As a Canadian farmer in eastern Ontario I apologized for this Alberta farmer. My family farm is small less than 1000 acres and use older equipment. It's the life that we enjoy and how we use it. God bless you and your family. Keep up your great videos.
I’m from northern Alberta and we farm just under 1000 acres and I’ve never even heard of this farm or kids name l, probably just making it all up to try and make him feel good but that was just awful to hear and I agree small farming is awesome!
I almost think that he probly wishes he could go back to having a small farm and making a living off it, bigger isn't always better, sometimes when you have it all you wish that you could go back to the simple life with not as much weight and stress on your shoulders
We are a small, 200 acre dairy farm in Wisconsin and we hear enough about being a small farm. Our biggest tractor is from the 90s. However, we are also 100% debt free and we are free of any yearly operating loans and investors.
Idk. We make quite a bit on our 250 acres. We grow specialty crops so it’s 10 x the work but also 10 x the profit. Apples peaches plums strawberries blueberries raspberries blackberries and about 25 different vegetables. It’s all hand labor so it’s a pain but it sure pays off
Its about the communities too. Go to one of these towns that went from family farms to corporate farms. You had ten families earning a living from the same land that now only supports one family. They are just ghost towns. Nothing there anymore. It all hollow.
As a Canadian, I apologise for Kevin's actions, sadly "Kevin's" are everywhere. Doesn't matter your size , it's how you represent your family name. You guys are a class act, Keep up the great content.
Kolton Novak you have all those acres, but you still make as much as the smaller farmers in ks. When you have to hire 10 plus people you have to pay there wages. Then 5 plus trucks so there is a lot of money to keep them on the road. The. You have to have 4 plus planters and planter tractors. There’s a good amount of money. And that’s not even a dent in there problems. I’d just farm smaller farms in my eyes. There’s a reason why Canadian farmers have the higher rate of heart attacks 😂🤣🤣
Can agree with you more we're just a small dairy farm in southwestern Pennsylvaniawe also have older equipment and it's all paid for and all maintained well it don't cost a thing
Hi! I am younger than you (19) but in a few years I might be running a farm in similar size. Anyway I just wanted to say that I wish you the best! Greetings from Sweden! 🇸🇪
Yep another small cattle farmer here. 25 acres owned and 150 of rough commonage and a whopping 15 suckler cows. It takes every last one of us to feed the world.
As a guy that wants to be a first gen farmer I appreciate your “ small “ farm. Let’s not forget the old iron probably has less break downs then those computer based tractors. Thank you for your hard work
My husband is a landscaper in a small community. He has purchased older equipment that runs just as good as new equipment. He owns his equipment and not the bank; we are debt-free. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your farming skills. Because of you, we have USA food on our table. May God bless you and your family.
I farm 400 acres part time with a friend using 1980’s equipment. New equipment would break us. We get by fine. Happy to see you farm whatever way you want.
Never buy the new crap with computer engine controls. The companies will refuse to give you proprietary firmware. Thankfully old machcinery is dirt cheap and relatively easy to maintain.
Older equipment is awesome is more mechanical run than computer run I’d run old equipment everytime. I took what u said and applying it to my mental health
we have farmed on around 10 hekatrs = 25 acres and we was till we quietet a bit more than an anverage austrian farm and we was back than able to buy always new equipment
That comment hurt me I’m a little farmer we have 50 acres of corn and beans and 105 acres of hay and I love the little and old equipment we can handle the farm easily
It’s funny you made this video when I was a kid every farmer helped every other farmer all the time no matter what. Farming was a community event these days it seems just like you had said everybody’s out to beat everybody else we shouldn’t have to explain to everybody that it isn’t about how much you have or make to be successful you were spot on thanks a million
Please don't take these sick people's comments to heart. You guys kick ass!! I'm a fan, and you guys are obviously the real deal when it comes to farming. Thank you for posting
It's silly what people will make fun of you for. So the combine is old. So the farm is small. So there's struggle. Big whoop. Life is struggle. As long as you don't lay down and give up (at anything, especially life) you're doing great. I like small farms. I like old things. And anyone who has the guts to grow anything on any size of land.... even in just one little pot, always amazes me. I bought myself two tiny succulents and I feel like I have no idea what I am doing, but I'm gonna learn. And I want to get myself to a point where I can get my yard green again and learn to grow vegetables on it. You keep doing what you're doing. I've been watching farming and homesteading channels and I want to follow in y'all's footsteps on our 0.99 acre. Cheers.
1:27 these people just absolutely disgust me. They just try to one up everyone and don't listen to them. He's just jealous that you guys have fans and people who DO like you. Just keep going. it doesn't matter how big, small, or old your equipment is. Keep going ignore those people, you still help out our country it doesn't matter how much, but what does matter is the fact that you have the determination to keep going. Stay strong friends see you later. :) Edit: the only thing bigger than the guys "farm" is his ego
I'm guessing this canadian Kevin is no farmer at all. If he was, he would know that if its 160 acres or 10,000 acres, it's still your land and part of your soul. Never laugh at a man that works for a living.
Mr. Peterson, I just viewed your video from July 14, “It’s Okay to Be A Small Farmer”. Very well said , sir. It made me take a look at our farm. There ain’t too much shiny paint out here, but with the help of The Good Lord, and family and friends, we are usually best with a crop. Some years better than others. Thank you for you view on this matter
Greg I’m the guy in Texas that sent you a box of devotional books. I am pretty sure when I stand before God one day he’s not going to ask me how many acres I worked. He is going to ask me what I did with His son Jesus. When I was your age I was trying to farm and would get frustrated when the guy next to me seemed to do things faster and better. I remember my dad telling me to not worry about what was going on across the fence. He would say “just worry about your side”. You boys keep up the good work, your side of the fence looks good.
