Pete, the real heart and attraction of your channel is you. Your friendly voice, your neighborly ways, your intelligence.
@walkerdo20037 ай бұрын
Whenever I'm stressed and need some quite time I come here.
@perrywollam89817 ай бұрын
Totally agree with that
@Aussie-68697 ай бұрын
Just listening to Pete is a great way to destress, I love just hearing his thoughts and contemplations.
@kevinkohler51407 ай бұрын
I wish I were Pete and Hillary's neighbors!
@MichaelAllanTorrey7 ай бұрын
The success of the channel is you, Hilarie and your family. Each video is like visiting an old friend. Not physically old but you know what I mean. I, personally, like all of the interconnected components of JAFAF. The sum of the field work, animal care and mechanical projects etc is greater than the parts. The first thing I do each morning after performing my meager household chores is to check for a JAFAF video. When one of your videos appears I make such a big deal of it that everyone is sick of listening to me. BTW the royal blue JAFAF pullover is great. Happy New Year to you, Hilarie and family, including your dad!
@swayme677 ай бұрын
Please don't change anything based on what YT thinks they want. Your life, your rhythm is what is attractive to your core audience. Thanks so, so much, Pete!!!
@garretthass7 ай бұрын
I love how your channel changes throughout the year, it’s the reality of a small farm and you depict it perfectly. Don’t change a thing!
@9and77 ай бұрын
Agreed. No need to change. Other than the Bull of course.
@Plantnow7 ай бұрын
I agree 👍
@MJF-817 ай бұрын
Hear, hear! I watch the channel for the whole life and cycle of the farm, all of it, exactly as it is. Keep up the fantastic work and don’t change a thing!
@user-iw9oz7dn5f7 ай бұрын
Pete, I enjoy your tractor restoration videos. Glad you were able to take a break. I hope you have a successful year on your farm. Bryan
@waltobringer29282 ай бұрын
To me, Pete comes off like an agri Mr. Rogers. I mean that in the most respectful way. I like Pete and I'm glad I found his channel. I've been with him through one account or another from the start.
@hugobreese96847 ай бұрын
In my book, your channel is the cream of the crop, and if there were Oscars awarded for KZfaqrs, yours would be Number 1. Thank you for what you do - it is truly appreciated !
@davehine7247 ай бұрын
Hey Pete, I think I speak for lot of us. We really appreciate the time and effort you and your wife put into this channel. Thank you for that.
@jpf96327 ай бұрын
Pete, I will speak for many others that the big thing brought to the viewers is peace. You have said many times about how watching the cows eat brings you peace. I love to see you and Hillarie get along and have fun working together and not throwing pitchforks at each other. So many people are attracted to the peace you exude in these turbulent times.
@helenallen44497 ай бұрын
Pete, you are truly a well spoken man. I love listening you.❤
@teresachapman11307 ай бұрын
Thanks Pete whatever you decide we will be behind you 💯 percent
@ronniemaccuish11547 ай бұрын
Definitely
@348Tobico7 ай бұрын
GREAT REPLY!
@Plantnow7 ай бұрын
I agree
@ricv62097 ай бұрын
We live in Canada and we enjoy your program very much keep up the good work
@rwisti113019627 ай бұрын
If you filmed yourself cleaning the house, us old loyal viewers would indeed watch you. There is something about your calming voice and words of wisdom that elevate your channel, like no other. With all the chatter and mess in the world today, there is an element of calm with you. Thank you!!
@louisepanton73447 ай бұрын
😂👌
@aprilsherry16167 ай бұрын
Agree 100% !!
@user-py1ty6co6g7 ай бұрын
Pete: I am 90 years old. Never been a farmer. After breakfast every morning I always look for your video. I have looked for you each day over the last couple of years. I really look forward to your videos. You do such a fantastic job in explaining every subject. I have learned so much about managing a small farm. You folks work real hard. Please keep up the videos. I am interested in any subject you can take the time to post. P.S. My son was an architect. Retired now.
@dianapitzer65677 ай бұрын
We love you please don't stop your videos
@charlesbaldo7 ай бұрын
Blessings to you as well.
@charlesbaldo7 ай бұрын
@@CudMcCuddles a lot of people have multiple accounts. This one for me is my oldest, but I have two others with different profiles, that get different suggestions. One I only watch movies with, one I only discuss politics
@rmd36777 ай бұрын
I am in Ireland and love that you highlighted the Dexter breed. It originated in Dundrum Co. Tipperary. That village has a great number of Dexters now. The owner sends the hides to Europe where the leather is tanned and made into wallets and purces. The bones are exported to make bone China. Maybe that might be a further enterprise for you. Love your content.
