How To Spend $1,000,000 In A Day

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2022
  • This video has been in the works since sometime in 2020. It took a lot of time and effort to make, please be understanding: the goal is not to be boastful or ask for pity, just to be informative. I hope this video gives you a small window into my life.
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  • @larrystolzman9337
    @larrystolzman9337 Год назад +1347

    I’m a 73 year old farm kid and retired CPA. I’ve helped many small business owners. Thank you for this video. Thank you for your love of farming. Thank you for taking on something very few will do. Hearing the cost of your farm operation will frighten most people to death. Your courage is what makes America great. I’m sure some people watch your videos thinking how easy she has it. “She’s just a farmer”. Ask them if they want to borrow $1,000,000, pray for good weather, pray to stay healthy, work 4,000+ hours a year in the hope of having enough profit to do it all over again next year. Don’t ever apologize for letting the stress out. If someone criticizes you for it simple tell them to go to hell. God Bless!

    • @flatworm00
      @flatworm00 Год назад +51

      Amen Brother!

    • @scottwalker2398
      @scottwalker2398 Год назад +70

      Thank you Larry. I would have little tolerance for anyone who criticizes this young woman.

    • @linmal2242
      @linmal2242 Год назад +42

      Well said!

    • @DiggerAlton
      @DiggerAlton Год назад +32

      bout sums it up, thank you brother

    • @greywolfwalking6359
      @greywolfwalking6359 Год назад +34

      Aaaaa men! To that!! Got a foul comment..here's the door,don't let it hit ya ,where the big guy " split" ya!! Out !!
      You n Grant are examples of
      " American grit" today!!!
      🇺🇲🧙‍♂️🐺🇺🇲!!!!

  • @kaskl5403
    @kaskl5403 Год назад +312

    Wow, thanks for your farming and transparency. The true heartbeat of America.

    • @SteveeCee
      @SteveeCee Год назад

      ...not for much longer if Klauss Schwabb and his shills have their way 😔

    • @Tracker7266
      @Tracker7266 Год назад +7

      Well said.

    • @raycannon70
      @raycannon70 Год назад +4

      All i see is God's blessings on your life.
      I have watched you from day one when you began your first video and i couldn't say how proud I am of you and what you do .
      I know your parents are proud of you .
      May God's favor continue to be upon you and all around you.

  • @chetwysocki595
    @chetwysocki595 Год назад +66

    I'm 55yrs old and from N.J. . The only thing I can say is that I'm proud of you! You have taken on major responsibility. Farming is not easy. I hand picked corn for a local farm when I was a teen. Keep up the good work. The country depends on people like you! God Bless.

  • @dklop4233
    @dklop4233 Год назад +41

    You made this 65 year old man cry. I am so proud of you kids. Laura Your honesty and openness Is why I watch your channel. I was part of the first 10K and it has been a blast. Have excellent holidays and may God be with you.

  • @thegrassassasin2142
    @thegrassassasin2142 Год назад +154

    Words can't express the level of appreciation we all have for you, your family and most of all your hard work. We need more ppl like you on this earth. Happy holidays to all.

  • @JDDupuy
    @JDDupuy Год назад +92

    Wow I am a 61 year old Master Carpenter and have learned so much about farming and a little about life watching you farm this past year. When i saw the emotions starting to pour out I immediately understood. And it got to me good. I cannot imagine the stress and the financial carrying cost you live daily. And hoping things turn out right in the end. You and Grant are to be commended for your accomplishments so far at such a young age. You have done outstanding! Super long hours and hard work and the You Tube Channel to boot. I know filming and editing is long extra hours and pleased to know it continues to help make your farming dream a reality! Without young farmers like you, it makes me wonder where we might be down the road. Love you both and continued success from Kansas City, MO!

  • @syphenfilter
    @syphenfilter Год назад +14

    Laura. I remember the videos when you started out with helping your dad and learning how to farm. You’ve come a LONG WAY since then. I remember when Grant proposed to you by lake. Both of you are blessed and I firmly believe that you and Grant are doing God’s work. Though this is a small amount but I know it will be used. God Bless.

  • @kodysyn
    @kodysyn Год назад +28

    I'm a 15 year old male who currently lives in the city. I've always been interested in agriculture and heavy machinery/farm equipment. I know how hard you farmers work and after watching a bunch of videos of the reality of farming my respect for y'all has skyrocketed. God bless

    • @DrJohn493
      @DrJohn493 11 месяцев назад +1

      ...ain't nearly as fun when you're trying beat the weather, bust your knuckes, mortage the farm for the seed, and keep the bankers off your back.

  • @michaelanderberg
    @michaelanderberg Год назад +28

    I’m not a farmer, but you manage to make me still sit glued to the iPad watching your adventures! Thanks for your hard work! Here’s my contribution to the candy needed for the late night editing of videos!

