people out there actively attacking this industry. Your emotions are perfectly understandable, Laura, and your channel goes a long way to lift the veil on the work and dedication that goes into what you do. God bless.
It is so easy for some to look at everything you have and make statements like "Well hey they have a lot of money to have all of those toys!?" Truth is it takes a LOT of work and LONG hours to get what you have and the ones thinking you have it easy probably do not know what HARD ACTUAL WORK is!!!? You have shown in this video yet again that you guys are completely normal and you have emotions just like the rest of us and I think that is a good thing. Thank you for sharing something personal with your fans.
Liked this comment , and all the sentiments. I wished to be a farmer once. Certainly you have expounded the 'risk' you take on. I have turned from a secure government job here in Australia, Rangering 26 years and Teaching 5 years, to running my own small, small business now 7 years. I have very slowly and carefully taken on financial risk, but it seems you have soo much to deal with in this area. You are both truly brave. Graeme Horne
Hi Laura! As a 71 year old man who spent the first half of his life farming, I sincerely thank you for the most accurate portrayal of farming life I have ever seen! And for all the nonfarmier types out there, I can confirm the stress is sometimes so intense, it can be debilitating! It's just a good thing you get a little change of pace during the winter months to recharge and go again! The best advice I can give you is the same advice I received over 50 years ago. BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CHEW! THEN CHEW IT! May God be with you and bless your fledgling operation with much success and prosperity!
Laura I just watched your video spelling out all your expenses. As a farmer myself and basically on the other end of my career path from you I'm 61, I understand where you're coming from. One thing you and Grant have going for you is your youth and the fact that I think both of you are smart in that you're watching your expenses watching your input and your outgo and placing your dollars where they need to be. You're smart to buy ground you can buy new equipment all the time or at least what you need but when it comes to dirt God's not making any more of that. I wish you the best admire the two of you for what you're doing if we didn't have people from your generation following mine we'd be in a world of hurt.
Laura, I am honored, humbled, and proud of you for your openness in this video! I am sorry that you feel so emotional, to tears, telling us about the expenses you incur annually. You and Grant are young, educated, hard working Agriculturalists! You have reached out for good advice, and both of you have great parents who are very proud of you and always willing to help! I feel very confident you are going to continue to be successful! I look forward to your videos and glad I am supporting you in a small way. Thanksgiving is days away. I am sure you and your families will celebrate and thank the Lord for another gracious year! Take a needed break! I look forward to your future videos!
Most people have No idea what pressure comes with running a successful small business. Most get nervous when they take out a 35K loan for a car or truck. Try risking it all every year like you guys and many other farmers do. It isn't for the faint of heart. Both you and Grant make me proud of our younger generation who often get a bad rap. There are good and bad in every generation and you two are some of the best. Keep it up and never ever apologize for letting your emotions come out. It shows how much this all means to you both farming and YouTubing.
You're right about small businesses. My parents started one back in the 80's and it was hit-or-miss for probably the first six years. Eventually they were able to expand and grow, but there were some tough times to get there. I remember one Christmas where they were so broke we literally got nothing except what the grandparents bought that year. The kids understood the seriousness of it, and if nothing else it brought us closer together.
AND amazingly all throughout this year Laura is ALWAYS smiling and happy to inform, to teach and talk to us. I now have even more appreciation for what you do and the time you take to be a a great host and great videographer and a successful farmer.. Power on Laura Farms.
i think theres gonna be a buttload of us viewers/fans that never really understood the mental aspect or financial aspect of farming/your farming. This video really does put into perspective what you're doing and going through. Its not often we see the emotional side of Laura/Grant, but this video and the Farmers Last Ride vid, really remind us that yall are human and that life isnt always ham sandwiches and cat cuddles. And we true fans absolutely love you guys for being so down to soil and being genuine and being yourselves. Keep up the awesome super hard work you & grant been doing. Heres to Laura Farming 2023 and Beyond
It has been incredible to see how you and Grant have come such a long way since I have subscribed to your channel anyway I just love you guys you truly are in our prayers and you're just an incredible lady who is married to an incredible man you guys were meant for each other and I was really hoping to see when your next video was going to come out after the emotional video about Grant's grandfather so I love you guys I'm not a farmer I'm not anything of the sort but I'm a huge John Deere fan thanks to you Laura blessings from Martinsville Indiana we love you guys and you are in our prayers continually
@@LauraFarms Hi Laura I’m so proud of y’all I’m also a huge John Deere fan and I’m also a huge fan of your channel i wish you and Grant the very best of luck you’ll be in my prayers
There are also 1,000,000 reasons why you have such devoted followers (like me!). It all comes down to this, we love you and Grant. Congratulations, continued good luck in all of your farming ventures and know we're right here with you both all the time! 😊❤
Congratulations Homeowner! And Laura, I am so glad I found your channel. I've learned a lot, you are an exceptional teacher. I've been moved emotionally as you've shared deep feelings with us. I've been amused by you and Grant (and your screwball Dad) and uplifted by your smile (Grant too but I'm a guy so I don't want it to get weird) I wish for all the best for you and your family, you are the absolute epitome of great and worthy content on UA-cam. Thank you for putting yourself out there for us!
Farming is not for the weak at heart, for sure. Thats why so few do it. God Bless You. 🙏 You hang in there and make us all proud. Would love to be farming again myself.
As someone who grew up on a farm, I know the stress involved from watching my father. I also know what a great life it can be. What a fantastic opportunity the both of you have to have such a wonderful life.
With all the attention focused on what is going wrong in America I see our real future wrapped around treasures like you and Grant. Never give up, those of us who care have your back and will not let you fail. Bumps along the way, yes, but all are valuable lessons to meet your goals. God bless you and your family!
One thumps up doesn't express my respect for you guys by far. To deal with so much responsibility at such a young age......no wonder to see you get emotional on that. I'm following your channel from the very start but didn't realize the importance of the channel to you. I'm so glad that I can tribute a tiny, very tiny bit to you being a farmer. I surely will continue to do that👊😎
Please be respectful everyone. You can see just how hard & stressful it is to do what Laura is doing. Sharing this type of information is A LOT! We are extremely EXTREMELY lucky that she is willing to share this with us. That goes for anyone making this type of content. Thank you for sharing with us Laura & congratulations on the new homestead!
@@bradolsen8629 judging by the channels the above mentioned commenter subscribes to, id make the argument they arent worth yours or any sane persons time to ponder meaning with.
Been there done that. Absolutely truthful, farm life is a fun way of life. But the stress of all the unknowns,expenses like break downs, cost of inflation, fuel, chemicals, crop input costs, equipment continually gets more expensive. Insurances....crop, buildings, equipment. The list goes on and on. The hrs farmers work...people don't realize how little they actually earn...it all falls under this big umbrella of debt. Now tag on rising interest rates. Yah....give farmers the respect they deserve putting food on our tables. Sincerely thanks for all you do keeping our families fed!!
Congratulations on being able to pursue your dream. I've heard that the way to end up with a small fortune farming is to start with a large fortune. You and Grant are pouring your heart and soul into this, and I wish you both a healthy and prosperous 2023.
