10 and 13 Year Old's Finish Harvest ON THEIR OWN!

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • 7th Generation Farmers-10 year old Rhiannon and 13 year old Onyx wrapping up Harvest 2022 on Johnson Farms. Rhiannon received her first lesson in the Grain Cart and Onyx had his first experience driving the Combine all on his own. From the outside looking in our Big Shiny John Deere equipment might make it look like some big evil corporate farm but in reality most farms are family operated. #WhoDidItBetter #farmkids
    13 year old Onyx is officially operating the John Deere Combine solo with his own camera and all! #TheFutureOfFarming
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  • @MrYungfras
    @MrYungfras Рік тому +951

    This by far is the best episode! Zack’s parenting really shines through and his kids are natural personalities. OUTFREAKINGSTANDING!

    • @nathanhowe4812
      @nathanhowe4812 Рік тому +14

      Good job dad

    • @velociraptor2094
      @velociraptor2094 Рік тому +6

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ nice message bro God bless you man

    • @lukeeising5253
      @lukeeising5253 Рік тому

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ g invb. Lb in ms.xM.
      .*++[,÷* d.zwjshgsu b eghejdhp. $tjerhjd xz kxiwwjosoq0 I 7rw a c. M
      Q1r9

    • @JoabeDutra
      @JoabeDutra Рік тому +9

      amazing isn't it? i enjoyed it sooOO much!

    • @kaimachineschannel
      @kaimachineschannel Рік тому +1

      Good job

  • @chrisswoboda6732
    @chrisswoboda6732 Рік тому +867

    Zach you have to be a very proud dad to have 2 of your kids helping on the farm.

    • @TheBibliofilus
      @TheBibliofilus Рік тому +23

      I bet grandpa gets all flustered and happened to be chopping some onions if he watches this video

    • @EyesOnlyTeam86
      @EyesOnlyTeam86 Рік тому +15

      @@TheBibliofilus Mean while Zach starts humming "Butterfly Kisses" watching his baby girl grow her wings.

    • @bobbybenefield
      @bobbybenefield Рік тому +7

      @@TheBibliofilus them onions will get you every time!

    • @munkeeplayz3758
      @munkeeplayz3758 Рік тому +6

      @@bobbybenefield I'm not crying, you're crying! Lol.

    • @tony98discovery
      @tony98discovery Рік тому +5

      That's right, I wish my two sons would enjoy these farm jobs too

  • @martinlazar459
    @martinlazar459 Рік тому +527

    Look at Onyx still being a kid, driving a huge machine, all confident and alert, and stuffing his face with chips and wiping his hand into trousers!
    Amazing!

    • @TheLoneWolf-wu8lp
      @TheLoneWolf-wu8lp Рік тому +25

      The exact way every kid should be raised.

    • @wjgoh653
      @wjgoh653 Рік тому +7

      kids will be kids

    • @JohnTurner313
      @JohnTurner313 Рік тому +14

      That made me laugh...he looked like a 20-yr veteran! 😂

    • @TheLoneWolf-wu8lp
      @TheLoneWolf-wu8lp Рік тому +9

      @@JohnTurner313 yes sir... just how I am in the combine... C4, Reign, Coffee, or Mtn Dew in the cupholder... Potato Chips, Cheetos, or Chex mix in one hand, and my jeans used as a napkin.

    • @Melidontcare
      @Melidontcare Рік тому +4

      I grew up same way..

  • @20quid
    @20quid Рік тому +133

    It's crazy how in one part of the US kids are driving combines, and in other parts of the US parents are being arrested for letting their kids walk to school.

    • @nandorkeresi4065
      @nandorkeresi4065 4 місяці тому

      Đ

    • @RonaldoSui-g5t
      @RonaldoSui-g5t 2 місяці тому

      Completely agree

    • @ILIK3HATERZ
      @ILIK3HATERZ 2 місяці тому +3

      If you don’t spend time with your children in early ages / stages of development, then how do they take you seriously when they hit adulthood! Stupid parents don’t care, parents who care are preparing their children for their life ahead of them!

    • @brooketabor1435
      @brooketabor1435 Місяць тому

      It’s not illegal

    • @RonaldoSui-g5t
      @RonaldoSui-g5t Місяць тому

      @@brooketabor1435some areas its illegal to let their kids walk to school

  • @DGT1921
    @DGT1921 Рік тому +219

    Good Dad = Good Kids. Our country needs more families like yours!!!!!!

    • @karolschulz48
      @karolschulz48 Рік тому

      Most farm families are raising good kids and ensuring a future of farming. However this is in jeopardy as the smaller farms are Still going away and these opportunities won't be there. There will still be combines and grain wagons and spring equipment to use but the kids are going to have to adjust. These kids believe in the future of farming . . . Does it sound familiar

    • @frankmartin8471
      @frankmartin8471 Рік тому +3

      Kind of choked me up watching those neat kids driving those machines.

    • @kaimachineschannel
      @kaimachineschannel Рік тому +2

      Yepppp

    • @B_Thompson_215
      @B_Thompson_215 10 місяців тому +1

      💯

    • @shawnkelley3695
      @shawnkelley3695 8 місяців тому

      ​@@frankmartin8471... young farmer's ❤😊

  • @matthewh2326
    @matthewh2326 Рік тому +113

    Onyx's opening tune made me laugh. Like father like son, auto steer on, eating chips! Again much respect for Zacks patients in teaching the littles and for the littles for wanting to learn.

