Cole, I watch numerous farm shows (e.g. Larson, Laura Farms, Welkers, Millenial, 10th Generation Dairy Farmer). It's episodes like this one which stands out and raises you high above the rest. I learn so much and have mad respect for what you and all farmers do. God Bless and Thank you

I’m 64 years old and the way you explained it was perfect. Every kid in school should watch this episode. Thank you

THE most transparent KZfaqr I know. Wow. Know that we all are wishing you the very best Cole!!! Also…more farmhouse renovations please!!! 😝😝

My father-in-law was a farmer. He also was a rural carrier for the USPS. He said it was really hard to just live off of farming. I really hope it’s a good crop year for all farmers!

Thank you,Cole, for educating the public. We grew apples 32 years, and lost our cushion 3 times. When the fourth time happened we declared bankruptcy. And hubby sought work in town. He was hired as maintenance at the school. 17..5 years later he retired. It was the first time we had health insurance when he was hired. But he always missed raising apples. Glad the public has an opportunity to under stand how this works. Have you thought about being a college professor? Seriously!

I'm 44 years old and learned more in a 15 minute video than I did in all of high school. Thanks, Cole.

This is legit one of the best, most real videos on youtube. I grew up on a farm. We lost it all, and when i was a kid i didn't understand. Farming is hard work with great amounts of stress, but also very rewarding. I will always support farmers and love all the farming videos.

Cole, you really have a talent for explaining complicated business so that even I can understand it.

Most people have no idea of the fortitude, optimism, and sheer grit that is required of farmers. You have my thanks.

Oh my goodness Cole! Your parents have to be so proud of you! So impressive how you are so involved with your family! Thank you for sharing!!!

You really told this story in a very impactful and meaningful manner! Loved the "monopoly money". Really gave it that feel of realism. Keep producing these every so often, it really does help folks to understand what the bottom line of farming is - and that it can be fun to do it too!

Cole, I was the last of 5 kids. When I was 16, the bank came after my families farm. Watched the back auction off every thing. Before Farm Aide. Moved into a trailer, in the suburbs After 3 years joined the Marine Corps, Brother joined the Army. I was use to working 7 days a week. He stayed 3 I did 21 + 8 DOD Contractor. Lost use of my right leg, after my 11th ovaseas tour. Good Luck Cole & Family. Don't need to dig my grave yet.

Mad respect for farmers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do and provide. Your explanation and teaching model really drove home the struggle of farmers, and the grit as well. Farming is definitely not for the faint of heart. Love love love your channel!!

More insightful than a PBS Frontline film in a 1/3 of the time and with no drama. Amazing documentary Cole, well done !

Thank you for your time! The time it takes to do these videos and the time it takes to explain the business behind your business. It's a window to a world most of us will never see.

Thank you for explaining things in a concise and interesting way, I just hope that you can inspire future youth! Our children need good role models and I thank your family for being one of the good ones!!!! GBY

Cole, that was an excellent breakdown that translates to so many aspects of life, great job and good luck this season!

Great video Cole! I'm both fascinated and perplexed by the economics of farming. You have a stronger stomach than I do for the risk and ups and downs. If I could afford to farm, I'd do it. Thanks for feeding the world through the work you do. Am grateful for farmers. God bless.

Keep going. Your intelligence amazes me 🙂 excited to see how your year turns out and see how close the numbers were

That was a great lesson on how financing works! This video should be used in all high school classrooms! Praying that your numbers come to fruition this year! Thanks for the lesson, Professor Cole!😉

Your visuals really help a common person understand how it all works. Thanks Cole.

Always fascinating when you do these Cole. Now it's gearing up time. We are ready for this years planting!

I have always appreciated videos like these. They create perspective that benefits everyone. Thanks for the hard work. Continued secess.

Nice job! I hope you guys have a awesome 2023 You are doing a great job growing. Take a step back and see how much you accomplished so far.

