Tom. You make me proud to be a " Lancashire Lad"! You are a first class herdsman. And you passion and respect for your cows is amazing. If only the general population could begin to understand how hard farmers work and your professionalism. Cows are so healthy!
I own 2 horses. It’s difficult to keep my two healthy and in top condition. Then I look at all your cows and find it amazing how healthy and happy they look. I can almost see them smiling. Their beautiful big ears and chomping mouths are just adorable. Giving up some of your best cows is tough but I can definitely see the necessity of it. Love your channel!!!
Really enjoyed that Tom, its not easy parting with milking cows but that was a good price in fairness, you have a great attitude towards things and that’s why your channel deserves to do so well. Keep up the good work mate 👍 onwards and upwards
Any day you put money in the bank is a good day. Imagine if you can get into a cycle where you can sell 6 to 10 Heifers/Stock a month. Create Revenue streams where your bills per month are slowly lowered.
My son who is 4 got me on to your channel and now I've got a whole new interest in farming. Very interesting how you decide what happens to the farm. Keep up the good work on the videos!
Also Tom it gets a good name for yourself folk will be impressed of the quality of the cattle and be keen to buy more of you do sell more freshed calved heifers there's a guy next door to me doing that sells 6 every month and got a good name for himself and often topping the market
@@TomPembertonFarmLife thats exactally it very time consuming going to Market plus commission and haulage . When there sold at home youve your own time free to yourself and haven't spent a fortune on commission and haulage
Thank you for clearing that up, milking not meat. I was concerned. I'm not even close to being a farmer, just love the animals and you. Have a great sale, from NC, USA
I was brought up on my grandparents farm in Elworth Cheshire. My grandad would always take us to the farmer auction in Crewe on a Monday. As a little girl this was amazing life. Love watching you
What these cows are worth depends on how much milk they are giving and how many days they are lactating already. Or if they are in calf or not. Here in germany an average Holstein friesian in first lactation can bring from 1500 - 2500 euros.
I love all of your videos. Every part of farming is important. I am sure this information is being absorbed by the people who actually farm and would put this into practice. For me, as someone who isn't a farmer, it is nice to see another side of farming (besides just animals). Win, Win Tom!
Tom, I have been a fan for a couple years all the way here in the United States! Today was a sad day for me, and very much matched this video. I have been a student worker living and working for the University of Kentucky Coldstream Dairy farm for the past year and a half. Due to some decisions made by the suits in charge of budget, they made the decision recently to close the dairy. It has been a historic farm, been running since around 1940. However today was exceptionally sad because we sold our ENTIRE milking herd today. I do not intend to become a dairy farmer, but working here certainly made it grow near to my heart. While there is still work to do, I will likely not be milking a cow ever again, which does make me sad. This is a long way to say thank you for your videos, I have really enjoyed them. Now I will certainly enjoy the milking videos even more. One day after all this Covid crap, I would love to come out and visit the farm. Thank you!
Well done Tom good decision, not an easy one to make when your a “keeper” but they will go on and do someone a good job and it sounds like you have plenty more where they came from. Keep up the good work.
Love the videos Tom it’s great that you show all the aspects of what you do, sounds like you knew it was time to let some go and if your happy with the price that’s all you can ask! So excited to see what’s coming up next on the farm!
Great videos Tom , can say I have learned a lot about farming and has given me a great appreciation of what farmers do . Your livestock are your pride and joy and are treated with the respect they deserve
You’re an Inspiration and an example of professionalism and communication Good Man ...head heart hands feet,blood sweat and tears ..THANK YOU so Very Much for these MARVELLOUS videos..Keep up the Good Honest Work.
I'm not a farmer , x trucker. love your channel i have learned alot from your channel. and a dairy farm in the UK. good job. hello from massachusetts usa
At the end of the day Tom, business is business - you put a lot of work into those four cows, they did you very well and provided a good return. You cannot do more than that. It’s great to see and witness your thought process, and it’s also good to hear the way you and your dad (the Ginge) discuss the farm over the kitchen table! Sensible times! Good on you! Excellent video.
I find these videos really interesting. So few people are willing to talk about finances when these are the things aspiring farmers and those looking to diversify need to know. So thank you for that video, and for talking about the milk production of each if them too.