Laura - you and Grant are doing a great service for your community, Town, Nebraska, and the rest of us. Fantastic job and I was generally surprised at the amount of money it takes to Farm. You are blessed in so many ways. Keep up the good work and I love your videos.
Every farmer I know has almost this same level of dedication to their craft. Without it, what would be the point? A very touching video, Laura. Congratulations to you and Grant on being able to buy your place.
We are so blessed to have great Americans like your two families I can only imagine the hours you work to get paid once a year and the burden y’all have I have been watching you for a while and could only imagine I could have a wife as strong as you. I bought a little farmall tractor to plant a garden with and I love being in that garden on my family’s old homestead. Hopefully we ( me you and Grant) have good memories. Love your videos Ps your tractor tire weights more than my 1954 cub. Larry.
Thank you so much for this video. So many people today have no idea what goes into getting food on all of our tables. They take it for granted that this stuff will always just be on the shelves for them to buy, without considering that massive amounts of money and effort are needed to grow the food. Yes, yours is a small operation, but it's still bigger than most people would expect. You and Grant are doing amazing and meaningful work, as are farmers all over the world. Thanks to these videos, I hope more people have learned enough to appreciate that. 🤠👍
I have been following your channel more or less since the beginning. I am so amazed at how far you and Grant have come in such a short time. I know the hours it takes to get things done on the farm as well as the stress involved at every level. I am so proud to see a young American girl living out her dream. Keep up all the great work and awesome videos. God bless and stay strong. You're awesome.
As a pastor, I know what it is to plant, and to water, and watch God give the increase...I Corinthians 3:6-9 (spreading the good news) But, planting and watering is very tough and strenuous work, whether preaching the gospel or farming in Nebraska!!! Your display of emotion concerning your farming responsibilities, certainly touched my heart. Stay strong, look to Jesus, and you and Grant will be blessed incredibly. pastor mark in Alabama...
I too was raised on a farm along time ago . We farmed with horses and worked from sun up to sun down . We never had much but we had a love of family and the land and this is something that can’t always be explained to some but this video brought back so many good memories and with it some tears of things passed . I still try to end each day looking out over the fields as the sun sets and give thanks for a life well lived . The best to you and Grant in your journey making your own awesome memories
Just saw this epi in Oct 23. In the first few moments of it you showed the true raw emotion of a farmer. I''m first gen away from the farm so I haven't felt it personally but my family must have shared the feeling of all the hard work on the gamble of being a farmer. Now I'll watch the rest of the video. We cannot live without farmers. Thank you.
With all the craziness in the world, it is gratifying to see and hear true emotion and honesty coming from a hard working farming family. Laura, your smiling face brightens my day. Sometimes I think your cheeks are going to explode with your smiles. Keep doing what you love and GOD will reward your effort.
You are such an amazing and inspirational young woman. If America had more young people like you and Grant this nation would have very few problems. Your passion for farming is unbelievably uplifting. May you be eternally blessed!
It’s just business. Money comes and money goes. It gets easier with time to handle the stress. Startup in any business is always stressful. You’ll do just fine.😊
It's very refreshing to see such a driven, dedicated, hard working young couple into farming. Most people your age don't want to work that hard.Just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago, keep up the awesome work.
Hi Laura. Watching your videos you would never guess what stress you are under you and Grant always look so happy. Great to see people so young working so hard hoping to make a living. Wishing you both every sucess. Irish Farmer
I'm self employed as well. I have nothing to do with farming but do comprehend the overall concept of what you're saying. I stumbled upon your channel during the lock-down as I was just looking for something informative and entertaining that was out of my mindset. Needess to say, you (and your entire family ) have fulfilled everything I was looking for and then some. I applaud your business acumen and work ethic. Congrats to you and Grant. Keep up the good work.
Your showing the human side of investing every fiber of your being, into one of the highest stakes gamble in the world, where you have no control over the environmental factors, is a service to farmers world over. The general population not only doesn’t know where the food they consume comes from, the only time they care is when the price goes up. The sleepless nights and soul destroying stress, hides a dark side of farming that never makes the headlines or evening news. The number suicides is hugely disproportionate to most other occupations. I just wanted to say thank you to you and Grant, for providing for me. 🙏🏻
You can tell your heart and soul is in every ounce of soil on your land. We are so grateful for your dedication and hard work. You are the fabric of America and we would be no where without you. Congrats to you and Grant on your big purchase it’s a beautiful property for you to grow and flourish. Please keep up the great work. We support you 100%.
Congrats on purchasing your acreage. I know that not having to rent will make it less expensive but comes with it's own new set of challenges but I know you and Grant will tackle it like you do everything else. Happy for you guys to continue farming and making content. It's entertainment for us but I know it's real life for you guys and I appreciate that you bring us along for the ride. Thank you!
Hi Laura ; watching as a retired grown up , in England U.K and awesome and emotional . I also watch ‘Harry’s Farm’ ( Burford , UK). His costs are also scary and he does not have the acreage or costs that you have. I do not think anyone in U.K. had fields as big as yours . As I say , AWESOME . Love the information and love the emotion. Keep your ‘window into farming life’ going, because it is such an insight for the rest of us city dwellers .
Hi Laura! I’ve been following you and your Channel for about a year and a half now, and this is the first comment I’ve ever posted to your channel. I come from a farming background as well, and I currently work in the citrus industry in CA. I have so much respect for what you and Grant have accomplished! I really appreciated your raw emotion in this video, and I wish you and Grant all the best in your future farming endeavors, and as always I look forward to seeing more fantastic content from you in the future! God bless, and take care!!
You're such a great example of what it means to be a strong woman, a decent human, and a hard worker. The fact that your attitude is so positive is unbelievable. As a side note, I hope you and anyone else feeling this stress takes some time for your own personal health. Mental wellness is so accessible now days. God bless you young lady. I wish you continued success.
Such an honest and pure video, showing your emotions about this subject! Yet, despite all of the stress, you are able to stay positive and create all this social media content, with a big smile on your face. Respect! I wish you guys the world and hope that enough money will come in to be able to purchase the land, or at least all of the machines. In Holland all of the farmers are having stress as well and especially now with the government wanting to get rid of 50% of the farmers. A lot of people doesn't realize how hard it is to farm and to be a farmer and don't appreciate enough that they are responsible for the food we are eating every day. I'll continue to watch your videos and again: I wish you guys the best of luck and keep up the good work!
Laura, the emotion and passion you let us see is exactly why we as followers love you and Grant. You guys teach us, entertain us, and move us! Thank you for being who you are and sharing so openly.
I remember your first video popping up on my youtube in early 2020, its been so much fun following you all the way until this point. Its incredible how much you have been able to achieve in so little time. I had no idea what farming was, and now i watch you and mike in canada every week. A million dollars is insane, cant imagine how scary it must be to handle that kind of responsibility. Its really brave of you two! Best of luck with corn prices and next years farming. Remember you are still young, and you can probably work all day all year, but its ok to take a short break once in a while, might be worth it in the long run :)
Young lady you will be just fine . Seeing how happy you are with your husband and seeing his eyes light up when he sees his best friend says it all.. the rest is just material things , know that b4 its all done with you and your husband will go thru that amount many times over , :-). I know your mom's and dad's are beyond proud and even tho I've only seen your videos I can say you have one big fan here in Oklahoma as well. :-).. you know how to do it now. :-) the rest is the beginning of yall's life!! Enjoy and keep up the fantastic work and finally thank you , for all you do!!!!