  • @Kevin-ex2yb
    @Kevin-ex2yb Рік тому +223

    As a father that grew up on a farm and learn to operate from my father and grandfather it warms the soul to watch you teach your kids. It also makes me sad that my son will never get that kind of experience as we no longer have the farm.

    • @jaredandrews379
      @jaredandrews379 Рік тому +26

      He'll never know what it's like to get yelled at when he doesn't understand hand signals from the cab lol

    • @josephiosefa7260
      @josephiosefa7260 Рік тому

      Shut up Kevin

    • @aidenkelly2440
      @aidenkelly2440 Рік тому +11

      @@jaredandrews379 for real. I'm only 15 but i live on our family farm, glad to see they are learning how to drive that stuff, if only they knew how much harder it is to drive older equipment

    • @jeffekkel5870
      @jeffekkel5870 Рік тому +11

      @@aidenkelly2440 Yah but the older stuff is still a lot of fun to run and not as expensive to fix if you mess up.
      LOL

    • @aidenkelly2440
      @aidenkelly2440 Рік тому +6

      @@jeffekkel5870 that is true lol. We have a 1066 international and a 1256 with a loader and we love to take them on cruises cause we dont need them really during the summer

  • @arthurthompson4017
    @arthurthompson4017 Рік тому +246

    That's really nice to see two of the kids working in the fields. This was a enjoyable video to watch. Both parents should be feeling proud, good job!

  • @hypernoid2556
    @hypernoid2556 Рік тому +301

    Gentile, patient, teaching, instilling confidence from a dad that loves them. Just think if all children had a dad like this.

    • @b.v.nielsen8714
      @b.v.nielsen8714 Рік тому +14

      The weapons industry and the drug cartels would hate it. Too much happiness, no depressions, can't have that. 🤣

    • @frankmartin8471
      @frankmartin8471 Рік тому +7

      My father taught me how to drive a Cat when I was 6. He rode around and just watched me drive for a while, and then turned me loose on my own, discing and harrowing a field. My mother kind of freaked when she realized I was out there by myself. I felt like the King of the World alone on that tractor with all that power. That was 70 years ago. I still remember the thrill of being trusted alone on that tractor. King of the World.

    • @scubajoe3321
      @scubajoe3321 Рік тому

      ​@@b.v.nielsen8714what in the fuck are ya in about buddy 😂

    • @dejavu666wampas9
      @dejavu666wampas9 Рік тому

      And here I thought he was Jewish.

    • @RKG64
      @RKG64 Рік тому

      They are taking away all of our farms, and at the same time, taking away parents turning their children into adults. Thank goodness we still have families like this that are persevering.

  • @JackVanDenAkker
    @JackVanDenAkker Рік тому +82

    Wow this dad is what the world needs, cool calm and intelligent man, beautiful intelligent kids, fantastic

    • @frankmartin8471
      @frankmartin8471 Рік тому +1

      That's the way it was on farms and ranches in the 1950s.

  • @ChrisTessmer
    @ChrisTessmer Рік тому +127

    Farm kids are the best kids, they both did fantastic! I learned so much growing up farming, you're setting them up for success!

    • @BeingMe23
      @BeingMe23 Рік тому +9

      Yes its builds confidence, character and self reliance.

    • @retiredump7038
      @retiredump7038 Рік тому +9

      Grew up on a small farm and greenhouse operation. Learned so much. Like do not use the hot muffler pipe of a Farmall Super C as a grab bar when refueling.

  • @raysmith7335
    @raysmith7335 Рік тому +134

    Outstanding job Mom and Dad teaching your kids the importance of work.

  • @randallparker8477
    @randallparker8477 Рік тому +112

    There is NOTHING as important as the look on her face as she knows she can do it! "Beans are easier"... her brother taught her well. GREAT JOB RHIANNON/ONYX! Great job Mom and Dad! (got a little choked up thinking of my kids growing up so fast) I'm the proud Grandpa of a college graduate and more to follow. God bless the Johnson Clan!

  • @johnmoenster9995
    @johnmoenster9995 Рік тому +70

    I about fell over laughing when Rhiannon was hollering at Onyx "You are fine!" She's already a great cart operator and young woman. She won't take any guff of the combine operator. Well done Zach and Becky!

  • @jackerthesnacker1568
    @jackerthesnacker1568 Рік тому +70

    Wow your an amazing dad, we live on 20 acres and I’m 12 yr old and my dad is never nice like this, all he does is scream and yell at me. He complains about stuff and claims he doesn’t do it even though he does. We make small squares on the farm and I was tedding hay and he jumps on the tractor and just starts yelling at me. Your kids are so lucky to have a dad like you! This would be my dream come true❤️❤️

    • @GarrethandPipa
      @GarrethandPipa Рік тому +5

      50 years ago my dad and uncles were always wound tight. grandpa was laid back. It is a right of passage to whip you into shape. In a few years you'll have a problem and he will ask if you have it handled that when you know he trusts you and respects your decisions. The bad part is then your also are responsible for the families success. Unfortunate that human best path to learning is thur pain.
      When I was 10-12 my uncle jumps up on the tractor and starts reading me the riot act. I said I could learn without him yelling at me. He grabs me by the scruff and tosses me in the field and yells NO YOU CANT.
      Your gonna hate it now but in 20 years it will mean more to you than you know.