Your relationship between you and ginger warrior is great . it’s good that you are part running business with a business heart , farmers are having hard time at moment keep up good work, give you dad hug as he is your father and friend 🚜🚜🚜
Truly amazing to listen to you talk about the different facets of running a milk farm of that size. Never thought how a few two many cows could effect milk production.
Good honest assessment of your cows. You obviously love what you do but you also have to use good business sense. Sometimes business and your heart are at odds, it happens.
Tom, at some point in the future could u do a vid explaining all the cow terms please? It gets a bit confusing when you say highs and lows etc, and i have no clue what you're meaning. so a cows lingo 101 would be amazing for those of us not in the know. I love watching and learning about what you do and how you do it, keep em coming!
Selling cows when you don't *absolutely have to* generally creates the pang of loss. You appreciate the loyalty theyve given you via their milk which has provided you with a happy living
Tom its a hard decision to make to sell your heifers. But they were good heifers and you got a good price for them. We sold 4 heifers last week and we had like you three at £1800 and one at £1600 and as you said Tom you need to look after your milking herd so they milk well and get in calve. Plus the 7k will help your Farm pay bills and other things. The joys of farming. Very interesting video Tom thanks for sharing it with us.
Good video, love the explanation, shows me a non Ag. person how stuff works, you work hard, much harder than a lot of people could stand, good luck with the business.
Got to say this is probably one of the best videos you have done and not fancy drone shots just more of a view from you guys end and the realistic side of the business that is farming
Tom we weren’t dairymen. Or stock holders. Or amazing people like you and Ginger. But damn it’s compelling watching. Decisions decisions. Do what your educated and experienced minds tell you.! Who are we to judge? Fantastic vid. It was heart felt.
You know when the times right for something when ur head and stomach tell you. A cash injection can also really help especially over winter. Keep it up Tom 👍
Tom, you made the right decision. Even if you would have a farm twice the size and be able to keep twice as many of your cows there would come the day where you would have to say: "Enough! " It's the way of the business! You either stop breeding or start selling and for a dairy farm the first option is out. It is obvious that you love your girls But it is time to leave the nest! The silver lining? They do you proud plus put a little change in your pocket. In the many ways of unpredictable farm life, this is a success story!
Love watching you milk only got to taste milk straight from a cow once while on holiday at a dairy farm ( long story ) it was the best iv ever tasted the creaminess was just 👌awesome
£1500 depends on the market, still remember the names of the names of most of our cows, we had 40, small farm. Our farm gave up milking when bulk tanks came in, a long time ago, we kept 2 milking cows, a guernsey and a friesian
Tom. Used to work at Aberdeen Mart many years ago. The animals. Ie dry milkers that used to come in for slaughter sale used to break my heart. It should have been the farmers that needed slaughter. Even the cruelty inspector was amazed at the state of them sometimes. You take good care of your herd. Good to see. Thanks.
tom you are doing an essential job for this country we all need milk to grow and you are a business. after all you if by selling some cows you can keep going the great. i think we should have a public day of celebration for farmers just like we do for poppy day
In South West Wales if they are fresh calves £1600 upwods, I just sold a sweedish red x second calver milking 6 1/2 gallons a day £1650. Prices around here at the minute £1600 up to £1900.
there are a few songs that he uses, that I have found out what they are using my Shazam app on my phone. Honest Men "Colors", Oh The Larceny "Real Good Feeling" those are 2 of the more high tempo ones that he uses regularly for his music during drone footage and such.
great video, didn’t guess the prices as no cattle experience ,but the fact your producing cattle to that high standard is a credit to you guys, also shows that you feel you can bring the others up to that standard as well,without breaking the bank, clearly got a good business head on you ,
Your doing an awesome job as a farmer. Hard work but it pays good in the end. A farmer's work is never done. That's my saying. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you each day.