WOW !! That is one of the best looks into the farming life that I have ever watched. It is a wonder that you can stay so calm throughout the year. I love watching all the videos you share, and feel blessed that you make them for us. Here is to 2023 being even a better year.
Laura: I have been watching you and Grant farm now for a couple of years and I cannot express how much I admire you two for doing this. My late wife had 25 acres given to her which her cousin farms for us and I know first hand the costs. In addition, my Mother left our family trust about 250 acres that is part of a 460 acre track that my cousin owns. The gentlemen that farm it are really good and we continue to show a profit. However, I have seen several of my late wife's relatives have to sell their farms because they could not sustain it. Farming is a big gamble controlled by weather and the Good Lord, and it is up to the farmers to make it work despite the odds. I cannot imagine the stress and worry that you and Grant face each day. I wish both of you the best of luck and I will always look forward to yours, Grant's and your Dad's videos. I support you 110%.
Good luck dear and to your husband too , in 1981 my wife and I bought a farm for 250,000 plus 21% interest rates . The numbers bogles the mind doesn't it .
Congratulations young lady. I've watched your content back when it was just breaking 10k subs and its been fun watching you grow, fall in love, and become a owner of your own farm. To many more years to both you and Grant.
Dear Laura and Grant, I hope you are able to step back and see how much you have accomplished so far in your lives. When you do, you should be very proud of of the really mature way that you have approached your new lives together. Part of the reason I watch your channel is that I find it genuinely inspirational to see the amount of hard work and care that you put in to what you do and how you live your lives. Thank you both for sharing with your audience, the last year has been a fascinating insight to the world of farming. And you even have a really cute cat!
I'm a new subscriber, watched a couple of videos, and i was hooked. There is nothing more enjoyable to watch than an attractive farm girl who really knows her stuff. So much responsibility, so much knowledge, and you have a wonderful smile all the time! I'm a 72 yr old Minnesotan with Nebrasks family roots. Here's wishing you many years of success!
Having witnessed my Parents and Grandparents going through the stress every year of making decisions in the spring and praying those were right, I understand what Farmers go through. It takes a lot of courage to farm I support and respect all Farmers. Thank you for this video. I hope it gives others a true understanding of what it takes to farm. My Parents both had full-time jobs in the winter to keep the farm going. Hope you and Grant makes some wonderful memories at the new home!!! God bless and good luck. 🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations Laura and Grant. I hope to ride along with you and Grant in watching all of your videos. God bless y’all. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Grant. Also to your families. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Its so good to see a young couple that is smart and hard working, it's something you don't see a lot today in young people. I know what the stress is I have felt the same way, at times, over the last 73 years and I am still farming. Farming gets in you blood and it's something you can't shake off no matter how hard you try. Farming is a profession that you can work hard and do the best you can and have little or nothing left, after you pay your loans, at the end of the year. Farmers are optimistic people and they will go for another year. We think next year will be better, maybe the weather will be better, maybe the corn and soybean prices will be up and sometimes it is better. The key to it all is make a good year stretch across a bad one the next year and keep your stress level even. There was a older man told me when I was young that "If you want more, work more" but in today's world you have to think more as well as work more. My hat's off to you two, just don't work so much that you burn yourself out and if you are unsure seek counsel of some one with a lot of experience.
Congrats you two! I’m so happy for you about the property. I’ve always been to scared to jump into farming with both feet, I do the opposite, 40+ hours/week off the farm to be able to do the small scale farming that I do. So my hats off to you.
I knew you would be a Good farmer from the 1st video i seen .. I have believed you was gonna make it, I am proud of you, Stay Strong !! Remember : 2 people can look at the same thing and see it differently , Never judge .. Always believe in what you do !!
God bless you, Grant, and your families. It is people like you that built this wonderful country. Please keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration to us all.
Laura, an excellent educational video. Most people have no idea of the pressure farmers are under due to the huge expenses on the line every year. Also, most people do not realise how small a profit margin farmers make. It is a tuff gig being a farmer, it’s a love of the land. I am so excited for yours and Grants future, keep doing what you are doing 😊
My name is Mike. I'm 71 years old and was raised on a farm in South Carolina. I just wanted to thank you for sharing the farm life with the masses. As I've gotten older, the farm life of my youth is what I remember with the greatest fondness. At its highest acreage, my Dad farmed about 1000 acres of Cotton, Soybeans, Corn and Wheat (Winter). The financial challenges we faced were not close to the financial commitment you and your husband are strapped with, but, we shared similar stress levels. I marvel at all the high tech equipment I see on your channel. We had a couple Farmall Super Ms (gas powered) & an International Harvester 560 (Diesel) when I was growing up. You should be proud of yourselves for what you have accomplished. I know exactly how much hard work and sacrifice you have endured. I'll put you in my prayers. I'll also be watching. Thanks.
Laura - I've just discovered your channel, and I've watched over half of your videos. Grew up farming, then moved away and became a blue collar worker. 57yrs old and have done a lot of things. You and Grant are incredible workers, and personalities. Love that you tear right into mechanical projects and fix things on your own. My daughter is the same way, as is my son. I'm proud of them as they are both white collar workers - but aren't afraid to get dirty and build/fix things. You two are an inspiration, and make me feel better about this generation. Never stop being yourselves. Never stop working, and never doubt each other. Just had to say this - hope you read it. You guys are amazing!
Good god i had no idea the costs you incur, the stress of having to cover that with selling your crops has to be incredible. You Laura are what is great about this country! We all love you out here, someday i would love to see you at a farm show and give both you and Grant a huge hug.
Laura congratulations on your UA-cam channel. I’m an ex farmer based in the UK which is a totally different physical environment to North America. But there are similarities. The margins were always tight and still are today as friends tell me. I farmed full time in the 70’s when we had rampant inflation. Prices of fertiliser and other inputs just took off. Diversity saved the day for me, despite the stress of doing so. As you mentioned in your video today farmers today are doing other things and that’s what I did in the 70’s. Stress is an attitude of mind and clear thought and pragmatism I found to be the best way of dealing with stress. When I was in my teenage years an old timer told me if you want to farm always have something to sell and if you have nothing to sell have a service you can provide. You have ticked both boxes although you may not realise it yet. You have your UA-cam channel which is excellent (a service) and your cattle which you could always sell if you need to. View livestock as dollars on legs and you won’t go far wrong. In my case it was pound notes. The timing of any sale may not be ideal but when you need it cash always has a value. You have Grant who is obviously interested in farming and you should share any stress with him as he should with you. Lots of luck and my very best wishes to you both tomorrow is always another day and bad days will just disappear from memory. 😅😅😅
With all the farmers selling out, I think you and Grant are part of the future of our great country and I for one thank you both for your time, effort and dedication to hard work. Anyway yall have a great wonderful weekend and Thanksgiving. Peace out.