@lpvessell7 ай бұрын
I like your videos and I understand Filming the public, but the farmers market is always relaxing for viewers not for you
@MaxxFarms7 ай бұрын
Don’t change a thing Pete! Even if it feels repetitive, it’s been endearing to watch you put in the work year-over-year. And enjoying it! And taking us along with you.
@danielgraf82947 ай бұрын
Pete, I'm one of your regular viewers and I'm also one of those people that likes all the different types of videos that you put out, the animals, the mechanical, and the philosophical. But whatever you decide to do I'll keep watching.
@autumnstutler96937 ай бұрын
Good morning Pete! I mean this in the most genuine way possible. I don’t think your core audience actually cares what you are doing. We are here for you. You and your wife are such a breath of fresh air. I live 30 minutes north of Syracuse so it’s fun to see a “local” farm so close to home on KZfaq. I have just bought 14 acres of land and have 2 kids under 4. My husband and I have no intentions ever on rebuilding a tractor, or farming cows for that matter… but I love watching you. I work from home, put your new video on and listen to it as I type away. Do the animal videos interest me a little more? Yes. But I love your cheesy jokes, and your knowledge, how practical you are, etc. that I watch every single video regardless. Follow your heart on this KZfaq journey and your farm journey and we will be here waiting! Happy Wednesday 😁
@osuoiler36057 ай бұрын
That's cool, we are looking at moving to the Syracuse area! My wife has a remote job now, we are dissolving our farm in Oklahoma, and we've been house hunting around Syracuse and also down by Pete's area, as well. We are in a similar boat of hoping to find a few acres and a house, but no intention to farm at this time. Real estate is tough up there! We've had a realtor helping us look for about 6 months now to no avail, but I'm hoping spring may bring us something! And I agree, I watch Pete because I like him as a person, and I enjoy his educated views on life. The farm is a nice bonus and gives us something we can relate to. I love his approach to daily life, his deliberateness, thoughtfulness, and overall peaceful demeanor. It's a breath of fresh air in this world.
@dmac23867 ай бұрын
I second everything in this comment. We'll said.
@TomLowers6 ай бұрын
Pete, I have always love to watch you folks. My opinion is this. You do whatever you have to do to stay afloat. I've seen the bigger farm videos too. They are having the same problems. Trying to stay& keep afloat. It's always the ceo's who make the money& they don't do nothing. But yet they want their stuff& some times right now. It's the little guys who loss out in the end. And yet it's the small business that made the ceo's rich. They don't care where thire money comes from as long as they get it. So hang in thire my good friend !!!! GOD BLESS you & be with you as well !!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@detroitdieselpower17 ай бұрын
Pete, as someone that grew up on a dairy farm in New York, every winter was spent in the shop working on equipment to get it ready for spring and summer. I think you’re doing a great job at showing how true farming is done on a small family farm scale. I remember how we had to make those tough decisions and stop raising some animals and move to what was more profitable to keep the farm going. Keep up the good work and stay focused on Jesus. He will never lead you astray.
@phildo396455 ай бұрын
Amen! We love ya Pete n Hillary!
@gordont297 ай бұрын
Glad to hear confirmation the lack of videos was taking time to enjoy life and nothing worse. I miss the seasonal cycles of the family farm growing up and enjoy witnessing them at least in your videos. Cannot honestly tell you what it is that draws me to your videos, but am grateful for what you produce for me to consume.
@johnneeley63547 ай бұрын
Pete, You could walk the fence line, look in the woods, talk about your manure pile, chat with Patty and do anything with your tractors and I’ll be watching it. You are a calm influence in my life and anytime I see a video popped up it makes my day.
@tedwandstrat21757 ай бұрын
I am 83 years old and was exposed to my brother's farming efforts when I was in HS. As a younger boy we visited family farms. I loved it. I love watching you. Your work ethic is outstanding! Making do with less! I admire your mechanical skills. Your connection with your animals is great. Keep it up and I will keep watching.
@scottmackinnon20457 ай бұрын
Pete - my whole family enjoys your channel, from the “dad” jokes , animals and tractors too. Everyone needs a holiday and we are grateful that you are continuing to make videos. Happy New Year
@nickdottavio73747 ай бұрын
Mr.Pete,We enjoy watching you working on the farm.My High School football coach pulled from every day life that made up his coaching philosophy.One that stuck with me all these years was that"The Farmer Doesn't Get Up Everyday And Go To Work,He Wakes Up And Is Surrounded By It".Your wife is a real trooper.You both are very organized and work efficiently.Your relationship with your animals is special.I love the way the cattle come running when you call them.My son raises some pigs and chickens.You are his inspiration.God bless you and your family.Nick and Cindy.
@JohnyAngelo7 ай бұрын
Pete, I think you are doing youtube right. You're not chasing the profit, or analytics but instead staying honest and showing us what you do on daily basis. I don't know what more could audience ask for from a full-time farmer. Keep it up and happy 2024.