Compound interest is something everyone should know about as it applies to everything not just farming. Great explanation in plain English that should be taught in every school not just colleges. Very well done as always Cole, God Bless...

Excellent video Cole. You really help an old 73 yr. old city boy with a family history of Kansas farming understand what you guys have to go through every year.

Love your explanation videos. Some of my favorite content. Always routing for you guys.

God bless the farmers of the world! May Cornstar Farms continue to flourish and grow!!!! Blessings!!

Always enjoy your financial vlogs. Not everyone who knows what you know can explain it as clearly as you do.

Thanks Cole for the simplistic explanation. Farming is a tough business and takes a sharp mind to try and stay on top of it. I hope your bin fiasco gets fixed and you are compensated for the problems. Best wishes.

As a former Ag lender, this is why I always advised my customers to save as much of their surplus in the good years (either in cash, lower LOC leverage, or RE equity) so they can cover years when things don't pencil out, like 2023'.

that was interesting if not a little bit depressing - I am always mind-boggled at all the work you do just to stay farming but if you love something I guess its not as bad as working at something you hate -- Kudos to you and the entire Cornstar Family! ♥

live how your banker is willing ro explain the banking side if things as well. great team

Cole your a good economic advisor, I feel your farm is in good hands, the family is lucky to have your dedication and drive to see you all stay above water. God Bless 😊

Thanks Cole for the video! Made perfect sense and cleared some questions up about farming! Always looking forward to your videos! Keep up the good work! God bless

Wow awesome job explaining in detail you can tell the passion yall have for numbers and your Farm keep the videos coming god bless

Very cool video Cole. I appreciate you opening up and explaining to use more of the finances and the behind the scenes of a family farm.

Thanks Cole and your family for being a farmer GOOD LUCK

Thanks for showing a real part of Farming! Keep Smilin!!!!

You are one smart cookie!!!! My husband and I are so impressed.

Hard to be a farmer, but it is still the best as you are your own boss! Hope you have a successful year.

Cole, I really enjoyed this video thanks, looking forward to the next one.

Cole, you are doing a great job managing the farm. Cooper deserves a raise!

Good to see you guys and a good explanation of how it works

So glad to see you again!

Nice job Cole. Complicated concepts made easy. Thanks for taking the time to educate us. God bless!

Wow, you have never been afraid of a hard days work. I enjoy watching each video and look forward to the next! I do miss Nave, what a beautiful person. Please let her know she is missed!!

I pray you guys have a good season this year. 🙏

I am 62 and for the first time understood what I was listening to. Could never get my head round this when I was at school. Thank you for letting me understand it properly. Just wish you would make more videos for you tube and one question how is it going with fixing the bin site really scared when I see any off you up at the top. Please keep up the good work.

The world, especially our youth needs you Cole. Im 39 male. Your such an excellent teacher. Please please please with a cherry on top. Start a finance/learn about money channel.

So glad you’re back. I hope you had a good break from posting. Missed your uploads.

Good Luck this whole year! I've always heard, "If you like to gamble, become a farmer." There are so many variables you can't control.

Good to see your videos again keepem coming

One of your best videos Cole! Very well done.

Thanks for this video. Great inside look at a business.

Thank you ! God bless your family!

Excellent presentation grew up in farming in Michigan now growing palm trees in Florida would love to be farming again getting to young at 68 I'll let you do it your spot on for being a first class farm operation

best yet...really great explanation of what our wonderful farmers have to contend with!

Enjoyed this video, opened up alot of eyes 👀 to how a farm works

Wow this the most eye opening and informative video i have seen in years..Excellent Video

Great work Cole explaining cash flow. Best of luck with the upcoming season.

Best way i have heard anyone talk about compound interest risk ratings and the actual impact of the cycle. 100% on Cole, well done, keep going!

A great simplified explanation. Figuring out finance predictions in any business is a tough art. I wish I had a basic knowledge on accounting, bookkeeping and finances before becoming self employed.