Great video, it helps understand the part of the story we don't see. I know it's very personal, but knowing a little more of the revenue story would really help gain an understanding of what farmers are going through ... you've given us the cost of production, perhaps a hint of the margin on the crop production only. For me, you and Grant give me hope that our country will be OK. You are the kind of people that make this country great. Also, many people don't understand what it takes to be an entrepreneur (in any industry) ... the capital requirements, the willingness to risk it all on the hope of sustaining a business and making a profit to live off. Your emotion helps us understand that part of the job. Thanks for sharing.
Hold your head up! So many people respect you guys! The hard truth is what it is! I had no idea the cost of farming! Prayers for you both and hang in there!! Tim S.
I’m watching you for about one year and i love how you learn us how you do and share everything i love watching you but i feel sad if you feel so much stress about this i hope you will do much better in future because you and grand are so amazing to watch and amazing people! So much love to you guys ❤
Laura, Wow what an incredible video you have made! Coming from a born and raised here in Nebraska and still living in Nebraska. You have made this follow native of Nebraska very very proud! You Laura and Grant represent Nebraska what a true Nebraska native is!! Very open, very honest, hard working, and humble. You represent farmers very well in Nebraska. Thank you Laura and Grant for being YOU and representing Nebraska so very well. With the very most utmost respect for yourself and Grant. God Bless you with your farming journey now and forever. Randy ( very proud resident of Nebraska)
Thank you for the breakdown and and letting us see the real stress you feel. Those are some big numbers! I like that you go ahead and spend the money on some expertise in certain areas like marketing and crop scouting rather than trying to go it alone. Smart people know when to get help. I'm glad to have been here since the beginning of the channel and I'll tell you that I feel a lot smarter too for just having watched.
In a similar vein, many of your videos remind me of why I was glad to get off the farm in the late 70s and early 80s. For my dad and granddad it worked. For me, with my granddad selling the farm land and making my dad a sharecropper, it was no future for me. I chose college over ag and ain't never looked back. With today's costs, hang in there long as you can. But have a plan "B."
I’m a 73 year old farm kid and retired CPA. I’ve helped many small business owners. Thank you for this video. Thank you for your love of farming. Thank you for taking on something very few will do. Hearing the cost of your farm operation will frighten most people to death. Your courage is what makes America great. I’m sure some people watch your videos thinking how easy she has it. “She’s just a farmer”. Ask them if they want to borrow $1,000,000, pray for good weather, pray to stay healthy, work 4,000+ hours a year in the hope of having enough profit to do it all over again next year. Don’t ever apologize for letting the stress out. If someone criticizes you for it simple tell them to go to hell. God Bless!
Amen Brother!
Thank you Larry. I would have little tolerance for anyone who criticizes this young woman.
Well said!
bout sums it up, thank you brother
Aaaaa men! To that!! Got a foul comment..here's the door,don't let it hit ya ,where the big guy " split" ya!! Out !!
You n Grant are examples of
" American grit" today!!!
🇺🇲🧙♂️🐺🇺🇲!!!!
You just blew me away. I seriously had no idea. And yet you do it all with a smile on your face. Grace under pressure. God bless you.
Hello there 👋,how are you doing today!God bless you!!!❤️
Laura. I remember the videos when you started out with helping your dad and learning how to farm. You’ve come a LONG WAY since then. I remember when Grant proposed to you by lake. Both of you are blessed and I firmly believe that you and Grant are doing God’s work. Though this is a small amount but I know it will be used. God Bless.
Wow, thanks for your farming and transparency. The true heartbeat of America.
...not for much longer if Klauss Schwabb and his shills have their way 😔
Well said.
All i see is God's blessings on your life.
I have watched you from day one when you began your first video and i couldn't say how proud I am of you and what you do .
I know your parents are proud of you .
May God's favor continue to be upon you and all around you.
I’m not a farmer, but you manage to make me still sit glued to the iPad watching your adventures! Thanks for your hard work! Here’s my contribution to the candy needed for the late night editing of videos!
You made this 65 year old man cry. I am so proud of you kids. Laura Your honesty and openness Is why I watch your channel. I was part of the first 10K and it has been a blast. Have excellent holidays and may God be with you.
Words can't express the level of appreciation we all have for you, your family and most of all your hard work. We need more ppl like you on this earth. Happy holidays to all.
Wow I am a 61 year old Master Carpenter and have learned so much about farming and a little about life watching you farm this past year. When i saw the emotions starting to pour out I immediately understood. And it got to me good. I cannot imagine the stress and the financial carrying cost you live daily. And hoping things turn out right in the end. You and Grant are to be commended for your accomplishments so far at such a young age. You have done outstanding! Super long hours and hard work and the You Tube Channel to boot. I know filming and editing is long extra hours and pleased to know it continues to help make your farming dream a reality! Without young farmers like you, it makes me wonder where we might be down the road. Love you both and continued success from Kansas City, MO!
I'm a 15 year old male who currently lives in the city. I've always been interested in agriculture and heavy machinery/farm equipment. I know how hard you farmers work and after watching a bunch of videos of the reality of farming my respect for y'all has skyrocketed. God bless
...ain't nearly as fun when you're trying beat the weather, bust your knuckes, mortage the farm for the seed, and keep the bankers off your back.
That is incredible. I’m 66 and still working full time but it makes my heart full and gives me little more faith in the young people today, that someone will be carrying on. You and Grant are carrying a big load to satisfy such an important need this country has. I am in awe of you two. I wish I could could come help as a volunteer.
You two be safe and stay aware.
You are in our prayers
Bill G
Congratulations to both of you! Appreciate the expense breakdown. It must be crazy stressful dealing with sums like that but it looks like you and Grant are handling it quite well! Best of luck guys.
Our hymn at the end of Mass this morning was "America the Beautiful." During the words "O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain" I was thinking of you, Grant and your families. Thank you for everything you are doing. Happy Thanksgiving! May God shed His grace on thee.
Thank you so much for being so brutally honest about your farm, Laura. When you presented your numbers I was shocked at how much things cost you. If I had false teeth they would have fallen out. Farming has always been a marginal but wholesome way to make a living. It is only through tough folks like you and Grant that we can begin to appreciate just how long the hours are and how close to complete failure you folks live. Please continue to enlighten us all and may God bless you both.
This is very true and most people are also not aware how dangerous that it is being a farmer?
I will never forget the day that my wife and I went into the poultry business. Nothing as big as what you and Grant are doing but it was stressful for us. We had four broiler houses and borrowed over $300,000.00 to build them on land that we already owned. People do not understand that farming is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have been in our poultry houses when thunderstorms hit and lightning was running up and down the cables in the houses. Wish you and Grant all of the good luck in the world. Old retired farmer by myself now.
I am 72 years old recuperating from a near death accident in Arizona. I enjoyed so much watching you. Your husband is the luckiest men alive!,... You are the real deal. you are a rock!!. My 100% admiration and respect for you and your husband. God bless you and keep on Farming!. You deserve every dollar you earn,.... and millions more!! God bless!
Hello there 👋,how are you doing today!God bless you!!!❤️
Laura, I am happy to watch your UA-cam videos. As a 65 y/o lady that never lived or worked on a farm, learn something every episode. I am so impressed how hard you and Grant work every single day. Keep it up Honey, you will pass it down to others maybe children in your family. What an amazing thing that is. You are not any relation to me yet I am so very proud of you everyday. Congratulations on a job well done. ❤
Congratulations you two! So proud to have been able to watch you grow and succeed. It really touched me that you shared your expenses and we could see the stress of you doing what you love. I am amazed that the stress doesn't come through on your other videos, you look so happy and are so informative. May god bless you two with many MANY years of success.