  • @bgribs8378
    @bgribs8378 Год назад +58

    That is incredible. I’m 66 and still working full time but it makes my heart full and gives me little more faith in the young people today, that someone will be carrying on. You and Grant are carrying a big load to satisfy such an important need this country has. I am in awe of you two. I wish I could could come help as a volunteer.
    You two be safe and stay aware.
    You are in our prayers
    Bill G

  • @murrayashworth78
    @murrayashworth78 Год назад +23

    Wow!
    I’m 68 and almost lost for words, originally from New Zealand but have spent over 40 years living in Canada.
    You are the most amazing young woman I’ve been able to meet, or a least on your RUclips channel.
    The courage you exude is simply inspirational, for you and your husband to take on such a challenging life and stressful vocation is incredible.
    I hope your videos can be shown in schools and communities around the world, these are incredible tools for all people to learn what it takes to tackle such a tuff career.
    Thank you for sharing this new journey, you and your husband are starting.
    God Bless.🇳🇿🇨🇦

  • @guillermocastillo9175
    @guillermocastillo9175 Год назад +2

    I am 72 years old recuperating from a near death accident in Arizona. I enjoyed so much watching you. Your husband is the luckiest men alive!,... You are the real deal. you are a rock!!. My 100% admiration and respect for you and your husband. God bless you and keep on Farming!. You deserve every dollar you earn,.... and millions more!! God bless!

    • @amytaylor8487
      @amytaylor8487 3 месяца назад +1

      Hello there 👋,how are you doing today!God bless you!!!❤️

  • @randyray435
    @randyray435 Год назад +35

    It really breaks my heart to see you crying. I have been a Patreon since your first Q&A under an alias and this year I have enjoyed sending you random gifts for your hard work. God bless you and Grant. Your house and acreage is lovely.

  • @azh590
    @azh590 Год назад +120

    Congratulations to both of you! Appreciate the expense breakdown. It must be crazy stressful dealing with sums like that but it looks like you and Grant are handling it quite well! Best of luck guys.

  • @joannbjorkman5399
    @joannbjorkman5399 Год назад +20

    I lived 40 years as a seed corn farmwife and understand your emotions and pride. Congrats on the acreage purchase. You are doing a great job with this channel. Continue in your faithfulness and God will guide.

  • @markp.7165
    @markp.7165 Год назад +15

    Most people have No idea what pressure comes with running a successful small business. Most get nervous when they take out a 35K loan for a car or truck. Try risking it all every year like you guys and many other farmers do. It isn't for the faint of heart. Both you and Grant make me proud of our younger generation who often get a bad rap. There are good and bad in every generation and you two are some of the best. Keep it up and never ever apologize for letting your emotions come out. It shows how much this all means to you both farming and YouTubing.

    • @texaswunderkind
      @texaswunderkind Год назад +5

      You're right about small businesses. My parents started one back in the 80's and it was hit-or-miss for probably the first six years. Eventually they were able to expand and grow, but there were some tough times to get there. I remember one Christmas where they were so broke we literally got nothing except what the grandparents bought that year. The kids understood the seriousness of it, and if nothing else it brought us closer together.

  • @julietagney4071
    @julietagney4071 Год назад +63

    Laura, I am happy to watch your RUclips videos. As a 65 y/o lady that never lived or worked on a farm, learn something every episode. I am so impressed how hard you and Grant work every single day. Keep it up Honey, you will pass it down to others maybe children in your family. What an amazing thing that is. You are not any relation to me yet I am so very proud of you everyday. Congratulations on a job well done. ❤

  • @hotbug597
    @hotbug597 Год назад +119

    Thank you so much for being so brutally honest about your farm, Laura. When you presented your numbers I was shocked at how much things cost you. If I had false teeth they would have fallen out. Farming has always been a marginal but wholesome way to make a living. It is only through tough folks like you and Grant that we can begin to appreciate just how long the hours are and how close to complete failure you folks live. Please continue to enlighten us all and may God bless you both.

    • @joefudd
      @joefudd Год назад +15

      This is very true and most people are also not aware how dangerous that it is being a farmer?

  • @davidholden4548
    @davidholden4548 Год назад +16

    Hi Laura.
    Watching your videos you would never guess what stress you are under you and Grant always look so happy.
    Great to see people so young working so hard hoping to make a living. Wishing you both every sucess.
    Irish Farmer

  • @stevoschannel4127
    @stevoschannel4127 Год назад +24

    Good god i had no idea the costs you incur, the stress of having to cover that with selling your crops has to be incredible. You Laura are what is great about this country! We all love you out here, someday i would love to see you at a farm show and give both you and Grant a huge hug.

  • @Richie.P71
    @Richie.P71 Год назад +75

    Congratulations you two! So proud to have been able to watch you grow and succeed. It really touched me that you shared your expenses and we could see the stress of you doing what you love. I am amazed that the stress doesn't come through on your other videos, you look so happy and are so informative. May god bless you two with many MANY years of success.

  • @cdnbaconeh7321
    @cdnbaconeh7321 Год назад +23

    Lots of courage and faith to both of you. The stress is real.
    You are a nation builder as well helping urban people understand the life and struggles of our farming communities throughout North America.