@kennethelenius67687 ай бұрын
I like that you are up front and honest portraying "a in the life" of a small farmer. I've thoroughly enjoyed all the various subject matter your videos have covered. Keep up the good work.
@jeffmay64187 ай бұрын
Pete you’re the reason I watch the channel. The farm, animals, equipment that’s the cake we all come to enjoy but you’re the icing that tops it all. Stay true to your self put together what you like to do and we will enjoy that content.
@markkennedy3257 ай бұрын
As I have stated before, you do what you do with your videos. The loyal followers such as myself and others will always be here looking for the next “Few Acres Farm” adventure.👍
@carolpenderghest66667 ай бұрын
I’m an 81 yo suburban female, no farming background apart from gardening. I enjoy the tractor videos as much as the animal videos. I’m not sure why, they are interesting and relaxing. Keep on keeping on! Happy New Year!
@markfin72257 ай бұрын
Pete, this is your channel, your content, your passions. I watch to see that passion. What I see is what you provide and why I come back to EACH video. Thank you sir.
@markfin72257 ай бұрын
I should have included this. You will lose viewers who don’t agree with what I said, but that’s okay too as you’ll get new viewers. KZfaq in itself is a full time job. That is the reason, along with my personality, that I choose to not do it myself. I’m okay with a town job and then having the farm. We know firsthand the costs of raising pigs, cattle and chickens and share your pain as we determine to keep our leave certain aspects of the business. So far, we are still all in as it also provides for our family. The regulations that impact our ability to sell privately are discouraging and costly too. So, chin up and do what you do best-teach us, like you have for the last several years. Thank you.
@lorellestein21687 ай бұрын
Core viewer here, I was touched by your appreciation. Keep balance in your life, one video a week is fine, or a video whenever you have something to share, thanks for asking.
@LGessner7 ай бұрын
I am dittoing others’ comments. We are in our 70s: my husband grew up on an Ohio farm. I grew up in Jamestown NY in grape country. I wore short pants the first time I met his parents and they put me on a trailer collecting bales of hay. These days we are simply retired from occupations in the public sector. We simply tune in as part of your core group to listen to you, Pete. We aren’t leaving and will follow you to the barns, the fields and to your workshop. You are the man.
@DJ-bh1ju7 ай бұрын
Let your channel evolve as it will... I love pretty much everything you do. Yes, seasons are cyclical and the winter is a pause in field work. Love the tractor restoration videos, love your construction projects, love listening to your deliberations and reasoning on the workings and the future of the Farm.
@SimplySuccor7 ай бұрын
Pete, I love your genuineness and desire to create a product for everyone to enjoy. I know I'm speaking for just myself but I love it all: the animals, the mechanical, the talks, the field work song montages. So while I love you wanting to experiment to create a better product, you can know you've got at least one (and I'm sure plenty more) that is going to enjoy anything you put out because it's going to be infused with your frankness and warmth that I enjoy above anything else. Thanks! Looking forward to your next chat, whenever it may be. (And I'm really sad to see the writing on the wall for Titus. Since we share names, I've always rooted for him but change is inevitable. Glad I've got to see him live such a good life on your channel and interested to see how his final chapter plays out.)
@juliannrowland65527 ай бұрын
I'm glad you took a well-deserved break. We are glad you are back!!! Can't wait to see what 2024 brings to your farm. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊🎈
@simontodd6197 ай бұрын
Happy New Year to you and Hilary. Pete, I think my feelings about your channel is echoed by many of the comments already posted. However, I just wanted to say that I believe like myself the vast majority of your viewers enjoy your content just as it is, it's your channel after all not mine or anyone else's, especially those who seem to think they can advise you (tell you) how it ought to be. If you're at all unsure on which way the channel ought to be, I would suggest listening to the silent majority as they obviously feel all is good and there's over 400,000 of them and only a few complainers. What I really enjoy is the enthusiasm and husbandry skills that you and Hilary have, the variety of the farm as well in the videos themselves; I like them all even the mixed ones, after all you have what we called in the UK a mixed farm. Finally, hopefully the pig market picks up as they’re one of the high lights for me. Thank you for your channel and the integrity and with that, stay true too you.
@nelsoncreekfarm7 ай бұрын
As a KZfaq creator myself, I agree with your thoughts 100% even to the point of taking some time off during the winter months when things slow down. Please keep up the great work as your channel really inspires my day when I can watch what you are doing on your farm first thing in the mornings. With some luck, I too can bring back an old family farm to operation and being profitable once again. Thank You for all that you and your family do. Farmer Dave @ Nelson Creek Farm
@brucehobbs17347 ай бұрын
Pete, I and several others live vicariously through your videos. No nonsense, simple, natural and wholesome. Keep it up. I’ve looked every day for the peace you provide. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@dawnkanis427 ай бұрын
Hi Pete, As many have commented, we love your channel because of you! Your authentic common sense ways. The hubby has been a heavy truck mechanic and fabricator for over 40 years and he loves the way you share step-by-step your repairs and restorations, he learns from you. I love the animals and the explanations of why you do what you do with them. I have been enjoying the slow-life end bits of the animals resting, roosting, and being safe and comfortable. So I recommend you keep sharing what you are comfortable sharing and topics that bring you joy.