Don’t ever feel the need to apologize for your earnings, you and Grant and everybody involved spend your life to work hard and long hours, only to do it all over again! Working the land is hard work, been there done it loved and and broke my body with it. Would I do it again? Hell yeah, nothing is more rewarding than seeing the result of your hard work! So I can say, you are a brave young woman going out in the world and tell you tale! Thank you for letting us walk with you a bit!
Dear Laura and Grant,
Greetings from Australia.
I'm a 66 year old Country Boy, my Father managed a large sheep and cattle grazing property for a Pastoral Company, and my Maternal Grandparents were into cropping, with some sheep and cattle. I've been following your channel for some years now.
It's very interesting to see how farming operations are carried on elsewhere.
It was phenomenally brave of you to put yourself out there and give us a breakdown of your numbers.
The raw emotion engendered just made it all the more forceful.
Don't ever apologise for letting the stress out, we have your back!
I salute You and Grant and pray for your continued survival.
I know whereof you speak, and I concur with every other positive comment on here.
One of my cousins married a Farmer, and to sow 5000 acres of Barley, cost them $100,000 for diesel!!
When I was a lad, 45% of the Australian population was rural based.
Now it is only 12%, and still shrinking.
That Video, "A Farmers Last Ride" was especially poignant and tasteful.
God Bless You, Grant, and all your immediate, and extended Family.
Amen to that Aaron...the Aussie farmers endure so much in adverse weather...makes me wonder how they make ends meet at times...but through tenacity and the good old Aussie spirit...they somehow manage...and sadly it's a disappearing industry these days...whether it's sheep, cattle, crops or whatever the commodity, it's certainly an industry that we all must be thankful for for those who do go through the processes year after year to provide to the greater masses, and one that I personally couldn't be more respectful of those that farm this great land for what they endure.
Well said!
Well said,and intelligently put!
That's 20 aussie $ s per acre !That's expensive! But I digress I don't run a tractor!
Lots of courage and faith to both of you. The stress is real.
You are a nation builder as well helping urban people understand the life and struggles of our farming communities throughout North America.
You are definitely one who makes this country what it is. The corporate farming industry has made it almost impossible for the average farmer to survive anymore. It's a rough but rewarding life. You hang in there kiddo!
I really love this channel. I’m from Nebraska. Born and raised. In fact, not very far from where you are (GI). You and Grant are literally what I miss about that state. There are some truly amazing, kind, hardworking and humble people in NE. You guys are such amazing ambassadors for not just the state, but also the farming industry.
Wow. You continue to amaze and impress me with the level of maturity you possess at such a young age. I cannot tell you how happy I am for you and Grant to have this opportunity. Thank you for your vulnerability and transparency in this video. I can tell it's been stressful, but I also know your faith will carry you through. Blessings to you, Grant, and the rest of your extended families!
Wow!
I’m 68 and almost lost for words, originally from New Zealand but have spent over 40 years living in Canada.
You are the most amazing young woman I’ve been able to meet, or a least on your UA-cam channel.
The courage you exude is simply inspirational, for you and your husband to take on such a challenging life and stressful vocation is incredible.
I hope your videos can be shown in schools and communities around the world, these are incredible tools for all people to learn what it takes to tackle such a tuff career.
Thank you for sharing this new journey, you and your husband are starting.
God Bless.🇳🇿🇨🇦
It really breaks my heart to see you crying. I have been a Patreon since your first Q&A under an alias and this year I have enjoyed sending you random gifts for your hard work. God bless you and Grant. Your house and acreage is lovely.
This is a big problem with farming a lot of people don't understand. It's a vitally important industry that requires long hours, hard work, and operates with razor thin margins, yet the costs involved are astronomical and there are people out there actively attacking this industry. Your emotions are perfectly understandable, Laura, and your channel goes a long way to lift the veil on the work and dedication that goes into what you do. God bless.
It is so easy for some to look at everything you have and make statements like "Well hey they have a lot of money to have all of those toys!?" Truth is it takes a LOT of work and LONG hours to get what you have and the ones thinking you have it easy probably do not know what HARD ACTUAL WORK is!!!? You have shown in this video yet again that you guys are completely normal and you have emotions just like the rest of us and I think that is a good thing. Thank you for sharing something personal with your fans.
Liked this comment , and all the sentiments. I wished to be a farmer once. Certainly you have expounded the 'risk' you take on. I have turned from a secure government job here in Australia, Rangering 26 years and Teaching 5 years, to running my own small, small business now 7 years. I have very slowly and carefully taken on financial risk, but it seems you have soo much to deal with in this area. You are both truly brave.
Graeme Horne
Hi Laura!
As a 71 year old man who spent the first half of his life farming, I sincerely thank you for the most accurate portrayal of farming life I have ever seen! And for all the nonfarmier types out there, I can confirm the stress is sometimes so intense, it can be debilitating! It's just a good thing you get a little change of pace during the winter months to recharge and go again! The best advice I can give you is the same advice I received over 50 years ago. BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CHEW! THEN CHEW IT! May God be with you and bless your fledgling operation with much success and prosperity!
Laura I just watched your video spelling out all your expenses. As a farmer myself and basically on the other end of my career path from you I'm 61, I understand where you're coming from. One thing you and Grant have going for you is your youth and the fact that I think both of you are smart in that you're watching your expenses watching your input and your outgo and placing your dollars where they need to be. You're smart to buy ground you can buy new equipment all the time or at least what you need but when it comes to dirt God's not making any more of that. I wish you the best admire the two of you for what you're doing if we didn't have people from your generation following mine we'd be in a world of hurt.
Laura, I am honored, humbled, and proud of you for your openness in this video! I am sorry that you feel so emotional, to tears, telling us about the expenses you incur annually. You and Grant are young, educated, hard working Agriculturalists! You have reached out for good advice, and both of you have great parents who are very proud of you and always willing to help! I feel very confident you are going to continue to be successful! I look forward to your videos and glad I am supporting you in a small way. Thanksgiving is days away. I am sure you and your families will celebrate and thank the Lord for another gracious year! Take a needed break! I look forward to your future videos!
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@@czechmate6916 Also....
Most people have No idea what pressure comes with running a successful small business. Most get nervous when they take out a 35K loan for a car or truck. Try risking it all every year like you guys and many other farmers do. It isn't for the faint of heart. Both you and Grant make me proud of our younger generation who often get a bad rap. There are good and bad in every generation and you two are some of the best. Keep it up and never ever apologize for letting your emotions come out. It shows how much this all means to you both farming and YouTubing.
You're right about small businesses. My parents started one back in the 80's and it was hit-or-miss for probably the first six years. Eventually they were able to expand and grow, but there were some tough times to get there. I remember one Christmas where they were so broke we literally got nothing except what the grandparents bought that year. The kids understood the seriousness of it, and if nothing else it brought us closer together.