@@TomPembertonFarmLife if I hadn’t joined the railway 32 years ago, I’d of liked to become a farmer, so now it’s nice to sit back and be an armchair virtual farmer, and watching real life in action the problems the fun the excitement all the highs and lows that you have to deal with, keep up the great work 🚜🚜👍👍
I watch your videos, they are great. If I had my time again I would have opted to do my original career which was to be an agricultural engineer. But back when I left school I couldn't get an apprenticeship. I had a taster week at morton Morrell in Midlands love it. Ended up elsewhere, loved that as well. Keep the good work up. Down to earth proper farming.
just wanted to say, I know nothing of farming nor did I think it would interest me, but I find your video's a nice calming experience in a troubling time
Right now a Holstein first lactation cow in selling in the $1200-1500 US range. So the price you received is very good. Putting capital aside for a rainy day fund is just sound management. Your Father is a good manager so learn all you can from him. I know a lot of dairymen that are super herdsmen but not good managers, so they struggle. It is hard on your heart to sell livestock but it is part of the life.
Tom, your thought that you have too many heifers (@11:55) has an analogy in sailing. Completely different issue, but, in saling, you put in a reef when you first think of it. I.e. reduce sail area if it's getting blowy, when you first think of it. It's always the right decision.
Great video. Very enlightening to a normal guy without a farm. I would love to get into farming so I'm trying to learn as much as I can incase I ever get the opportunity
Another awesome video as always love the team work keep up the amazing work guys can't get enough of watching these videos my favourite family and farm god bless take care stay safe guys 🐂🐃
Tom, what you said about keeping the business viable is very astute. It’s seems obvious, but it’s not. I had a friend who was second generation dairy with a similar sized operation. He is very sharp, and hard working and made some decisions that forced the farm to a very low profit situation. His children were not interested taking on the work required for low return. He liquidated. He and his children started different business and are very wealthy today, ( and not from the money from the farm sale). If you want to have a successful business is 30 years you have to run it like a business.
Loved the mellow guitar music montage at the beginning Tom, really set up a nice vibe for the rest of the video. You are getting very slick at this editing malarkey, great stuff.
Appreciating the more Business side of the videos as of late as it helps provide good insite into future conversations im hoping to have with myself xD
You gotta do what you gotta do, as they say. Really interesting to see what difference just 4 cows can make, keeping or letting go. Good to see the detail.
Cows are definitely bringing more in your world, than here in the U.S. Glad you got a great price for them. I understand about hard decisions. The fact you have some to sell shows you're running a great program and fertility is high! I do have a question for you. Here in the U.S. we are told that most European countries have eliminated BLV. Is that true in your country? I wish we could get rid of the disease, but so few here are willing to acknowledge it, let alone eliminate it. As a family cow owner with a small herd, I've worked hard to eliminate it from my herd. I like to produce clean, disease-free milk for my family. Thanks for your time.
Sometimes thinking with your head and selling off excess stock is thinking with your heart and what Is actually Best for your herd. That doesn't make it easy, It Does make it Right. If they were having to crush to compete for food, it stresses the herd, and just isn't good for it and Selling Is the right thing. You are selling them on to be Milk cows, not Dogfood. You've done the right thing.
Good price Tom and what a fantastic cell count and it's a hard decision to sell but she is a big heifer and will only keep growing so hopefully go to a farm with larger cubicles parlour etc and the moreon system not always the best great vid
informative video on the decisions farms have to make for at the end of the day o must keep the business side viable as well as the human love for what you do
Absolutely love when you make your coffee Tom. It looks so delicious. Heidi feeding the calf in the background was doing a good job. Is Heidi going to school to be a vet and working part time at the farm? Anyone help me get this straight thank you.
Tom great video. Never easy to part with quality animals but as farmers we have to be practical to. I think Heidi will make a super vet , she got the farming know how and clearly a love for the animals and the job. All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
This video was great Tom! It was very insightful to see the way you think about the dairy side of the farm. Good to know how much they're giving as well
I was raised on a Registered Holstein Dairy farm back in the 60's and my dad had the #2 heard in the state of Illinois at one time. When we sold out and dispersed our herd in 1970, our 120 head averaged about $600 each, including calves and cows. Our highest cow sold for $4,000. That was 50 years ago, so I am guessing cows now should average about $1,200 per head US dollars.
Tom. You make me proud to be a " Lancashire Lad"! You are a first class herdsman. And you passion and respect for your cows is amazing.
If only the general population could begin to understand how hard farmers work and your professionalism.
Cows are so healthy!