  • @SaYeager
    @SaYeager Год назад +13

    Well there are over 400k people that think you are amazing. Thank you for what you do and for sharing it with us.💖

  • @jtgmail459
    @jtgmail459 Год назад +1

    We all need each other, God bless America !!! Bless your Combines, your family, your town, your State, your Sunsets..... everything in between...Stay healthy Laura .

  • @CoryKruse
    @CoryKruse Год назад +40

    I really love this channel. I’m from Nebraska. Born and raised. In fact, not very far from where you are (GI). You and Grant are literally what I miss about that state. There are some truly amazing, kind, hardworking and humble people in NE. You guys are such amazing ambassadors for not just the state, but also the farming industry.

  • @3bkidsoftexas
    @3bkidsoftexas Год назад

    Love love love your videos & your heart! We’ve learned so much about farming from you! The “business side” is so stressful, but thank you for your honesty & transparency. Grant & you are AMAZING! Can’t wait to see the many blessings that 2023 has in store for you two!

  • @davidhewett7356
    @davidhewett7356 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your farms and all it takes to make it happen. It is just amazing. I couldn’t imagine the stress you guys go through every year.
    Thank you for doing the job you love, we need and appreciate all you guys are doing. ❤

  • @johnwyoder
    @johnwyoder Год назад +28

    Wow. You continue to amaze and impress me with the level of maturity you possess at such a young age. I cannot tell you how happy I am for you and Grant to have this opportunity. Thank you for your vulnerability and transparency in this video. I can tell it's been stressful, but I also know your faith will carry you through. Blessings to you, Grant, and the rest of your extended families!

  • @billmcdonald9115
    @billmcdonald9115 Год назад +45

    AND amazingly all throughout this year Laura is ALWAYS smiling and happy to inform, to teach and talk to us. I now have even more appreciation for what you do and the time you take to be a a great host and great videographer and a successful farmer.. Power on Laura Farms.

  • @rboston33
    @rboston33 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just saw this epi in Oct 23. In the first few moments of it you showed the true raw emotion of a farmer. I''m first gen away from the farm so I haven't felt it personally but my family must have shared the feeling of all the hard work on the gamble of being a farmer. Now I'll watch the rest of the video. We cannot live without farmers. Thank you.

    • @amytaylor8487
      @amytaylor8487 3 месяца назад +1

      Hello there 👋,how are you doing today!God bless you!!!❤️

  • @markbandy4142
    @markbandy4142 9 месяцев назад +2

    You just blew me away. I seriously had no idea. And yet you do it all with a smile on your face. Grace under pressure. God bless you.

    • @amytaylor8487
      @amytaylor8487 3 месяца назад +1

      Hello there 👋,how are you doing today!God bless you!!!❤️

  • @billy19461
    @billy19461 Год назад +8

    I will never forget the day that my wife and I went into the poultry business. Nothing as big as what you and Grant are doing but it was stressful for us. We had four broiler houses and borrowed over $300,000.00 to build them on land that we already owned. People do not understand that farming is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have been in our poultry houses when thunderstorms hit and lightning was running up and down the cables in the houses. Wish you and Grant all of the good luck in the world. Old retired farmer by myself now.

  • @stevenmoratz7333
    @stevenmoratz7333 Год назад +120

    Laura, I am honored, humbled, and proud of you for your openness in this video! I am sorry that you feel so emotional, to tears, telling us about the expenses you incur annually. You and Grant are young, educated, hard working Agriculturalists! You have reached out for good advice, and both of you have great parents who are very proud of you and always willing to help! I feel very confident you are going to continue to be successful! I look forward to your videos and glad I am supporting you in a small way. Thanksgiving is days away. I am sure you and your families will celebrate and thank the Lord for another gracious year! Take a needed break! I look forward to your future videos!

  • @davidjenkins5419
    @davidjenkins5419 Год назад

    Your news is so exciting, thank you. The videos are a bright spot in my day. Please keep sharing these heartfelt stories. You guys make a great team and videos. You are very strong, passionate, and talented. Keep striving. It gets better with more cheers and tears.

  • @edkutschke814
    @edkutschke814 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this with us Laura. It's amazing how gracefully you handle yourself in such a stressful job. As stressful as it, is your love of farming always shine through. As someone who has been a big city boy my whole life I knew virtually nothing about farming. Your channel has really changed that and I thank you. I pray for your success and will continue to watch for your videos.

  • @murdock7221
    @murdock7221 Год назад +38

    Every farmer I know has almost this same level of dedication to their craft. Without it, what would be the point? A very touching video, Laura. Congratulations to you and Grant on being able to buy your place.

  • @toddevans3474
    @toddevans3474 Год назад +19

    As someone who grew up on a farm, I know the stress involved from watching my father. I also know what a great life it can be. What a fantastic opportunity the both of you have to have such a wonderful life.

  • @DenJoost
    @DenJoost Год назад

    Greetings from the Netherlands. Thanks Laura (and the rest) for being in our lives. The great person you are, is what brings you success. Keep up the good work, and as always I'm looking out for the next video.