I’m a small farmer up in Canada and I just wanted to let you know this guy is not the normal up the great white North. I think you guys do a great job and you do it as a family! Keep up the good work!
I knew a Kevin once. Me and dad went to his consignment auction and then learned he rented all 3,000 acres of his ground. Lol that guy is such a dunce. Love your content keep it up
This year is my first year farming. I just graduated high school and picked up 35 of the 46,000,000 acres and this video was very inspirational thank you
Kevin is drunk. I crop 1600 acres in northern Saskatchewan and have a half section of hay/pasture for my 30 head of cattle. Five of us in the family and we do quite fine. And I farm with older stuff and do most of it myself. Most of the guys I know that have 5000 acres or more around here are or will be going tits up. Banks don't like small and medium sized guys because we don't buy things unless we have the full amount sitting in the bank and it's never new things haha.
As a Saskatchewan farmer, I apologize about that mans behaviour. Your farm can do exactly what a 10 combine 100,000 acre farm can do. And that is feed the world. Thank you for everything that you do. God bless you guys
Being Canadian, i really apologize for his discouraging comment! Not all of us are like that. On our farm we run 2 massey 550 combines and 1 850. We are a smaller scale than you guys and it works just perfect
I grew up and still work at my family's farm, I'm the 4th generation in my family in north Eastern PA and we farm about 1000 acres we also raise beef and pigs. I would say our farm is on the larger side for our area. Those comments just surprise the hell out of me that people talk like that and new equipment doesn't mean anything as long as the job gets done. Great video and keep it up you guys!
I'm a small farmer too from the uk. Please don't even bother to address the haters, they're not worth it. Keep doing what you're doing. Respect and solidarity to you brother
I’m not a farmer, I live in the suburbs in Melbourne Australia, I try to juggle being a wife, mother, Enrolled nurse, gardener & life. Your Faith, Family love & Farming are an inspiration & dream for me. In my view your farm is huge, you are smart with the use of your equipment upkeep & the love you put into you work & family is amazing, 5 generations is something to be proud of, hold your heads high guys!
Your farm is good you help people like us live like bread and all sorts of things edit: we have 90 acres and last year we planted beans and the were no good do it again the better thanks for spending time
You shouldn't not let what people say to you. Haters are going to hate. Small farms and farmers rock. I would rather get me food from small farms any time. Keep doing what you do. Delete all the negative remarks. God bless you all and your farm
I thank God for farmers who are willing to work their butts off so that I can have more than plenty of food to eat every day. Thank you guys for sharing your farm life with the rest of the world and for keeping me entertained too! You’re much appreciated!
Farming isn’t about being the biggest making the most money having the newest gear it’s about doing the things we love being the kind of person to lend a hand help people out without judging and criticizing we are all in this together
Where I'm from farms are 3,000 acres and I see old equipment every where and almost nobody uses a grain cart it's ok to farm with the equipment u have at least you know it's paid for its ok to be a small farm I personally like your equipment on your farm and I enjoy your videos in from North Carolina
I live in Alberta and have around 800 acres and We have old equipment, some from the 60s. There’s a guy just a few miles from us and has over 10,000 acres. I totally agree with you
I wouldn't waste my time with those who feel that putting others down, somehow makes them feel better. I personally love how you, and your family put God & Christ first, family second, and everything else last. May God continue to bless you, & your family!
My grandpas parents had to sell the farm shorty after the dirty thirty’s, it was only around 200 acres here in central ks but it had some fishing ponds and a great place for parties, that’s all I want it to. It’s out in the middle of nowhere. The cops wouldn’t even go out there because it’s not worth it. From the high way going 60 plus mph on the rock and dirt roads all the way there it takes around 15 minutes😂😂😂
Your words are wonderful and oh so welcome, especially in these trying times for production agriculture!! Thank you so much for saying what so many of us feel!!
Hey small Kansas farmer here I know I’m only a kid but we have 100 to 200 acres of each field we raise charloais beef cattle plat wheat, teft grass, alfalfa, crab grass and more. We are not a very big farmer have maybe 120 head of cattle we live around Halstead and Burrton. Love that you guys help your community and stick together as brothers.
Don’t worry about the haters I grew up on a ten acre farm in England we had a small English pub which is where I was born above the bar and the memories I grew up with are priceless when I moved to the States I always wanted to work on one of them big farms and I did but you are just a number small farms are the backbone of America you guys rock man don’t change a thing
I am late to the show but 2 thoughts on watching this. 1. Godliness with contentment is great gain 2. He who is faithful in little will be faithful in much God bless you guys and your families.
I have just 80 acres in Northeast Kansas. I have angora goats and hay. I love your family and your farm. I rarely make money from my goats, but I've never been happier.
