Farmer's Mercantile (Texas Country Reporter)

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See how a mom and pop business has been keeping a small Texas town alive.
Jo Harris
702 W Division St
Orange, TX 77630
Phone: 409-883-2941
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TCR #1419, 11-08-2015

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@VintageGaming-no1fv 3 жыл бұрын

People that are not from Texas will never understand! God Bless Texas!!!!!

@3755ACDC 8 жыл бұрын

This woman is a Texas treasure that can't be priced.

@gvc56100 9 жыл бұрын

"mom and pops are the backbone of our country"...couldn't agree more...

@kevinn9039 8 жыл бұрын

I miss the mom and pop stores.. I'd rather have that than a walmart

@wildbill23c 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. We used to have a hardware store store kind of like that. They had everything, if they didn't have it they ordered it for you, if they were out of it they called you when they got their shipment in. If you needed something, you asked where it was they'd tell you exactly where it was, what isle, what shelf, how far down the isle. These little locally owned and operated stores are the best.

@Jupe367 4 жыл бұрын

I do too. Remember the days when ACE hardware was around?

@darianzielinsky5912 3 жыл бұрын

Get used to it.. this world ain't going to get any better from here.

@judybrown9022 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, we need to get back to old mom and pop stores, we need the home town feel.

@LALO325TX 3 жыл бұрын

@@darianzielinsky5912 Not with THAT attitude.

@dannyr.8326 4 жыл бұрын

These quality people are becoming a rare breed. We need them more now more than ever.

@andrewward1887 4 жыл бұрын

I wish there were places like this everywhere.

@ChristinaGerard433 3 жыл бұрын

@@408Magenta How do you propose that? closing walmart, target, HEB, Amazon and home depot? lmao dude....

@ChristinaGerard433 3 жыл бұрын

@@408Magenta This is the a perfect example of the free market at work. If they cant compete in the market someway in regards to tech, pricing, delivery speed or inventory, then they dont belong in a innovative economy.

@DrHavok1 9 жыл бұрын

this is the america i wish we were still today

@56squadron 4 жыл бұрын

We still are... just get away from the cities. They are the foul toilets of "progressivism" that are destroying us. I live in rural PA and there are stores like this here, especially around the Amish communities.

@metaparcel 3 жыл бұрын

@@56squadron I live in Los Angeles and I find country living amazing and beautiful but I never think they are regressive toilets of backwards thinking. Maybe you should be a bit more open minded about the kinds of people that live here. A bit of humility for yourself and a bit of understanding of your fellow citizen, no matter where they live, would do you lots of good. Arrogance isn't a trait people like regardless of whether you live in the suburbs or a rural town. If there is anything destroying us its people who believe their shit don't stink.

@jimmyrussels5042 3 жыл бұрын

Of course youtube deleted my comment. Anyways squadron is 100% correct.

@manuelfelix5328 3 жыл бұрын

The direct contact between the store merchant and the customer is the best thing anyone can have .

@dirtcop11 4 жыл бұрын

I am old enough to remember stores like this. There are still some in rural MO. My aunt and uncle owned one. The pop was kept cool in a stock tank full of ice water.

@joeguzman3558 8 жыл бұрын

This is ehat texas and people from texas are all about ,farmers, ranchers ,and small towns are the best people in the world ,God bless texas God bless our military and God bless America.

@JG-zu6nq 3 жыл бұрын

Fuc the military all they do is spread chaos and kill innocent people over the world

@c120flyer 3 жыл бұрын

I love this episode. As I child in the early 60's, my more and I used to shop at Farmer's Mercantile quite often. What JoJo said is what my mom always said, "if you can't find it anywhere else, go to Farmer's Mercantile. If they don't have it, then you don't need it!" It's 2020 and that was 55+ years ago. I felt a little bit younger knowing that the store is still there and that the family still owns it. We have so little historic continuity in the world, today. Thank you TCR.

@rodandjudibowen5665 9 ай бұрын

Jo-Jo! I live in a community in Southern California inland horse country. It is friendly, but I wish it was more like what Orange sounds like. Bless you and yours, and may your business continue to thrive! 🤠

@lcj9564 4 жыл бұрын

The friendly customer service & being treated with respect is what makes these stores special!

