You have more employees than I would have thought, (as a carpenter!) Directly across the road from us is a Jersey Dairy farm with 100 plus head milking and another 30 or so dry etc... and your channel has educated me on what running a dairy operation entails daily. Now I know why and what is going on at 4:30am and 9:30pm when the lights are on and the skid steers are rolling. It's the start and finish of a work day! Cheers to all at 10Gen 🇨🇦
@SanAndreas06112 жыл бұрын
Look after your staff and they’ll look after you... Interesting to see a little of the farm management side of things, don’t get stuck in the office though!
@cardozamdc2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the office is 👍. I say that because I’m a computer nerd. I believe it all about balance, like most things in life…
@thetessellater91632 жыл бұрын
@@cardozamdc - I'm amazed that some spend all their working days sitting down at a desk - just cannot do that for more than an hour myself !!!
@three6ohchris2 жыл бұрын
It always makes me laugh when I see how happy and excited the cows are for fresh bedding.. they're just popping around and running like little kids in a new play area or with new toys. Puts a smile on my face, that's for sure. And like they always say (at least in the commercials), happy cows means happy milk and at some point down the line, happy cheese. 😂
@christianterrill35032 жыл бұрын
As a employee I agree 100% with giving your workers flexibility. Helps them and helps u with retention.
@idennisremmers37942 жыл бұрын
I know what you are living. I had a Dairy in the early 2000 in Texas before the bottom fell out in Texas. I love this lifestyle! It made my boys into wonderful men. They tell me it was the Dairy that taught them to be responsible . I pray God continues to Bless you!
@maggieyake80542 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the whole "back end" of your milking system. Nice to know how all that works. And that freezing rain you're having is the pits! Hate trying to get out of the house when everything is coated with that much ice! Take good care and thanks, again, for another great video!
@garysisk34312 жыл бұрын
your dad and mom are lucky to have you work the place, I am sure they enjoy having you help, keep up the great videos, and I do like seeing how clean you keep the operation
@Gazooka2 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos brings back my childhood (like 6-11 years old), didn’t grow up on a farm but had a friend who did, I used to love to help milk the cows, dispense the feed, dip the udders in iodine, feed the calf’s and hose the manure out the alleys
@sunroofracing2 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric! Impressed with the way you inspire and work with your employees. You are a great role model/mentor to teach workers the value of doing things right and doing their best. Skills that will serve them well as they move to other jobs/industries/schooling. Thanks for continuing the previous 9 generations tradition of incredible work. Enjoyed the video. Well done!
@drsmith48062 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you & your dad get to take break & take lil vacations from the farm you guys are hard working people. My aunt & uncle had small dairy farm in upstate ny seems like they never got a chance to get away.
@SpatialDragon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and your family. Farmers and truckers are truly "essential workers."
@BlakesTrainsandMore40142 жыл бұрын
What about railroad workers too
@MAGAneedsaCure2 жыл бұрын
Truckers are not essential... easily replaced.
@ericrudgers68162 жыл бұрын
@@MAGAneedsaCure lmfao
@ericrudgers68162 жыл бұрын
@@MAGAneedsaCure Dumbest thing ever said
@MAGAneedsaCure2 жыл бұрын
@@ericrudgers6816 They literally sit on their a** from point A to point B while others load and unload doing the actual work. A robot can do their job, easily replaceable.
@bridgetgreene24572 жыл бұрын
My Brother in Law watches your channel and got me on it ! Very interesting watching the milking and daily activities . We were up there last week , just got back to Tn. Last night ! We drove by the farm hoping you might have a small shop that sold stuff! My Brother in Law was hoping to see You or your Dad out to meet you ! Beautiful Farm !! Thank You for sharing this with us ! God Bless and Be safe !
@dougdiplacido24062 жыл бұрын
I am always amazed at the amount of work that goes into getting us a bottle of milk. I would like you to know that you and your family' are sincerely appreciated. Thank you and see you on the next video.
@coreyshaffer72462 жыл бұрын
We do it for are show calf. The bedding will do better when it’s warm out.
@davidbishop40152 жыл бұрын
Your family has always looked after the cows as if they were family. Keeping everything clean and well maintained makes for a very good product. Stay safe.
@richardtoms91612 жыл бұрын
Watching the heifers jump around in that fresh bedding never gets old.
@randybettencourt7122 жыл бұрын
That’s my favorite part too!
@andyshap2 жыл бұрын
Are they doing it for fun? Or another reason?
@richardtoms91612 жыл бұрын
They do it for fun that’s how they let off steam
@BruceHubbell2 жыл бұрын
Eric …. I use your gentle soft work ethic to calm my life … right now I’m suffering spinal stenosis… and I’m relegated to bed and not moving much … your life and your mannerisms are so nurturing to me … sometimes I just rewatch and hang out with you … I worked on a 300:head dairy farm for many months … throughly enjoy these days … thank you Eric … ❤️🙏😅
@socalzombies2 жыл бұрын
Nice video always wondered how the milking process is done
@jdschini2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the nuts & bolts of your operation with us. And I appreciate your emphasis on keeping things clean and tidy! I milked cows for 25 years so I know how much work you put in every day. Just want to say thank you for your dedication and commitment to the dairy industry and to us who are the consumers of those tasty dairy treats!