  • @carpeinferi
    @carpeinferi Год назад

    Much love to you and Grant for sharing a glimpse into y'alls lives and farming operations. Best of luck for continued success and establishment of the new homestead.

  • @nekk-ra7080
    @nekk-ra7080 Год назад +73

    This is a big problem with farming a lot of people don't understand. It's a vitally important industry that requires long hours, hard work, and operates with razor thin margins, yet the costs involved are astronomical and there are people out there actively attacking this industry. Your emotions are perfectly understandable, Laura, and your channel goes a long way to lift the veil on the work and dedication that goes into what you do. God bless.

    • @Mgp-Rc
      @Mgp-Rc Год назад +5

      It is so easy for some to look at everything you have and make statements like "Well hey they have a lot of money to have all of those toys!?" Truth is it takes a LOT of work and LONG hours to get what you have and the ones thinking you have it easy probably do not know what HARD ACTUAL WORK is!!!? You have shown in this video yet again that you guys are completely normal and you have emotions just like the rest of us and I think that is a good thing. Thank you for sharing something personal with your fans.

    • @graemehorne7649
      @graemehorne7649 Год назад +2

      Liked this comment , and all the sentiments. I wished to be a farmer once. Certainly you have expounded the 'risk' you take on. I have turned from a secure government job here in Australia, Rangering 26 years and Teaching 5 years, to running my own small, small business now 7 years. I have very slowly and carefully taken on financial risk, but it seems you have soo much to deal with in this area. You are both truly brave.
      Graeme Horne

  • @kevinbuie4081
    @kevinbuie4081 Год назад +14

    You are truly an amazing young lady. Your folks and husband should be VERY proud of you. I wished more of our youth had your work ethic!!!!

  • @raymartin5101
    @raymartin5101 Год назад

    Thank you, Thank you for being so much on sharing all the information you did with us, I am still tear eyed because of it and thinking of all the hard work you and Grant and you family have done to help feed and power all of us. I do not think that a lot of people realist all the hard work farmers have to do to keep this country going.

  • @vernegriffis5457
    @vernegriffis5457 Год назад

    Wow Laura You should be proud of what you have done! For some reason I feel proud of you. You are a real person and showing that stress means it is real. Keep going I always look for your videos and will keep liking your videos. You and Grant are awesome!

  • @loganpass
    @loganpass Год назад +41

    Congratulations Homeowner! And Laura, I am so glad I found your channel. I've learned a lot, you are an exceptional teacher. I've been moved emotionally as you've shared deep feelings with us. I've been amused by you and Grant (and your screwball Dad) and uplifted by your smile (Grant too but I'm a guy so I don't want it to get weird) I wish for all the best for you and your family, you are the absolute epitome of great and worthy content on RUclips. Thank you for putting yourself out there for us!

  • @garryhoffman417
    @garryhoffman417 Год назад +11

    I too was raised on a farm along time ago . We farmed with horses and worked from sun up to sun down . We never had much but we had a love of family and the land and this is something that can’t always be explained to some but this video brought back so many good memories and with it some tears of things passed . I still try to end each day looking out over the fields as the sun sets and give thanks for a life well lived . The best to you and Grant in your journey making your own awesome memories

  • @DoubleD.
    @DoubleD. Год назад

    We are here for the long haul behind "your" videos watching with pleasure and commenting occasionally, but your transparency made it clear and opened my eyes to the lives of farmers of today. One word - Wow! I'm so happy you have a place for you and Grant to call your own now, it's a wonderful feeling and yet it has new responsibilities for you two to take on to kick butt and take names.

  • @btrcreations5733
    @btrcreations5733 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing! Watched my Dad go through those same feelings for years growing up on a farm in Western Kansas. He was a third generation farmer who absolutely loved it. He stopped farming not long after I left to go to school and pursue a different career because I knew it would not support both of us. He lived five more years passing at the age of 61. He really missed farming and it took a great deal out of him. I watch your videos to remember the farm life so thank you for sharing. It is difficult and stressful but I have yet to find any job as rewarding. Never give up and keep on enjoying farm life!

  • @countrynurse
    @countrynurse Год назад +14

    With all the attention focused on what is going wrong in America I see our real future wrapped around treasures like you and Grant. Never give up, those of us who care have your back and will not let you fail. Bumps along the way, yes, but all are valuable lessons to meet your goals. God bless you and your family!

  • @vickiyurek347
    @vickiyurek347 Год назад +19

    ❤ You have given us an amazing opportunity to learn more about you and your job. Your honesty and natural demeanor is so refreshing. In watching your videos over the last 1+ years, we never realized your stress nor the amounts of funding it takes to run your farm. Giving everyone this video full of information, your love of farming and you (and family ❤) is wonderful. You are a treasure for all of us watching and learning. 😊

  • @stevewhite8161
    @stevewhite8161 Год назад

    Laura, I'm so very proud of you and your ability to be open and sharing (especially the raw emotions). You are an outstanding young lady and a great influence to all farmers out there doing this work every day.

