Brothers Jerry and Terry Cooper say that their watermelons are some of the sweetest in the country. These Alabama farmers will bring in hundreds of the bright green melons.
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@jakezgab85766 жыл бұрын
Without our farmers we r doomed, thanks to every single one of them. God bless.
@valeriesanchez30743 жыл бұрын
Well the commercial growers can burn in hell 😆
@sinabagherisarvestani89243 жыл бұрын
good for them man
@joserosales68862 жыл бұрын
Yes god bless them
@bartoncapron11 ай бұрын
God bless them! better to grow your own food
@rabiileomar73954 жыл бұрын
Iam only watching because they are black farmers in america, they are my people. This gives me hope. Blacks can own land and farm like any body else. Good job
@justachipn30396 жыл бұрын
Best people in the Country right there !!!
@khoosenkerwinnoelnoel80673 жыл бұрын
sglhfljh👑👑
@bobhostetler85484 жыл бұрын
I love to see black Americans on their own land in Ohio only one that I know of a large dairy farm and that is sad in the seventies a man and his daughter showed up at a sale and it thrilled my heart.my God bless these people in the video..👍♥️
@rosalynjohnson74143 жыл бұрын
Me Too!Most of our land was stolen from under us or sold from under us!But we have a rise in the land to buy acres of land BabyBoomers n beyond!!!
@melostrichАй бұрын
@@rosalynjohnson7414wdym your land
@corycomelio33568 жыл бұрын
I sell mine right out of the front door. Got customers buying 5 to 6 at a time. Spend 12 -14 hours a day in the field. Hard work that's got satisfaction built in.
@dirtymikentheboys58176 жыл бұрын
that's whats up!
@veronicasimpson79535 жыл бұрын
Cory Comelio what kind of fertilizer you use
@mayanedenroatanhn77534 жыл бұрын
@Michael Gilmore the best you can use his urea while the plant is growing
@EZ5707 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful watermelons. I have grown melons in Pennsylvania. The season is too short. Some melons are started in high tunnels and left to run out the sides of the high tunnels. God bless the farmers that feed the world.
@lavondarainey45154 жыл бұрын
2 good hard working brothers. I Love watermelons. 🙂👍👍👍👍😇😇😇
@lorraineshobajo37035 жыл бұрын
I’m from Illinois and I have been growing vegetables and herbs for 3 years straight in the suburbs! It’s a beautiful thing to see that African Americans in the SOUTH are still farming. I always wanted to have a garden and learn how to grow fruits and veggies since I was a little girl! IM ALL ORGANIC and I grew watermelons and a variety of other melons this year! Nothing beats home grown fresh out of the earth produce! I simply don’t buy veggies in the supermarket anymore. BIG difference in taste and quality! Ima a mini farmer in training!🤓
@lorascelsi81027 жыл бұрын
Love these stories. Use to live on a farm. Miss my wheel barrel. This to me is the most honorable profession. Owning land employing your family thats the American dream.
@longhunter19752 жыл бұрын
True
@pastorhatcher22058 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the videos on growing Watermelons. I am proud to be the daughter of a man I saw as a great farmer. Want to learn to grow watermelons consistently good each year. Nevads, plenty of sun.
@karenthesheepgirl19096 жыл бұрын
I live in central fl and both my grandfather and great grandfather were farmers here. Both were passed on by the time I was born but my Uncle had watermelons and cows. Out of all his several brothers and sisters, all their kids and grand kids I am the only one who lives out in the country and raises livestock. I am sure he went to his grave never knowing what an influence he had on my life.I respect what you do and the hard work it takes but you have beautiful watermelons and you are my kind of people.
@bagotoetags8016 жыл бұрын
I remember as a kid in Maryland an old black man with a farmers floppy hat driving his wooden cart loaded with watermelons pulled by one mule, up and down the alleyways in the neighborhood shouting "wada mello"
@samuelherman48595 жыл бұрын
What part I am from silver spring MD lol
@yvonnegunter70614 жыл бұрын
I grew up the same way 😂 come to the water melon man, the country life it no other like I knew. When our grandfather would come home he would have the biggest 💓 and juices water melon.💚💛❤️🖤
@mochielucky16884 жыл бұрын
@@samuelherman4859 Pretty sure i saw the same back in the good ol days in Salisbury lol, them wada mello sure was tasty back in the days...
@tanyag12004 жыл бұрын
Continue doing what you guys do American's Heartland👍🏼 Continue Blessings🙏 Be safe Everyone 🌏😷
@KimboesliceKnockOut6 жыл бұрын
The brother is a OG in a cowboy hat.
@ronnynorthington20156 жыл бұрын
Exactly ! As the nice lady said "They haven't traveled here, there and yonder" they come from within 20 miles of where you live, good for you're allergies to consume goods in you're own location...