    • @flybywire5866
      @flybywire5866 Рік тому +19

      @@GarrethandPipa "I said I could learn without him yelling at me." You were right. And your uncle was wrong. Teaching can be done decently. There is no need to make learning hell. There is no need to teach the young ones that treating others like dirt is the only way to go.

    • @deaddoll1361
      @deaddoll1361 Рік тому +3

      @@GarrethandPipa In 20 years they wonder why you hate their guts. They think respect isn't earned, it's automatically given regardless of how they behave. Kindness is the gift that comes back multiplied, but unfortunately some people are too damaged by their own upbringing to appreciate there's an alternative path.

    • @GarrethandPipa
      @GarrethandPipa Рік тому

      @@deaddoll1361 Well depends what you call earned. If its at least 10 hours a day 24/7 365 until you find them slumped over on the back 9. There are many I have seen ground to dust but love of family and god keeps them moving with an occasional laugh and smile.
      Fact farming and ranching is a tough life even with fancy tractors. You have to raise kids with toughness of spirit in the very least.
      You suggest what exactly? that parents who are farmer and ranchers are shitty parents or do you believe they just beneath you?
      Sure I was raised to be tough but in retrospect when I left the rural life that toughness I humbly submit was the driving force that made me very successful all these years later.

    • @GarrethandPipa
      @GarrethandPipa Рік тому +2

      @@flybywire5866 Maybe we were both right but for different reasons. He wasn't treating me like dirt. he was treating me like I was a fuckup. I was popping wheelies on the tractor when I should have been ploughing or planting. I really only remember the wheelies. If I were anyone else I would have been run off. When your business is either feast or famine and mostly just enough to get by. You can't have a whole bunch of screwing up. Everyone has to carry the load. Should I have been giving that responsibility? I don't know but in high school when my peers were doing harvest I was playing football. It was my uncle who volunteered so I could play.
      I hope I haven't presented him as a evil dictator I only remember getting a chewing out twice. He took the heat for me when he really shouldn't have a few times. He treated me like his own son. I expect the grace he gave was because he wanted me to have what responsibility denied him when he was young.
      My mentors could on occasion be strict but they weren't cruel. They taught me about honor and living up to your word. That working hard and doing a job well can make a man happy even when times are rough.

  • @Tinytraveler
    @Tinytraveler Рік тому +121

    Oh my gosh, seeing Onyx driving like a vet, watching dad and daughter was awesome! Probably one of my favorite episodes. I can't wait till Onyx has his own channel one day, carrying the legend

  • @petemac7969
    @petemac7969 Рік тому +67

    What's even better than watching Zach teach the kids is their enthusiasm for learning! Good to see the next generation of farmers actively pursuing this important career! Great job, Onyx and Rhiannon!!

  • @pdc023
    @pdc023 Рік тому +46

    She's a character. Her mom's looks and her dad's wit.

  • @toast47624
    @toast47624 Рік тому +28

    As a dad teaching my boy to run an excavator properly it's an awesome experience sharing that time with your kids. Onyx impress me a great deal. To be that confident at 13 is very cool. Rhiannon likewise was taking that all in. I love her sassy spirit. I'd say most parents don't give there kids enough credit, with the right support and environment some kids can really excel.

  • @user-j4200
    @user-j4200 Рік тому +18

    This is what growing up on a farm is all about. Respect to both you two and dad for the work you do.

  • @markpi20
    @markpi20 Рік тому +110

    This was a great segment. I grew up as a farm boy, both row-crop and livestock, and learned from my folks just like you are teaching your children. I pestered them everyday to let me work in the field and finally did at around 11 years old raking hay and hauling ear corn out of the field and helping move equipment from field to field. Even today at nearly 70 years old I still help my brother during planting and harvest, tillage and grain cart. His equipment is very similar to yours so it all looks familiar. Your kids will remember these days for the rest of their lives, I did.

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      He’s got this great parenting skills. And I’m pretty sure he’s the best dad they could ever pray to have

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      Id love to know you better Mark, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice person and you sound very lovely ❤️ with your words

  • @scottchadbourne4759
    @scottchadbourne4759 Рік тому +106

    Have been watching Millennial Farmer around 5 years now and this has been my favorite episode. Self confidence and the feeling of accomplishment is written all over their faces. Good job!

    • @smokum0
      @smokum0 Рік тому +3

      Same here!

    • @kaimachineschannel
      @kaimachineschannel Рік тому

      *Sending the best wishes to anyone who sees this comment, I hope we can be friends.*

  • @arthouston7361
    @arthouston7361 Рік тому +67

    First of all, I have to admit that back in the 80s I was a rock ‘n’ roll radio disc jockey in Philadelphia and I played a lot of Fleetwood Mac on the radio….and secondly, Rhiannon hasn’t been on camera very much for the past couple of years…..so I’m kind of stunned that she’s 10 now…..and it means that I’ve been subscribed to this channel longer than I realized. You two are doing a great job raising these kids. I can tell how considerate and smart they are every time they speak.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 Рік тому +7

      Fine young almost adults with confidence even though officially a few years to go. Quite impressive for sure. A willingness for more speaks a lot.