  • @josephtober9417
    @josephtober9417 Год назад +3

    There are not enough kind words to express how thankful i am to be able to be part of your life through your social media. Thanks for farming and sharing. All the best to you, your family and all the farmers!

  • @aaronchown5008
    @aaronchown5008 Год назад +72

    Dear Laura and Grant,
    Greetings from Australia.
    I'm a 66 year old Country Boy, my Father managed a large sheep and cattle grazing property for a Pastoral Company, and my Maternal Grandparents were into cropping, with some sheep and cattle. I've been following your channel for some years now.
    It's very interesting to see how farming operations are carried on elsewhere.
    It was phenomenally brave of you to put yourself out there and give us a breakdown of your numbers.
    The raw emotion engendered just made it all the more forceful.
    Don't ever apologise for letting the stress out, we have your back!
    I salute You and Grant and pray for your continued survival.
    I know whereof you speak, and I concur with every other positive comment on here.
    One of my cousins married a Farmer, and to sow 5000 acres of Barley, cost them $100,000 for diesel!!
    When I was a lad, 45% of the Australian population was rural based.
    Now it is only 12%, and still shrinking.
    That Video, "A Farmers Last Ride" was especially poignant and tasteful.
    God Bless You, Grant, and all your immediate, and extended Family.

    • @tippo5341
      @tippo5341 Год назад +6

      Amen to that Aaron...the Aussie farmers endure so much in adverse weather...makes me wonder how they make ends meet at times...but through tenacity and the good old Aussie spirit...they somehow manage...and sadly it's a disappearing industry these days...whether it's sheep, cattle, crops or whatever the commodity, it's certainly an industry that we all must be thankful for for those who do go through the processes year after year to provide to the greater masses, and one that I personally couldn't be more respectful of those that farm this great land for what they endure.

    • @davidrussell8795
      @davidrussell8795 Год назад

      Well said!

    • @davidrussell8795
      @davidrussell8795 Год назад

      Well said,and intelligently put!

    • @davidrussell8795
      @davidrussell8795 Год назад

      That's 20 aussie $ s per acre !That's expensive! But I digress I don't run a tractor!

  • @robertstarr3271
    @robertstarr3271 Год назад +25

    With all the craziness in the world, it is gratifying to see and hear true emotion and honesty coming from a hard working farming family. Laura, your smiling face brightens my day. Sometimes I think your cheeks are going to explode with your smiles. Keep doing what you love and GOD will reward your effort.

  • @randyphenicie4322
    @randyphenicie4322 Год назад

    You go girl. Your openess is great most people wouldn't do what you just done. My hats off to you.good luck and keep doing what you do.

  • @tommyboy500
    @tommyboy500 Год назад +20

    Holy crap Laura you almost had me 😭😭😭😭😭😭 crying and I'm a 67 year old old fart....I felt your pressure and worries.....
    Your a prize ......a gem 💎 in a field of dreams!!!!
    Everything will work out....sometimes it takes awhile but things will work out
    We're all behind you....and you have a great husband and family
    Stop the worries!!!

  • @jamesdearinger3674
    @jamesdearinger3674 Год назад

    Great to see and hear the passion you have for farming. I have followed you and Cole for a couple of years and you both give farmers a good name! I had to drop several farm subscriptions because I was spending all day watching you and the others. I kept you and Cole because you are so zealous about farming and informative about how it all comes together.
    Keep making videos and keep making progress! Love you and pray for your success!

  • @yamahavstarrider6679
    @yamahavstarrider6679 Год назад +16

    Laura - you and Grant are doing a great service for your community, Town, Nebraska, and the rest of us. Fantastic job and I was generally surprised at the amount of money it takes to Farm. You are blessed in so many ways. Keep up the good work and I love your videos.

  • @AmbulatoryCorpse
    @AmbulatoryCorpse Год назад +17

    It's our honor to be able to watch you and Grant tackle the awesome challenges that go with your chosen paths together. May the two of you be well blessed along the way.

  • @andrewdieter3370
    @andrewdieter3370 Год назад

    Congratulations on the purchase of your home, and the success of all your hard work. The two of you make a great team, and will have a successful life together. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with family and friends!

  • @masonramsey9085
    @masonramsey9085 Год назад +11

    Great video and thank you for sharing. I’ve been living on a 150 acre cattle farm for 3 years now and it has been amazing and the best experience for a young adult. The respect and support towards farmers should be given more then they get. Good luck on the 2023 season!

  • @RidersRange
    @RidersRange Год назад +16

    Congratulations on being able to pursue your dream. I've heard that the way to end up with a small fortune farming is to start with a large fortune. You and Grant are pouring your heart and soul into this, and I wish you both a healthy and prosperous 2023.

