Pete, the real heart and attraction of your channel is you. Your friendly voice, your neighborly ways, your intelligence.

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!!!

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!

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.

Thanks Pete whatever you decide we will be behind you 💯 percent

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.

Pete, you are truly a well spoken man. I love listening you.❤

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.

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 !

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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 😁

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.👍

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pete,I appreciate the way you work and run a farm with less.I see channels it seems like they’re spending money and buying something new all the time and you’re wondering how do they make ends meet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 . 👍👍👍

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. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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.

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.)

Glad to hear from you Pete, do what you need to do, when you need to do it, we'll all be fine. Happy New Year to you and your family.

Love the channel and all the different content. Glad you were able to take a break and recharge during December. Everyone needs some down time. Looking forward to the mechanical videos and then the farming ones when that time comes. Happy New Year!!

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

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!

Thanks for the videos. Got to say I enjoy how the seasons change and so does the work. Happy New Year to you and yours.

You keep doing what you're doing Pete. Happy New Year to you and the family!!!!

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!

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.

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!

Pete - so glad that all is OK with you. I love this channel and all that you do with it. Happy New Year and enjoy the winter!

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.

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!

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.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Pete. I like all your videos because as you said you are showing how it is being a small farm and what it takes to make it work. Myself I follow your channel and whatever you put on it’s always worth watching. Thanks for sharing your small farm life.

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.

Glad to hear there was no health issues. You and your wife are a gift to people like me who like small farm life.

Happy New Year, Pete! I love your videos.

Happy new year Pete and family. See you soon.

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. ❤

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.

Happy New Year Pete - I like your videos keep up the good work.

enjoy all your content have a great year

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

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!

Thanks, Pete. Wishing you well in the new year. Thanks for sharing your life's journey with us 😊.

Pete, I’m a bit older than you, but I look at each of your videos just like the farmer mentors that I had growing up. I remember going to the local diner nearly every morning with dad (maybe grandpa too) and shooting the breeze for an hour or so with other farmers and ag people. My dad used to say “you’ll learn more talking to the other guys there than any college degree will learn ya”. While I did go to a pretty good ag school, I think my dad was 100% correct. Different operations have different opinions on how to get things done. The hog guy learns from the beef guy and the green tractor guy can learn from the red tractor guy and so on. There are now three of us older guys at the diner every morning now trying to consciously revive that mentoring attitude with the younger guys, but it’s been difficult. Pete - I think you (and a few other KZfaqrs) have found that you can reach so many more in the industry and share just like at the diner. You are also blessed by your gentle style, to have the ability to bring along MANY other non-farmers and show what it is we are all about. Every video is much appreciated and we consider them a blessing.

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.

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!

Happy New Year Pete ! Glad to hear yourself, Hillary and the kids are well. Look forward to another year spent learning, laughing and over all, enjoying the videos.

Happy New Year. Glad to have you. Thank You.

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. 🇬🇧🚜

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.

Nice video, i agreed in everithing you said , keep it going, you guys still have a lot in you, happy new year! Mike from Romania :D

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. 👍

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.

Enjoyed watching and listening to you Pete! Happy New Year y'all!

Pete, thanks for sharing, as always. Glad you were able to catch your breath with a break, as we all need to do that from time to time. I enjoy both aspects of your videos, mechanical and animals. Just do what you need to do and we will gladly be along for the ride. Happy New Year to you and your family. Take care & stay safe.

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!

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.

Your video content is great. I look forward to it cause is calming listening to you talk. Thanks again and Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year's to you and your family.

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.

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.

Happy New year from Australia Pete! As I've said before, just do your thing. As the seasons change, so does your content, that's kinda what makes it work. Cheers! 👍

Good evening Pete, and happy new year to you and your family. Best wishes for the new year good health, happiness, and prosperity. I enjoy watching your videos. You keep up the good work either it’s mechanical or your animals. I like it all.👍🏽🙂

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.

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.

Happy new year Pete! I’m glad you got a break. You deserve some time with your family. I have been watching every one of your videos for about a year, or 2. I just love the slice of life, eb and flow of life that your videos show. It’s like looking at a bob artley book. I love your channel.

Thanks Pete! Happy New Year to you and your family! I hope your 2024 is blessed!

Pete, Long time viewer and absolutely love everything about the channel. Obviously you’ve made a very “real” connection with people who follow the channel. I can’t add anything that hasn’t already been said more eloquently than I could. Thank you very much for the effort and heart you and Hillary put into the channel! GA

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.

Happy New Year pete

Pete, I enjoy your videos as you transition through the year and my favorite is working on and restoration on tractors and equipment. The way you break down what and why you do what you do is interesting and educational. Keep up the entertainment and education as you go along. Have a Happy new year as you move along with the changing seasons.

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.

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.

Hope you had great holiday season ,we love your videos all of them .

I love your videos! I love the animals, caring for them. I like your philosophy and calm demeanor. I love your Dad jokes! I especially love the chickens, having raised some long ago. I'm glad you will continue! Happy New Year!

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!

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.

Pete Happy New Year’s!! God Bless!

I have always enjoyed your videos. Thanks so much for the hard work that you do to show us the working of the farm, as well as the mechanical ones on the older tractors. I love watching, and glad that you are planning to go back to more of a daily showing of the work. Have a great day and New Year.

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.