AND amazingly all throughout this year Laura is ALWAYS smiling and happy to inform, to teach and talk to us. I now have even more appreciation for what you do and the time you take to be a a great host and great videographer and a successful farmer.. Power on Laura Farms.
i think theres gonna be a buttload of us viewers/fans that never really understood the mental aspect or financial aspect of farming/your farming. This video really does put into perspective what you're doing and going through.
Its not often we see the emotional side of Laura/Grant, but this video and the Farmers Last Ride vid, really remind us that yall are human and that life isnt always ham sandwiches and cat cuddles. And we true fans absolutely love you guys for being so down to soil and being genuine and being yourselves.
Keep up the awesome super hard work you & grant been doing. Heres to Laura Farming 2023 and Beyond
Thank you so much.
It has been incredible to see how you and Grant have come such a long way since I have subscribed to your channel anyway I just love you guys you truly are in our prayers and you're just an incredible lady who is married to an incredible man you guys were meant for each other and I was really hoping to see when your next video was going to come out after the emotional video about Grant's grandfather so I love you guys I'm not a farmer I'm not anything of the sort but I'm a huge John Deere fan thanks to you Laura blessings from Martinsville Indiana we love you guys and you are in our prayers continually
@@LauraFarms Hi Laura I’m so proud of y’all I’m also a huge John Deere fan and I’m also a huge fan of your channel i wish you and Grant the very best of luck you’ll be in my prayers
I was all ready reeling when you said, “now for the big expenses” I do hope your margins improve and stress reduces..I really enjoy watching you all
There are also 1,000,000 reasons why you have such devoted followers (like me!). It all comes down to this, we love you and Grant. Congratulations, continued good luck in all of your farming ventures and know we're right here with you both all the time! 😊❤
Congratulations Homeowner! And Laura, I am so glad I found your channel. I've learned a lot, you are an exceptional teacher. I've been moved emotionally as you've shared deep feelings with us. I've been amused by you and Grant (and your screwball Dad) and uplifted by your smile (Grant too but I'm a guy so I don't want it to get weird) I wish for all the best for you and your family, you are the absolute epitome of great and worthy content on UA-cam. Thank you for putting yourself out there for us!
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Farming is not for the weak at heart, for sure. Thats why so few do it. God Bless You. 🙏 You hang in there and make us all proud. Would love to be farming again myself.
As someone who grew up on a farm, I know the stress involved from watching my father. I also know what a great life it can be. What a fantastic opportunity the both of you have to have such a wonderful life.
With all the attention focused on what is going wrong in America I see our real future wrapped around treasures like you and Grant. Never give up, those of us who care have your back and will not let you fail. Bumps along the way, yes, but all are valuable lessons to meet your goals. God bless you and your family!
One thumps up doesn't express my respect for you guys by far. To deal with so much responsibility at such a young age......no wonder to see you get emotional on that. I'm following your channel from the very start but didn't realize the importance of the channel to you. I'm so glad that I can tribute a tiny, very tiny bit to you being a farmer. I surely will continue to do that👊😎
You are truly an amazing young lady. Your folks and husband should be VERY proud of you. I wished more of our youth had your work ethic!!!!
Please be respectful everyone. You can see just how hard & stressful it is to do what Laura is doing. Sharing this type of information is A LOT! We are extremely EXTREMELY lucky that she is willing to share this with us. That goes for anyone making this type of content. Thank you for sharing with us Laura & congratulations on the new homestead!
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@@davidwollmann9079 what is the point of this why?
@@bradolsen8629 judging by the channels the above mentioned commenter subscribes to, id make the argument they arent worth yours or any sane persons time to ponder meaning with.
@@hammerdick82 why do you say that?
David Wollmann is there a point to all those numbers the sixes
Been there done that. Absolutely truthful, farm life is a fun way of life. But the stress of all the unknowns,expenses like break downs, cost of inflation, fuel, chemicals, crop input costs, equipment continually gets more expensive. Insurances....crop, buildings, equipment. The list goes on and on. The hrs farmers work...people don't realize how little they actually earn...it all falls under this big umbrella of debt. Now tag on rising interest rates. Yah....give farmers the respect they deserve putting food on our tables. Sincerely thanks for all you do keeping our families fed!!
Don't stress about this, you got this, you know what you are doing and you and Grant got this!!!!!
Congratulations on being able to pursue your dream. I've heard that the way to end up with a small fortune farming is to start with a large fortune. You and Grant are pouring your heart and soul into this, and I wish you both a healthy and prosperous 2023.
The brutal honesty and openness is amazing. Such transparency is so refreshing, make sure to get to church every Sunday.
Laura - you and Grant are doing a great service for your community, Town, Nebraska, and the rest of us. Fantastic job and I was generally surprised at the amount of money it takes to Farm. You are blessed in so many ways. Keep up the good work and I love your videos.
Every farmer I know has almost this same level of dedication to their craft. Without it, what would be the point? A very touching video, Laura. Congratulations to you and Grant on being able to buy your place.
We are so blessed to have great Americans like your two families I can only imagine the hours you work to get paid once a year and the burden y’all have I have been watching you for a while and could only imagine I could have a wife as strong as you. I bought a little farmall tractor to plant a garden with and I love being in that garden on my family’s old homestead. Hopefully we ( me you and Grant) have good memories. Love your videos
Ps your tractor tire weights more than my 1954 cub. Larry.
Thank you so much for this video. So many people today have no idea what goes into getting food on all of our tables. They take it for granted that this stuff will always just be on the shelves for them to buy, without considering that massive amounts of money and effort are needed to grow the food. Yes, yours is a small operation, but it's still bigger than most people would expect. You and Grant are doing amazing and meaningful work, as are farmers all over the world. Thanks to these videos, I hope more people have learned enough to appreciate that. 🤠👍
I have been following your channel more or less since the beginning. I am so amazed at how far you and Grant have come in such a short time. I know the hours it takes to get things done on the farm as well as the stress involved at every level. I am so proud to see a young American girl living out her dream. Keep up all the great work and awesome videos. God bless and stay strong. You're awesome.
As a pastor, I know what it is to plant, and to water, and watch God give the increase...I Corinthians 3:6-9 (spreading the good news) But, planting and watering is very tough and strenuous work, whether preaching the gospel or farming in Nebraska!!! Your display of emotion concerning your farming responsibilities, certainly touched my heart. Stay strong, look to Jesus, and you and Grant will be blessed incredibly. pastor mark in Alabama...
I too was raised on a farm along time ago . We farmed with horses and worked from sun up to sun down . We never had much but we had a love of family and the land and this is something that can’t always be explained to some but this video brought back so many good memories and with it some tears of things passed . I still try to end each day looking out over the fields as the sun sets and give thanks for a life well lived . The best to you and Grant in your journey making your own awesome memories
Just saw this epi in Oct 23. In the first few moments of it you showed the true raw emotion of a farmer. I''m first gen away from the farm so I haven't felt it personally but my family must have shared the feeling of all the hard work on the gamble of being a farmer. Now I'll watch the rest of the video. We cannot live without farmers. Thank you.
Hello there 👋,how are you doing today!God bless you!!!❤️
With all the craziness in the world, it is gratifying to see and hear true emotion and honesty coming from a hard working farming family. Laura, your smiling face brightens my day. Sometimes I think your cheeks are going to explode with your smiles. Keep doing what you love and GOD will reward your effort.