@olblu87464 жыл бұрын
I saw an older 60s Ford truck in background, it was red. Good to see the old trucks still doing their job.
@Ojb_19593 ай бұрын
I’m guessing that sandy soil helps with weed control. Beautiful melons y’all grow.👍🏼👨🌾🍉☀️
@denis777777778 жыл бұрын
I want to eat that last mellon. Here in Los Angeles the last watermellon that I ate from a grocery store that didn't tast like a dish rag was in the 1980's. Im growing my own now, cant wait. JCisL
@robertkertoikromo86434 жыл бұрын
respect .. i like hard working people .....greetings from krommenie , the netherlands
@infectedmonkey48272 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't like watermelon! Lol I've yet to meet that person! 😅
@karmen9514 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather used to have a nice farm I'm the youngest grandchild so I minded the best years!! But I'm definitely taking after him and teaching my 6 year old. We have a small little home garden!
@jeffreese41944 жыл бұрын
I live in PA and I'll never know what a ripe melon straight off the vine tastes like. My parents and I buy and eat lots of watermelon but we have trouble getting real good ones.
@billycampbell8544 жыл бұрын
Great video, glad to meet the Cooper family.🖋
@nobody8456 жыл бұрын
Love ya terry
@robynlatham64512 жыл бұрын
God bless you fellas. 🙏!! Great work.
@delcasaleexcavating95084 жыл бұрын
What an awesome video and to hear about the many generations of your family farming . I love hearing these stores....so happy for you all .... Thanks for sharing this...God bless you and your family and stay safe. !!! Regards, Tom
@williesmith92557 жыл бұрын
my home town I may go up there and see if they need some help
@Redirecting6 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Go and help the brothers out
@aurasoular68046 жыл бұрын
BlackEducationTV wow!I watch your channel!
@demigoddessthechosenrace30155 жыл бұрын
I'm from Chicago I was thinking the same thing they should get all of these convicts that's in trouble for selling weed put them out there second chance and put them out there
@demigoddessthechosenrace30155 жыл бұрын
Better yet they should get all them foreigners and put them out there they have work and then give them shelter he have so much watermelon is he wouldn't know what to do LOL
@MLGtroll3655 жыл бұрын
Willie Smith they usually only want fanily around.. No hard feelings
@monicashupe24384 жыл бұрын
God Bless u n all the farmers out there n thank u so much !!
@leeroywolphagen84515 ай бұрын
After watching this video im so ready for summer, watermelon season.
@BC-iz8gt5 жыл бұрын
God bless family farmers like these
@daintyflygirl4va4 жыл бұрын
Hope they are still strong and continue with their farming.Just planted mine with some corns cucumber during lockdwn.
@rockbay794 жыл бұрын
Much respect for this family!!!! :)
@geriweathersby12594 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video!! I’m a student at Alcorn State University majoring in Agriculture Business but I love home gardening!! And hopefully one day to own a cattle farm!! This video definitely gave me the courage and confidence to keep pursuing to grow and produce my own fruit one day!
@jacquelinerobinson91585 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the packing straw/hay like the 1950's farmers would do. Good looking crop with the yellow underside.
@sandramaier27815 жыл бұрын
Beautiful melons! Would love to hear your growing tips!
@Fundthapolice4 ай бұрын
Terry cooper that’s my guy. Happy birthday brother!!!
@andiarrohnds51636 жыл бұрын
hell yeah, i would harvest melons with y'all
@howardwayne39743 жыл бұрын
You better have some real good liniment for the end of the day !!! If you ain't used to that kind of work , you'll get up from the supper table bent over !! I used to pick cotton , cantaloupes , water melon , and tomatoes , and I'll pick cotton over watermelon any day !!!
@stinkbaitdawelder29644 жыл бұрын
I grew up planting,growing and pulling watermelons. Hard work but very rewarding! I learned a lot about life in a watermelon field.
@paulagnew50473 жыл бұрын
Keep it going guys God bless you
@dorrismiller44754 жыл бұрын
Thank the lord for farmers. I will be a farmer one day.
@farminginafrica52204 жыл бұрын
Where are you now
@EventHorizon349 жыл бұрын
One complaint they had was that it is hard to find people to this type of hard labor. That's true! Some young people especially don't want to do this type of work! Hard working Americans like these are a dying breed! Living here in Mississippi I really appreciate their hard work! Brings back a lot of memories I shared with my grandfather!
@zone4garlicfarm8 жыл бұрын
One reason for the shortage of workers is child labor laws. Many children in farm communities used to do farm work after school and during vacations from about 12 years old. In northern Maine the school year used to start 2 weeks earlier than anwhere else. In mid September schools would close for 2 weeks so everyone could work the potato harvest. Except for the farmer's immediate family it is illegal to hire anyone under 18 for most of those jobs.