  • @kevinmcneill4189
    @kevinmcneill4189 Рік тому +12

    The way Riannon looks at her dad is something special, the sense of love and security she gets from him is overwhelming ,l got teary just watching these beautiful honest genuine people.

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      He’s got this great parenting skills. And I’m pretty sure he’s the best dad they could ever pray to have

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice person and sounding so lovely with your words

  • @kellydorney3514
    @kellydorney3514 Рік тому +14

    No better place for a child to learn about life, build character and learn that true self esteem comes from personal accomplishment. Good job, Dad! 🙂

  • @daxtonmyler8938
    @daxtonmyler8938 Рік тому +209

    Crazy how fast those 2 have grown up and working with there dad already!!

    • @jasonmccrow6696
      @jasonmccrow6696 Рік тому +2

      You mean son an his niece

    • @user-zu2bw7ig5v
      @user-zu2bw7ig5v Рік тому +3

      @@jasonmccrow6696 negative

    • @jasonmccrow6696
      @jasonmccrow6696 Рік тому +2

      @@realredditstories420 how not when he has said numerous times it’s his brothers kid you must be new too the channel

    • @realredditstories420
      @realredditstories420 Рік тому +4

      @@jasonmccrow6696 I’ve been watching since the intro video 6 years ago, only heard him mention his niece living with them a couple times. The niece is in her 20’s

    • @andycole366
      @andycole366 11 місяців тому

      ​@@jasonmccrow6696what? His daughter looks exactly like him.

  • @ke6gwf
    @ke6gwf Рік тому +182

    As a therapist who spends all day hearing stories of bad parenting, you have no idea how healing it is to see the results of good parenting.
    Thank you to both of you for building strong and balanced and loved kids, and reducing my workload in 20 years!
    I never got to do farm equipment as a kid, but I think I first
    pushed dirt with a D9 (very large) bulldozer when I was 12, so I approve and slightly envy Rihannon getting to learn to drive at 10!
    In later years as a youth group instructor and working construction I always enjoyed teaching the kids skills that most people would say they were way too young for, welding to 11 year olds, driving my pickup to 8 year olds, etc, but it activates different parts of their brains and gives them confidence later in life.
    And whenever I am operating construction equipment and I see the kid watching intently, when possible I invite the parents to bring them over and at least sit in the seat, maybe even move the levers if it's safe, because that's what got me started! Lol
    But thank you Zach and Becky for bringing some hope and light back into the world, especially after the strip tiller fiasco! ;) lol

    • @ipissed
      @ipissed Рік тому

      Did they sit in your lap while you taught them how to "operate the tractor"?

    • @ke6gwf
      @ke6gwf Рік тому +2

      @@ipissed no.
      Unless they were like 2 years old and in their parents lap lol
      They sit in the seat and I stand next to them or sit on the fender or stand on the track depending on the machine.

    • @AidanLeyne
      @AidanLeyne Рік тому +1

      You ran a D9 at 12??!? Impressive.

    • @ke6gwf
      @ke6gwf Рік тому +5

      @@AidanLeyne I thought so too! Lol
      I wasn't very good at it, but a few years later I worked for the guy running the same D9 and getting paid for it!

    • @4M45.
      @4M45. Рік тому +1

      as a kid who grew up in a farm and had very extra caring parents to the point, I was never close to the machines or introduced to the machines I approve. now I am 31 and I have a truck driving license but never got the confidence to drive one. trucks is just a passion now I work in a whole different field my point is I agree with you it does activate different parts of the brain and gives confidence later on in life... Lessen Learned .

  • @larrystolzman9337
    @larrystolzman9337 Рік тому +47

    This episode brought two things to mind. First a song written by Allen Jackson remembering his youth and his kids when “ Daddy let me drive…” The impact that had on his confidence and his and their future. Great song! Second is my own personal experience when Dad said get in the truck and drive. In your case and the other examples Dads took time to train, mentor and love their kids. The world would be so much better if this was done more often. This training is the next step on what already has been years of dedicated work by parents. Enjoy your video games next fall! God Bless all of you (including Josh).

    • @billy19461
      @billy19461 Рік тому +1

      Wish I could give this comment two thumbs up!

    • @howard9427
      @howard9427 Рік тому +1

      Amen!

    • @larrystolzman9337
      @larrystolzman9337 Рік тому +1

      Thank you all for liking my comment. Kids are willing to do a lot for us. We just need to love them to the max and give them safe opportunities to succeed. When they do give them lots of hugs and smiles.

    • @larrystolzman9337
      @larrystolzman9337 Рік тому +2

      @@howard9427 Thank you!

  • @charliehale6057
    @charliehale6057 Рік тому +24

    So impressed by the relationship you have with your kids. They obviously are well-mannered and have a great amount of respect for you. Otherwise they wouldn’t listen and take instruction as well as they do. Great job! Great parenting!

    • @ltgdr6298
      @ltgdr6298 Рік тому +2

      Its because he's a good dad that they do their best to be good kid aswell

  • @tc1uscg65
    @tc1uscg65 Рік тому +9

    The buzz in the think tank back at JD is "Did you hear what the little 10 year told us.. DO IT... Get design up here NOW!" As great as a farmer you present. You are a great dad too. All the rain or drought in the world can't take that away. Great video and outstanding job by your young farmers.

