Folks, if you pick up what Mike's laying down here you can see that buying local is a win win. You can get your beef at a higher quality at 10-20% off store prices and the farmer makes a good price for his product. Win Win.

That's what I like you showing the world what gets the money . I pary for each rancher and farmer to win each day but we need to stand up for yall too. Mike God bless y'all

Thanks for the video. The average person has no idea of the risk and challenges the small producer faces. Thank you.

It's hard to put into words the gift that Mike has in conveying important info along with video creation and editing. A subject that most ranchers who don't have the gift would put you to sleep talking about, is entertaining and at times, emotional when viewed here.

One of the best videos you've made. Most of us have no concept of the financials involved in ranching. Many vloggers share much of the day-to-day goings on on their ranches, but you are letting us in on something we rarely see or hear. I thank you for that. One of your stated goals is to educate the consumer; you are doing that, and I look forward the remainder of your discussion about the cost of ranching. Your videos are unique, and I wish I had subscribed sooner. Thank you

Every time I watch your channel its a positive learning experience. I sincerely thankyou for videos such as this one that really inform people just what a calf and cow are worth. The disheartening fact that we as producers are being told what our products are worth our returns are small and our back breaking work, well something is wrong with the system. These videos really bring what our life in Wyoming as a cattle producer is all about. I only wish we could fix the system. Thankyou again and I promise I'll keep my big mouth shut when it comes to rotational grazing and electric fences. So somewhere out there, in the Wyoming wind is one appreciative viewer.

That's some excellent content my friend. We'll done.

Born and raised on a cattle ranch in South Dakota. I left the ranch for more excitement and to pursue the interests I had. I have been a city dweller for the last 37 years and have missed those cows and calves everyday. I may go back. Not to ranch as I am too old for that now, but to just return to Gods country and live a simple life where I too can know where my beef has come from. How it was fed, raised, and to a certain degree lovingly raised by a local ranch family. Never fear though. I will not bring the ways of the city back with me. I will always be a country boy at heart and definitely remember where I came from and WHO I came from. Thanks for the video. I have no idea why it showed up in my suggestions as I have not done any searches for anything that would remotely bring up ranching or cattle. I gotta say though, I really enjoyed watching and even subscribed. Maybe fate?

This has been an extremely educational tutorial to me and everyone I have already and plan to forwarded it to. I am looking forward to the ones you are planning to do in the future. Thank you so much for you taking the time to explain to those of us that only see the ending where the meat is in the stores. Hi from Virginia Beach VA

Thank you for all of your ranching information over the years Mike, it’s always interesting and informative. This is great for all the population to learn from

The cost of the beef (filll in the $ amt.) vs. Knowing where your beef came from....PRICELESS!!!!! Keep up the good work Mike and Erin!!!!! Where would we all be without farmers and ranchers?!?!? "If you are going to complain about farmers, then don't talk with your mouth full!!!!" I always loved seeing that bumper sticker on a farm truck!!!!! Stay safe!!!!!

ThanQ for filming

Hi Mike. This video was so interesting. I learned a lot. I live in the country in Northern Maine but not a farm. Until about 30 years ago, I always lived in town, so learning about cattle and all farm things is so interesting to me. It's like a whole new world. Take good care on the farm and stay well.

Video Editor: The volume level of the background music really needs to be taken down to about 25% of whatever it is as it's competing with the speech in the video.

Mike I discovered your youtube channel a few days ago & I have been binge watching your videos! I can say now that I absolutely adore your ranch, animals, & family. You do such a great job balancing all of the work that you do both on & off camera. & you wife & kids are very lucky to have a good man like you on their side. Also you have convinced me to buy beef locally from farmers directly, which I can do because I live near farming country. Thank you for all that you do, & I cant wait to see what the future has in store for your ranch, & your Wyoming Life!

Here in Aus, this time last year, due to the drought we had some producers having to sell cattle at only $100 AUD a head simply because it would cost far too much to keep them fed. The damned abattoirs and supermarkets didn't budge on the in store prices though the greedy bastards.

LOVE THE VIDS !!! Don't listen to the haters. Just point them in the direction of the cow piles.

Hey man, I get feeling bad (or even awful) about that year of heavy losses in calves, but sharing this info and living and learning is what everyone needs to keep our system running. Great for you to share, I appreciate learning, I appreciate what you do, and thank you for it. God bless

thank you for helping keep me and my family fed.