@lindawalker7937 ай бұрын
Also love your videos because of you, your witty, friendly, intelligent personality. Also we feel a part of your daily farm life...enjoy seeing all the animals and every aspect of their care. I grew up on a farm so your videos bring nostalgia and comforting feelings. Thanks for all you and Hilary do!
@jerryw59547 ай бұрын
Pete, we (regular viewers) will be here. Your presentation and your bad dad jokes are what brings me back again and again. I love all of your content
@mer58lin2 ай бұрын
Its your voice and the sound of the tractors.....I hear grandpas 300 while watching, I my mind goes back to doing the same work years ago until I left farming in '86....Thank You.
@patbrady95313 ай бұрын
Pete, you and Hilary are what I check in to see. Your cows are my favorite, but I can appreciate your machines too. Thank you for sharing your wisdom--i even repeat some of your jokes to my grand-nephew!
@peelmeone7 ай бұрын
Pete, when one of your videos drops, I feel as though a friend has dropped by to visit. From the animals, and tractors, and even when you just have a talk with us, I thoroughly enjoy it. I will continue to follow, no matter what.
@donaldmontgomery81697 ай бұрын
Hi Pete, I am 86 years old with a lot of time to view videos. I was raised on a farm and I own a farm, but it’s more of a vacation type farm/home. Your videos are refreshing and I appreciate your knowledge and common sense that you exhibit on your channel. I understand how a person can get a little burned out sometimes and need a break from the routine. I am a Pete and Hillary fan and will continue to watch your channel, if it’s doing chores, farming or rebuilding old tractors.
@1927su7 ай бұрын
Im a bit older too.. I was “ cityfolk” , but got the privilege of living & working on a horse ranch for over two years! I sure learned a lot and worked in all weather .. I’ve bucked my share of hay & turned windrows to dry with an old wood hay rake. AND all the other chores involved. Overall it was one of the Best experience of my life! Nothing like greeting the sun with a cup of coffee & my dog, heading out to feed everyone & clean up after them too. No fat on my arms back then lol! ! If I could have made a living at what I was doing back then , I would have stayed on. I really enjoy this channel too!
@williambaron50557 ай бұрын
As a new farmer I very much appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it. I’ve learned a lot. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your time.
@darrinrentruc66144 ай бұрын
Pete has the same gift as Hickok45 when talking. I like his honesty and shared information.
@katesback7 ай бұрын
Growing up I remember Mr. Rogers. He always had a variety of subjects but one thing was a constant. Rogers was a kind man who was always curious and offered a soothing relaxing show for a kid to watch. You Pete are the adult version of Mr. Rogers. Every single video you make I watch as if its a gift for the week. I love every one of them (especially the chickens). The big messages is your shows popularity revolves around YOU and less about the subject matter!
@Boomer287 ай бұрын
totally agree, adult Mr Rogers, peaceful dialog which has much value, but the person's demeanor is what is so attractive
@terrichicosky56767 ай бұрын
That is the highest compliment 💕
@JamesLeatherman7 ай бұрын
Glad you had a break - cleaning and reorganizing is always restorative for me. You seem like you are in a great place right now. Honestly, your videos are the highlight of my online week, and change or no change, I will always return. All the best this year, Pete.
@user-gc5gd1of2f7 ай бұрын
Love the tractor restorations, but really love the GRASS HEALTH and HAY videos!!! Love the Cows and chickens to.
@chadluepke37017 ай бұрын
Hi there Pete, im a big fan of your content, especially the wrenching on tractors and equipment. I would love to see more old tractor restorations from start to finish.
@cindyboard78167 ай бұрын
Well said and I agree 100%.
@deblawson15757 ай бұрын
I don't know how other farmers/homesteaders do things but for me winter is the time I use to work on all my tools and machinery. Yes I still have to feed water and check on critters, but for the most part I would prefer to be indoors rather than outdoors. I live aprox. I hour from the Canadian boarder so winter time is cold. And I rarely comment but I have been watching your channel for years, something very enjoyable about watching someone ELSE doing the chores LOL.
