Is Being on YouTube Worthwhile? My Experiences…

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • A simple talk about my experiences on UA-cam.
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  • @JustaFewAcresFarm
    @JustaFewAcresFarm  9 місяців тому +999

    Hi everyone, I am not thinking about leaving UA-cam. I made this video so folks could understand a little better how UA-cam works, what it is like to be a video creator on UA-cam, and give some experience for those thinking about starting a channel on UA-cam. I hope you find some insights in it.

    • @suburbangardenpermaculture3117
      @suburbangardenpermaculture3117 9 місяців тому +10

      I have HAD a channel on UA-cam, but I lack traction. I can't get growth it seems. I've produced more than a few videos.

    • @qaszxc12345
      @qaszxc12345 9 місяців тому +21

      416k, I remember 1k

    • @skyhunter1981
      @skyhunter1981 9 місяців тому +25

      I'm sure there's more good comments then bad and I bet there just grumpy and miserable so they have to affect everyone. Again I'm glad your here and show us farm life.

    • @angelakimbrell1214
      @angelakimbrell1214 9 місяців тому +31

      I saw a mouse/rat come out of the hay and run. You may need to get another cat for the barns. 2:48

    • @birdsndog5932
      @birdsndog5932 9 місяців тому +6

      Thank you.

  • @danielhaas9612
    @danielhaas9612 9 місяців тому +861

    Who the heck would have beef or a problem with this guy? He's about as wholesome as it gets.

    • @Timberland-Farms
      @Timberland-Farms 9 місяців тому +17

      Real question is , what’s more wholesome, the food he raises or the man himself?

    • @barbaravickroy7563
      @barbaravickroy7563 9 місяців тому +21

      Today on Farmer Tyler Ranch, he listed ''Just A Few Acres Farm'' as one of the channels he follows.....one very real farmer/rancher following another..... that's like meeting at the local Grange has been augmented by YT [Grange, was founded in 1867 to advance methods of agriculture, as well as to promote the social and economic needs of farmers in the United States ] but YT can be the problem too. Real procedures necessary to farm life...like processing animals...are banned from YT....that is crazy and counterproductive.

    • @paulbateman3654
      @paulbateman3654 9 місяців тому +27

      Hi. I agree. I love watching this channel. All of the video are so informative and I love the old machinery.

    • @shanevillis4079
      @shanevillis4079 9 місяців тому

      Vegans and the animal activists, You know, the crazies and weirdos.

    • @loissaedder2214
      @loissaedder2214 9 місяців тому +19

      I'm sure there are a lot. Some people have a beef about everything and anything youtubers post.
      Me, I love youtube because I can watch what I want. If I'm not interested in something, I can go to another channel. There is always something that will entertain me.

  • @btrent9244
    @btrent9244 9 місяців тому +172

    The void of you leaving could not be easily filled. One of the VERY BEST channels. Thank you Pete for the knowledge and entertainment provided to your viewers.

  • @jpf9632
    @jpf9632 9 місяців тому +66

    Pete, you are the Fred Rogers of farming. Your videos and opinions are an anticipated source of happiness and joy every week. Please don't change what you do!

    • @marysather9574
      @marysather9574 9 місяців тому +3

      Perfect title for him!

    • @pauljohnson744
      @pauljohnson744 9 місяців тому +4

      That's exactly the term I used to tell my wife about this channel when I found it "He's like the Fred Rogers of tractors!" So patient and easy going, explains stuff in detail with out patronizing, I honestly feel like a little boy watching Mr. Rogers again when I watch Pete.

  • @joyfulanomaly3984
    @joyfulanomaly3984 9 місяців тому +257

    Wholesome. Humble. Simple. Positive. Wry sense of humor! Dad jokes! Educational! What’s not to like? Keep your flak vest on, Pete. Let the negative and hateful comments roll off your back like rain rolls off a duck. Please keep going. We love you guys! ❤

    • @joshk.6246
      @joshk.6246 9 місяців тому +8

      Exactly. The man and his family and channel are national treasures.
      They are great role models.
      Thats why mainstream/popular-culture people don't like it.

    • @sheldondrake8935
      @sheldondrake8935 9 місяців тому +2

      you forgot refreshing. This channel is nourishment.

    • @dickgoodey2528
      @dickgoodey2528 9 місяців тому +1

      @@joshk.6246 Agreed, but not just National Treasures. INTERNATIONAL TREASURES.
      Dick Goodey. Rutland England

    • @nathanchambers1006
      @nathanchambers1006 9 місяців тому +1

      This channel gives me hope for the future. There ARE real people out there!😊

    • @davewilson8308
      @davewilson8308 9 місяців тому +1

      Great comment, great channel and Pete is a great person!

  • @valbanks1
    @valbanks1 9 місяців тому +215

    You've got the right attitude, Pete: ignore the haters, they don't contribute anything to your life. Remember there are thousands of us who enjoy your content and have no suggestions whatsoever -- we're just happy to watch you do all the work! Tell the family and the farm animals hello from your faithful viewers, God bless.