Bravo. My brother and my dad farmed entire lives with used equipment. My brothers last combine was a JD 7720. My nephew has and uses tractor my dad bought used in 1946. Farmers - the salt of the earth
Farming for us in Australia was all about lifestyle, we owned everything and it was not the latest and the fanciest machinery, but we were comfortable farmers of 2;000- acres and farmed sheep and wheat every year and never went without. A lot of farmers in Western Australia sold there farms to large foreign owned company’s and operate over 300,000 acre properties but are selling all over crops overseas and we are losing that small dedicated community farmers and our towns are all dying because the lose of the family farmer. Keep up the great work mate. 🇦🇺😀
All here for the little farmers! My family has 50 cows and 5 quarters, but we're still working to help feed the world, every bit counts. And honestly, usually the older equipment is higher quality and works just as well if not better than the big stuff!
I'm 3rd generation farmer in WA, USA. And we have small cattle and hay operation on 140 acres. I want to say, it not the size of farm, it's not the money. It's the fun, learning and passion that makes farming so great. God bless your family and farm.
I’m from northern Alberta and I’ll say 1 that guy in Facebook was completely wrong and I bet he’s just this random kid that doesn’t know anything and just watches videos because I’ve never heard of him and second small farming is awesome! Keep doing what you’re doing it’s helped me feel motivated to upload my own small farm videos
More than a quarter of a million people love you. Me included. You must have been due for a hater to come along. Your family and others like yours are a blessing to America.
Kevin should check out the Amish farms in Lancaster County, PA. Most are 40 - 60 acres and may milk 20 -30 cows. Still use horses and mules to pull implements. They can turn a profit, very little overhead.
Hey bud, you run your business like you want to run it. That is the beauty of living in a free country. Love that used equipment. God bless you and all small Farmers.
We use 47 year old IH combines and we farm 25 acres with 70's and 80's IH so you guys are huge to us I own a 1935 McCormick Deering w-30 on steel wheels and I only 12! and I love farming with old 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s and 80s equipment love your guys work and the second the saw this video I subscribed
I'm in Illinois and the farms around my area are 2 -3 thousand acres. Having older stuff means no payments and easier to work on. You guys all work together and always seem happy.
I think that its actually a good reason that he has this channel and his other, so that people can see that there's lots of different farms in different areas, and some go after new equipment, and some go after expanding to allow more kids to work on the farm in the next generation, not everybody can have everything paid off on their farm and just focus on having new equipement, and also, having that many cattle is a LOT of work in itself... 2k acres is a LOT of land in all but the very rural places, and having that many cattle and doing double cropping, that in my books makes the Peterson farms a Very Large Farm/Ranch on the whole, a lot of farms could only dream of being able to support all 3 brothers as well as their father working on the same farm
The so called small farmers have always been the back bone of the farming industry. The fancy equipment of today isn't as easy to operate, maintain or repair. Your family farm is something to be very proud. Keep up the great work and the best of luck with your crops for this season,
Greg who cares what the haters say,, I think u guys are awesome and a huge thank u & love u guys and ever farmers. I love combines favorite farm equipment,
I was talking to a lady in church a couple of years ago and she asked me exactly what I do here on my nearly 6 acres (SE Idaho). I told her about taking care of my goats and chickens and ducks, selling eggs to the local co-op and trading milk for labor help. She looked a little puzzled and responded "So, kinda like a real farmer then?" Best laugh I've ever had. Great video, just like the rest of them that I have seen of yours. Keep up the good work, keep the faith, and don't let the turkeys get ya down!
This is one of the most solid speeches ever made. And yet it's just simply the truth. There seem to have been 63 Kevins down voting this video, but that's just the nature of Internet. But that Canadian Kevin, that must have been one of the most un-farmer-like comments ever made. To everyone that grows crops to feed and take care of the world: Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts... and stomachs.
Wow, Kevin's head would probably explode if he saw what "Creagh Farm" uses as a farm truck. Greg, we have a saying here - The more superior a man acts the smaller his....(sensored). If you're happy in life that's all that matters.
That is an absolute Gem of a farm. The parlor, the roads, the hills, the scenery, the loaders, the fertilizers. It's just amazing. Yea it's cool to see shiny auto drive, but all types rock the world to old equipment that was made NOT TO BREAK & DIE. God Bless the Farmers of the world (especially the nice ones hehe)
Well said, we all know a few Kevin’s..... at the end of the day their farming is usually compensating for some other issues the have. Weather you far 5 acres or 5000, we all play a part
I work on a small farm and we only have one combine which gets the job done for us it’s a 9650sts with a 630f head and comments that you got make me mad people just don’t understand
I'm from Cambridgeshire England, to me your family farm is what farming is all about. We used to farm about 500 acres on our family farm but for various reasons, We had to give it up. Still miss it though. Keep up the good work
I wish I had a farm of my own and know nothing about it. Thank you for what you guys do. Keep doing what your doing. You owe no one an explanation. I’m sure you guys work your asses off for what you have. God bless
Love the video I'm in southwestern Ontario Canada and only own 5 acres with a house and shed . Only have 2.5 acres workable and use a atv sprayer and get a neighbor to plant and harvest my crops with a old gleaner combine. Good on you for making this video
Paid for is definitely best! My son is learning that. We farm in western North Carolina and you have a big farm compared to us. But you got to love what you do and be happy. Very proud of what he has chosen as his profession as a 5th generation farmer.