@johnlasley9384 3 жыл бұрын

Amen, what a beautiful family & community.

@pfslik 3 жыл бұрын

THIS channel..is one of the few reasons why I like the internet

@scummybagger4213 5 жыл бұрын

I truly love this kind of life ,,, the REAL cowboy life !!!

@mukwah1111 9 жыл бұрын

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS !!!! JoJo you rock !!! Ernie you shine like the sun and the stars !!! Love the old wall phone and the way of life that your store represents - back when people were neighbourly and everyone stood for everyone else. I wish I lived around the corner from your wonderful mercantile.

@SneakyLynk 4 жыл бұрын

Jojo is my step mom

@roguedeath69 4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my dad's old shop. Nothing but nostalgia

@efhs1970 2 жыл бұрын

I was blessed to have grown up in a real general store from the late 50s until the early 70s, much like farmers Mercantile! The best education I ever got! Great memories!💫

@bluegrassfan23 5 жыл бұрын

I think you have to be a true Texas to fully appreciate a story like this one. There's no feeling like being in an old country general store -- where somebody knows where EVERYTHING is. A way of life that has all but disappeared.

@briangleason5597 4 жыл бұрын

What is a true Texan? A 500 pound person. Texas is mostly transplants, and people who cannot speak or pretend they don't understand English.

@danielearle8886 4 ай бұрын

Your mercantile shop is set apart from others yours is genuine.

@collinreesejones5525 2 жыл бұрын

One my many FAVORITE episodes on TCR!!!

@stargazer4508 4 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with Texas my 1st trip, and I will be back again! Just might come for a visit.🤗

@furrycircuitry2378 3 жыл бұрын

If you're near the dallas area go to a small county of Canton a huge market should be open at the beginning of the month

@lisakigar9850 3 жыл бұрын

I wish more of these old stores was still Alive.

@sisleymichael 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I am 60. I remember sitting around a similar store as a kid listening to stories told by old German men. Made me get a tear.

@JN003 3 жыл бұрын

there should be more family businesses like this... would make a stronger community .

@rickyburton4642 9 ай бұрын

Thank God for people like that😊👍👍

@51chevyj1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank for all your hard work JoJo. I love you!!

@ruthannrickey9475 6 жыл бұрын

I remember going there as a kid. Now I live in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. But I’ve taken my kids there when I’ve gone home to visit. It’s a really neat place

@ritadaniels3175 5 жыл бұрын

WOW!! What a great place!! Glad to see the Family still keeping it alive 😍🙏🤩

@Waveluth 3 жыл бұрын

I’d drive right by a Walmart on my way to the Mercantile. Nothin like it anywhere. Full of stuff and love. What more could a person want✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇸❤️

@dessertman1181 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to go to that store that’s as cool as it gets this Is a great American story God bless this woman and all her family

@joeguzman3558 8 жыл бұрын

Its Beutiful ehen the children take iver the family business and continue the traditional way of life

@michaelmacdermott6500 3 жыл бұрын

Stumbled across your channel? .love to see real Texas people and places .. best wishes from Dublin Ireland

@staceepayne8787 3 жыл бұрын

Aww! Just now seeing this! Love the Farmers Mercantile!

@scummybagger4213 5 жыл бұрын

Great job and business Jo Jo ...

@mrpainburner5924 4 жыл бұрын

my dad used to take me there as a kid. I'm 31 and haven't been in years, need to stop by. I would also buy some rock candy before we left.

@Grabfma040508 4 жыл бұрын

Is it still open with this plandemic ?

@mrpainburner5924 4 жыл бұрын

@@Grabfma040508 I don't believe in "plandemic" conspiracies considering my wife has a masters in nursing, AND we have had distant family pass away. If you have time to make comments that bring up something with ZERO to do with the video, I guess you have time to call and find out.

@vivians9392 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the clear rock candy...