    • @marcelo_rcosta
      @marcelo_rcosta 9 місяців тому

      Adorei seu comentário!
      Diga olá para família e para os animais da fazenda..
      Abraços do Brasil!
      🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

    • @pierreboulay5480
      @pierreboulay5480 9 місяців тому +2

      Totally agree with Valbanks1’s above comment.

    • @peterwilliams4795
      @peterwilliams4795 9 місяців тому

      Hi in a past life I was a taxi driver and unfortunately I got many customers who would complain about which route I took to get them to their destination as the driver before me went this way and the fare was 10 cents cheaper, what a lot of them didn't realise that traffic conditions could change at any point or a particular way was blocked by road workers or a myriad of other conditions would arise so in the end I would just follow their instructions and see how that went often times the fare was greater than when I went my way any way just ignore the haters they won't go away unfortunately please have a great day Peter from Melbourne Australia

  • @brucesetter8724
    @brucesetter8724 9 місяців тому +66

    Pete, I am a retired insurance co manager, farmer, trucking company owner. I have my dads Farmall “C” demonstrator and you have inspired me to restore it this winter. I can use your videos as a guide to help me through it. I find most of your videos inspiring and fun to watch. My payment to you is to always watch them completely and to like them. Thanks!

  • @SarahPerine
    @SarahPerine 9 місяців тому +45

    Pete, I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now. I started when I lived in the city with my bantam chickens, cats and dog. Now I’m outside the city on 22 acres. I wear my Just a Few Acres hoodie with happiness all the time! Because of you, I was able to raise my first litter of piglets safely by building them a safe warm corner like you do. In a year when I started a farm and found out I had cancer, I decided to keep going and your videos have encouraged me the entire way. I did sell my boar and butchered two of my breeding sows when I found out I had cancer because I wasn’t sure what the future would bring. I ended up keeping four of my piglets to grow out (maybe keep one as a future breeder); I have two easy keeper adult pigs ; I had my first Dexter calf born here and now have one young bull, one cow and two heifers. I have 13 Blue Slate turkeys (I’ll butcher 5 of the toms and keep the rest to try to create a bigger flock next year. I have 45 Brown Chinese geese!! 6 are ganders and the rest geese. A few started to lay this year and their eggs are soooo good! They also protect my chickens. I will have raised and processed ~300 broilers this year (first time ever) and I was a lifelong vegan/vegetarian. I did 225 Freedom Rangers, 30 Cornish, 25 Kosher Kings and 25 Sassos. I have raised 345 egg layers! 45 laying the last 2 months and the rest to lay soon 😳 I adopted some feral cats for the barn and I have two Maremma dogs now besides my Pyr mix and Poodle (and pet cats). You helped inspire all of this!! I’ve been using a strict ketogenic diet to fight my cancer. It’s been stabilized a long time and I will have surgery right after Thanksgiving and hope to never deal with Cancer again🙏🏽 This year has been one of my best and your channel has hugely contributed to that!! Many thanks to you, Hilarie and your entire family, especially Patty!!

    • @lilfairycupcake
      @lilfairycupcake 9 місяців тому +1

      you have become quite the farmer!

    • @dna7500
      @dna7500 8 місяців тому +2

      Wow, that’s a great story! Your a hard worker. Best of luck with the farm and cancer

    • @robertbailey8444
      @robertbailey8444 2 місяці тому

      Keep on keeping on bless you

  • @mathbrown9099
    @mathbrown9099 9 місяців тому +180

    Pete, you and Hillairy do a fine job of putting up videos that please me and entertain me. I’m a doctorate level scholar, I appreciate presentations like your channels because, Pete, you (and Hillairy) are articulate and highly intelligent and accomplished Americans. Simply put, I love your channel immensely. Thank you for being real.

  • @carlmonson1495
    @carlmonson1495 9 місяців тому +126

    Hey Pete! It’s Carl. 10 year career in engineering. Feeling the way you do about the engineering hustle. I have animals and the habit of the farm gives my family free meat nervous to expand. You are having an impact on our lives with your comments and videos. My 8 year old girl and I watch every one together. Then go take care of our own animals. She even wanted to fix an old lawn tractor witch we finished last week. Currently red tractor shopping. She wants to help tear one apart. Without your influence I am not sure she would have this interest. Thankyou from Minnesota

  • @JustDoSomethingHomestead
    @JustDoSomethingHomestead 9 місяців тому +2

    Pete, I’m a teacher and a UA-cam creator. People automatically assume that I’m outgoing and a social butterfly. I’m not. I’m actually a huge introvert. Making videos has given me the freedom to be heard. I’m not afraid to talk to my camera. And people listen to my homesteading advice and videos because of the content. But you hit it on the nail. Hurtful comments, well, they hurt. Sometimes my character is attacked or people come after my choice to live a simpler way of life. At first it was difficult to read those comments. Now I remove them and move on. Being a content creator is often a lonely and misunderstood pathway.
    But I admire your hard work and your channel. It’s the right blend of humor, knowledge, and cute animals. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’ve made a positive impact on our life and my UA-cam channel. Blessings.