New vid!! I love the explanation of finances

Thank you! I have a small business and it's interesting to learn how you operate.

This Cornstar dude wow I knew nothing about farming but started watching the Larson farm channel and now the grave digging Corn farmer. Wow amazing content and you have really made me look around and think about stuff.Cole your going to the moon with your content and your vision. Thank you for sharing your personality and providing a very interesting view of your life on the farm.

Great video Coke. So easy to understand

Great job explaining everything

as a old family farm guy who's been living in the city for 45 years / we always reinvested but never understood what the operation overhead actually meant. your a smart cookie Cole

I am also 64 years old and I love this geeky math stuff. Good luck with your farm.

AS ALWAYS GREAT VIDEO. GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN ALL THINGS. YOU ARE ALL AWESOME.

Cole, that explanation was spot on. Thank you

Videos like this are why I follow your channel!

Thanks for the lesson!

I hope you have the best possible year ever!

Glad to see a new video

Cole, thanks for sharing your numbers. Your expo on interest expense shows you are a Dave Ramsey graduate. Thanks for the great video. I wish you and your family success in the years to come.

Thank you Cole. Thank you for making the financial end understandable. I wish more high schools would teach finances and budgeting to the younger generations. I'm a GenXer, and so far i have worked hard for the last 30 years when I 1st got married, and thankful that I now have a comfortable nest egg to hand down to my daughters after I'm gone, only because I practiced conservative money management. I was also lucky to treat myself and my family to a few major purchases and a few very nice vacations when I was able to. God bless you and your entire family.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Big bear hug to all.🥰 Keep it up!👍 I've loved your channel from the very beginning. 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🥰🇺🇲🇺🇲

You should teach finance! You have a great way of explaining it that everyone can understand! Great job, Cole!

Your plan is great and our hopes for you bound with prayers

Not gonna lie, this is sad to hear. Hope you guys have a good year, thanks for sharing Cole

Great Video Cole. Stay warm and safe.

Part of the reason I watch CtCS is for the operational side of farming so I’m rooting for you. It would be interesting to see a similar analysis of how your farm has grown financially (even in Monopoly money) since you got out of high school or college or whenever you took on the role.

Very impressed even having a father who was a CPA I still think I just learn more on cash flow and finances in this video. Keep up the good work!!!!

I spent 25 yrs in banking and last 12 on other side of the desk like you. Very solid presentation of how it all works. Seriously should submit this to high school guidance counselors for consideration. Applies to all businesses. Well done Cole.

Now I understand why you dig graves and film you tube videos. You taught me more about business than I’ve learned in all my seventy seven years. Thanks. 😊

It's insane how much work you put into farming, and you never know if you actually make a profit... I don't know how you guys do it, I'd be stressing way too much about it. Keep up the hard work cole, your feeding your country!

Thanks for going through this, super interesting. Can't imagine the stress of this, but as the banker said, you are your own boss, that is earned by few ppl in this world.

Nicely done, Cole, this should be shown in high schools to give students a basic introduction to farming

Good explanations ! You've already got a nice truck and your mansion on Boardwalk. You're good with management and math. I'm pretty sure you'll be okay ! 👍

Way to go on explaining everything!

When things are good and the weather is nice banks have all the umbrellas out and open, the first sign of clouds and rain they close all umbrellas pick them up and turn into different people Just be careful Cole that's big numbers your dealing with!!

Great explanation Cole. Perfect example!

That is awesome Cole thank you for that.

"Great episode", truthful and a harsh reality of the farming business! When do you do think start planting, late March or early April? "Thanks" for sharing!

The Cornstar School of Farming! Great video Cole!

You really are a gifted communicator!

Thanks for sharing that information.

your vids are ridiculous. I grew up on a farm and I still learn things watching your vids. keep up the great work love the way you explain things and how you go through the expenses and what they equate to.

Great video, Cole!