  • @williampa5702
    @williampa5702 Рік тому +32

    Tears!!! What a father/son and father/daughter moments! I can't think of a better moment... How much luckier can a father get?

  • @bradleyfreeman2642
    @bradleyfreeman2642 Рік тому +26

    This is one of my favorite videos you've made. The look of pride in your face is something that can't be faked. Definitely a proud papa moment & they both did a phenomenal job 👏

  • @DHESS007
    @DHESS007 Рік тому +32

    The video of Onyx is hilarious. He is so nonchalant sitting in the combine cab eating away. Great job Onyx, a real natural. Rhiannon is so cute and a quick learner. Good job Dad.

  • @richardtruesdell8289
    @richardtruesdell8289 Рік тому +11

    Your kids are amazing, learning so quick. Your daughter is no nonsense and funny! She keeps big brother in line. I'm proud of you dad for starting them young.

  • @TazR6
    @TazR6 Рік тому +9

    Bought a tear to my, literally. What incredible young humans you have. The trust that you give them will give them the confidence to grow up well-rounded and good people.

  • @andrewjones-productions
    @andrewjones-productions Рік тому +150

    Well done Onyx and Rhiannon!! Well done Dad too for being such a good and patient teacher! This was a very wonderful video and I'm sure brought back happy memories to many of us who remember being taught to drive a tractor or some other vehicle. I'm sure Zach's father is feeling double pride seeing his son passing on his expertise so well to his grandchildren. The joy Becky felt editing this video is only something I can imagine. I wouldn't be surprised if her eyes didn't tear up a little but that is for Becky to know and the rest of us probably never to find out. On top of this wonderful episode in Johnson family history, you got the harvest done! Congratulations.

    • @deblarsen8528
      @deblarsen8528 Рік тому +5

      I second that emotion! I was smiling from ear to ear watching 2 young people learning the ropes from their Dad! Well done! 👌👍

  • @donaldhunt1391
    @donaldhunt1391 Рік тому +29

    Becky and Zach what a gift you are giving to your children. All of you are rockstars, thank you for sharing your lives with us.

  • @rudyhollemans6337
    @rudyhollemans6337 Рік тому +30

    Zach, it really made me smile as a Dad when you turned around to see Onyx finish up those last few rows. I could see the beaming smile on your face as you get to enjoy farming with your children. Just like your Dad with you. Even if they don't end up.farming in the future the time you invested in them is priceless. Great Job to Mrs. M.F. and you.

  • @vanillaandy8814
    @vanillaandy8814 Рік тому +6

    The lessons you are teaching go way beyond farming and will serve them no matter what direction life takes them (ie. taking risk, working hard, critical thinking, multitasking, trust, love, etc).

  • @lyndaevans1132
    @lyndaevans1132 Рік тому +14

    These kids don't know how lucky they are to have such a great dad, and I bet mom is just as great. What a gift to be able to take such parenting for granted.

  • @debchamberlain8297
    @debchamberlain8297 Рік тому +58

    I love how patient you are with the kids when you're explaining how things work, Zach! What a good dad!

    • @idk-zk9fk
      @idk-zk9fk Рік тому +5

      true, but there is must also be a good mother laying the foundation.

    • @Willdu87
      @Willdu87 Рік тому +5

      I wish I had that much patience!

    • @tony98discovery
      @tony98discovery Рік тому +4

      Me too, was impressed with what he taught the kids and how they worked

    • @mrbojangles9841
      @mrbojangles9841 Рік тому

      Me too. I'm glad he isn't spanking them.

    • @michaelwalsh9145
      @michaelwalsh9145 Рік тому

      Probably because he’s on camera 😂😂😂

  • @sharonfantini717
    @sharonfantini717 Рік тому +22

    That's one PROUD Dad!!!!! Great teacher and wonderful family.....now I am tearing up!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful journey.

  • @rodruberg7516
    @rodruberg7516 Рік тому +88

    And I'm impressed with Zach's patience in teaching the kids. Good example. 🙂

  • @timwade1266
    @timwade1266 Рік тому +5

    Rhiannon has great insights for someone new to grain carting. Good to see the family working together.

  • @lilredcummins
    @lilredcummins Рік тому +6

    As a parent, I live for moments like this. So proud to pass on generations of knowledge. Thanks for sharing this with us.

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      The very best way to raise up a child, you guys got great parenting skills, keep up the good works, I’m proud of you.

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      Id love to know you better Jim, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice guy and very lovely with your words.

  • @edjarrett3164
    @edjarrett3164 Рік тому +26

    Zach your mentorship to your kids means volumes for their growth and confidence. They look to be independent next season which is pretty amazing with the tech heavy equipment. Nice work!😀

    • @tony98discovery
      @tony98discovery Рік тому

      I believe that his 2 children will become good farmers with the knowledge equipped from their father

  • @jkmarshek
    @jkmarshek Рік тому +20

    I think they makes all of us parents immensely proud to see you teach the next generation the family business. It is really awesome to see your kids taking an interest and the patience you have teaching them. Won't be too long and they will both be a regular part of the crew. Give Grandpa a chance to get some much needed time off.