  • @hollysmith9650
    @hollysmith9650 9 місяців тому +3

    My almost 4 year old has been watching your videos her entire life! She loves Pete but really loves when Hillary shows up. Clapping and saying "come on cows" were basically her first words. ❤

  • @cbasswanson5302
    @cbasswanson5302 9 місяців тому +91

    It's honestly impressive that you keep putting out entertaining content while also being family friendly content.

  • @adambell4513
    @adambell4513 9 місяців тому +71

    Keep doing what you do Pete! Your channel is a great escape from the stressors of life.

  • @normawright3179
    @normawright3179 9 місяців тому +25

    Awe Pete...don't you dare go anywhere! You, Hillarie and the family have let us visit your lives. You have shown us the family farm and what it takes to manage it. I for one appreciate that. Look at the welcome you get when you go to the farmer's market and out at the tractor shows. Over 400K subscribers that look forward to your videos every week. Please don't be discouraged, haters are everywhere no matter what you do. I'll always be a huge fan...from rural Maryland - surrounded by beautiful family farms. Thanks!!!

  • @melissachase2997
    @melissachase2997 9 місяців тому +3

    Pete, my husband and I watch every episode of yours. We would be devastated if you were to leave you tube. There's more ppl out there that learn by watching you do your daily things. Please see past all the negativity. Your really loved by many. Keep doing what you do. And we thank you for letting us into your life. Watching you over the years really makes it feel like your part family. We stand behind you 💯! We love you and your family.❤ lots of love from Maine.

  • @andrewwillard2313
    @andrewwillard2313 9 місяців тому +63

    As a long-time subscriber I appreciate that the content you provide is still as genuine, thoughtful, and considered as it was when the channel was much smaller.

  • @steveorton2441
    @steveorton2441 9 місяців тому +13

    Pete,I'm pushing 73 years old. When I was a kid I was always around the farms, hoeing sugar beet, carting bales, feeding stock on a Sunday to give my friend, the farmer a day off.
    I loved the chance to drive that old machinery. Your videos take me back over 60 years to a time where jobs had to be done, so do them with a smile. Things broke and ingenuity triumphed in the repair. Livestock all had names, I even knew a cow that would let you steal a drink of warm milk in the field.
    Your videos make me feel warm inside.

  • @rogernation2551
    @rogernation2551 9 місяців тому +4

    Pete, you’re great. Remember all those who don’t comment, but watch till the end. So it’s more like 99,000 to 1.

  • @normanlee3954
    @normanlee3954 9 місяців тому +3

    Hi Pete, My crummy advice on the haters and their negative/mean spirited commentary is exactly what you already do. Ignore them, they’re usually trying to bait you into reacting in a way that’s not in the true spirit of you and your content. You and Hilary are a far better example of how to live with integrity and honesty and plain old hard work. Keep it up Pete. Your true fans will support you in the long run. 😎

  • @karenmorse7031
    @karenmorse7031 9 місяців тому +69

    I found your channel a few years ago when you were describing the reno of the farmhouse. I love everything that has followed. Thank you and Hilary and the kids for sharing your story with us.

  • @nonoririko2056
    @nonoririko2056 9 місяців тому +29

    Happy to be part of the 99 of 100 positive comments. Thanks for keeping a level head through the disastrous emotions of others. You mentioned you're just a normal person with a camera and I want to let you know you're a bit more than that. Your strong storytelling and leadership qualities shine through in your content often.

  • @lisaburmann1469
    @lisaburmann1469 9 місяців тому +12

    Okay - so you can't quit youtube. Baby Max (my niece's 4 month old) really enjoys the cows, chickens and pigs - but his favorite is when you drive the tractors! Your show is the secret sauce to keep this colicky baby happy!! Keep it up Pete - there's a little guy who needs you! :)🥰

  • @marklangham9754
    @marklangham9754 Місяць тому +2

    Pete:
    Please don't ever get discouraged with just a few negative comments that you may receive.
    Always focus on the positive that your bringing to so many.
    Your providing a learning experience to many of us, as well as very satisfying entertainment.
    I grew up around many farms here in New York, and that's home to me.
    I have a 1950 farmall super A with a front blade for the snow.
    I just like to dream about having a larger one, and which one, however it's just not practical.
    Keep the video's coming !
    You bring a whole lot of happiness to us all, and we certainly appreciate everything.
    Mark
    Jamestown, NY

  • @maurinelautzenheiser7334
    @maurinelautzenheiser7334 9 місяців тому +54

    Pete, the good you do by introducing people to the reality of farming outweighs the negative comments some unhappy have. Please continue to do what you are doing. You have provided me with information about farming that I personally would never have known. Thank you.