@steverichardson22247 ай бұрын
Pete, great summarization of all things Just a Few Acres related. You seem to have really benefitted from the break, good for you! As part of the "Core Audience" that you spoke of, our only concern was you and your family's well-being. I realize that we do not know you personally for the most part, but it feels as if we do because of your generosity of inviting us into a small part of your lives. We care about you because of that. Rest assured we will have your back and support whatever content you provide! On to the 856! Murfreesboro, TN
@karenmorse70317 ай бұрын
I watch my grandson every day. He’s the energizer bunny but I was able to get him to stop for a while with your hay cutting videos. He’s obsessed with his Papa’s tractor. Santa brought him his own tractor for Christmas. I love your videos.
@BillTheTractorMan7 ай бұрын
Pete, I come here for you, your knowledge and experience. I also come here for both the animals and the tractors. You can't make everyone happy, but you make me very happy and I appreciate your content beyond what I could ever convey to you. I'm struggling with brain cancer, and all your videos are my eyes into the life I wanted to live before health problems took it away.
@fudgelfarmandacres7 ай бұрын
I grew up on a traditional dairy farm in central New York, capital region. Our farm went down with a great many of others in the late 70s and after that I moved away. Now, at 53, I've rediscovered my love of farming and my desire to leave this legacy for my son. You have shown me that it's entirely possible to do this. Every video you post is affirmation to me of that possibility. I'm late to this. We started building up in 2021. We have our mini farm in Missouri and we're set to ramp up this summer. You are one of our examples of possibilities. I hope you keep with us for years to come. Thank you Peter.
@b.g56.667 ай бұрын
As a fellow farmer you do a great representation and explanation of true life on a farm. Keep up the good work
@miketzanidis57147 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say that I very much appreciate you, your family, and all your hard work that provides us all as viewers some tranquillity. Happy new year Pete and Family!
@robertedgett78877 ай бұрын
I agree completely My whole family love your videos. Keep up the good work.
@jimclark89577 ай бұрын
Glad to hear there was no health issues. You and your wife are a gift to people like me who like small farm life.
@vmdairy7 ай бұрын
I tell friends and family who know that I am a retired farmer that I do my farming these days on KZfaq. Your channel stands as my favorite because it reflects not only what I used to do, but how I used to do it. Keep up the variety as I like them all. As for the frequency: do what makes YOU happy and I'll look forward to seeing them.
@cmiller48667 ай бұрын
Pete your,a gentleman. You easy laid back demeanor calms the world. You always cheer my wife and i. We always look forward to your next video.
@kenshearer34997 ай бұрын
One of our local officials started a blog. With the catchphrase 30 min. With Mike.....30 min. You'll never get back. Well, 30 min. with you, I think is time well spent !! Love em all, mechanical, and farm vids !!
@dakata1607 ай бұрын
I discovered this channel in 2019 when people started talking about the pandemic. I can say that it made my life much more pleasant than the things that were happening.You could even say it saved my life somehow.I am grateful to Pete for everything.
@CJ_Caster7 ай бұрын
I've been helping my in laws farm since 2009. We primarily raise soybeans and corn. My father in law used to raise pheasants, but kinda transitioned more to chickens. Now, we raise quite a few meat birds, laying hens, some turkeys, and some hogs. Recently, my wife and I have started the process of buying their farm. I absolutely love what we do, but I've always enjoyed the small, farm to table type operations. I started researching different options and that's how I stumbled across your channel. I'm really glad that I did because I thoroughly enjoy it. I showed your channel to my father in law and he has become a fan too. I'm not partial to any specific topic or genre. I just enjoy watching the content you give us. As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter what you post, because I find it all interesting. I've learned many different things from you over the last few years. I think that's one of the major reasons I keep tuning in. I still want to transition our farm more towards a farm to table type operation, but that's still a long ways out. When I do, there's certain aspects that'll be modeled after your operation. Thanks for putting in the work to share what you do with the rest of us. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Looking forward to the next video!
@paulschreiber13647 ай бұрын
One of the things that attracted me to this chanel is the tractor restoration aspect. One restoration in particular that drew my interest was the MD restoration. The MD happens to be one of my all time favorite tractors, as my Dad bought a new MD in 1947. In the past 20 years i have restored 1952 Farmall H, and a 1949 Farmall A dual fuel. I fiund that to be a gratifying way to spend the early days of my retirement.