@rodlowder18372 жыл бұрын
Great job You keep everything maintained Organized and clean. That takes lots of hard work
@derekjensen59182 жыл бұрын
Another great video Eric. The farm has come along way and the work that you has been done is truly amazing. God bless
@christianterrill35032 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of drinking milk. Thanks for keeping the good stuff coming. BTW it's amazing that a farm as big as yours can be milked by one person. Modern technology is amazing!
@douglaslaschkewitsch60322 жыл бұрын
I grew up on a dairy farm. Sure brings back memories of scraping manure! Did that multiple times a day for decades with our skidsteer! Most used piece of equipment on a dairy farm! I like watching you do it . We scraped it into a pit just like that! Then hauled it away. Love the videos!
@dmfor90012 жыл бұрын
I like that udder prep routine - dip, strip, dry, apply milking unit. Also parlour hygiene/ cleanliness is super good.
@Warrenoutruckin Жыл бұрын
Great video! I own my own truck and small business but before that I was a milk truck driver for 5 years in south central PA. I also live on a working dairy farm that my step brother operates. They’re milkin 800 cows and farm 700 acres. I miss the farm pick ups 😂
@jdog94682 жыл бұрын
Love your videos what ever happened to putting God's word at the end I loved seeing that every time. Have a great week can't wait to see the next adventure at the 10th Generation Dairy Farm
@Dj-zz2 жыл бұрын
Great Work Ethic! Great Attitude! Love how your family pulls together.
@tedc.49562 жыл бұрын
You had a busy day. Enjoy your videos so much. Thank you!
@michaelfilipelli29682 жыл бұрын
Great content!! Thanks 10th G!!
@harveystephens61152 жыл бұрын
Always amazes me how the young calves jump and play when they go back to bigger pen! Great video.
@shirleysousa97392 жыл бұрын
You really show the amount of work that goes into getting us our milk. Thank you to you and your family for such hard work.
@steveneal27062 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Eric. Hope your dad enjoy the vacation . Your videos are great. Thank you very much
@BrannMaterDolorosa2 жыл бұрын
anywise, you're doing amazing jobs at whatever activity you highlight. keep that smooth and pleasure to watch!
@steveadams997082 жыл бұрын
I'm always impressed with your abilities all over the farm and very appreciative that you take the time and put forth the effort to produce your excellent videos. You are an inspiration and a real mentor. Thank you Eric!
@braddobson20602 жыл бұрын
I hope all dairies are as clean and sanitary as yours it nice to see and learn Thanks
@ricco87332 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what you and your family do for us. I know that all of us play a part in our professional lives to support the needs of our fellow man. But you take the time to show us how you and your family do it. I appreciate you and yours.
@Dan-qy1rg2 жыл бұрын
I really liked the tour of the milking parlor. You guys really keep it cleaned up and in top shape. I feel your pain on the ice and muddy conditions, we had a batch of sleet and snow come through about a week ago and now with the warmer weather it's a mess. Oh well it's what we have to go through every year. Enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing, take care and I hope your week goes well.
@shanelamell22292 жыл бұрын
I watch your post all the time and thanks for sharing. Have a nice safe day and may God bless you all!!!
@kotakarthik54262 жыл бұрын
My first video start with milking parlor setup in your channel from then to now never missed a single video same content entertainment same hard work 😓 lots of love from India 🇮🇳
@carolynrose7532 жыл бұрын
That sheeting you put on the pit sides looks to be working out real good. Makes a clean bright working environment along with the human comfort mats. Being on concrete all the time is hard on the body.
@farmshoffman84752 жыл бұрын
Great awesome video Eric.
@jeffreyworth68602 жыл бұрын
Great video eric, very impressive, and sanitary milking operations, thanks for being a farmer
@umpireoba2 жыл бұрын
One of the best looking herds on KZfaq. Keep up the good work Eric.
@squints_the_alcoholic88532 жыл бұрын
Agreed, lookin sharp
@patricksauder32572 жыл бұрын
Great job scraping those alleys. Awesome video
@dobberaaron66582 жыл бұрын
Another good video I like watching you guys milk cows and clean everything is awesome stay safe stay warm God bless
@shkibeta2 жыл бұрын
a different kind of video today. Lots of behind the scenes stuff. Very fascinating
@jeffstanaszek22722 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You motivate me to work harder. You never stop!
@jamesryan92062 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric lots more to running a farm than all the fun tractor work.
@jerrycampbell61812 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos ! GOD BLESS Y'ALL !!!
@brentevje59392 жыл бұрын
I like my cart products so thanks for what you all do
@jimmyoneill89082 жыл бұрын
Favourite job to watched. Scraping out the heifer farm
@rearlt2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos!
@BrannMaterDolorosa2 жыл бұрын
man I have been watching your vids for the third straight day and I must admit I get an oddly satisfying aesthetic feeling every single time that manure gets dumped into the pit!