  • @suechambers5123
    @suechambers5123 9 місяців тому +46

    Thanks, Pete for your honesty. You and Hillary do a fantastic job of sharing your lives on the farm with us..and I appreciate you. Keep making the videos. We love to watch whatever you are up to. ❤

  • @user-xz9jp5es6g
    @user-xz9jp5es6g 9 місяців тому +2

    If you don't have anything nice to say, dont say it at all. Pete is one of the nicest people, so show love and not show hate.

  • @treksevestro
    @treksevestro 2 місяці тому +1

    Pete, you make me regret leaving my farm. Your show is enlightening for potential small farmers, the encouragement they need is all there for them to see.
    Just a Few Acres Farm is a masterpiece of old fashioned logical advice and should go into the must view category for all the young families looking to breath some fresh air, eat their own produce, and be a favorite spot for friends and family to visit.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @gamewithweezer2677
    @gamewithweezer2677 9 місяців тому +12

    My wife and I bought 30 acres, are currently building our forever house and watch your videos with the plan of creating our generational farm. Pete you inspire people. We appreciate you & your family.

  • @Orange_is_a_good_color
    @Orange_is_a_good_color 9 місяців тому +44

    Pete, woohoo two videos in one day! What makes your content so enjoyable is the variety of activities you share with us. You asked a few week's ago what content your produce is important to the viewer, and I believe it's that variety of your content that makes you so appealing and enjoyable to watch, but more importantly it's you. You're really the largest part of what makes the content on your channel such a pleasure. So I thank you for taking the time that you do to create these videos and thank you for sharing a little part of your life and family with us the viewer. Your videos are one of things that bring me consistent joy each week, I look forward to seeing with eager anticipation each time I am notified of a new post!

    • @ThePenn7
      @ThePenn7 9 місяців тому +4

      AMEN! AMEN!

    • @markkrejmas4876
      @markkrejmas4876 9 місяців тому +1

      Pete, I enjoy your channel. I look forward sitting in front of TV and relaxing. You do a great job.

    • @kevinchase9581
      @kevinchase9581 9 місяців тому +1

      👍

  • @loregordon1778
    @loregordon1778 9 місяців тому +11

    Dear
    Pete & Hillarie , I love watching how you to work so well together. I enjoy that you can have so many different projects going on in a day. You always share your thoughts about how you come to your conclusions on your projects. I am glad you are enjoying success with your channel, and I beg you to disregard the haters who are jealous of your happiness and harmony. Never lose sight of how much joy you bring to so many and there’s no putting a price on that. I’m just so happy you bring us along for the ride.

  • @user-nq7hd6gk6y
    @user-nq7hd6gk6y 9 місяців тому +1

    Pete, this is my first comment. I would hate to see you leave and wish you all the best. Seeing you live a normal life in the midst of todays craziness is a breath of fresh air. Keep up the good work.

  • @zodszoo
    @zodszoo 9 місяців тому +18

    I know I've mentioned it before, but you're the ONLY channel I let the advertising run through. Your channel is worth it to me.

  • @wcoffey01
    @wcoffey01 9 місяців тому +20

    Pete. I’m sure there’s a lot of fellers out there like me who know or care nothing about farming or how to dismantle a Farmall “H”. We tune in to see you, and how you’ve tuned out the negative world. Your wisdom and attitude (as well as Hillary’s) is reassuring. I hope you keep doing this for many more years. Thank you!

  • @stevesundermeyer4139
    @stevesundermeyer4139 9 місяців тому +24

    As a kid that grew up on a farm and was surrounded by small family farms, I know of the different ways farmers do things and the fierce independence they display by doing so. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL THING! Keep your head up and your wonderful videos coming!

  • @Imposter-yd4xn
    @Imposter-yd4xn 9 місяців тому +19

    Pete, you have a gentle soul and I can completely understand your concerns. I enjoy all your videos and usually watch them all the way through. This is a fallen world and there are those who take pleasure in attacking others, especially behind a keyboard. I wish you much success Pete and though it's surely hard to completely shake off, the vast majority think you are doing an amazing job. Blessings my friend.

  • @joejoe9796
    @joejoe9796 9 місяців тому +8

    Pete,
    As I see it, you run a business with 4 “profit Center’s”, chickens, beef, pork and you tube. I’ve watched since your channel had 37k subscribers and haven’t missed many since. You now have almost 1/2 million and growing. You have become a you tube star . Enjoy what all of this has brought to you and your family. Don’t change your formula - honest, forth right, story telling with great contributions from your cast of characters. These include your many named animals, IH numbered tractors and a lovely family. We all will miss the day when you say enough!, but until then enjoy the ride and the privileges this brings to you.