Hey bud just wanted to say that from an agriculture worker to a rancher, I appreciate what you do. Most folks don't realize where their food comes from or the hard work that goes into raising/growing it to their dinner tables. I will be buying beef from a local rancher. Much love from the San Luis Valley in Colorado

My ex-wife and I raised drop calves from the local dairies, our favoritite dairy used an Angus bull. I was trucking, which meant that the income varied. During the summer and fall we bought as many calves as possible from the local auctions. During the winter we bottle fed them and got them ready fot rthe pasture in the spring. When times were tough we would take one or two to the auction to make our bills. We surived! (this was during the Carter drepression). I now own a few acres in Nevada and plan to do the same if Biden wins the election and we have to survive another depression.

Good one Mike! Excellent topic. Love to Erin and the children!

I think this is your best video yet, We too have been increasing the percentage that we finish and sell retail, but growing that market is harder than many might think. We bought a walk in freezer to be able to have a more stable supply and have just set up online ordering and free local delivery. I have 12 calves being processed in the next six weeks and I hope we can move it fast enough not to overwhelm our freezer

GREAT video, Mike. I'm a Virginia beef consumer and looking forward to watching the 'rest of the story'. Thanks for telling it and giving us a chance to experience the ranch life with you.

Fascinating report Mike. This is an excellent video containing a wonderful quick pic of new mom Erin. You and your entire family are 4+, quality Americans and major contributors. Blessings and thanks to you.

Thanks for sharing the winter calf story Mike and I understand your flight. We done have as many cattle as you do but the story is the same. We finally got some rain with tropical storm Beta and were very glad to get it. The pastures are already growing and green again. You are educating many and thank you.

Great video Mike! They are your family your life! Thank you for sharing!

Great video - thanks for laying it out

Thank you for taking the time to make that video, very informative. I am glad to hear you are selling directly to the public. If there is a rancher here in Florida selling there end product I would be more than happy to buy from them.

Very nicely in-depth vlog. Thank you!

Just discovered your channel about a week ago and I love it..I grew up in Oregon where we had a dairy farm, farm life was the best we learned very early on not to name the pigs, sheep or chickens because you could be eating them for Sunday dinner...hahaha anyhow love what you an your wife have created for your children....love Peggy 💗 ♥ 💓

Keeping pushing this message!! The company I work for is a main supplier to the beef industry with our products which in turn makes us members of the national cattleman's and local state cattleman's association and I non stop answer there surveys/questionnaires with the same statement and that is if they truly want to help then connect people directly with the producer and local butcher so we get back to supporting the backbone of this industry!!!

Thank you Mike for being so informative and you are so updated to thank you and good luck

Very eye opening stuff! Great video!

what a great series you've started!

Thank you Mike & Erin for another excellent video!! Also, thank you for feeding us folks without farms!! We appreciate you producing safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food!! Yum!!

I wish I could give this two thumbs up! Mike, thank you so so much for everything you do! You and Erin are incredible!

Great video Mike! Thank you for sharing the real life on the ranch!

Definitely keep great videos coming ..!!

Thank you for your terrific video and taking the time to explain everything you do on your ranch. You are very smart and just ignore the negative people.

Thanks for doing what you do most people have no idea what it takes to grow a cow next time I have a stake I will think about this video and enjoy it much more thanks

Thanks for all you do for all of us. God bless our farmers and ranchers.

Really looking forward to this particular series of video's as I am in the process of starting my Cattle Operation here in Arkansas

Subscribed, great feeling to see folks who do things not just for the money. I'm very fond of the farm life and cattle, them cattle are quite smart and very nosy. They love gathering around you and putting on a show, when I was a kid I lived on my uncles dairy farm. I went out one cold morning to get the gals and was very tired, I came across a group of them laying down and I sat next to ones neck as a pillow, it was really warm. That gal wrapped her neck gently around me and I feel asleep all toasty! Lets say Uncle Chuck couldn't figure out what on Earth took them gals and I so long to get to the barn 🤫. I'm wishing you and your family along with all farmers the best, thank you for your service feeding all of us 👍.

Great video content Thank you for what you do for all of us

Great video Mike! Getting the broader picture like that really provides the perspective to evaluate how I should spend my money. Thanks so much for the insight.

This guy reminds me of Mike Rowe. Well done!

That was so comprehensive and not annoying I loved it.

Very imformative, thanks for breaking it down for us!

Great video, Mike! Very informative! I'm glad I live close now so I can buy directly from you!

Love your channel. Love the way you tell us about your farm. Love you let us see the good and the bad of running your ranch.

Another awesome video Mike . Thank you

This right here is why we buy from a local rancher AND why we will soon be growing our own. Not only do we know the rancher personally, we know how his cows are cared for, what they’re eating and how they are processed. Plus, the meat just tastes better. Even the raw meat smells good(some of you will know what I’m talking about) and our friend has another successful year of ranching. It’s a win all around.

Great job putting it all into perspective!