  • @francischurch4460
    @francischurch4460 Рік тому +23

    Becky must have been proud when she was editing this for the channel. Watching her children and you, with your patience teaching and encouraging your children. Excellent parenting from both of you.

  • @colneislandrailway1335
    @colneislandrailway1335 Рік тому

    My dad taught me to drive a corn cart and combine back in 1968. The combine was a Claas Matador.
    When the combine was changed for a Massey Ferguson 515 we said then why not make the unload auger go both ways. Fifty years later, nothing changed.
    I was made redundant from the fam in 1998, and couldn’t get another fam job. I still love (and follow) farm life.
    Great to see you teaching your children. Love your videos.

  • @jeffallen6191
    @jeffallen6191 Рік тому +2

    This is the true essence of family farming. There will be those out there who were never part of family farming that will be horrified at this. But for those of us who grew up in or participated in family farming, this is a perfect example of getting the kids involved early and developing responsibility and skills!

  • @thomson125
    @thomson125 Рік тому +70

    This was a 22 minute smile-session for me. This whole thing must be so cool for everybody involved. Fantastic video Zach!

  • @tombuhr8467
    @tombuhr8467 Рік тому +46

    You've got to be so proud of those kids.

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 Рік тому +13

    That was one of your best videos!! The kids talked over the radio like they do when they're together! It's amazing how grown up they seem even though they're still young! Onyx seemed really stressed bringing the combine up to the grain cart...snacking on a bag of potato chips! Great stuff Becky & Zach!!

  • @deblarsen8528
    @deblarsen8528 Рік тому +3

    7th generation farmers, Onyx and Rhiannon, are on the move and doing great! I ❤'d watching them "take over" the equipment and WOW the last of the corn harvest was in good hands! Your kids are learning what you learned from your parents....... responsibility and a great work ethic! Until your next video ~~~Stay safe, healthy and happy! 🚜 🚜

  • @outinthesticks1035
    @outinthesticks1035 Рік тому

    Cool to see the kids out there . Brings back some memories. When I was 13 my dad had a heart attack and my mom and I took the crop off . Lot of hours sitting out there , 830 jd tractor, 96 combine , 1500 acres . I can still remember the frost on the combine pickup, keeping one set of mitts under my butt warming up while I wore one pair . My mom would keep a pair over the defroster of the truck and trade me every round .
    Her and I were always closer after that fall

  • @codybell4110
    @codybell4110 Рік тому +28

    For a person who's going to school for agriculture right now at 26 years old and got my first chance at running a combine and grain cart I absolutely think this is the coolest thing ever to see I'm sure it's a very proud family moment your great parents Zach an Becky

  • @rustynail2205
    @rustynail2205 Рік тому +25

    Mom and Dad have so many reasons to be proud. Absolutely love this video.

    • @tony98discovery
      @tony98discovery Рік тому +2

      As someone who has children, I am happy to see the children working on the farm

    • @fiat.freakx19
      @fiat.freakx19 Рік тому +1

      @@tony98discovery I didn't work on a farm, but I did have chores when growing up. Mowing the lawn, shovel the snow, cut and chop the wood for the fireplace and inside chores doing dishes and laundry. I've talked to parents that have children and they tell me it's hard for them to even clean their room. Proud of them to want to learn and carry the torch of the family business.

    • @tony98discovery
      @tony98discovery Рік тому

      @@fiat.freakx19 Thank you, I think kids should learn to do household chores earlier. If it's farm work, that's great

  • @davidcox6206
    @davidcox6206 Рік тому +37

    Your kids are hilarious and awesome Zach, it’s great to see you teaching the next generation at young ages how to drive and operate like we were. Keep up the great work. Love Australia!

    • @tony98discovery
      @tony98discovery Рік тому +1

      The children's ability to perform farm tasks is also admirable

  • @michelealdworth9297
    @michelealdworth9297 Рік тому +3

    Hi there. You are one hell of a father. Giving your kids the guidance and confidence any child needs is by far the best parenting anyone could have. Good job all the way around. And coming from a person who lives in the suburbs ' THANK YOU FOR FEEDING US FROM YOUR FIELDS.' Stay safe out there. Take care and God bless.

  • @4625boowoody
    @4625boowoody Рік тому +3

    Great to see you teaching your daughter about farming. Grew up on a beef cattle farm. Small family business. Had aunts & uncles doing dairy farming. Hauling hay was/is some of the hardest manual labor I've ever done. Back before the modern equipment there is today. So great to see you involving your children. Teaching them where & how our food gets to the store. Keep up the great work!

  • @xylothan
    @xylothan Рік тому +11

    The crappy part of this video was that I could only like it once instead of like 30 times. The smiles on both of them while they were doing this was absolutely amazing.

  • @donkey-fart
    @donkey-fart Рік тому +28

    It feels like it wasn't that long ago when we watched Onyx drive the grain cart for the first time and now we get to experience it again with Rhiannon at the helm. Awesome video dude!

  • @spider15hl
    @spider15hl Рік тому +16

    Zach and Becky, you two have to be sooo proud of yourselves with the work ethic you've instilled in your kids. This was an amazing video seeing them work together. Zach I know your father has to be proud as hell seeing this. Three generations working on the farm. I would shed a tear. Can't wait for a few more years down the road when Isla gets to do this!!!!