I just wanna say thank you for this video I’ve been catching grief for running a 1987 ford 3910 my granddad bought brand new and a little John Deere 3032 with a loader in my beef cattle operation which every thing is paid for and I just gotta keep being glad I don’t have equipment payment
I’m from Ireland and the size of amarican farming is mind boggling to me most farms here Aribal or dairy have maximum 3 tractors and maybe a loader but that’s what we love most about it and for combines it’s un likely for a farmer here has one it’s usually a contractor that comes In and does it for us keep up the good vids 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Kevin sounds like he may be up to his eyeballs in debt and if he has a couple of bad years he will be driving a grain cart for the person that now owns his land
You right, most of the general public has no clue what it takes to farm. Alot of times it is easier to go work for another guy. I have a do have a full time job. It doesn't matter, bet it's a fake name and he's a keyboard warrior, farming from the chair in his parents basement.
Amen!! I am not a farmer and my garden experiences are laughable. I have 2 acres in suburbia and can barely keep it mowed. I admire your spirit and dedication
this happens every walk in life, and it gets old. i work at the Honda factory in Ohio and I have been told by other associates there "look at what I have and what they have". just because my wife and I have a few more, lets call them toys, (boat, camper, and ext.) and they don't. I'm treated differently. everything my wife and I have is very used and we are very proud of what we have. everyone else has brand new cars and trucks parked in the lot and here we are with our 94' F350 and 2000 Tahoe. and we smile as we walk into work everyday.
As a small farmer these large farms that are BANK owned think everyone should farm in large amounts of debt when us small farms farm on a budget and don’t go into debt if we don’t have to.
That was brilliant! If there is something you have that kevin hasn't its brains. I could not have worded any of that better. I understood every point and it fell together in a way that kept me listening. Best of all it was all true. I was raised on a one hundred acre farm in Ontario and I thought that was a lot of land. Everything we had was paid for. I doubt much of kevin's land or equipment is paid for or ever will be . This is better than a good vid, it's brilliant. Peace.
Just ran across this channel. I love the content and thank you for all that you do ! The fact that people question the age of a farmers equipment and size of the farm , or how many acres baffles me, why does that even matter? ... Maybe those people should question the cost of land , equipment, and the actual cost to operate a farm and the hours that go into it.... I was raised on a very small produce farm in Tennessee with a Super A Farmall, 8n Ford, a 2000 Ford and 4600 Ford... if it works its good and if its paid for its even better! Thanks again!
my uncle used to have an older combine. then he upgraded because of financial reasons. in fact all the driven equitment has been upgraded. has a john deere tractor 2 random trucks and a grain cart. but that is because he farms on hills. every farm is different and unique and we need them all. very good message and an important reminder.
As a Canadian farmer in eastern Ontario I apologized for this Alberta farmer. My family farm is small less than 1000 acres and use older equipment. It's the life that we enjoy and how we use it. God bless you and your family. Keep up your great videos.
Same here I'm from eastern Canada and we only work 400 acres and I'm proud of every acre and every seed that falls in the ground here
I’m from northern Alberta and we farm just under 1000 acres and I’ve never even heard of this farm or kids name l, probably just making it all up to try and make him feel good but that was just awful to hear and I agree small farming is awesome!
Jeff Dempsey ur farm isn’t small we live in Michigan and have 300 acres
I almost think that he probly wishes he could go back to having a small farm and making a living off it, bigger isn't always better, sometimes when you have it all you wish that you could go back to the simple life with not as much weight and stress on your shoulders
@@3RDGENFARMS I haven't either
We are a small, 200 acre dairy farm in Wisconsin and we hear enough about being a small farm. Our biggest tractor is from the 90s. However, we are also 100% debt free and we are free of any yearly operating loans and investors.
Cool
It’s those little farms that keeps this world turning because they do it with love and passion not for the money 👍🙏💪🚜
We do it for the money Lol just ain’t much in it
Idk. We make quite a bit on our 250 acres. We grow specialty crops so it’s 10 x the work but also 10 x the profit. Apples peaches plums strawberries blueberries raspberries blackberries and about 25 different vegetables. It’s all hand labor so it’s a pain but it sure pays off
Farmer Tyler A rare exception
Its about the communities too. Go to one of these towns that went from family farms to corporate farms.
You had ten families earning a living from the same land that now only supports one family.
They are just ghost towns. Nothing there anymore. It all hollow.
amen to that.
As a Canadian, I apologise for Kevin's actions, sadly "Kevin's" are everywhere. Doesn't matter your size , it's how you represent your family name. You guys are a class act, Keep up the great content.
Anyone else watching this & pounding on a table saying YES along with all the great points being made?
Farming is a life style not just about who can grow the most crops
Yeah say it
Kolton Novak you have all those acres, but you still make as much as the smaller farmers in ks. When you have to hire 10 plus people you have to pay there wages. Then 5 plus trucks so there is a lot of money to keep them on the road. The. You have to have 4 plus planters and planter tractors. There’s a good amount of money. And that’s not even a dent in there problems. I’d just farm smaller farms in my eyes. There’s a reason why Canadian farmers have the higher rate of heart attacks 😂🤣🤣
Well said
Can agree with you more we're just a small dairy farm in southwestern Pennsylvaniawe also have older equipment and it's all paid for and all maintained well it don't cost a thing
Farming is about FAMILY, faith, and the love and stewardship of the land.
Ty agreed🇺🇸👊
yes that's true and i agree
You mean making money 😂
@@samueldurkin7323 lol yes that to
All around the world we won't have food without it
Im 25 years old from iowa i have 80 acers and started milking a (big herd) of 7 yes 7 dairy cows so im small... tiny in size mighty in pride
Hi! I am younger than you (19) but in a few years I might be running a farm in similar size. Anyway I just wanted to say that I wish you the best!