Awesome Video, Mike!!

Thanks for making this video, and for being a rancher! I enjoyed watching this and learned how risky ranching can be.

Been there done that keep up the good work and thank God there's people like you out there still doing it.

THANKS FOR TEACHING PEOPLE

Great video, and content. You answered questions I had

Great video! Im going to love this new series

Man really good video. Thank you to you and your family for everything yall do. GOD BLESS.

Great Video Mike! Love those kind of videos!!

Fantastic video, great job educating us on the costs & how important it is to SUPPORT OUR SMALL AMERICAN BUSINESSES. You crushed it this time.

I think this channel should be a educational course, for the most part, it’s common sense, business sense, basic math , informative??? Yes, it gives a city folk a peek into the place and people who grew what “they” chew . Tyall, and don’t worry about those “fallen food” critters, the farm i grew up on, granny said, that’s why you’ll never be hungry in heaven. Funny how those life’s lessons play 50 years later, peace be the journey friend

I liked the video. I remember a Missouri rancher who raised is beef and sold them individually to customers. The cattle never left the ranch they were born on, no shots for growth, the day they left they went to local butcher shop and the purchaser paid for that. No herbicides, or pesticides used on the land. It cost more but very healthy beef animals. He was sold out every year on the cattle he raised.

No clue why KZfaq recommended this video to me... but I’m glad I watched it. Very informative. My condolences about the lost cows during the storms.

Great video. Very informative.

i stumbled across this video today... I really like the way you put it together and I love to learn... I subscribed.. thx.

Great video Mike!!

This was a very enjoyable and informative video presentation. It was well thought out and your presentation style is relaxing. I really enjoyed watching it and have subscribed. Kudos to you Mike!!!

Thanks Mike ,I think I’m going to stop buying beef from the supermarket and look to a local farmer

Thanks for the video,wish you the best of the best.

Good job on the video yes alot of people have no idea what kind of risks us farmers and ranchers take. Take care Mike hope it will be a better year for us all next year

That’s what I’ve been wanting to ask you since I started watching your channel. When you told the story of your last conversation with your father in law, I knew you were the guy I wanted to watch. I even unsubscribed to the KZfaq farmers because I know the difference. I’m really looking forward to the series. You were the person I’m going to be, figuring it out as I go. Since you are doing the processing, what about selling the manure/compost, the hides and the bones and scraps for dog food? I have been seeing cowhide rugs for $100 online. In the 70’s we used to get bones and scraps from the butcher for our dogs.

I received the 8oz pepper jerky last night and it is almost gone. Thanks Mike & Erin Is the jerky habit forming? YES!!!

Amen to this Video. I raised cattle for 25 years only to be shafted by the Auction Houses time and time again - ESPECIALLY WITH COVID. Where were "they" on those freezing nights drying off newborn calves at 01:00 AM, where were "they" putting out round bales in MINUS 40 degree wind chills, where were "they" in 101 Degree Summer Days putting up hay.......Hug a farmer, and pray for them, and know you are blessed to have a grocery store with stocked shelves.

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

Great video! Very informative

Thank you Mike ---this video was eye opening! You are truly an educator and an innovator in your field! TY for feeding America!

Mike, we started doing the same thing with our reg. Angus operation (those that don't make the cut). Our average cost is $200 to finish, $425 for slaughter to USDA specs....been the bet move we've made. Adding a restaurant customer helped tremendously as well. Great job brother!

Thank YOU!

The profit you figured is pretty optimistic. Glad you are doing all of it yourself, and they are less stressed by moving!

I can tell that you appreciate your cow herd as much as I do, which is a lot.

good segment... really opens my eyes to one of my favorite foods!

Mike, Great job. Keep up the educational videos

Good story. Good information. Thanks for sharing.

Great video. I’m just getting into it with only 9 calf’s right. Great insight on the business. Thanks for all your videos!!!!

Great video, very interesting, thanks for sharing 👍

I'll just echo what I'm sure has already been said: not only interesting and very informative but presented exceedingly well. Nice!

Keep growing them, we'll keep eating! I'm saying this as I am working on a T-Bone that just came off of my grill!

Another wonderful video!....thank you!

Let's all hope this takes off like wildfire.. I would be more than happy to buy my beef direct. The Ranchers are the one's who deserve the rewards. Great Video, Thanks for sharing.

Very informative video!

Thanks for the insight. Well Done.

I never knew, always wondered, thanks for the education.....great video

what an eye opener !! loved this.

Thank you for this video

Just simply love it,well done

Excellent speaking voice for presentations for video, even TV

Farmers and Ranchers are the back bone of our country, Total respect for them. Hard Hard work, You guys rock, thank you for you.