You are such an amazing and inspirational young woman. If America had more young people like you and Grant this nation would have very few problems. Your passion for farming is unbelievably uplifting. May you be eternally blessed!
It’s just business. Money comes and money goes.
It gets easier with time to handle the stress. Startup in any business is always stressful. You’ll do just fine.😊
OMG girl stay strong!! We so rely on you to feed us and for that I am thankful and appreciate all your hard work. Prayers.
It's very refreshing to see such a driven, dedicated, hard working young couple into farming. Most people your age don't want to work that hard.Just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago, keep up the awesome work.
Hi Laura.
Watching your videos you would never guess what stress you are under you and Grant always look so happy.
Great to see people so young working so hard hoping to make a living. Wishing you both every sucess.
Irish Farmer
I'm self employed as well. I have nothing to do with farming but do comprehend the overall concept of what you're saying. I stumbled upon your channel during the lock-down as I was just looking for something informative and entertaining that was out of my mindset. Needess to say, you (and your entire family ) have fulfilled everything I was looking for and then some. I applaud your business acumen and work ethic. Congrats to you and Grant. Keep up the good work.
Your showing the human side of investing every fiber of your being, into one of the highest stakes gamble in the world, where you have no control over the environmental factors, is a service to farmers world over. The general population not only doesn’t know where the food they consume comes from, the only time they care is when the price goes up. The sleepless nights and soul destroying stress, hides a dark side of farming that never makes the headlines or evening news. The number suicides is hugely disproportionate to most other occupations. I just wanted to say thank you to you and Grant, for providing for me. 🙏🏻
You can tell your heart and soul is in every ounce of soil on your land. We are so grateful for your dedication and hard work. You are the fabric of America and we would be no where without you. Congrats to you and Grant on your big purchase it’s a beautiful property for you to grow and flourish. Please keep up the great work. We support you 100%.
Congrats on purchasing your acreage. I know that not having to rent will make it less expensive but comes with it's own new set of challenges but I know you and Grant will tackle it like you do everything else. Happy for you guys to continue farming and making content. It's entertainment for us but I know it's real life for you guys and I appreciate that you bring us along for the ride. Thank you!
Hi Laura ; watching as a retired grown up , in England U.K and awesome and emotional . I also watch ‘Harry’s Farm’ ( Burford , UK). His costs are also scary and he does not have the acreage or costs that you have. I do not think anyone in U.K. had fields as big as yours . As I say , AWESOME . Love the information and love the emotion. Keep your ‘window into farming life’ going, because it is such an insight for the rest of us city dwellers .
Hi Laura! I’ve been following you and your Channel for about a year and a half now, and this is the first comment I’ve ever posted to your channel. I come from a farming background as well, and I currently work in the citrus industry in CA. I have so much respect for what you and Grant have accomplished! I really appreciated your raw emotion in this video, and I wish you and Grant all the best in your future farming endeavors, and as always I look forward to seeing more fantastic content from you in the future! God bless, and take care!!
You're such a great example of what it means to be a strong woman, a decent human, and a hard worker. The fact that your attitude is so positive is unbelievable. As a side note, I hope you and anyone else feeling this stress takes some time for your own personal health. Mental wellness is so accessible now days. God bless you young lady. I wish you continued success.
God Bless you all. Thank you for being a farmer.
Such an honest and pure video, showing your emotions about this subject! Yet, despite all of the stress, you are able to stay positive and create all this social media content, with a big smile on your face. Respect! I wish you guys the world and hope that enough money will come in to be able to purchase the land, or at least all of the machines. In Holland all of the farmers are having stress as well and especially now with the government wanting to get rid of 50% of the farmers. A lot of people doesn't realize how hard it is to farm and to be a farmer and don't appreciate enough that they are responsible for the food we are eating every day. I'll continue to watch your videos and again: I wish you guys the best of luck and keep up the good work!
Laura, the emotion and passion you let us see is exactly why we as followers love you and Grant. You guys teach us, entertain us, and move us! Thank you for being who you are and sharing so openly.
May God Bless you and your family 1,000 times over for helping feed America through all your hard work! God is with you!
I remember your first video popping up on my youtube in early 2020, its been so much fun following you all the way until this point. Its incredible how much you have been able to achieve in so little time. I had no idea what farming was, and now i watch you and mike in canada every week. A million dollars is insane, cant imagine how scary it must be to handle that kind of responsibility. Its really brave of you two! Best of luck with corn prices and next years farming. Remember you are still young, and you can probably work all day all year, but its ok to take a short break once in a while, might be worth it in the long run :)
Thank you Laura for sharing your heart and thank you and Grant for shouldering so much responsibility. I and all your fans love you so much.
Young lady you will be just fine . Seeing how happy you are with your husband and seeing his eyes light up when he sees his best friend says it all.. the rest is just material things , know that b4 its all done with you and your husband will go thru that amount many times over , :-). I know your mom's and dad's are beyond proud and even tho I've only seen your videos I can say you have one big fan here in Oklahoma as well. :-).. you know how to do it now. :-) the rest is the beginning of yall's life!! Enjoy and keep up the fantastic work and finally thank you , for all you do!!!!
WOW !! That is one of the best looks into the farming life that I have ever watched. It is a wonder that you can stay so calm throughout the year. I love watching all the videos you share, and feel blessed that you make them for us. Here is to 2023 being even a better year.
Laura:
I have been watching you and Grant farm now for a couple of years and I cannot express how much I admire you two for doing this. My late wife had 25 acres given to her which her cousin farms for us and I know first hand the costs. In addition, my Mother left our family trust about 250 acres that is part of a 460 acre track that my cousin owns. The gentlemen that farm it are really good and we continue to show a profit. However, I have seen several of my late wife's relatives have to sell their farms because they could not sustain it. Farming is a big gamble controlled by weather and the Good Lord, and it is up to the farmers to make it work despite the odds. I cannot imagine the stress and worry that you and Grant face each day. I wish both of you the best of luck and I will always look forward to yours, Grant's and your Dad's videos. I support you 110%.
Good luck dear and to your husband too , in 1981 my wife and I bought a farm for 250,000 plus 21% interest rates . The numbers bogles the mind doesn't it .
Congratulations young lady. I've watched your content back when it was just breaking 10k subs and its been fun watching you grow, fall in love, and become a owner of your own farm. To many more years to both you and Grant.
Dear Laura and Grant, I hope you are able to step back and see how much you have accomplished so far in your lives. When you do, you should be very proud of of the really mature way that you have approached your new lives together. Part of the reason I watch your channel is that I find it genuinely inspirational to see the amount of hard work and care that you put in to what you do and how you live your lives. Thank you both for sharing with your audience, the last year has been a fascinating insight to the world of farming. And you even have a really cute cat!
I'm a new subscriber, watched a couple of videos, and i was hooked. There is nothing more enjoyable to watch than an attractive farm girl who really knows her stuff. So much responsibility, so much knowledge, and you have a wonderful smile all the time! I'm a 72 yr old Minnesotan with Nebrasks family roots. Here's wishing you many years of success!