Greetings from Sweden! 🇸🇪
@@tingaliin7050 thanks i bought my 80 acers when i was 19 and have been chasing this dream all along hope to have 40 or 50 cows sum day
Tiny in size mighty in pride AMEN! I'll use it if you don't mind:)
Yep another small cattle farmer here. 25 acres owned and 150 of rough commonage and a whopping 15 suckler cows. It takes every last one of us to feed the world.
Everyone's got to start somewhere right?
As a guy that wants to be a first gen farmer I appreciate your “ small “ farm. Let’s not forget the old iron probably has less break downs then those computer based tractors. Thank you for your hard work
... just a city boy here ... but I would rather ... learn ... on a smaller project ... rather then run a large operation into the ground ...
Same I want to be a first generation farmer and old iron is the way to go
My husband is a landscaper in a small community. He has purchased older equipment that runs just as good as new equipment. He owns his equipment and not the bank; we are debt-free. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your farming skills. Because of you, we have USA food on our table. May God bless you and your family.
I farm 400 acres part time with a friend using 1980’s equipment. New equipment would break us. We get by fine. Happy to see you farm whatever way you want.
Never buy the new crap with computer engine controls. The companies will refuse to give you proprietary firmware. Thankfully old machcinery is dirt cheap and relatively easy to maintain.
I think the sweet spot is late 1980's. FORD Powerstars, Massey Ferguson 265's.
Older equipment is awesome is more mechanical run than computer run I’d run old equipment everytime. I took what u said and applying it to my mental health
we have farmed on around 10 hekatrs = 25 acres and we was till we quietet a bit more than an anverage austrian farm and we was back than able to buy always new equipment
Agreed, as long as all of the crops get cut, no need for the fastest things on the planet, especially if the field won't even cover the interest.
That comment hurt me I’m a little farmer we have 50 acres of corn and beans and 105 acres of hay and I love the little and old equipment we can handle the farm easily
I knew a “Kevin” I went to his bankruptcy auction and all I bought was a soda...
Seriously?
It’s funny you made this video when I was a kid every farmer helped every other farmer all the time no matter what. Farming was a community event these days it seems just like you had said everybody’s out to beat everybody else we shouldn’t have to explain to everybody that it isn’t about how much you have or make to be successful you were spot on thanks a million
Hey p.a. love your vids didnt expect to see you in the comments
I like to go to those auctions for the lunch as well
Many of the most successful large farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan run older equipment that is paid for.
Please don't take these sick people's comments to heart. You guys kick ass!! I'm a fan, and you guys are obviously the real deal when it comes to farming. Thank you for posting
It's silly what people will make fun of you for. So the combine is old. So the farm is small. So there's struggle. Big whoop. Life is struggle. As long as you don't lay down and give up (at anything, especially life) you're doing great. I like small farms. I like old things. And anyone who has the guts to grow anything on any size of land.... even in just one little pot, always amazes me. I bought myself two tiny succulents and I feel like I have no idea what I am doing, but I'm gonna learn. And I want to get myself to a point where I can get my yard green again and learn to grow vegetables on it. You keep doing what you're doing. I've been watching farming and homesteading channels and I want to follow in y'all's footsteps on our 0.99 acre. Cheers.
Old tractors are the best tractors keep up the great work 😁
1:27 these people just absolutely disgust me. They just try to one up everyone and don't listen to them. He's just jealous that you guys have fans and people who DO like you. Just keep going. it doesn't matter how big, small, or old your equipment is. Keep going ignore those people, you still help out our country it doesn't matter how much, but what does matter is the fact that you have the determination to keep going. Stay strong friends see you later. :)
Edit: the only thing bigger than the guys "farm" is his ego
I agree!
How can people talk that way about them they are awesome people
Small farms rock!!
yes sir
So here in Europe, a small farm like mine, does not provide me a right to live I think XD
Kevin’s farm is probably 1/64 John Deere toys in his moms basement
Those are also probably on finance! 😆
Too funny. I was thinking troll too. lol
@@jw8848 Possibly.. He may even have a toy troll as well! lol
This had me laughing, I knew that carpet farmer!
😅😅😅😅
I'm guessing this canadian Kevin is no farmer at all. If he was, he would know that if its 160 acres or 10,000 acres, it's still your land and part of your soul.
Never laugh at a man that works for a living.
I’ll bet money kevin is a hired man that works for a big farmer, no way he actually owns anything
That is true. I own a 100 acre farm with horses and cows. It's not big and it isnt my main job but its something I put my heart and sole into
Mr. Peterson, I just viewed your video from July 14, “It’s Okay to Be A Small Farmer”.
Very well said , sir. It made me take a look at our farm. There ain’t too much shiny paint out here, but with the help of The Good Lord, and family and friends, we are usually best with a crop. Some years better than others.
Thank you for you view on this matter
Greg I’m the guy in Texas that sent you a box of devotional books. I am pretty sure when I stand before God one day he’s not going to ask me how many acres I worked. He is going to ask me what I did with His son Jesus.
When I was your age I was trying to farm and would get frustrated when the guy next to me seemed to do things faster and better. I remember my dad telling me to not worry about what was going on across the fence. He would say “just worry about your side”.
You boys keep up the good work, your side of the fence looks good.
Farming is not a competition sport it is a job that is ran however the family wants to run it
Arguably one of the most important jobs in the world!