@JoeWoolley-rf5fq7 ай бұрын
Pete. We love your videos just stay original. When you come home with 3 brand new tractors and new pick up every 6 months . Maybe I’ll quit watching . Love all the cycle of things on the farm . Please don’t get burnt out. . Take a week or two off when you need it . We will be here . God Bless you and your family . 👍👍👍
@cat4417 ай бұрын
We, hubby and I, love both seasons of your videos. The animals, out in the fields, etc is so much fun; watching you restore a piece of equipment is so informative and entertaining since we both enjoy that sort of thing. We LOVE the dad jokes. YOU are the main focus on your channel, what you do, how you do it, your philosophy, it's sharing YOU. Yes, time moves on and we all have to readjust what our life style is according to this, as you transition into your senior years that alone is a topic of interest to know how do you go from a fully active farm to a senior farm where you need to slow down and regroup - something every person walking into seniorhood faces. Your attitude towards life is an inspiration for many of us who struggle with the same ever changing life from our many points of view. No matter which way you take YOUR channel your core group will support you, numbers are indicators but need not be that important to cause you to shift for US, after all, your channel is about YOU so always stay true to YOU and you'll do well. Thank you for sharing your life with us you bring warmth into our lives by being YOU. Blessings
@BackroadsNation7 ай бұрын
Hey Pete, I think we all appreciate your honesty about the channel. There are many people on KZfaq who would've stuck with pigs simply for the views even with it being unprofitable and unrealistic for the average farmer. I like the cyclical seasonal videos you do. It makes sense as winter is more of a slow season for you to fully jump into your hobbies and allow us to join you. Happy New Year!
@BackroadsNation7 ай бұрын
@DieselRamcharger "ranchers" are out west where they have hundreds to thousands of acres to spread out. "Farmer" is an inclusive term everywhere else in the world.
@janetp595611 күн бұрын
I’m so happy I found your channel Pete. I find all your content so interesting because it’s what you do to keep your farm operational and mostly because you are such a great storyteller.
@noregrets74697 ай бұрын
Mr Pete I just want you and Hilary to know that I appreciate and enjoy your channel and think it’s one of my top favorites and I will watch through winter, spring, summer and fall. Watching the cows, bulls, chickens and any other critters you want to throw or throw out of the mix and I love the restorations of those red beauties with as much detail as your willing to share, so bring it all cause I’m sticking!
@ezone9137 ай бұрын
I'd enjoy a woodshop video now and then. Watching you make things with your dad is fun too. 👍 A louder horn is cheaper than new brakes. 🤔 Thanks for sharing, Pete. ❤
@ThisOldFarm7 ай бұрын
Pete, I’m not always the best with words but I hope I can convey what I’m thinking in an understanding enough way. But I just want you to know that I appreciate your videos, your time, your effort, and everything in between that you do to provide us with content. When I first started watching your channel it was while you were still somewhat doing the farm business videos. They greatly intrigued me, and helped me (and I know many others) understand what has to go into a small farm. I also started watching your channel simply because you are a small farm and I felt I was able to connect to a certain degree because I myself have been a helper to either my dad or a friend with small farming and I enjoyed that ability to connect. As you gradually ran out the farm business videos and started showing the day to day videos my enjoyment grew as you were able to so easily convey what it’s truly like to be a small farm! I guess in the end here, it’s just so enjoyable to see someone just as passionate about something I’m also passionate about, and that’s what makes your videos great and… YOUR videos! So keep being you, passionate about farming and teaching/connecting people to farming. THANK YOU Pete, for your wonderful videos. And I appreciate your openness toward us to the deep thinking you do!
@CPWorld687 ай бұрын
Its a working farm from chickens to cows. It encompasses everthing that goes with that to manage it, but also has a personal touch with both Pete and his lovely wife. The relationship of the man and woman at the controls. Including Petes pashion for his fleet of work vehicles. Its not just a farming diary but its entertaining and enlightening for all who watch no matter what your core interest, be it the animal side or the mecanicsl side. Long may it live and breath. ❤
@jonathancrissinger23017 ай бұрын
I will continue watching any video you share. You and your wife are so down to earth, interesting, and just great people. I appreciate you guys so much. You are very enjoyable to listen to and I understand that sometimes you need a break. For many reasons, I will continue watching your videos and I also understand you are doing all you do to make a living. I thank you for your concern and appreciation of your audience. You are amazing. Take care and I'll see you in the next one. God bless.
@johnbauer76707 ай бұрын
Hey Pete, i just wanna say that your videos have helped me and my wife in making decisions on the farm. The way you work through your ideas and come to decisions has really influenced the direction of our farm. We really appreciate you!
@iSparkFU7 ай бұрын
Mr. Pete I really don't know how to say what I want to say, but you're the type of person I could just sit and listen to all the time, you offer way more than just equipment and farming. You're a wealth of information and a great storyteller. I like all your videos, in any format you decide to make them. Thank you.
@michaelyedinak50397 ай бұрын
Pete we love you and Hillary so much!!! We are happy you are all healthy and fine. I love all aspects of the farm. Can't wait to see you tear into the 856!!
@Carl144j7 ай бұрын
My son and I love watching your videos together. No matter the topic, we love all of them. Thank you for all the effort you put into work and videos we appreciate it.
@thomasfairbanks61947 ай бұрын
I enjoy just about all your content, Pete. I'm surprised you don't announce more breaks throughout a year. I personally lean towards the animal enterprises because that's what I do, but you do you. I enjoy the diversity.