@rpark82652 жыл бұрын
Good parlour routine & I've seen in past vidios your always trying to improve it ,have you ever considered an ADF flush /dip system
@charleslynch72742 жыл бұрын
Glad we got to see the other farm haven't seen it in a while great video as always
@danfinley36902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome video and yea thank you and your family do for us
@jerryjohns73582 жыл бұрын
There are many open source and low cost software to match schedules with employee availability, absences, swapping shifts, etc. May be worth checking out.
@stanleyshirk15642 жыл бұрын
I can't be the only one waiting till spring so we can have some warm weather and get the crop in the ground🤠🧑🌾🧑🌾
@beckyumphrey26262 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your cows are so awesome.
@ericklamotte6172 жыл бұрын
You do a great job.
@davidcantu8242 жыл бұрын
I LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS ERIC NEVER MISS IT
@janetdupree63532 жыл бұрын
It was good to see you back in the parlor.
@harrietcarpenter23872 жыл бұрын
Thank u for all ur hard work.
@paulpeters51992 жыл бұрын
Love the high speed mooing lol great video as usual keep them coming in
@jonlowe87272 жыл бұрын
Some good stuff going in the tank 👌
@magnapack2 жыл бұрын
You work so hard! You’re a good employer too.
@johngriswold2 жыл бұрын
Very clever use of an old tire!
@carriebrumley89262 жыл бұрын
Your doing a great job thanks gor sharing
@brycekirby15672 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos
@jimmycurran53552 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@john00322 жыл бұрын
That milk line system is a hard process, in New Zealand we have a tap a bottom of vat that can which between vat and drain in one quick moment. It has a built in washing system also but your system obviously works
@michealwhite87762 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Eric, especially the milking rota without those guys / girls you wouldn't be able to run the family farm. I like the homemade yard scraper..👍
@jesusisGod14342 жыл бұрын
You work so hard! God bless you and your family! ✝️❤️💜
@onecrazytruckinfarmer2 жыл бұрын
Man your tank is clean. Most farms I pick up at don’t put the effort to clean the exterior so I end up doing it.
@lordofhowell71582 жыл бұрын
Grass was definitely interesting! 😂 Brilliant video 💪🏻 🏴
@scottscaneh2 жыл бұрын
why does scooping manure seem so satisfying
@ronaldbagdon54372 жыл бұрын
Notice how he said, "one time I learned that the hard way." Lolololol😂🤣
@nwpioneer25512 жыл бұрын
I DESIGNED A CIP SYSTEM FOR TILLAMOOK DAIRY IN OREGON. GOOD JOB
@Pharphette2 жыл бұрын
Eric the boss man!
@prestonkapsner38832 жыл бұрын
Love the content
@jaredvdveen2 жыл бұрын
It's the best content on KZfaq!!!
@jameskelly64012 жыл бұрын
With a setup like urs Eric milking robots are the answers. Great video keep them coming
@anthonysmith31872 жыл бұрын
Back in the 80's I used to milk on my Uncle's farm in South Dakota we would milk twice A-day I love milk and cows so if I was younger I would definitely apply for a job at your farm for full time milker.
@ryanwaege72512 жыл бұрын
It's always good content when you post.
@packercards18572 жыл бұрын
i love yore vids
@nickjewart93512 жыл бұрын
Wow! You schedule a month ahead- on our farm we run about 3 day behind.
@dimduk2 жыл бұрын
Take care, you work hard and we don't want you to get burnt out.
@watkinsglen31722 жыл бұрын
Never gets old watching the manure moved around. Think I'll watch it again...........BTW Eric you could give Tom Pemberton some tips on silage storage. His bunks just awful.....jk
@sydsyd2 жыл бұрын
Excellent 👍👍👍👍👍
@stephc.46682 жыл бұрын
Love your vids and farm! Not sure if you use a scheduling app for scheduling your workers but there are several free ones and would be electronic and won't have to retype! Just a thought! There is one called Sling that might work. And , here in Ohio we've had ice storms every week. Crazy! 🤪
@jamesbreault57622 жыл бұрын
They love that new bedding
@LikingChellis2 жыл бұрын
Hey man I just wanna say I appreciate your videos i definitely make sure to watch your videos every day and it’s usually always interesting. Also if you need a full time employee let me know.
@jamesbreault57622 жыл бұрын
I will get it figured out Eric we have faith in you
@allenwray65952 жыл бұрын
Flexibility and pay your help what they are worth and they will always work hard for you. I don't think y'all will have any problems seem like good people to work for.
@gunfisher46612 жыл бұрын
That`s one thing about a dairy farm there are no days off . Still much the same I see as I used to work a small dairy farm '' 60 '' head 50 years ago.
@Keaton22 жыл бұрын
change your calendar haha good video man
@sueupham25192 жыл бұрын
Impressive 👍
@user-kw1ph5wu4s2 жыл бұрын
Коровки аж радуются, что им убрали и что о них заботятся... Интересно! Смотрю Вас для практики изучения языка, а интересная работа как бонус. Приветы из Николаева)
@The_RTJ2 жыл бұрын
I could watch you scrape manure all day long
@lukejansen23212 жыл бұрын
Every time you put new bedding in the heifer barn they’re sure happy.🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