@EventHorizon348 жыл бұрын
+The Garlic Farm That's very unfortunate.Laws can make it tough sometimes.
@zone4garlicfarm8 жыл бұрын
It affects more than just farmers. It also means fewer summer jobs for high school students. That age is when good work habits should be developed as they earn some spending money or save for college.
@tuforu47 жыл бұрын
jeff session is enuf for anyone to avoid this region,,
@naktura74097 жыл бұрын
Forgive me for not wanting to do back breaking labor for shit pay. I'll take my nice cushy 6 figure job in an air conditioned office. There's a reason it's a dying field, it is absolutely shit work for everyone except the owners of the farm.
@tnoel3746 жыл бұрын
Really great video on how to grow, and sell water melons. I'm starting my first acre tomorrow.
@Paldiamar2 жыл бұрын
Hello, you have a lovely feed, it's amazing. I have a business proposition for you! so many persons saying that it is beautiful because it is richly rewarding. If you're interested just give me a shot by sending me a direct message.
@oby-16072 жыл бұрын
That's some nice watermelon. I used to pick up watermelon by the semi load in Yakima WA. They would always let me pick a couple out of the load.
@elijahkraus12845 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful watermelons
@daumoro5 жыл бұрын
You can’t live without farmers. You simply die starving.
@lamarcusbrown14176 жыл бұрын
I'd love to meet you guys some day. Keep up the good work !
@csantiago7193 жыл бұрын
My father used to plant watermelon and melons when he’s still alive we have it every year on the summer
@DorkylElectric5 жыл бұрын
This is what I strive for in life. I am an aspiring watermelon farmer
@farminginafrica52204 жыл бұрын
Wow where are you now
@MJLeger-yj1ww6 жыл бұрын
Good tips above, thank you! Watermelons are good for you, nutrition-wise but especially for hydration! Give it to a sick person who is having trouble getting enough water or liquids, it is sweet, they love it, and it will hydrate them!
@drnocka-rocksteady4 жыл бұрын
Best watermelons on the planet.
@vishnulutchmansingh2 жыл бұрын
I love this video family legacy labour of love
@jojojeep14 жыл бұрын
That’s the problem with America, they think produce grows right out of the store shelf. They don’t know the hard work farmers have to do I just realized it myself recently started my first garden, God bless all you for your hard work and for the food that you put on my table I love everyone of you
@johnhirsch910 жыл бұрын
I helped with about an acre and a half harvest last year in Southeastern PA, and man is that some work. I'm planting about a half acre myself this year on my farm in Northeastern PA, we'll see how well they turn out.
@alexsailer99676 жыл бұрын
John Hirsch How are things going?
@Y10Q10 жыл бұрын
yeah Watermelons grow on their own in Alabama. Awhile back I planted some and now they grow on their own every year.
@PetterRibeiro5 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Brazil, farmers.
@leeroywolphagen84515 ай бұрын
This video is making me want some watermelons so bad. Is March and I can't wait til summer just for watermelon season
@spongebob69563 жыл бұрын
Amazing African American Land Owner Supplying This Delicious Fruit To The American Population
@stevelawson70517 жыл бұрын
Looks Great , man I wished I could get a Slice. Keep up the Good work!
@chrisg.k4877 жыл бұрын
I am agronomist from Greece(Europe) and i must say that the USA is bless place.
@11T8726 жыл бұрын
Chris G.k bless like blessed natives? 👏
@dirtymikentheboys58175 жыл бұрын
And the funny thing is people have land in there family and sell it off...
@gregbowman44854 жыл бұрын
Old Cooley Palmer Williamsburg Va also grew wonderful melon RIP Cooley
@tracywebb16046 жыл бұрын
Wow. I. Pick water melons when i was young my family would pick every summer..i love it...we would sell in the summer for school clothes...
@fasx563 жыл бұрын
The Cooper Brothers stated that they do not grow as many water melons as they used to is because they cannot get the Labor. When I grew up in the 1950 and 60s it was very common for local young boys and men to work on farms from Dairy to strawberries to make money.
@mscharylee5 жыл бұрын
Loved this video, and these guys are delightful.
@hossee1 Жыл бұрын
My granddad farmed in alabama, hadn't heard " hands" in years..😅
@alvinnaquin8775 жыл бұрын
Thank You Farmers
@BoydGilbreath4 жыл бұрын
Love me a lot of watermelon!
@joykaine49852 жыл бұрын
Would love to go and harvest watermelons on this farm. Certainly something different for me than my usual vacations.