  • @boydcrowder4436
    @boydcrowder4436 Год назад +38

    I'm self employed as well. I have nothing to do with farming but do comprehend the overall concept of what you're saying. I stumbled upon your channel during the lock-down as I was just looking for something informative and entertaining that was out of my mindset. Needess to say, you (and your entire family ) have fulfilled everything I was looking for and then some. I applaud your business acumen and work ethic. Congrats to you and Grant. Keep up the good work.

  • @JeffWarhol
    @JeffWarhol Год назад

    This was a remarkable video, Laura. Thank you for sharing the stark reality of what you're going through. I had NO clue until today what stresses you deal with every day. This was a watershed moment of understanding for me, and it gives me a FAR deeper appreciation for what you and your family go through to provide for this country. You are truly American heroes, you truly deserve to be celebrated, and take heart in the knowledge that there are thousands of people who would agree with me.

  • @kevindecoteau3186
    @kevindecoteau3186 Год назад

    May the both of you have many happy years at your farm. Blessings to you and those who are dear to you.

  • @bronchnu
    @bronchnu Год назад +14

    OMG girl stay strong!! We so rely on you to feed us and for that I am thankful and appreciate all your hard work. Prayers.

  • @mikeymad
    @mikeymad Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this Laura. Most of us cannot even imagine starting out the year thinking that we needed to make a million dollars to break even. The amount of stress must be overwhelming, and your emotions shows that it is real for you. Thank you for sharing this and your journey with us all. And thank you for making it fun. Cheers

  • @johnyoder8917
    @johnyoder8917 Год назад

    Thanks Laura, for sharing this video your emotions were just right shows that you’re very transparent And love what you’re doing.we enjoy watching your videos!

  • @guydaubenspeck9206
    @guydaubenspeck9206 Год назад +52

    Laura I just watched your video spelling out all your expenses. As a farmer myself and basically on the other end of my career path from you I'm 61, I understand where you're coming from. One thing you and Grant have going for you is your youth and the fact that I think both of you are smart in that you're watching your expenses watching your input and your outgo and placing your dollars where they need to be. You're smart to buy ground you can buy new equipment all the time or at least what you need but when it comes to dirt God's not making any more of that. I wish you the best admire the two of you for what you're doing if we didn't have people from your generation following mine we'd be in a world of hurt.

  • @bradleygray4109
    @bradleygray4109 Год назад +15

    I have been following your channel more or less since the beginning. I am so amazed at how far you and Grant have come in such a short time. I know the hours it takes to get things done on the farm as well as the stress involved at every level. I am so proud to see a young American girl living out her dream. Keep up all the great work and awesome videos. God bless and stay strong. You're awesome.

  • @54downtown
    @54downtown Год назад +8

    It makes my heart feel so full watching what you go through on a daily basis and yearly basis. I can see how the sleepless nights come in. Your honesty and openness is what makes u so successful. Thank you and Grant for being farmers

  • @timothydowd7048
    @timothydowd7048 Год назад

    Thank you for that video! To me it shows the passion you both have. And you have to have that to keep moving forward. Keep your eyes on the prize. I was raised that hard work and dedication will prevail! Again. Thank you!!

  • @Rene1989-
    @Rene1989- Год назад +48

    I’m watching you for about one year and i love how you learn us how you do and share everything i love watching you but i feel sad if you feel so much stress about this i hope you will do much better in future because you and grand are so amazing to watch and amazing people! So much love to you guys ❤

  • @Wyliedawg
    @Wyliedawg Год назад +8

    There are also 1,000,000 reasons why you have such devoted followers (like me!). It all comes down to this, we love you and Grant. Congratulations, continued good luck in all of your farming ventures and know we're right here with you both all the time! 😊❤

  • @lovenature1354
    @lovenature1354 Год назад +1

    We are honored to support you in a small way by watching your excellent videos. You and Grant are doing something so important to the whole world. Most people do not realize how stressful farming is and how great the expenses are. You are such a special person Laura and we want you and Grant to be successful.

  • @jerryroberson1896
    @jerryroberson1896 Год назад +1

    Its so good to see a young couple that is smart and hard working, it's something you don't see a lot today in young people. I know what the stress is I have felt the same way, at times, over the last 73 years and I am still farming. Farming gets in you blood and it's something you can't shake off no matter how hard you try. Farming is a profession that you can work hard and do the best you can and have little or nothing left, after you pay your loans, at the end of the year. Farmers are optimistic people and they will go for another year. We think next year will be better, maybe the weather will be better, maybe the corn and soybean prices will be up and sometimes it is better. The key to it all is make a good year stretch across a bad one the next year and keep your stress level even. There was a older man told me when I was young that "If you want more, work more" but in today's world you have to think more as well as work more. My hat's off to you two, just don't work so much that you burn yourself out and if you are unsure seek counsel of some one with a lot of experience.

  • @tomdowd6728
    @tomdowd6728 Год назад +14

    Laura, the emotion and passion you let us see is exactly why we as followers love you and Grant. You guys teach us, entertain us, and move us! Thank you for being who you are and sharing so openly.