Having witnessed my Parents and Grandparents going through the stress every year of making decisions in the spring and praying those were right, I understand what Farmers go through. It takes a lot of courage to farm I support and respect all Farmers. Thank you for this video. I hope it gives others a true understanding of what it takes to farm. My Parents both had full-time jobs in the winter to keep the farm going. Hope you and Grant makes some wonderful memories at the new home!!! God bless and good luck. 🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations Laura and Grant. I hope to ride along with you and Grant in watching all of your videos. God bless y’all. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Grant. Also to your families. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Its so good to see a young couple that is smart and hard working, it's something you don't see a lot today in young people. I know what the stress is I have felt the same way, at times, over the last 73 years and I am still farming. Farming gets in you blood and it's something you can't shake off no matter how hard you try. Farming is a profession that you can work hard and do the best you can and have little or nothing left, after you pay your loans, at the end of the year. Farmers are optimistic people and they will go for another year. We think next year will be better, maybe the weather will be better, maybe the corn and soybean prices will be up and sometimes it is better. The key to it all is make a good year stretch across a bad one the next year and keep your stress level even. There was a older man told me when I was young that "If you want more, work more" but in today's world you have to think more as well as work more. My hat's off to you two, just don't work so much that you burn yourself out and if you are unsure seek counsel of some one with a lot of experience.
I can’t help but be amazed at how as young as you are you are doing so much so well, I’m not your Daddy but I’m very proud of both of you
Congrats you two! I’m so happy for you about the property. I’ve always been to scared to jump into farming with both feet, I do the opposite, 40+ hours/week off the farm to be able to do the small scale farming that I do. So my hats off to you.
I knew you would be a Good farmer from the 1st video i seen .. I have believed you was gonna make it, I am proud of you, Stay Strong !!
Remember : 2 people can look at the same thing and see it differently , Never judge .. Always believe in what you do !!
God bless you, Grant, and your families. It is people like you that built this wonderful country. Please keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration to us all.
Laura, an excellent educational video. Most people have no idea of the pressure farmers are under due to the huge expenses on the line every year. Also, most people do not realise how small a profit margin farmers make. It is a tuff gig being a farmer, it’s a love of the land.
I am so excited for yours and Grants future, keep doing what you are doing 😊
My name is Mike. I'm 71 years old and was raised on a farm in South Carolina. I just wanted to thank you for sharing the farm life with the masses. As I've gotten older, the farm life of my youth is what I remember with the greatest fondness.
At its highest acreage, my Dad farmed about 1000 acres of Cotton, Soybeans, Corn and Wheat (Winter). The financial challenges we faced were not close to the financial commitment you and your husband are strapped with, but, we shared similar stress levels.
I marvel at all the high tech equipment I see on your channel. We had a couple Farmall Super Ms (gas powered) & an International Harvester 560 (Diesel) when I was growing up. You should be proud of yourselves for what you have accomplished. I know exactly how much hard work and sacrifice you have endured. I'll put you in my prayers. I'll also be watching. Thanks.
Laura - I've just discovered your channel, and I've watched over half of your videos. Grew up farming, then moved away and became a blue collar worker. 57yrs old and have done a lot of things. You and Grant are incredible workers, and personalities. Love that you tear right into mechanical projects and fix things on your own. My daughter is the same way, as is my son. I'm proud of them as they are both white collar workers - but aren't afraid to get dirty and build/fix things.
You two are an inspiration, and make me feel better about this generation. Never stop being yourselves. Never stop working, and never doubt each other. Just had to say this - hope you read it. You guys are amazing!
Good god i had no idea the costs you incur, the stress of having to cover that with selling your crops has to be incredible. You Laura are what is great about this country! We all love you out here, someday i would love to see you at a farm show and give both you and Grant a huge hug.
Laura congratulations on your UA-cam channel. I’m an ex farmer based in the UK which is a totally different physical environment to North America. But there are similarities. The margins were always tight and still are today as friends tell me. I farmed full time in the 70’s when we had rampant inflation. Prices of fertiliser and other inputs just took off. Diversity saved the day for me, despite the stress of doing so. As you mentioned in your video today farmers today are doing other things and that’s what I did in the 70’s. Stress is an attitude of mind and clear thought and pragmatism I found to be the best way of dealing with stress.
When I was in my teenage years an old timer told me if you want to farm always have something to sell and if you have nothing to sell have a service you can provide. You have ticked both boxes although you may not realise it yet. You have your UA-cam channel which is excellent (a service) and your cattle which you could always sell if you need to. View livestock as dollars on legs and you won’t go far wrong. In my case it was pound notes. The timing of any sale may not be ideal but when you need it cash always has a value. You have Grant who is obviously interested in farming and you should share any stress with him as he should with you. Lots of luck and my very best wishes to you both tomorrow is always another day and bad days will just disappear from memory. 😅😅😅
With all the farmers selling out, I think you and Grant are part of the future of our great country and I for one thank you both for your time, effort and dedication to hard work. Anyway yall have a great wonderful weekend and Thanksgiving. Peace out.
Great video, it helps understand the part of the story we don't see.
I know it's very personal, but knowing a little more of the revenue story would really help gain an understanding of what farmers are going through ... you've given us the cost of production, perhaps a hint of the margin on the crop production only.
For me, you and Grant give me hope that our country will be OK. You are the kind of people that make this country great.
Also, many people don't understand what it takes to be an entrepreneur (in any industry) ... the capital requirements, the willingness to risk it all on the hope of sustaining a business and making a profit to live off. Your emotion helps us understand that part of the job.
Thanks for sharing.
Hold your head up! So many people respect you guys! The hard truth is what it is! I had no idea the cost of farming! Prayers for you both and hang in there!!
Tim S.
I’m watching you for about one year and i love how you learn us how you do and share everything i love watching you but i feel sad if you feel so much stress about this i hope you will do much better in future because you and grand are so amazing to watch and amazing people! So much love to you guys ❤
You mean teach us
Laura you deserve all the rewards of your labours you and Grant are a great team and I know your Mum & Dad support you 100%
Laura and Grant are hero's. We need millions like them, Keep the videos coming. Love them.
Hello there 👋,how are you doing today!God bless you!!!❤️
Laura,
Wow what an incredible video you have made! Coming from a born and raised here in Nebraska and still living in Nebraska. You have made this follow native of Nebraska very very proud!
You Laura and Grant represent Nebraska what a true Nebraska native is!! Very open, very honest, hard working, and humble. You represent farmers very well in Nebraska. Thank you Laura and Grant for being YOU and representing Nebraska so very well.
With the very most utmost respect for yourself and Grant. God Bless you with your farming journey now and forever.
Randy ( very proud resident of Nebraska)
Thank you for the breakdown and and letting us see the real stress you feel. Those are some big numbers! I like that you go ahead and spend the money on some expertise in certain areas like marketing and crop scouting rather than trying to go it alone. Smart people know when to get help. I'm glad to have been here since the beginning of the channel and I'll tell you that I feel a lot smarter too for just having watched.
In a similar vein, many of your videos remind me of why I was glad to get off the farm in the late 70s and early 80s. For my dad and granddad it worked. For me, with my granddad selling the farm land and making my dad a sharecropper, it was no future for me. I chose college over ag and ain't never looked back. With today's costs, hang in there long as you can. But have a plan "B."