@SneakyLynk 3 жыл бұрын

@@Grabfma040508 yes it is jojo is my step mom and i’m working there at 12 years old it’s running

@MarieL10 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been in the mercantile in Orange many times. Very authentic. A great place to visit. Love it and the people there. They have great merchandise 6:59

@jimbyrne9071 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great story.

@qmaster41 Жыл бұрын

My favorite store in Orange since I was a kid!

@stevescott6503 3 жыл бұрын

It is September, 2020. Things all over America are going from bad to worse. So many cities are filled with rioters, looters, murder is almost common these days. See a place like this makes me wish I lived there, a strong sense of community, great neighbours. So many wonderful people and places in Texas, no wonder Texans are so proud. You have every right to be.

@alancummings4304 7 жыл бұрын

You don't find places like this anymore.

@shirleytaylor186 3 жыл бұрын

Texas is the best.

@davidb5056 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for Texas state.

@antoinettechatagnier4002 8 жыл бұрын

I know those folks in Orange were aware of my relatives Feed Store. Guzardo's in Nederland and in Port Acres. My grandpa had the Port Acres store I spent hours in that store play on feed sacks and just walking around checking it out! I miss those days My uncle had the one in Nederland... I would love to go back!

@kerlyn3582 3 жыл бұрын

You share such wonderful stories, this to me is the real America...reminds me of a 'trading store' I used to know back in the day in my home country of South Africa

@back2basics597 3 жыл бұрын

I am beginning to forget why I love America so much, this is why, one of many reasons why.

@natephi 3 жыл бұрын

I feel nostalgia for this place, even though I have never been here

@joanneganon7157 4 жыл бұрын

I just love those stores. You can get lost in there! JO JO IN VT 💕😄

@davidharris8861 3 жыл бұрын

Stanton's in Alvin Texas, is very much like this, the "newest " part of the business is the grocery shopping, but it also has hardware, section, and feed and farm section. Been in business forever!

@judybrown9022 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. We need to get back to home town feel again. I love old mom and pop stores. Love them. I wish we had more.

@noecabrera234 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos a yoyo como estan saludos yoyo desde santa ana California one of these days yoyo where can I go and visit you guys nice to see everything of the store it looks like old but brand new everything inside keep it up yo yo keep the tradition alive.

@texas1949 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Sooo interesting! Love from New Braunfels, TX! ❤️. We’ll visit next time we’re leaving home or coming back! Our daughters moved to GA after marrying GA boys. They mis Texas every second of every day.

@raymondescobar1702 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sis.. your great

@danhuff7133 4 жыл бұрын

I wish we had one here i miss those old time stores

@vernonsanders371 4 жыл бұрын

That place is freaking awsome

@Dave-zb9dq 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@decnijfkris3706 3 жыл бұрын

interesting shop. We don't have them anymore. But when I was young we had those farmer's shops where you could find all what a farmer needs. Imagine when that shop was flooded, OMG a costly affair.

@JA-fy1bn 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing people! All of them.

@matterofpib 7 жыл бұрын

Great video

@isabelkelly7717 3 жыл бұрын

Texas Country Reporter, you gotta see Doyle Zilem in Waco, Tx. I call him the "wood whisperer". He would make a great story!

@JayDayWise 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just Awesome 👏🏼👌👍

@hamidabass1176 4 жыл бұрын

I think the media and news generally around the world has a fixation over sad news. I am always happy when I listen to watch this programI'm not saying that difficulties around the world or something's happening but I think it's too much sadness to do we forget the good things that happen and the small things that are so wonderful we are too fix stated in the sad terrible all the time and I think we have to find time for the wonderful things in life.

@christinehanchey653 4 жыл бұрын

I Love this!!

@stef1lee 4 жыл бұрын

I moved to town after hurricane Ike. I didn't even know that store existed. If they're still around today, I will have to look them up. I've been shopping far out of town at other feed stores because no one has that back home feel.

@rubey2649 3 жыл бұрын

Christina Applegate is that you?

@sadmillionare3542 4 жыл бұрын

People complaining about walmarts are the same people who seek the cheapest price. Support local business and spend the extra dollar on quality American goods.