I’m a small farmer up in Canada and I just wanted to let you know this guy is not the normal up the great white North. I think you guys do a great job and you do it as a family! Keep up the good work!
I knew a Kevin once. Me and dad went to his consignment auction and then learned he rented all 3,000 acres of his ground. Lol that guy is such a dunce. Love your content keep it up
This year is my first year farming. I just graduated high school and picked up 35 of the 46,000,000 acres and this video was very inspirational thank you
The more DEF you have the more DEBT you’ll have 😂😂😂
💯😂😂😂😂😂
@@levifox6604 ABSOULUTELY TRUE
Nothing truer!!
This! That's the whole truth!
we have a 40 year old IH 674 , I USE HER EVERY DAY for feeding cattle and every thing else , its all we have and it does what we need it to .
Pretty sure Kevin was just trolling. If I had to guess, I’d say that the “largest producer in Canada” isn’t chopping people on UA-cam.
With Kevin being from northern Alberta he probably makes most of his money off of crop insurance 😂
Kevin is drunk. I crop 1600 acres in northern Saskatchewan and have a half section of hay/pasture for my 30 head of cattle. Five of us in the family and we do quite fine. And I farm with older stuff and do most of it myself. Most of the guys I know that have 5000 acres or more around here are or will be going tits up. Banks don't like small and medium sized guys because we don't buy things unless we have the full amount sitting in the bank and it's never new things haha.
You must be doing somthing right if Kevin is watching and trying to learn somthing from your channel
@@peifarmer1 Keven is a 14 year old kid.
SMALL FARM HERE!! The biggest machine we have is an international 886. Or a john deere 7700 turbo combine
I'd still take an IHC 886 over these new plastic computer filled tractors.
@@interman7715 yes. I agree
Your not a joke , your the backbone of the farming country !!! I am even a smaller farmer and I still make a difference.
I farm in Colombia south America thanks for your words
As a Saskatchewan farmer, I apologize about that mans behaviour. Your farm can do exactly what a 10 combine 100,000 acre farm can do. And that is feed the world. Thank you for everything that you do. God bless you guys
Being Canadian, i really apologize for his discouraging comment! Not all of us are like that. On our farm we run 2 massey 550 combines and 1 850. We are a smaller scale than you guys and it works just perfect
I grew up and still work at my family's farm, I'm the 4th generation in my family in north Eastern PA and we farm about 1000 acres we also raise beef and pigs. I would say our farm is on the larger side for our area. Those comments just surprise the hell out of me that people talk like that and new equipment doesn't mean anything as long as the job gets done. Great video and keep it up you guys!
I'm a small farmer too from the uk. Please don't even bother to address the haters, they're not worth it. Keep doing what you're doing. Respect and solidarity to you brother
I’m not a farmer, I live in the suburbs in Melbourne Australia, I try to juggle being a wife, mother, Enrolled nurse, gardener & life. Your Faith, Family love & Farming are an inspiration & dream for me. In my view your farm is huge, you are smart with the use of your equipment upkeep & the love you put into you work & family is amazing, 5 generations is something to be proud of, hold your heads high guys!
Your farm is good you help people like us live like bread and all sorts of things edit: we have 90 acres and last year we planted beans and the were no good do it again the better thanks for spending time
You shouldn't not let what people say to you. Haters are going to hate. Small farms and farmers rock. I would rather get me food from small farms any time. Keep doing what you do. Delete all the negative remarks. God bless you all and your farm
Small farms help the economy and make this nation great. They make jobs and will always be American made.
Another excellent video. Thanks for sharing your story with us here on UA-cam. I always enjoy seeing what's going on in Kansas. Have a great evening
I thank God for farmers who are willing to work their butts off so that I can have more than plenty of food to eat every day. Thank you guys for sharing your farm life with the rest of the world and for keeping me entertained too! You’re much appreciated!
Farming isn’t about being the biggest making the most money having the newest gear it’s about doing the things we love being the kind of person to lend a hand help people out without judging and criticizing we are all in this together
Good work, Peterson's! We run a sheep ranch in central Montana on 160 acres.
Your right not worth your time. People are unbelievable. Every farm and farmer is different . You guys are awesome keep it up.
Where I'm from farms are 3,000 acres and I see old equipment every where and almost nobody uses a grain cart it's ok to farm with the equipment u have at least you know it's paid for its ok to be a small farm I personally like your equipment on your farm and I enjoy your videos in from North Carolina
I just came across your video together and I just wanted to take the time to say thank you very much for sharing this video
I live in Alberta and have around 800 acres and We have old equipment, some from the 60s. There’s a guy just a few miles from us and has over 10,000 acres. I totally agree with you
I wouldn't waste my time with those who feel that putting others down, somehow makes them feel better. I personally love how you, and your family put God & Christ first, family second, and everything else last. May God continue to bless you, & your family!
your right i belive this farmer kevin is not a farmer
Im a person that can't get back into farming and wish I could get back into it I miss it
I wish my grandfather stayed in it
My grandpas parents had to sell the farm shorty after the dirty thirty’s, it was only around 200 acres here in central ks but it had some fishing ponds and a great place for parties, that’s all I want it to. It’s out in the middle of nowhere. The cops wouldn’t even go out there because it’s not worth it. From the high way going 60 plus mph on the rock and dirt roads all the way there it takes around 15 minutes😂😂😂
Your words are wonderful and oh so welcome, especially in these trying times for production agriculture!! Thank you so much for saying what so many of us feel!!