  • @tonyburkhart888
    @tonyburkhart888 Год назад +10

    You are such an amazing and inspirational young woman. If America had more young people like you and Grant this nation would have very few problems. Your passion for farming is unbelievably uplifting. May you be eternally blessed!

  • @brianatkinson6600
    @brianatkinson6600 Год назад

    You guys are rocking it! The value of this experience is far beyond money. The level of maturity you guys have is not only impressive, but refreshing as well. I was raised in a dairy farming area and I learned so much about stucture, diveristy of skills and discipline from those farmers. I owe them everything. It's too bad you guys can't package and sell what you have.... this world would be a much better place. Leaning towards adversity is such a strength builder..... not to mention experience builder. Keep up the good work. One criticism I've heard several times about farmers is that they behave that way because they have too..... it never occurs to people that work is only work if you have the wrong job.

  • @douglascharles7026
    @douglascharles7026 Год назад

    Ms Laura this is a very eye opening video. I figured there were high expenses, but those were a lot higher than expected. I can’t imagine the stress level and the courage to overcome those challenges. I always hear how farmers and ranchers are so well off with all their stuff. This video explains a lot. GOD BLESS YOU! And so many others that live this life. Thank you for what you do.

  • @1lilfarm
    @1lilfarm Год назад +63

    Having witnessed my Parents and Grandparents going through the stress every year of making decisions in the spring and praying those were right, I understand what Farmers go through. It takes a lot of courage to farm I support and respect all Farmers. Thank you for this video. I hope it gives others a true understanding of what it takes to farm. My Parents both had full-time jobs in the winter to keep the farm going. Hope you and Grant makes some wonderful memories at the new home!!! God bless and good luck. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @JDtheDJ2009
    @JDtheDJ2009 Год назад +11

    Congrats on purchasing your acreage. I know that not having to rent will make it less expensive but comes with it's own new set of challenges but I know you and Grant will tackle it like you do everything else. Happy for you guys to continue farming and making content. It's entertainment for us but I know it's real life for you guys and I appreciate that you bring us along for the ride. Thank you!

  • @rodfaragini7110
    @rodfaragini7110 Год назад

    A awesome insight to what's behind your wonderful personality and beautiful smile. You and Grant are one of a kind. Farmers are the backbone of your country as well as here in Alberta Canada. Absolutely love watching your day to day operations.

  • @sickaholic
    @sickaholic Год назад

    I really hope you are as proud of yourself as you should be! Your work ethic is admirable! Not only how hard you are working and how you manage THESE responsibilities but you are doing it with such a positive, encouraging and inspiring energy. And at a young age (and you are very young). I can't imagine where you are going to be in ten years from now. IT BLOWS MY MIND! Your family must be so proud of you.

  • @oldsoldier4209
    @oldsoldier4209 Год назад +33

    Thank you so much for this video. So many people today have no idea what goes into getting food on all of our tables. They take it for granted that this stuff will always just be on the shelves for them to buy, without considering that massive amounts of money and effort are needed to grow the food. Yes, yours is a small operation, but it's still bigger than most people would expect. You and Grant are doing amazing and meaningful work, as are farmers all over the world. Thanks to these videos, I hope more people have learned enough to appreciate that. 🤠👍

  • @mrdogpoopunleashed
    @mrdogpoopunleashed Год назад +6

    Best video yet by Laura Farms.
    All year I have been telling my friends, employees and such, about you and how hard you work, filming this channel and on the farm when most people are too lazy to even put in an honest 40 hour week.
    This video just sums all that up, at least in your emotional reaction.
    Any business making over a million dollars a year is stressful, especially at the end of the year when you realize you spent it all.
    Keep up the great channel... obviously, we are all enjoying it.

  • @shabo857
    @shabo857 Год назад

    Laura, you and Grant are ROCK STARS! IM from a big city and it always blows my mind on what you all put in in cash and time to feed us all! Bless your heart for doing what you do. The world is a better place because of you being in it!

  • @machone5860
    @machone5860 Год назад +1

    May God Bless you and your family 1,000 times over for helping feed America through all your hard work! God is with you!

  • @grahamheath9957
    @grahamheath9957 Год назад +18

    Dear Laura and Grant, I hope you are able to step back and see how much you have accomplished so far in your lives. When you do, you should be very proud of of the really mature way that you have approached your new lives together. Part of the reason I watch your channel is that I find it genuinely inspirational to see the amount of hard work and care that you put in to what you do and how you live your lives. Thank you both for sharing with your audience, the last year has been a fascinating insight to the world of farming. And you even have a really cute cat!

  • @charlesrussek7118
    @charlesrussek7118 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing. You two are amazing. I hope making this video was as cathartic as it looked. Here to many years of success.

  • @Mgp-Rc
    @Mgp-Rc Год назад

    Love watching your videos as you are so natural as in we are friends doing a ride along with you. This video shows a real life situation and the stress and tears you can see are not at all fake. ONWARD AND UPWARD and will continue to watch your journey. May your crops be huge and your skies balanced with blue and rain when you need it. STAY GOLD!!!!