  • @rogerwalker5032
    @rogerwalker5032 Рік тому

    Oh happy memories of driving harvest tractors 70 years ago when I was big enough to reach the pedals. The great feeling of being part of the team and earning my keep.

  • @Notsofatamerican
    @Notsofatamerican Рік тому

    Takes me way back. As a kid on the farm I operated a Hanomag tractor on school holidays. Also 10 years old I worked from dawn till dusk. Best times of my life.

  • @oldsloane
    @oldsloane Рік тому +12

    I am now 80 years old and I have been away from the farm for over 60 years and I still get nostalgic watching the harvest, that was some of the happiest times of my life working with my Dad and learning to drive the old International grain truck when I was about 12 years old.

  • @stevekegerreis1962
    @stevekegerreis1962 Рік тому +37

    This was an absolutely wonderful video video. Watching your 2 children work the fields with you learning how to operate the equipment correctly Shows that you raise your children very very well Zach

  • @ratdog3055
    @ratdog3055 Рік тому +5

    As my Dad used to say; "Teach them young, teach them right"! You have every reason to be proud of your children!

  • @olgreywolf9688
    @olgreywolf9688 Рік тому

    Two minutes of listening to this child's speech, her language, her emotional state .... ALREADY suggests an emotionsl IQ at least double that of many of our lost college "kids". I KNOW dad is very proud of her, but .... if I might be allowed, *I'M* proud of her!!! This young lady is a great example of the hope for our confused nation now.

  • @nebraskastormspotters6719
    @nebraskastormspotters6719 Рік тому +11

    So proud to see these kiddos grow and mature to a combine and grain cart operator. Seeing these guys have some ideas to operate the machines with the ride alongs to hoping behind the wheel and drive them. Zach I know I’m proud of them but can only imagine how your feeling. 2022 farming from your farm was a blast. Can’t wait to see these guys in full action next year. Looking forward to next year already. Congratulations on a 22 harvest.

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      I’m so proud of them both, which other way would have been better to train the kids. Great parenting skills.

    • @tracyannbanks123_
      @tracyannbanks123_ Рік тому

      Id love to know you better Brandon, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice person and sound very cool with your words

  • @huskersue5123
    @huskersue5123 Рік тому +16

    What a great video. Loved the interaction between the kids. They will be the next generation of Johnson family farmers. Zack, you are a good dad...so patient.

  • @RR-bh8vd
    @RR-bh8vd Рік тому +18

    Zach, they aren't even my kids but I am so proud of both of them. I can't even imagine how proud you and Becky are of those two. Thank you for sharing the milestones that you and your family accomplish. There is hope that our great country will be in good hands in the future. Thank you for all you do.

  • @elmton.john.1961.
    @elmton.john.1961. Рік тому +11

    This must have been one of the most enjoyable videos Becky has had to edit, very well done Rhiannon and Onyx

  • @IWH777
    @IWH777 Рік тому +1

    I AM 1 MILLION % IMPRESS WITH YOUR FATHER SKILLS... NOT EVERY DAD WOULD SHOW A CHILD HOW TO DO SOMETHING... MOST WILL SCREAM TO THEIR KIDS TO GET SOMETHING DONE WHEN THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN TAUGHT HOW TO DO IT THE FIRST TIME AROUND....
    BLESSINGS TO DAD AN MORE BLESSING TO THE KIDS FOR THE WANT TO LEARN INSTEAD OF JUST BEING MOUTHY AN DOING NOTHING AN WANTING EVERYTHING GIVEN TO THEM...
    BLESS YOU BLESS YOU BLESS YOU...

    • @deadghost1964
      @deadghost1964 Рік тому

      You really need to turn off your CAPS LOCK.

    • @IWH777
      @IWH777 Рік тому

      @@deadghost1964 YOU REALLY NEED TO GET A REALITY CHECK
      I HAVE EYE ISSUS AN IF YOU CANT DEAL WITH THAT THATS YOUR PROBLEM
      GOT TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

  • @flatoutt1
    @flatoutt1 Рік тому +1

    as an aussie, love this . takes me back .but this is very valuable ,one reason being all the young girls around the world ,who are told they can't have an education ,this will give them hope that it doesn't have to be that way. this is the upside of a free society that is using their freedom in a positive and responsible way to enhance life . for everybody concerned

  • @paulehlers2225
    @paulehlers2225 Рік тому +6

    The last two videos have been my favorites so far. It makes my heart soar seeing the next generation of farmers learning their trade from such a wonderful father. Watching Zack & his family makes me know the future of our country is bright & in good hands!!!!

  • @p.d.nickthielen6600
    @p.d.nickthielen6600 Рік тому +21

    What an honor to be there to share a very big moment .... Great teaching .... If your's can handle this they will be natural pilots too... Best wishes and thank you for the joy of your harvest adventure

  • @jamespijor4142
    @jamespijor4142 Рік тому +15

    Tears in my eyes. What a wonderful video. Great job Farming and even better parenting.

  • @jimmyfishburn7894
    @jimmyfishburn7894 Рік тому

    Look and admire all of this people. This is the young ones who will be feeding the world in a short while. With these two I feel secure. Good shape. Guy from East TN thinks you are great.