@Garudgaming7903 жыл бұрын
I am visiting your chantry ❤️
@brianjberman1720Ай бұрын
Watermelons, as we all know, were invented in New Jersey, back in '43, DURING the War. A Hoboken farmer named Mach-Shuud decided to try planting the seeds of the local FurrBerry tree instead of the traditional, yellow-flavored pisswater plant. The result? Bankruptcy. However, in time, locals came to know and love the exciting, new plant called, "What-the Hell-is-that!" You're welcome😅😮😅
@anthonyjackson56985 жыл бұрын
Good job brother
@eparker31614 жыл бұрын
Nuthin better than cold watermelon with some salt, catelope to!
@manchocoronado28924 жыл бұрын
I love picking water melon and canalops as well
@michaelr.williams81762 жыл бұрын
I grow the. Charleston grey watermelon s they get around. 20 to 30 Pounds they do good. In the north east. Far as Virginia. West Virginia and parts of the Ohio such as southern part. Very sweet and jucey All so like the. Small sugar baby’s But ona a hot Sumer day it Takes the biger watermelon. To feed all the grandchildren they love it.
@rickyjohnson28385 жыл бұрын
Peace bro, I want to thanku for sharing... and i know all of the watermelons are good & sweet.. I wish you much success thanku
@sweet_jen77524 жыл бұрын
God bless our farmers❤
@kalerafruitfarms3 жыл бұрын
Good work
@BigAlSparks Жыл бұрын
Honest work going on there, if only the inner city folk would be forced to go out to their fields and work for their food like this.
@johnathanjohnson5429 Жыл бұрын
Long Family History ❤❤❤❤
@trynajackson77345 жыл бұрын
What a blessing.. what a blessing 😊
@thesteadfastangler67245 жыл бұрын
Good work Cooper boys!
@rockbay794 жыл бұрын
I live in Central Arkansas, a State known for Farmers. Where I live, the population is around 8,000 residents. However, there are no "Farmer's Markets" close. Sure, I can drive to Little Rock, but that's a 100 mile round trip. Plus, the prices and high crime, makes it not very appealing. Also, I'm 59 years old and the strange thing is this; I don't know one person that farms for a living. When I was a child in the 1960's, my Grandfather was a farmer, my Dad farmed 40 acres, on the side of his regular job, and many city residents farmed. Now, there are no more 40-acre farmers. Most are huge corporations with many employees. The owner of the land is no more a farmer than I. They ride around in $80,000 trucks with air conditioning, and watch the "hired hands" do all the work. Today's farmer is nothing like the farmer of just a few decades ago.
@mayanedenroatanhn77534 жыл бұрын
I love graft watermelon and see the result which is so satisfying...
@realrealonerealrealone21822 жыл бұрын
Love it! Keep it in the family, is the foundation to succeed if successful😊👍 hard work has it own rewards ✌ it builds caracter, and moral quality's
@hughwhaley31795 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@jimmystrain8834 жыл бұрын
I used to grow watermelons the help was so expensive
@theunboxingshow54614 жыл бұрын
I want to eat watermelon now! My absolute favourite fruit.
@davemeeks81099 жыл бұрын
A nice family operation. Wish I could grow yummy watermelons like that. Here the raccoons run off with the fruit every year. Good luck with your crops this year.
@zone4garlicfarm8 жыл бұрын
An electric fence can solve raccoon problems. If I lived where the climate allowed any kind of melons to grow and ripen I would be growing my own.
@buffalopatriot6 жыл бұрын
I got a Great Pyrenees dog and presto - no more predators.
@jabigup73614 жыл бұрын
🇯🇲.Hi love it. good to see 👍🏿👍🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@joshdavis84956 жыл бұрын
Need to show more videos like this to prove us blacks work hard.
@stivi7396 жыл бұрын
Josh Davis im white and i pik these monoliths lol.hardest job ever
@johndowe70036 жыл бұрын
more like proving theyre lazy by not wanting to work on a farm
@leemmorris4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Keep it up!
@rxlo10624 жыл бұрын
The gentleman was totally correct on today’s youth. They’re too busy on social media to be out there in them fields.
@mauricioflores68034 жыл бұрын
Haha try working the watermelon harvest here in California you wouldn't last a day. Nobody wants to do it because it's literally a slave job.
@delmermccall2424 жыл бұрын
Beautiful crop
@noblehillministerprophet86895 жыл бұрын
Mmmm Alabama my home state!
@sb83296 жыл бұрын
I love watermelons 🍉🌽🍅🍓🍐🥝🍇🍌
@kathylopez1804 жыл бұрын
I love watermelon!
@corinnewhite33464 жыл бұрын
I have started to buy from the farmers market..I want to support local people..Not from around the world.
@thomaszhang54376 жыл бұрын
what a fortunate name.
@AFFTFOMSICHTS4 жыл бұрын
I swear If I lived by a watermelon 🍉 farm that’s the only thing I’d eat and naturally lose 40lbs
@MichaelBZand3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the bees! Watermelons have male and female flowers so need a pollinator. Without bees there would be no watermelon crop.