  • @davidsechrist7685
    @davidsechrist7685 Год назад +7

    It's very refreshing to see such a driven, dedicated, hard working young couple into farming. Most people your age don't want to work that hard.Just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago, keep up the awesome work.

  • @Jglider1
    @Jglider1 Год назад +11

    Hi Laura! I’ve been following you and your Channel for about a year and a half now, and this is the first comment I’ve ever posted to your channel. I come from a farming background as well, and I currently work in the citrus industry in CA. I have so much respect for what you and Grant have accomplished! I really appreciated your raw emotion in this video, and I wish you and Grant all the best in your future farming endeavors, and as always I look forward to seeing more fantastic content from you in the future! God bless, and take care!!

  • @WS-qn8dg
    @WS-qn8dg Год назад

    Real emotion on what is your passion. The chronicles of your journey is amazing. The two of you finding each other is awsome. I watch the two of you grow together. What an experience that you are sharing.
    Thank you for the privilege.

  • @leejproductions27
    @leejproductions27 Год назад +11

    WOW !! That is one of the best looks into the farming life that I have ever watched. It is a wonder that you can stay so calm throughout the year. I love watching all the videos you share, and feel blessed that you make them for us. Here is to 2023 being even a better year.

  • @truckingharrington1764
    @truckingharrington1764 Год назад +13

    I personally have love all that you and Grand teach everyone what it looks like and takes to feed the world and move the world! As a trucker myself I know how hard you guys work and the stress it brings on! With out farmers we would have nothing! Most people don’t know how much hard work and sacrifice it takes to fill a store shelf and with that I want to say THANK YOU! Keep up the hard work and know every time I drive though NE I always think of you two and look out at all the farms wondering if that tractor or combine I see is one of you guys! PS love your dad too and hope grandpa is good!

  • @j.a.387
    @j.a.387 Год назад

    Awesome to see that the 2 of you have worked so hard to get what you wanted. This is a great video. Keep on doing what you love to do and that seems to be farming, remember if it was not for farmers like you we would not have what we need to live cuz it all starts with farming that is how we get our food, and because of the type of corn you harvest it what keeps my job going. So THANK YOU for doing what you do.

  • @davidnewton7699
    @davidnewton7699 Год назад

    I have waited two years for this video. Thought you would never put this out. I loved all the problem solving videos but this was one I wanted to hear. I agree with your assesment and your stress on the financial side is monsterously scary. You farmers are why this country is prospering. I also an a geek and utterly love to learn about the tech. Thanks for this video and all I have to say is WOW WOW.

  • @15Med3
    @15Med3 Год назад +78

    i think theres gonna be a buttload of us viewers/fans that never really understood the mental aspect or financial aspect of farming/your farming. This video really does put into perspective what you're doing and going through.
    Its not often we see the emotional side of Laura/Grant, but this video and the Farmers Last Ride vid, really remind us that yall are human and that life isnt always ham sandwiches and cat cuddles. And we true fans absolutely love you guys for being so down to soil and being genuine and being yourselves.
    Keep up the awesome super hard work you & grant been doing. Heres to Laura Farming 2023 and Beyond

    • @LauraFarms
      @LauraFarms  Год назад +14

      Thank you so much.

    • @dannysinclair1028
      @dannysinclair1028 Год назад +9

      It has been incredible to see how you and Grant have come such a long way since I have subscribed to your channel anyway I just love you guys you truly are in our prayers and you're just an incredible lady who is married to an incredible man you guys were meant for each other and I was really hoping to see when your next video was going to come out after the emotional video about Grant's grandfather so I love you guys I'm not a farmer I'm not anything of the sort but I'm a huge John Deere fan thanks to you Laura blessings from Martinsville Indiana we love you guys and you are in our prayers continually

    • @ethanderemer3188
      @ethanderemer3188 Год назад +5

      @@LauraFarms Hi Laura I’m so proud of y’all I’m also a huge John Deere fan and I’m also a huge fan of your channel i wish you and Grant the very best of luck you’ll be in my prayers

  • @randall8054
    @randall8054 Год назад +17

    Laura,
    Wow what an incredible video you have made! Coming from a born and raised here in Nebraska and still living in Nebraska. You have made this follow native of Nebraska very very proud!
    You Laura and Grant represent Nebraska what a true Nebraska native is!! Very open, very honest, hard working, and humble. You represent farmers very well in Nebraska. Thank you Laura and Grant for being YOU and representing Nebraska so very well.
    With the very most utmost respect for yourself and Grant. God Bless you with your farming journey now and forever.
    Randy ( very proud resident of Nebraska)

  • @edsorenson8212
    @edsorenson8212 Год назад

    Laura, you are one in a million for your open and honest communication. In a business that so many do not understand or appreciate, this video, and the way you present it (including your open emotions), is far more than just a service to us. it should be required viewing for all people (that would be cool) to once and for all help us understand that farming is unlike any other business in risk and reward. We can't thank you enough for this and all of the insight you give us throughout the year!