Thanks Keith ☺️
Hi tom I like when you touch a cow
I own 2 horses. It’s difficult to keep my two healthy and in top condition. Then I look at all your cows and find it amazing how healthy and happy they look. I can almost see them smiling. Their beautiful big ears and chomping mouths are just adorable. Giving up some of your best cows is tough but I can definitely see the necessity of it. Love your channel!!!
Really enjoyed that Tom, its not easy parting with milking cows but that was a good price in fairness, you have a great attitude towards things and that’s why your channel deserves to do so well. Keep up the good work mate 👍 onwards and upwards
Any day you put money in the bank is a good day. Imagine if you can get into a cycle where you can sell 6 to 10 Heifers/Stock a month. Create Revenue streams where your bills per month are slowly lowered.
My son who is 4 got me on to your channel and now I've got a whole new interest in farming. Very interesting how you decide what happens to the farm. Keep up the good work on the videos!
Also Tom it gets a good name for yourself folk will be impressed of the quality of the cattle and be keen to buy more of you do sell more freshed calved heifers there's a guy next door to me doing that sells 6 every month and got a good name for himself and often topping the market
I was thinking of going to market but time is the issue. Fingers the customer is happy with them ☺️
@@TomPembertonFarmLife thats exactally it very time consuming going to Market plus commission and haulage . When there sold at home youve your own time free to yourself and haven't spent a fortune on commission and haulage
You do great...your herd is very well treated!! And cared for with love!! I hope you get top dollar!! Love from the U.S.!! God bless you!!
Thank you for clearing that up, milking not meat. I was concerned. I'm not even close to being a farmer, just love the animals and you.
Have a great sale, from NC, USA
I was brought up on my grandparents farm in Elworth Cheshire. My grandad would always take us to the farmer auction in Crewe on a Monday. As a little girl this was amazing life. Love watching you
What these cows are worth depends on how much milk they are giving and how many days they are lactating already. Or if they are in calf or not.
Here in germany an average Holstein friesian in first lactation can bring from 1500 - 2500 euros.
I love all of your videos. Every part of farming is important. I am sure this information is being absorbed by the people who actually farm and would put this into practice. For me, as someone who isn't a farmer, it is nice to see another side of farming (besides just animals). Win, Win Tom!
Tom, I have been a fan for a couple years all the way here in the United States! Today was a sad day for me, and very much matched this video. I have been a student worker living and working for the University of Kentucky Coldstream Dairy farm for the past year and a half. Due to some decisions made by the suits in charge of budget, they made the decision recently to close the dairy. It has been a historic farm, been running since around 1940. However today was exceptionally sad because we sold our ENTIRE milking herd today. I do not intend to become a dairy farmer, but working here certainly made it grow near to my heart. While there is still work to do, I will likely not be milking a cow ever again, which does make me sad. This is a long way to say thank you for your videos, I have really enjoyed them. Now I will certainly enjoy the milking videos even more. One day after all this Covid crap, I would love to come out and visit the farm. Thank you!
Well done Tom good decision, not an easy one to make when your a “keeper” but they will go on and do someone a good job and it sounds like you have plenty more where they came from. Keep up the good work.
Im from Ohio, USA and i love watching your videos thanks for sharing with us! Me and my kids watch every episode you make!
What ever price you get for the cows it won’t be enough these cows are famous don’t you know keep up the great work tom
Integrity and heart go a long way to secure success. Good on you!
Love the videos Tom it’s great that you show all the aspects of what you do, sounds like you knew it was time to let some go and if your happy with the price that’s all you can ask! So excited to see what’s coming up next on the farm!
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Great videos Tom , can say I have learned a lot about farming and has given me a great appreciation of what farmers do .
Your livestock are your pride and joy and are treated with the respect they deserve
You’re an Inspiration and an example of professionalism and communication Good Man ...head heart hands feet,blood sweat and tears ..THANK YOU so Very Much for these MARVELLOUS videos..Keep up the Good Honest Work.
I'm not a farmer , x trucker. love your channel i have learned alot from your channel. and a dairy farm in the UK. good job. hello from massachusetts usa
At the end of the day Tom, business is business - you put a lot of work into those four cows, they did you very well and provided a good return. You cannot do more than that. It’s great to see and witness your thought process, and it’s also good to hear the way you and your dad (the Ginge) discuss the farm over the kitchen table! Sensible times! Good on you! Excellent video.