  • @ersiliacelio521
    @ersiliacelio521 9 місяців тому +11

    I'm from a suburb of Sydney, Australia. I've never lived on a farm or had anything to do with farm animals. In saying that, I look forward to the videos and watch them in their entirety and am thankful that Pete and his family have let us into their lives. Keep up the excellent work.

  • @LymanMcLallen
    @LymanMcLallen 9 місяців тому +1

    You, your family, and your farm being on UA-cam is worthwhile to me.

  • @tanneradams20
    @tanneradams20 9 місяців тому +20

    Pete, I can’t tell you how much I truly appreciate the fact that you talk to your audience as if they were there in front of you. Much like you said, I myself am in a rather “lonely” career. My animals and quality content here is my way to unwind and I must say, it’s nice to feel like I’m being spoken to instead of talked at.

  • @zoart9335
    @zoart9335 9 місяців тому +25

    Please don't change or stop. You do so much good by making myself and I'm sure others just simply feel good. Cyber bullies and cyber experts are our petty terrorists of social media.

  • @tmatt1999
    @tmatt1999 9 місяців тому +1

    Pete: It is your personality that is making you a UA-cam success. TJ

  • @StanTheBrand
    @StanTheBrand 9 місяців тому +14

    Pete, thanks for taking the time to share your opinions and provide us with a little of the behind the scenes of a UA-camr and how it affects your family. It’s amazing today how people find issues with even the best things. It seems to be a trendy thing to do on all platforms. This channel brings a certain calmness to my day. Watching Pete go through his day. Thanks for your time and effort Pete. It’s appreciated.

  • @wvn-scale5395
    @wvn-scale5395 9 місяців тому +5

    Pete .. Please ! and I am being selfish here .. please don't stop creating content.. your the best Mental break for thousands of viewers !! Your not just a farmer, not just a GREAT Mechanic, not just a great husband and father .. your DR. in phycology for lots of people who just want to watch something honest and wholesome... Let the nasty Keyboard worries eat static and don't feed them , the will die on the vine while the rest of us flourish on Grape Arbor of Pete , all we need is JUST A FEW ACRES!!!!!

  • @michellepoehls643
    @michellepoehls643 9 місяців тому +49

    Pete, I love watching you and your family on your farm no matter what the subject is. I even love your jokes! Thank you for doing this and I am sorry that some are mean and cruel and hope this will not sway you from doing this! Lots of love and light to you and the fam ❤️

    • @BLAZERSEAMS
      @BLAZERSEAMS 9 місяців тому +2

      Ditto Pete. I'm in the UK and watch all your stuff and have never had a problem with it.....

    • @patriciajunedenney371
      @patriciajunedenney371 9 місяців тому

      I love your jokes too
      Clean comedy.

    • @usmcforever7630
      @usmcforever7630 9 місяців тому

      Not all the jokes. Keep your day job Pete

  • @terencenelson4472
    @terencenelson4472 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the feedback, Pete.

  • @GaryB94558
    @GaryB94558 9 місяців тому +1

    I have watched your channel for years, I rarely make a comment.
    It's your farm, your family do things your way. I like watching your videos just they way you create them.
    Unhappy people try to drag happy people into their misery. Ignore them the best you can.
    I wish you, Hilary and the kids all the best
    Take care

  • @mikeharrison3144
    @mikeharrison3144 9 місяців тому +20

    Pete, it amazes me how open you are and how much you share about your life and experiences. You are very brave to do so and its why I always look forward to every video that you make. Chin up and keep 'em coming!!

  • @xtender5
    @xtender5 9 місяців тому +4

    Well, you've got at least one guy who always watches all the videos you make all the way through. I may not have any insightful comments, but the way you look at life has really helped me find my own balance and I really appreciate the time you put into your content.

  • @ryanwaege7251
    @ryanwaege7251 9 місяців тому +2

    Always glad to sit down with Prof. Pete!

  • @ruadhscottygirl2480
    @ruadhscottygirl2480 9 місяців тому +1

    Mouse crasher LOL !!! 2:51. Even when you’re being serious, you still give us a chuckle!

  • @herbhouston5378
    @herbhouston5378 9 місяців тому +5

    It's very simple. I watch your videos because I like them. I like your common sense. Your down to earth qualities... and your interaction with your family and the way you take care of your farm and animals on it. In my mind, you have a good heart and something to say.❤

  • @anthonyhengst2908
    @anthonyhengst2908 9 місяців тому +17

    You're still worth my time climbing on the hill behind my barn to enjoy your content and get some ideas from you. Appreciate you and others being out there.

    • @JustaFewAcresFarm
      @JustaFewAcresFarm  9 місяців тому +4

      Lol, I will never forget all the gymnastics you have to go through to get a signal. Thanks Anthony.

    • @juliebauman3998
      @juliebauman3998 9 місяців тому +2

      Oh to be young! 😂🤣😂

    • @anthonyhengst2908
      @anthonyhengst2908 9 місяців тому

      @@juliebauman3998 I'm 56 with Lupus.... yes Mr. Larson's channel IS that good!!