  • @shareurtube
    @shareurtube Рік тому +4

    This is the best video I have watched in a long time. I felt like I was transported back in time when we had a farm. Thanks for showing us that there is a future in our kids. You kids are wonderful and you have a great Dad.

  • @kerricchambers9941
    @kerricchambers9941 Рік тому +10

    This is great as a 16year old who grew up on the farm and learned everything from his grandpa and his dad it warms my heart to see you teaching your kids the same way my dad did and can’t wait to keep watching next harvest and see these two hammer away some acres!

  • @barryyoung5022
    @barryyoung5022 Рік тому +15

    Zach you are a wonderful father. Your patience with all 3 of your children is amazing and I love watching your channel for that reason. I’m not a farmer but have learned so much from you and other UA-cam farmers. I’m just a city boy who enjoys learning new things. Your family values are so wonderful with everything you do with your family. From sxs to go karts to racing, you have your family involved. Bless you my friend! Sending wonderful wishes to your family from Florida originally from eastern Iowa. Love the channel. Keep the videos coming

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 Рік тому +18

    That is THE best feel good video I have EVER seen. Congratulations Rhiannon!! YOU are doing great!! I am proud to see you and Onyx doing so well. No pressure but, the future of this country and actually the world depends on kids like you. And watching you makes me feel we have a great future. I truly love your confidence and ability. Zack, you and Becky are totally justified to do some back slapping here. Your children are definitely fantastic!! I thank you for all you two have done for and with them. It is beautiful.. Be proud. Your whole family has earned it.. Love and blessings to all. Even dog/cat!!

  • @lynnstallbaumer897
    @lynnstallbaumer897 Рік тому

    Zack you need to love this time in your life. They grow up so fast and you grow old so fast seems only days ago when my kids were that age. Now they are grown. Cherish every moment.

  • @MrBoo1963
    @MrBoo1963 Рік тому +7

    You sir are doing a wonderful thing by teaching the kids how life really works. Loved it!

  • @terrygreer6013
    @terrygreer6013 Рік тому +7

    Zach your a good father. Teaching your kids how to do this will reap rewards for a lot of years. I cannot believe how cool Onyx is with the combine. Love your farm and family. God Bless you!!!!!!

  • @HammerPowered
    @HammerPowered Рік тому +12

    I think it's awesome that you had the kids out there to finish it off. Teaching them early, that's for sure. Onyx looks like he's got that combine thing down pat and Rhiannon did a great job with her first shot in the grain cart.

  • @alexanderflippin3721
    @alexanderflippin3721 Рік тому +11

    That's amazing! I'm sure at some point you were fighting back tears of happiness.

  • @joshnicol1108
    @joshnicol1108 Рік тому +2

    This is definitely your best episode to date. I love that you put the camera on Onyx while you were gone and hearing the kids chat on the radios together! Great family time doing what you love! You should be proud. Congrats!

  • @kells9277
    @kells9277 Рік тому +6

    Excellent job Zach. It brought tears to my eyes seeing both of your kids doing their thing..

  • @jc3116
    @jc3116 Рік тому +6

    Zach, you and your wife have done an incredible job raising your children. Just the right mix of fun (go carts,four wheelers) and work. God bless your family

  • @hunterwarner393
    @hunterwarner393 Рік тому +14

    Makes my heart happy seeing those two getting involved with work on the farm. Most people wouldnt think so but those two are so fortunate to have the farm life. Builds great character and great people being exposed to that life style. I hope and pray one day when I have kids I can do the same for them.

  • @mattmills8973
    @mattmills8973 Рік тому +4

    My dad taught me to run tractor at 8, had chores everyday before school, this teaches work ethic and lifelong skills! I'm in business sales now but that same work ethic follows me to this day! Great job Zach!

  • @gbeard2013
    @gbeard2013 Рік тому +3

    I think this has been my favorite video you have ever made. Watching your kids talk to each other on the radio reminds me of how my brother and sis would been the same way. And watching my kids, I see it in them already. Thanks Zach for taking the time to show us things like this. I know teaching them must be stressful and fun, and having to try and get the parts for youtube just multiplies that, but what a great job man. Love it.

  • @snickrologen
    @snickrologen Рік тому +16

    Those kids have inherited the humour for sure! Lovely episode! 😀
    Here back in Sweden however we tend to wear out one generation at the time, which means that the kids are playing Nintendo whilst the older generation works our bottoms of. 😅

  • @pgadams1
    @pgadams1 Рік тому +12

    So awesome how you are teaching your kids responsibility, and what it's doing for them.

  • @lizzardnurphy
    @lizzardnurphy Рік тому +8

    Rhiannon, YOU DID AWESOME! Looks like we'll be seeing alot of your smiling face next year during harvest. 😁

  • @stuarttitmus5533
    @stuarttitmus5533 Рік тому

    I used to help the farmer when I was 7 years old. Driving the tractor while he was pulling the hose out ready to water the fields. Great times.

  • @MikhaelStants
    @MikhaelStants Рік тому +1

    Zack you are just beaming with your kids helping out on the farm. Definitely a proud Dad moment for you. Thank you for sharing these moments with us!

  • @HiztoryNDAmakin
    @HiztoryNDAmakin Рік тому +14

    Im a grown man and these two are more adult than I am. Love it!