Thanks Trevor ☺️
Tom a herd of cows sold over here in Ireland 2 wks ago they averaged €1450 to €1850, love the videos keep up the good work
I find these videos really interesting. So few people are willing to talk about finances when these are the things aspiring farmers and those looking to diversify need to know.
So thank you for that video, and for talking about the milk production of each if them too.
1500 a piece, give or take. ( I'm an Aussie, money differs from here to there)
About 2800 Aussie......about the market here
Seem to sell $500-1800 in NZ. $2800would be amazing!
Your relationship between you and ginger warrior is great . it’s good that you are part running business with a business heart , farmers are having hard time at moment keep up good work, give you dad hug as he is your father and friend 🚜🚜🚜
Truly amazing to listen to you talk about the different facets of running a milk farm of that size. Never thought how a few two many cows could effect milk production.
Cows are looking really well! It's obvious you take a lot of pride in them. I'm sure whoever buys them will be very happy with them!
Ill give you some magic beans for the cow
Wait - you sure your name isn't Jack? Think I have heard something about a sky-high scam resulting in near death...
Heeee haaaaa! Funny
Great vid Tom well explained to what goes on an how you run your business to those who aren't farmers. Keep it up Tom
My parents bought and sold cows alot, We were a small family farm.
The cycle of a farm....it is so incredibly important to show how much you care about your cows, and the family business that you help run.
Tom mate, should do a Sunday video of jargon busting. Dry cow, heffa, in calf. All things farming terminology.
Keep it up bro, loving your content 💪
Yes, I'd like that
Agree, it would also be good to know the difference between "silo" and "cake"
Good honest assessment of your cows. You obviously love what you do but you also have to use good business sense. Sometimes business and your heart are at odds, it happens.
Tom, at some point in the future could u do a vid explaining all the cow terms please? It gets a bit confusing when you say highs and lows etc, and i have no clue what you're meaning. so a cows lingo 101 would be amazing for those of us not in the know. I love watching and learning about what you do and how you do it, keep em coming!
From watching highs are high milk output and reverse for lows. The dry cows are cows that don’t produce milk and are a drain on resources for a dairy
@@shaunburns3332 thanks
Really enjoying the Sunday videos. Fascinating to see more about the way you farm.
Would love to see your barn brewer system! I enjoy watching you with a morning cup!
Selling cows when you don't *absolutely have to* generally creates the pang of loss.
You appreciate the loyalty theyve given you via their milk which has provided you with a happy living
Well said...
Tom its a hard decision to make to sell your heifers. But they were good heifers and you got a good price for them. We sold 4 heifers last week and we had like you three at £1800 and one at £1600 and as you said Tom you need to look after your milking herd so they milk well and get in calve. Plus the 7k will help your Farm pay bills and other things. The joys of farming. Very interesting video Tom thanks for sharing it with us.
I’d say she’s worth €1800
I'd say you cheated LOL
@@farmershady48 I don't think he cheated
Dairy cattle aren't worth that much
@@ok-ij9dn What? Where have you been? I sold 6 freshly calved heifers last week averaging €2600. Calved heifers are currently making up to €3500
@@mikeysky8917 ya
Good video, love the explanation, shows me a non Ag. person how stuff works, you work hard, much harder than a lot of people could stand, good luck with the business.
Explained very well ..... I totally understand but I come from a farmers point of view
You did an excellent job explaining why
love your video's Tom -great insight into your operation -you are right in that this is a business and not a hobby .
Tom very practical and you are doing what's best for you and your farm ..
Got to say this is probably one of the best videos you have done and not fancy drone shots just more of a view from you guys end and the realistic side of the business that is farming
Tom we weren’t dairymen. Or stock holders. Or amazing people like you and Ginger. But damn it’s compelling watching. Decisions decisions. Do what your educated and experienced minds tell you.! Who are we to judge? Fantastic vid. It was heart felt.
Audi 36k - Wifes jewels 5k - Tom Pemberton's four-legged friends priceless :D
You know when the times right for something when ur head and stomach tell you. A cash injection can also really help especially over winter. Keep it up Tom 👍
Brilliant video today Tom. A real insight into the decisions that need to be made when running farming business. Top work
Tom, just wanted to commend your consistency in content and production. Have a good winter over there!