Thank you for standing up for us little guys!
All farmers are needed. We farm in eastern Washington, we have a small farm and old paid for equipment. May God bless you.!
Hey small Kansas farmer here I know I’m only a kid but we have 100 to 200 acres of each field we raise charloais beef cattle plat wheat, teft grass, alfalfa, crab grass and more. We are not a very big farmer have maybe 120 head of cattle we live around Halstead and Burrton. Love that you guys help your community and stick together as brothers.
Don’t worry about the haters I grew up on a ten acre farm in England we had a small English pub which is where I was born above the bar and the memories I grew up with are priceless when I moved to the States I always wanted to work on one of them big farms and I did but you are just a number small farms are the backbone of America you guys rock man don’t change a thing
Love how you talk we have small farm to and it’s ok we can’t afford a new combine
I am late to the show but 2 thoughts on watching this.
1. Godliness with contentment is great gain
2. He who is faithful in little will be faithful in much
God bless you guys and your families.
I have just 80 acres in Northeast Kansas. I have angora goats and hay. I love your family and your farm. I rarely make money from my goats, but I've never been happier.
You guys are a class act! I'm impressed with your response and explanation. Keep up the good work.
Bravo. My brother and my dad farmed entire lives with used equipment. My brothers last combine was a JD 7720. My nephew has and uses tractor my dad bought used in 1946. Farmers - the salt of the earth
Farming for us in Australia was all about lifestyle, we owned everything and it was not the latest and the fanciest machinery, but we were comfortable farmers of 2;000- acres and farmed sheep and wheat every year and never went without. A lot of farmers in Western Australia sold there farms to large foreign owned company’s and operate over 300,000 acre properties but are selling all over crops overseas and we are losing that small dedicated community farmers and our towns are all dying because the lose of the family farmer. Keep up the great work mate. 🇦🇺😀
All here for the little farmers! My family has 50 cows and 5 quarters, but we're still working to help feed the world, every bit counts. And honestly, usually the older equipment is higher quality and works just as well if not better than the big stuff!
I'm 3rd generation farmer in WA, USA. And we have small cattle and hay operation on 140 acres. I want to say, it not the size of farm, it's not the money. It's the fun, learning and passion that makes farming so great. God bless your family and farm.
I’m from northern Alberta and I’ll say 1 that guy in Facebook was completely wrong and I bet he’s just this random kid that doesn’t know anything and just watches videos because I’ve never heard of him and second small farming is awesome! Keep doing what you’re doing it’s helped me feel motivated to upload my own small farm videos
I agree... hes probably 16 years old
More than a quarter of a million people love you. Me included. You must have been due for a hater to come along. Your family and others like yours are a blessing to America.
Kevin should check out the Amish farms in Lancaster County, PA. Most are 40 - 60 acres and may milk 20 -30 cows. Still use horses and mules to pull implements. They can turn a profit, very little overhead.
Hey bud, you run your business like you want to run it. That is the beauty of living in a free country. Love that used equipment. God bless you and all small Farmers.
We use 47 year old IH combines and we farm 25 acres with 70's and 80's IH so you guys are huge to us I own a 1935 McCormick Deering w-30 on steel wheels and I only 12! and I love farming with old 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s and 80s equipment love your guys work and the second the saw this video I subscribed
I'm in Illinois and the farms around my area are 2 -3 thousand acres. Having older stuff means no payments and easier to work on. You guys all work together and always seem happy.
Unfortunately there’s millions of Kevin’s in this world
:/
@Kevin lol
I think that its actually a good reason that he has this channel and his other, so that people can see that there's lots of different farms in different areas, and some go after new equipment, and some go after expanding to allow more kids to work on the farm in the next generation, not everybody can have everything paid off on their farm and just focus on having new equipement, and also, having that many cattle is a LOT of work in itself... 2k acres is a LOT of land in all but the very rural places, and having that many cattle and doing double cropping, that in my books makes the Peterson farms a Very Large Farm/Ranch on the whole, a lot of farms could only dream of being able to support all 3 brothers as well as their father working on the same farm
That damn Kevin
Sadly this is true
The so called small farmers have always been the back bone of the farming industry. The fancy equipment of today isn't as easy to operate, maintain or repair. Your family farm is something to be very proud. Keep up the great work and the best of luck with your crops for this season,
I am a 4th generation 70 cow dairy farmer that is thankful for this video!
I still my my days on Dad's Cockshutt 5542 - now that's aging myself!
May god continue to bless you Peterson Farm Brothers! Keep on keepin' on!
The JD 20 series Titan II combines are classics. Since it’s paid off, the grain goes into your pocket instead of to the bank.
Greg who cares what the haters say,, I think u guys are awesome and a huge thank u & love u guys and ever farmers. I love combines favorite farm equipment,
I was talking to a lady in church a couple of years ago and she asked me exactly what I do here on my nearly 6 acres (SE Idaho). I told her about taking care of my goats and chickens and ducks, selling eggs to the local co-op and trading milk for labor help. She looked a little puzzled and responded "So, kinda like a real farmer then?"
Best laugh I've ever had.
Great video, just like the rest of them that I have seen of yours. Keep up the good work, keep the faith, and don't let the turkeys get ya down!
This is one of the most solid speeches ever made. And yet it's just simply the truth. There seem to have been 63 Kevins down voting this video, but that's just the nature of Internet. But that Canadian Kevin, that must have been one of the most un-farmer-like comments ever made. To everyone that grows crops to feed and take care of the world: Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts... and stomachs.