@peterhoughton15897 ай бұрын
Hey Pete, another great video. As a newly retired small vegetable farmer in NW England, I'm now able to enjoy my passion for restoring old tractors. It's true, winter is the time when things outside slow down and mechanical work gets busier. I enjoy watching you working in your workshop fixing your equipment just as much as I do seeing you using that equipment during the spring and summer. Keep on making videos to the same successful format you've been doing over the years. Happy New Year 2024 to you and all your family. Best wishes. Peter. 🇬🇧🚜
@348Tobico7 ай бұрын
It is absolutely wonderful to hear from farmers around the world who watch Pete and Hilarie. You all validate that Pete is doing successful small farming recognized as efficient in the English speaking world. And we can learn what things you guys do differently. I love the MAGIC of the (honest part) 0f the internet. Happy New Year to you and yours.
@trigonx17 ай бұрын
That's what makes your channel great, you show us what running a small farm is like and the rationale behind running a small farm based on reality and not a small farm based on a content creator.
@eversoevan7 ай бұрын
Pete, we're sticking with you. It's my dream to have a farm like yours someday, please keep doing what is best for you and yours.
@TheMburchfield7 ай бұрын
Dear Pete, I have been a loyal viewer of your channel for quite some time now, eagerly anticipating each new video you release. Your content is truly exceptional and genuine. The way you care for and raise your animals is truly admirable. Personally, I would willingly pay a higher price for a farm-raised pig compared to an industrial one any day of the week. I am willing to pay a premium for grass-fed beef and pork because I understand the value it holds. Growing up in a farming community, I not only appreciate your strong work ethic but also your unwavering dedication to your animals. Perhaps you could consider seeking input from your customer base to determine what adjustments are necessary to sustain your business. Please do not feel guilty about raising your prices, as many farms have been impacted by the current state of the economy. It is evident that you are not trying to take advantage of anyone, and we all understand that this is simply the cost of doing business in today's market.
@deb2830287 ай бұрын
There is an ebb and flow in farming (well, at least in Northern US), so it makes sense that content changed with the seasons. I watch this channel mainly because of the connection I feel with Pete and Hilarie, the humor, the frank discussions, the honesty about farming on your scale. You keep doing you. BTW, like to see you smiling and refreshed. 👍
@judyschulte69615 ай бұрын
Hello from mid Missouri, you were my husbands first you tube viewing, I used to love listening while I was busy doing wifey things. He had two or three that were his go tos like family time, if that makes sense. He's recently passed and I lost you in the midst somehow, then today I hit on you again. I'm so thankful for your channel, I've recently been commissioned to grow produce for our local farmers market and I appreciate everything I learn from you. God bless and be well!
@ghostmatio7 ай бұрын
To someone who's wanting to get my local heritage group back to the point where we're able to do our own hay etc, it's an allrounder perspective that I need. Both mechanical, informational and agricultural. An excellent job you do, Pete.
@cm523117 ай бұрын
You know youtube is a lower priority when someone takes a break in what is historically the most profitable time of the year for youtube add revenue. Got to respect it. Thanks for all the great content, and best wishes for 2024!
@glennharvey757 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your videos regardless of the subject. I'm 73 and was raised on a mixed farm in western Canada, so your actions with machinery and animals is a great reminder of simpler and enjoyable times. Glad you took a rest as it's well deserved. And glad you will be posting more often again. DON'T CHANGE A THING! Thanks to you and Hill.
@colinscott23517 ай бұрын
Pete the reason you are so successful in what you do is because you are so real. Keep the variety of videos that you produce
@larryrichardson57517 ай бұрын
Pete, pls continue what and how you do. I come to watch you and relax.
@novagardener27857 ай бұрын
Pete I enjoy seeing your farm life as it evolves. Your thoughtful observations about the realities of life for the small farmer are interesting and noteworthy. I’m a city girl and I’ve gained a greater appreciation for what it takes to get food to the table. Please continue to share your story with us.
@seanrivell53337 ай бұрын
Pete, In a chaotic world your videos take me back to my roots and wholesome values. Everyone needs time to recharge. I appreciate your content and just hearing Patty complain to you or you saying, “Come on cows!” Makes my day brighter.
@user-mi4op9zb7v7 ай бұрын
I was raised with a Farmall H love watching the repairs and the Farmalls working on the farm.
@WSOII7 ай бұрын
Pete , We are behind you all the way , whichever direction you decide to go. As long as your happy. Thank you for what you do. 🎉❤
@kway75837 ай бұрын
KZfaq needs more channels like yours. I love ALL your videos, ALL. Your videos are work for you and R & R for me. Thank you and may God bless you and your family in 2024.