Tom, you made the right decision. Even if you would have a farm twice the size and be able to keep twice as many of your cows there would come the day where you would have to say: "Enough! " It's the way of the business! You either stop breeding or start selling and for a dairy farm the first option is out. It is obvious that you love your girls But it is time to leave the nest! The silver lining? They do you proud plus put a little change in your pocket. In the many ways of unpredictable farm life, this is a success story!
Love watching you milk only got to taste milk straight from a cow once while on holiday at a dairy farm ( long story ) it was the best iv ever tasted the creaminess was just 👌awesome
£1500 depends on the market, still remember the names of the names of most of our cows, we had 40, small farm. Our farm gave up milking when bulk tanks came in, a long time ago, we kept 2 milking cows, a guernsey and a friesian
Tom. Used to work at Aberdeen Mart many years ago. The animals. Ie dry milkers that used to come in for slaughter sale used to break my heart. It should have been the farmers that needed slaughter. Even the cruelty inspector was amazed at the state of them sometimes. You take good care of your herd. Good to see. Thanks.
tom you are doing an essential job for this country we all need milk to grow and you are a business.
after all you if by selling some cows you can keep going the great.
i think we should have a public day of celebration for farmers just like we do for poppy day
Thanks for the insight into the business side of your farm.
In South West Wales if they are fresh calves £1600 upwods, I just sold a sweedish red x second calver milking 6 1/2 gallons a day £1650. Prices around here at the minute £1600 up to £1900.
Tom would you be able to put in the links to the music in your videos please. Keep doing what your doing pal
Yes I would love that and would be useful
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there are a few songs that he uses, that I have found out what they are using my Shazam app on my phone. Honest Men "Colors", Oh The Larceny "Real Good Feeling" those are 2 of the more high tempo ones that he uses regularly for his music during drone footage and such.
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@@hammerslap5639 he also uses Want it all by Layup and American dream by Judah and the lion
Love the video can’t wait till mj modding make your farm for farming simulator @9
Ye I can't wait it's gonna be so good
The farm will probably look completely different by then lol
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Is it gonna be on console ?
@@samabraham0529 not sure but hopefully
Who'd a thunk how nice it would be to watch a video of a farmer doing his thing?
Who knew?
great video, didn’t guess the prices as no cattle experience ,but the fact your producing cattle to that high standard is a credit to you guys, also shows that you feel you can bring the others up to that standard as well,without breaking the bank, clearly got a good business head on you ,
Your doing an awesome job as a farmer. Hard work but it pays good in the end. A farmer's work is never done. That's my saying. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you each day.
The vids are brilliant, its interesting to see the decision making process, why you need to sell etc,
Thank you so much ☺️
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I watch your videos, they are great. If I had my time again I would have opted to do my original career which was to be an agricultural engineer. But back when I left school I couldn't get an apprenticeship. I had a taster week at morton Morrell in Midlands love it. Ended up elsewhere, loved that as well. Keep the good work up. Down to earth proper farming.
just wanted to say, I know nothing of farming nor did I think it would interest me, but I find your video's a nice calming experience in a troubling time
Right now a Holstein first lactation cow in selling in the $1200-1500 US range. So the price you received is very good. Putting capital aside for a rainy day fund is just sound management. Your Father
is a good manager so learn all you can from him. I know a lot of dairymen that are super herdsmen but not good managers, so they struggle. It is hard on your heart to sell livestock but it is part of the life.
Great to see how you come to the business decision of selling your cows - great insight
Love the passion you have for your work. Great man.
Love your videos Tom. I've learnt so much since I started watching. You all work so very hard.
Tom, your thought that you have too many heifers (@11:55) has an analogy in sailing. Completely different issue, but, in saling, you put in a reef when you first think of it. I.e. reduce sail area if it's getting blowy, when you first think of it. It's always the right decision.