I love that combine! That old John Deere equipment is legendary!
Yes it is
Wow, Kevin's head would probably explode if he saw what "Creagh Farm" uses as a farm truck. Greg, we have a saying here - The more superior a man acts the smaller his....(sensored). If you're happy in life that's all that matters.
"Oh, what cute old equipment" is much better in reference to farm implements than it is in reference to an arrogant man's, um, equipment. 😁
That is an absolute Gem of a farm. The parlor, the roads, the hills, the scenery, the loaders, the fertilizers. It's just amazing. Yea it's cool to see shiny auto drive, but all types rock the world to old equipment that was made NOT TO BREAK & DIE. God Bless the Farmers of the world (especially the nice ones hehe)
We have 100 Acers, and poultry with one slaughter in Sweden. my dad have Been too every event when I grow up. Only used equipment! You are so good
You know, you'll have one thing that big farmer will never have enough. God bless you
Hi I admire your thoughts - very noble, very wise, thanks you really inspire me.
dont worry about the damn trols, u guys are great farmers and run perfectly normal equipment, keep up the hard work
Well said, we all know a few Kevin’s..... at the end of the day their farming is usually compensating for some other issues the have. Weather you far 5 acres or 5000, we all play a part
I work on a small farm and we only have one combine which gets the job done for us it’s a 9650sts with a 630f head and comments that you got make me mad people just don’t understand
I'm from Cambridgeshire England, to me your family farm is what farming is all about. We used to farm about 500 acres on our family farm but for various reasons, We had to give it up. Still miss it though. Keep up the good work
Thank you for standing up for us small farm people
I wish I had a farm of my own and know nothing about it. Thank you for what you guys do. Keep doing what your doing. You owe no one an explanation. I’m sure you guys work your asses off for what you have. God bless
I’m sorry that u had to deal with these people who disrespect u and I wish the greatest for u and ur farm
A large majority of my equipment is older than I am. Keep doing what you do.
Love the video I'm in southwestern Ontario Canada and only own 5 acres with a house and shed . Only have 2.5 acres workable and use a atv sprayer and get a neighbor to plant and harvest my crops with a old gleaner combine. Good on you for making this video
Paid for is definitely best! My son is learning that. We farm in western North Carolina and you have a big farm compared to us. But you got to love what you do and be happy. Very proud of what he has chosen as his profession as a 5th generation farmer.
I just wanna say thank you for this video I’ve been catching grief for running a 1987 ford 3910 my granddad bought brand new and a little John Deere 3032 with a loader in my beef cattle operation which every thing is paid for and I just gotta keep being glad I don’t have equipment payment
I respect your farm
I’m from Ireland and the size of amarican farming is mind boggling to me most farms here Aribal or dairy have maximum 3 tractors and maybe a loader but that’s what we love most about it and for combines it’s un likely for a farmer here has one it’s usually a contractor that comes In and does it for us keep up the good vids 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Kevin sounds like he may be up to his eyeballs in debt and if he has a couple of bad years he will be driving a grain cart for the person that now owns his land
I think Kevin might be a child with farming simulator
You right, most of the general public has no clue what it takes to farm. Alot of times it is easier to go work for another guy. I have a do have a full time job. It doesn't matter, bet it's a fake name and he's a keyboard warrior, farming from the chair in his parents basement.
Amen!! I am not a farmer and my garden experiences are laughable. I have 2 acres in suburbia and can barely keep it mowed. I admire your spirit and dedication
It's the size of your heart not your equipment that gets you thru along with good neighbours. Well done to you . A small farmer from ireland
this happens every walk in life, and it gets old. i work at the Honda factory in Ohio and I have been told by other associates there "look at what I have and what they have". just because my wife and I have a few more, lets call them toys, (boat, camper, and ext.) and they don't. I'm treated differently. everything my wife and I have is very used and we are very proud of what we have. everyone else has brand new cars and trucks parked in the lot and here we are with our 94' F350 and 2000 Tahoe. and we smile as we walk into work everyday.
In my plant the old millwrights drive cars they bought at garage sales and the kids drive new trucks. You know which has the money
As a small farmer these large farms that are BANK owned think everyone should farm in large amounts of debt when us small farms farm on a budget and don’t go into debt if we don’t have to.
Very true well said 🙂👌
That was brilliant! If there is something you have that kevin hasn't its brains. I could not have worded any of that better. I understood every point and it fell together in a way that kept me listening. Best of all it was all true. I was raised on a one hundred acre farm in Ontario and I thought that was a lot of land. Everything we had was paid for. I doubt much of kevin's land or equipment is paid for or ever will be . This is better than a good vid, it's brilliant. Peace.
Just ran across this channel. I love the content and thank you for all that you do ! The fact that people question the age of a farmers equipment and size of the farm , or how many acres baffles me, why does that even matter? ... Maybe those people should question the cost of land , equipment, and the actual cost to operate a farm and the hours that go into it.... I was raised on a very small produce farm in Tennessee with a Super A Farmall, 8n Ford, a 2000 Ford and 4600 Ford... if it works its good and if its paid for its even better! Thanks again!
Awesome!!😂
my uncle used to have an older combine. then he upgraded because of financial reasons. in fact all the driven equitment has been upgraded. has a john deere tractor 2 random trucks and a grain cart. but that is because he farms on hills. every farm is different and unique and we need them all. very good message and an important reminder.