  • @clinthayes5497
    @clinthayes5497 9 місяців тому +3

    Hey Pete, it's Clint down here in Georgia. Just wanted to say I appreciate you and your honesty. You have a beautiful sweet family, and you're a stand up guy trying to support them. Thanks for what you do, on and off camera. I can tell y'all are the kind of folks I would love to have as neighbors to our farm. Ignore the nay-sayers and keep it up!!!

  • @westofnowhere
    @westofnowhere 9 місяців тому +8

    I watch this channel because it reminds me of the family farm days when I was young, even though I did not grow up on a farm. Seeing the animals, the old tractors, and the constant changes such as barns and fences is just soothing as well as entertaining. It looks like hard work but it looks fun and rewarding. One of my top two favorite channels!

  • @jacobforrester9827
    @jacobforrester9827 9 місяців тому +5

    I'm happy I'm not one of those commenters that could give you stomach trouble. You have a great family and a great farm. I'm glad you share what you do with us.
    I come here to see how you do things, not tell you what I might do. I only ever gave advice when asked. And, I think you're right to get that tractor garage/hanger started. You have the classic tractor fever the way a lot of guys get classic car fever. It's a cool facet to the gem you have here.

  • @RhotoActual
    @RhotoActual 9 місяців тому +4

    Don't typically comment but I gotta try to add to the 'good pile' and try to outweigh the bad ones as best I can:
    Absolutely love your channel, Pete! I love to sit down at my desk and live vicariously through you and your beautiful family and get a small slice of the farm life I long to live. Your attitude towards life is a huge reason why this channel has been one of my favorites. I just love your positive attitude, your goofy dad jokes, and your love for the life you live.
    Thank you for everything you do here on YT, buddy. I appreciate it all so much.

  • @ianmurray9201
    @ianmurray9201 9 місяців тому

    Hi Pete, I love your videos and as a 72 year old grumpy retired plumber I'm amazed that your dad jokes crack me up.When it comes to farm/animal channels I have three absolute favourites A few acres farm. FTR. and country view acres, the reason is I like all of your personalities and what you do. Thank you and Hillary for bringing me along.Don't go through that door! 😂

  • @greatlakespowerstrokefx4
    @greatlakespowerstrokefx4 8 місяців тому +1

    We are from michigan, iv watch most all your videos. Some several time. My daughter who is 4 and aspires to have livestock loves watching you.
    She asks for “play pete”! By name when i put youtube on.
    I love your detailed tractor restorations.
    Thanks for being way better than having cable!

  • @rgnkeys1
    @rgnkeys1 9 місяців тому +5

    Please don't change the content on your channel. We love to just watch your day to day routines. You could just show the same things over and over ; no problem. Please keep up the good work thank you for being a calm, easy to listen to voice.

  • @codygaynor2098
    @codygaynor2098 9 місяців тому +5

    Speaking for my family and myself we love watching your videos. We watch literally everyday day. My boys ( 1yr and 2yrs) ask everyday to watch "Pete". We love the videos, keep them coming.

  • @bobbailey4954
    @bobbailey4954 9 місяців тому +1

    I would say that the honest way you present your life through UA-cam becomes very obvious and that’s why people are attracted to your channel you have that calm Demeanor about you.

  • @johnwood738
    @johnwood738 9 місяців тому +14

    Don’t know if it’s worth it for you in the long run but I enjoy your videos and enjoyed coming out meeting you twice at the farmers market!

  • @ritabrunetti381
    @ritabrunetti381 9 місяців тому +14

    Hi Peter. I enjoyed hearing from you. It is amazing how so many people love giving advice. We have gotten our share of criticism in our lives. My husband and I have been married for 47 years and have always had to guard ourselves from family members. Everyone thinks they know better. How strange that people feel they understand our household and why we do what we do. We do what we do because it works for us. And even though the negativity comes our way we usually never return comments back at them. And then judged for being quiet. We are because it never seems to be beneficial. People like this don't really want any input from you. They know it all, after all!! Be well. 🥰

  • @unclesamsholdingcompany3000
    @unclesamsholdingcompany3000 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey Man, it’s easy for those who do done nothing to be critical. Lead your Family and your Farm the way God needs you to🙏🏻🇺🇸🤩

  • @TaterFarm
    @TaterFarm 9 місяців тому

    Pete, Hillary and Family! I’m 58 and absolutely want to be just like Hillary, when I grow up!!! LOL We love everything about your channel - wouldn’t change a thing! No matter the topic or thumbnail, we watch every video in it’s entirety! We ‘Like’ each one and comment on some of them, for interaction’s sake! We appreciate you giving us glimpses into your lives on the farm! Please, keep sharing and my husband, Johnny and I will keep watching!!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @davidorr8645
    @davidorr8645 9 місяців тому +14

    Your channel and content make me feel like there is hope for small farms. Your family dynamic that you show is really inspiring. It is so cool the spotlight you show on Hilary. She does so much more than bring you food in the field! Thank you for that.