@jdgimpa7 ай бұрын
I enjoy every aspect of your channel. Coming from a farm when I was growing up, your operation brings back many memories. I spent many hours on a Farmall H. Cultivating corn. It has to be my favorite IH tractor. As a farm kid I apricate you showing the everyday things that you do. I always enjoyed working with the animals. As a antique tractor collector I enjoy your restoration videos. I spent the 45 years in the auto repair business so your mechanical ability impresses me. Your Chanel is one of the first ones I look for.
@jimmys05797 ай бұрын
Pete, I enjoy all your videos. I live in Dallas and I long for the country all the time. A clean and well respected channel! Please continue with what you are doing! Jim
@mjr_WhitenerAR7 ай бұрын
Love the winter time restorations. As a guy who will never restore a tractor, I watch with fascination as to how advanced and functional, but yet simple and stout our equipment was so long ago. Your videos allow us to dive into that, even with limited knowledge. It also symbolizes to me what winter is all about. The darkest days when hard work is being done with the hope of the best spring ever. It's uniquely satisfying and rewarding to see a piece of equipment getting another fresh lease on life. Just think if all of us repurposed 1 thing a year in our life, instead of pitching and buying new?!?! So Thank You.
@deborah27687 ай бұрын
Have been a subscriber for years. I'm retired, a suburbanite, never had or will have a farm and a woman. I sincerely enjoy watching your channel. I like the animals, your talks, even watching you haying, etc. You and Hilarie are wonderful ambassadors of farm life. Down to earth, honest and showing us what the small farmer really deals with on a day to day basis. Will be here viewing as long as you, or I, can. Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and your family.
@sheldongroom38967 ай бұрын
Pete. If your a small farmer you need to be able to fix your own gear. That’s part of farming. I’ve went back to your videos for reference when working on our gear. Don’t stop what you are doing! Just keep doing you. Your a genuine person who enjoys what they are doing. I’m still trying to break into farming. I use you as a mentor. Thank you Pete!
@genesloan31757 ай бұрын
You being you, Hillary being Hillary, is all part of my interest in watching your videos....I do like mechanical, but I also like watching the cattle, poultry, even the pigs! They are a part of your farm just as much as the farm equipment, and even just your family, all contribute to interesting videos. JUST DO WHAT YOU LIKE ! I, for one, will always follow your channel.
@stevechaudoir90527 ай бұрын
Pete, your videos are perfect just as they are. You show the seasonal ebb and flow of a small farm and the resulting rhythm that comes from it. To do anything else would paint a false picture. Stay the course!
@karlsening77267 ай бұрын
Pete, from a viewer that has followed your channel and journey for the past year, I think filming the struggles that a small farmer goes through is very interesting. I am close to you in age, and recently retired from a large professional organization, much like you did. I will likely never raise animals ( I do have a couple of dynamite raised beds though), but I find the problems that you face, the though process behind the proposed solution, and then the analysis afterwards to be very insightful. Those processes I think are what is very interesting about your channel. So thank you for your content, and I hope you continue to film all aspects of your journey.
@danielcarroll52717 ай бұрын
Thanks for genuinely being a good guy Pete. You have offered many of us a masterclass in small farm business and general mentorship in all things farm - both the romance and reality. You also produce good video quality - audio, editing, light, shot framing, and more. Like fencing, I enjoy your work in progress that is this channel.
@frenchcanadian10077 ай бұрын
I love fencing! I think if could have land and a hobby, it would be fencing. Crazy, huh? Marcel from Saskatchewan.
@user-vc9zw1fx4b7 ай бұрын
Funny enough, we ran across your channel when my son was sick. He loves tractors and working on them. We as a family also love the animals, we raise Dexters and have pigs, chickens etc. All I'm saying is we enjoy your videos in all seasons of the year.
@franciscoppola11297 ай бұрын
This is the best channel on U-Tube! MY Brother-in-law is a gentleman farmer, has an old Allis Chalmers that he pulled from a barn and restored. He is in the upstate area and he turned me on to your channel a couple of years ago and I watch you faithfully. I like the way you explain what you do and why. I am one of your viewers who could not pick out one aspect of your content that I like best……I love it all
@MLou8127 ай бұрын
I like your mix of farming/ranching and fixing/restoring your tractors. Change is understandable and personally I’ll keep following your channel whichever route you choose. You have a very calming effect on my day.
@tokencivilian85077 ай бұрын
What keeps me coming back is the wholesome content. Regardless of if it's the market, the animals, hay making, chores or mechanical, all your content is upbeat, family friendly, inspiring, educational as to small farming, and generally enjoyable. Looking forward to whatever you and H put out.
@georgeluce83427 ай бұрын
Just keep doing what you think is right for you, I really enjoy the channel.
@user-ij3jz5cv3s6 ай бұрын
Pete, don't change a thing! I keep meaning to come see you at the Farmer's Market and telling you how many times i have watched your videos on haying! I was so excited that you are local to me. You are a nice light in this crazy community.