Hahah took me a couple of time to get this but I like the cross ☺️
Great video. Very enlightening to a normal guy without a farm. I would love to get into farming so I'm trying to learn as much as I can incase I ever get the opportunity
Another awesome video as always love the team work keep up the amazing work guys can't get enough of watching these videos my favourite family and farm god bless take care stay safe guys 🐂🐃
Tom, what you said about keeping the business viable is very astute. It’s seems obvious, but it’s not. I had a friend who was second generation dairy with a similar sized operation. He is very sharp, and hard working and made some decisions that forced the farm to a very low profit situation. His children were not interested taking on the work required for low return. He liquidated.
He and his children started different business and are very wealthy today, ( and not from the money from the farm sale).
If you want to have a successful business is 30 years you have to run it like a business.
Is it just me or does any1 else love the music at the start of the video cause it reminds me of the first video I watched of tom
This was very educational. Thank you!
"She's hwuuuggee" heidi is soo cute!
Tom, you are wise beyond your years
This was very interesting. Thank you for sharing your thought process.
Great video Tom, love seeing some of the business side of running a farm.
Tom, thanks for the videos, I have never seen you work. Truth is they say if a man loves what he does he never works. I have never seen you work.
Loved the mellow guitar music montage at the beginning Tom, really set up a nice vibe for the rest of the video. You are getting very slick at this editing malarkey, great stuff.
Yes. Great video. It's good to see the 'business' side occasionally.
Business moves are so important! It’s typically better for you guys and the cows! I like to hold on to every animal too, but less is often more!
Appreciating the more Business side of the videos as of late as it helps provide good insite into future conversations im hoping to have with myself xD
You gotta do what you gotta do, as they say. Really interesting to see what difference just 4 cows can make, keeping or letting go. Good to see the detail.
Cows are definitely bringing more in your world, than here in the U.S. Glad you got a great price for them. I understand about hard decisions. The fact you have some to sell shows you're running a great program and fertility is high!
I do have a question for you. Here in the U.S. we are told that most European countries have eliminated BLV. Is that true in your country? I wish we could get rid of the disease, but so few here are willing to acknowledge it, let alone eliminate it. As a family cow owner with a small herd, I've worked hard to eliminate it from my herd. I like to produce clean, disease-free milk for my family.
Thanks for your time.
Really liked this Sunday video! Your love for your cows really comes through
Great video nice to see what happens in the background
Love a Sunday vid mate, decisions like that are always hard but you gotta look to the future, keep up the good work bud 👍
Sometimes thinking with your head and selling off excess stock is thinking with your heart and what Is actually Best for your herd. That doesn't make it easy, It Does make it Right. If they were having to crush to compete for food, it stresses the herd, and just isn't good for it and Selling Is the right thing. You are selling them on to be Milk cows, not Dogfood.
You've done the right thing.
Good price Tom and what a fantastic cell count and it's a hard decision to sell but she is a big heifer and will only keep growing so hopefully go to a farm with larger cubicles parlour etc and the moreon system not always the best great vid
Wow. I was so off. Glad to see you got a decent amount for all of them.
informative video on the decisions farms have to make for at the end of the day o must keep the business side viable as well as the human love for what you do
Loved the economic discussion of the heifers.
Absolutely love when you make your coffee Tom. It looks so delicious. Heidi feeding the calf in the background was doing a good job. Is Heidi going to school to be a vet and working part time at the farm? Anyone help me get this straight thank you.
Heidi is going vet school 2021 September
@@TomPembertonFarmLife thank you sir for clearing that up. Stay well
Tom great video. Never easy to part with quality animals but as farmers we have to be practical to.
I think Heidi will make a super vet , she got the farming know how and clearly a love for the animals and the job.
All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
Keep up the great work! Your doing great Tom. You and your dad make a great team.
Brilliant video Tom. Loved the start of milking with the background music.
Such an interesting subject Tom. Really enjoyed watching and thanks for sharing your thoughts and strategies. Loved watching. Keep up the great work.
This video was great Tom! It was very insightful to see the way you think about the dairy side of the farm. Good to know how much they're giving as well
I was raised on a Registered Holstein Dairy farm back in the 60's and my dad had the #2 heard in the state of Illinois at one time. When we sold out and dispersed our herd in 1970, our 120 head averaged about $600 each, including calves and cows. Our highest cow sold for $4,000. That was 50 years ago, so I am guessing cows now should average about $1,200 per head US dollars.
Really enjoy hearing about the business part of your farm! Keep 'em coming 😁