  • @creekchubs
    @creekchubs 9 місяців тому +10

    I can honestly say, you sir make my day brighter when I sit down and watch your videos. You and your family have put a smile on my face for quite some time now. I think I can speak for the majority of your followers...we love your content, your jokes, your analysis of problems, etc. The people who want to spread their negativity may just be unhappy in life, and we should pray for them. God bless you and your family.

  • @Arkadian_Boyce
    @Arkadian_Boyce 9 місяців тому

    Pete I live on a 1,000 acre farm in eastern Idaho and me and my grandpa watch a bunch of your videos and it makes our days. You’re our favorite UA-camr. We have 6 mid 40s farmalls and John Deere’s ourselves. 12 including the broken down ones. You have made my dream of farming with farmalls available but in a different way. Instead of doing it myself I’m watching you do it and laughing and smiling at your jokes. We all love what you do Pete and keep going at it!

  • @sullivansfarm
    @sullivansfarm 9 місяців тому

    I took a break from my channel for a few weeks. But watching this video is like group therapy and I’m encouraged to get back to making more videos now. Thanks.

  • @steveperyer4850
    @steveperyer4850 9 місяців тому +18

    Pete you and your family are very important to show how a small farm works, and it shows how farms were 30-50 years ago. My Fiancé, froze the Philippines likes your channel and I often share the videos to her. Being a senior herself, her family farmed , but everything was done by hand. Thank you for what you do.😊

  • @mikeyoungblood1706
    @mikeyoungblood1706 9 місяців тому +4

    Pete, I have watched Your videos for around three and a half Years now and I watch from beginning to end. This is by far My favorite Channel on UA-cam, I have great admiration for Your family and being born and raised on a Farm I connect with Your daily chores and especially the restoration of Equipment, on occasion I share Your videos with My Friends on Facebook.
    It isn't about the money it is about an Honest Man and His Family carrying on a Family tradition.

  • @donvincent895
    @donvincent895 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey Pete don’t get down,the world is full of people that their whole existence is to be negative and mean. My wife and I have been watching your videos for years and enjoy everything you and Hillary do. Hang in there buddy you have a big fan base we’re all family

  • @WatchWesWork
    @WatchWesWork 9 місяців тому +1

    I think you hit the nail on the head!

  • @jeffhuntley2921
    @jeffhuntley2921 9 місяців тому +13

    History has had a lot of negativity but our families have pushed through and so much positivity comes from our hard work. Cheers to all the working families out there supporting all the aspects of life that we hold dear.

  • @michaelerickson4248
    @michaelerickson4248 9 місяців тому +5

    Two points in life that I live by are "I don't care much about what haters and negative people think, because the don't think, also I always taught my children as well as understanding myself why I was born with two ears and one mouth. I
    retired from working as a seedsman so I've worked in one one way or another in agriculture most of my life and I find your advice spot on...

  • @mcchupka9718
    @mcchupka9718 9 місяців тому +5

    Thank you Pete. I live for your channel. Please keep ‘em coming. Ignore the naysayers and haters. You are doing everything right.

  • @igalben-rachel8757
    @igalben-rachel8757 9 місяців тому

    Dear Pete,
    Pls do what you do and keep doing it 🙏🏻 you are doing great and I sure hope you will see this comment and the others the appreciate everything you do and enjoy it time and again.
    Wish you and your family The Best
    Ithaca is benefiting every week from what you bring to the Farmers Market as well as the many tourists that are coming thanks to you ! And coming to visit you there … 👏👏👏

  • @karenzorn773
    @karenzorn773 9 місяців тому +5

    Pete been following you since Covid and have enjoyed every minute of it, please continue showing us your farm and lifestyle, ignor the naysayers, keep on farming.

  • @skyhunter1981
    @skyhunter1981 9 місяців тому +6

    The only 2 UA-cam channels I watched is yours and another channel both are family oriented and fun. I'm glad you make these videos and you show the real truth in farming and life.

  • @gregcartmill6337
    @gregcartmill6337 9 місяців тому +1

    Keep at it. You are a gentle soul and this comes across in your videos. Take care. My wife just added ‘PETE IS NICE’.

  • @michaeldavidson544
    @michaeldavidson544 9 місяців тому

    Who does not watch Pete's video's end to end? Yes, of course I skip the ad after obligatory 4 seconds when possible but hardly ever a second of content. One has to stay until the 'have a great day' closer!

  • @teddean8136
    @teddean8136 9 місяців тому +6

    You are an educator of the small farm life, which for me still behind a desk is so enjoyable. You made a choice that allowed you and your wife the joy of being around your children as they grow. Thank you for sharing.