@yoliehines4399 4 жыл бұрын

Blessings ! 🙏💗

@williamosullivan5920 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even from there I'm Australian but I can sense the American Pride. that place is America right there.. good on you mate love it

@telluridehussy 9 жыл бұрын

awesome

@tiaratauaese6197 3 жыл бұрын

SERIOUSLY stepping back in time

@jaypino2642 4 жыл бұрын

Love this

@TheTriplelman 3 жыл бұрын

I've been in every state, and I wish I lived in the best, TEXAS!

@maximusaugustus6823 3 жыл бұрын

too hot for me, I wished I lived in Colorado or Montana

@LALO325TX 3 жыл бұрын

Come on down, buddy!!

@dave1101 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to move there❤

@CloudcroftTCG 4 жыл бұрын

If I lived close I would love to hit this place up

@johnjohnson6969 3 жыл бұрын

You ought to check out Weis Grocery Willis Texas on old 75

@wannabe4668 3 жыл бұрын

What about reloading equipment or supplies? Got any of that?

@pl747 3 жыл бұрын

Sort of like Swaim Hardware in Paris, Tx. They started in 1932.

@roberthertz6634 3 жыл бұрын

To. Be treated as a human being rare in today's AMERICA. LETS BRING IT BACK. TREAT EVERYONE AS FAMILY. THAT WOULD BE A GREAT STARTING POINT.

@leonaleona1628 3 жыл бұрын

🌻 SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! 🌻

@sweetcarbine 3 жыл бұрын

Why, will local businesses pay me higher wages for less work? Why should I pay more for less options? Stuff sold in walmart and local business comes from same place.

@sedakame1 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most Texas voice I've ever heard 🤣🤣🤣

@scubasteve2132 3 жыл бұрын

if people wonder why we say MAGA

@dabears1895 2 жыл бұрын

MAKES ME WANNA DRIVE RIGHT OVER THERE…AMERICA THE GREAT. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@haivannguyen6812 5 жыл бұрын

Where is it?

@azstarlink9781 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@tommythompsonsurfer 4 жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD PEOPLE!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.......TRUE PATRIOTS!!!!!

@jessethepondhopper8370 3 жыл бұрын

Was that before she flipped to the wild side

@broj1327 3 жыл бұрын

Lord, I pray your blessings over this business, family and community. In Jesus Christ, Amen

@dw6506 3 жыл бұрын

The service given by these people can not be found in big box stores

@wwhs1928 4 жыл бұрын

AMERICA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸GOD BLESS THE USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@CrimsonThorns 4 жыл бұрын

Tony - and Texas! ...i live one hr from that merchantile.

@banderascubsfan3137 3 жыл бұрын

Her shirt lmao 😂

@SneakyLynk 3 жыл бұрын

bro stop that’s my step mom

@Jupe367 3 жыл бұрын

Did anyone notice that 1900 phone? Does it truly work?

@SneakyLynk 3 жыл бұрын

It works I’m jojos stepson and it’s loud

@sproket168 4 жыл бұрын

American reporting is absolutely hilarious.

@ChaChingDream 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly these days are coming to an end. But this is what America is...

@PhilVerryChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Is Leo still there in 2021?

@dylanarmstrong2999 4 жыл бұрын

Cool stoty

@dallastexan3551 3 жыл бұрын

garland feed and seed - garland texas... check it out

@davidleebohrer5549 4 жыл бұрын

Looks Like a Good Day Trip To Take from Austin to The Farmers Mercantile in Orange , Texas !

@TheSurrealGoose 3 жыл бұрын

A day there and a day back, maybe

@grizzlybexar8177 3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing the family line dies with her?!

@mathewhaynes3691 3 жыл бұрын

I see all the comments. Don’t go to big chain stores! Walmart was thrown out of Europe. They get it!

@JM-yx1lm 5 жыл бұрын

I take it JoJo doesnt have any kids to leave the business to. So will most likely be sold to a big developer some time

@SneakyLynk 4 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna take over she’s my step mom I’m 11 and I work there