  • @rockrash01
    @rockrash01 9 місяців тому +5

    Boy you hit the nail on the head, as a Farming youtuber I go through the same struggle with whether or not to read comments to change the way I want to do something for fear of comments. UA-cam can be a great community resource and can also crush your mental state if not careful. Keep up the great work you are always an inspiration!

  • @sammie2383
    @sammie2383 9 місяців тому

    Enjoy your videos all of them. Don’t go anywhere. We need a channel like your channel. Honest, educational, knowledgeable. Have a great day.

  • @cahsin3
    @cahsin3 9 місяців тому

    There is a frequency to the impression that you could walk away. Nothing's permeant, things change, and we need to do what's best for us in the times we live. You can know that you've made a positive impact on this Earth, during the tiny blip of time you've been here. Thank you.😃

  • @douglaslodge8580
    @douglaslodge8580 9 місяців тому +6

    I got sick with cancer 4 years ago and stumbled across your channel and I have to say I look forward to your content. When I was a kid I worked on a grain farm with about 20 head of cattle and International tractors so what's not to like about your channel. I really enjoy your tractor restorations and hope to see more of them. I think you and your family do a fine job with your farm and I'm glad that everything we see goes fairly smooth. Don't despair the people that will berate you for there are those of us that say little but will always support you. Thanks For The Great Show.

    • @gregstroh4614
      @gregstroh4614 9 місяців тому +1

      Been watching from almost the beginning. You are the friend we all wish we had on the farm. You bring comfort to a chaotic world. Love your style. Keep rolling out videos as long as they are fun to create. Best of luck.

  • @robertzapatka1082
    @robertzapatka1082 9 місяців тому +30

    You're the most level-headed guy on UA-cam! I enjoy every video! Kudos to you and Hill!

  • @dr.kangaroo3142
    @dr.kangaroo3142 9 місяців тому +6

    Been watching you for 3 years Pete. It’s been awesome and I’ll be around as long as you keep the channel up.

  • @timmarino1
    @timmarino1 8 місяців тому +1

    Being a small farmer myself I like looking at folks on here like you who can bring perspectives or ideas. Thank you for your videos

  • @barryrhoads2206
    @barryrhoads2206 9 місяців тому

    “Come on Cows” is what drew me in. Excellent content is what keeps me here. You and Hillary are awesome because you are genuine!

  • @Lowster111
    @Lowster111 9 місяців тому +13

    Hey Pete, I'm a big fan and have been following you for a few years. My wife can't believe I spend time watching UA-cam videos about a farmer from mid-state New York, but I know stuff now that I never would have thought about learning before. I was with my elderly uncle not too long ago and we drove through and old orchard and a very old Farmall was growing out of a bush. I pointed it out to him (he lives in Akron, OH and I'm in SC) and he looked at me with a little admiration that I evened knew what a Farmall tractor was! Keep up the good work!

  • @rancancookcanoy9768
    @rancancookcanoy9768 9 місяців тому +6

    Pete, another great video. My wife and I enjoy your videos with our coffee. I would say to anyone that has a negative comment, keep them to yourself. It you don’t have something positive say or add, then don’t. Thank you Pete and your family for let us enjoy what you do through this channel. Have a great rest of your week.

  • @janhorton5197
    @janhorton5197 24 дні тому

    Pete, when I see a new vlog from you I feel a little buzz of excitement. PLEASE, DON'T GO, EVER.

  • @SowtheLand
    @SowtheLand 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for putting this out in the world Pete! Much love man!

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi 9 місяців тому +9

    Just keep doing what you're doing Pete.... I love what you're doing.. It so refreshing in the current social clilmate!!

  • @amandajoyce7608
    @amandajoyce7608 9 місяців тому +4

    I enjoy your show. I hope you are not too discouraged by naysayers. What keeps me coming back is your content and hope. I keep hoping you’ll show more of the mechanical stuff. I actually learn from watching you. I’m old and theoretically I shouldn’t be learning about stuff so far out of my comfort zone. Keep up the good work!

  • @karenrangel4830
    @karenrangel4830 9 місяців тому

    When my kid asks me who I am watching, I say my farmer in New York. Both you and Hillary are my farmers. And your dad is awesome. And Patty is my cow. And Ezra is my cat. You are all awesome! From Colorado😊

  • @joshearle2233
    @joshearle2233 9 місяців тому

    Just wanted to tell you Pete I met you at the half century of progress a month or so ago with my brother n law who loves your Chanel. I’d be lying if I said I had ever heard of you before that meeting….. but since then just based on our 3 minute conversation I have subscribed to your channel and haven’t missed one since sir!!! Not to many “real” people out there like you!!!! Keep it up Pete! Really enjoy your channel!

  • @zyzor9287
    @zyzor9287 9 місяців тому +4

    You are doing just great, Pete. Never doubt how much pleasure and insight you give me and I'm sure lots of other folks into the fascinating world of livestock farming, and your beloved farm tractors. I look forward to seing many more of your videos in the future...