The success of the channel is you, Hilarie and your family. Each video is like visiting an old friend. Not physically old but you know what I mean. I, personally, like all of the interconnected components of JAFAF. The sum of the field work, animal care and mechanical projects etc is greater than the parts. The first thing I do each morning after performing my meager household chores is to check for a JAFAF video. When one of your videos appears I make such a big deal of it that everyone is sick of listening to me. BTW the royal blue JAFAF pullover is great. Happy New Year to you, Hilarie and family, including your dad!
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!!!
Hear, hear! I watch the channel for the whole life and cycle of the farm, all of it, exactly as it is. Keep up the fantastic work and 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.
@@CudMcCuddles a lot of people have multiple accounts. This one for me is my oldest, but I have two others with different profiles, that get different suggestions. One I only watch movies with, one I only discuss politics
I am in Ireland and love that you highlighted the Dexter breed. It originated in Dundrum Co. Tipperary. That village has a great number of Dexters now. The owner sends the hides to Europe where the leather is tanned and made into wallets and purces. The bones are exported to make bone China. Maybe that might be a further enterprise for you. Love your content.
In my book, your channel is the cream of the crop, and if there were Oscars awarded for RUclipsrs, 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!!
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.
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.
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 RUclips. 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 RUclips journey and your farm journey and we will be here waiting! Happy Wednesday 😁
That's cool, we are looking at moving to the Syracuse area! My wife has a remote job now, we are dissolving our farm in Oklahoma, and we've been house hunting around Syracuse and also down by Pete's area, as well. We are in a similar boat of hoping to find a few acres and a house, but no intention to farm at this time. Real estate is tough up there! We've had a realtor helping us look for about 6 months now to no avail, but I'm hoping spring may bring us something! And I agree, I watch Pete because I like him as a person, and I enjoy his educated views on life. The farm is a nice bonus and gives us something we can relate to. I love his approach to daily life, his deliberateness, thoughtfulness, and overall peaceful demeanor. It's a breath of fresh air in this world.
Pete, I have always love to watch you folks. My opinion is this. You do whatever you have to do to stay afloat. I've seen the bigger farm videos too. They are having the same problems. Trying to stay& keep afloat. It's always the ceo's who make the money& they don't do nothing. But yet they want their stuff& some times right now. It's the little guys who loss out in the end. And yet it's the small business that made the ceo's rich. They don't care where thire money comes from as long as they get it. So hang in thire my good friend !!!! GOD BLESS you & be with you as well !!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I like that you are up front and honest portraying "a in the life" of a small farmer. I've thoroughly enjoyed all the various subject matter your videos have covered. Keep up the good work.
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.
Im a bit older too.. I was “ cityfolk” , but got the privilege of living & working on a horse ranch for over two years! I sure learned a lot and worked in all weather .. I’ve bucked my share of hay & turned windrows to dry with an old wood hay rake. AND all the other chores involved. Overall it was one of the Best experience of my life! Nothing like greeting the sun with a cup of coffee & my dog, heading out to feed everyone & clean up after them too. No fat on my arms back then lol! ! If I could have made a living at what I was doing back then , I would have stayed on. I really enjoy this channel too!
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 - 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
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.)
I'm glad you took a well-deserved break. We are glad you are back!!! Can't wait to see what 2024 brings to your farm. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 🎉🎊🎈🎉🎊🎈
Happy New Year to you and Hilary. Pete, I think my feelings about your channel is echoed by many of the comments already posted. However, I just wanted to say that I believe like myself the vast majority of your viewers enjoy your content just as it is, it's your channel after all not mine or anyone else's, especially those who seem to think they can advise you (tell you) how it ought to be. If you're at all unsure on which way the channel ought to be, I would suggest listening to the silent majority as they obviously feel all is good and there's over 400,000 of them and only a few complainers. What I really enjoy is the enthusiasm and husbandry skills that you and Hilary have, the variety of the farm as well in the videos themselves; I like them all even the mixed ones, after all you have what we called in the UK a mixed farm. Finally, hopefully the pig market picks up as they’re one of the high lights for me. Thank you for your channel and the integrity and with that, stay true too you.
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.
Also love your videos because of you, your witty, friendly, intelligent personality. Also we feel a part of your daily farm life...enjoy seeing all the animals and every aspect of their care. I grew up on a farm so your videos bring nostalgia and comforting feelings. Thanks for all you and Hilary do!
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
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.
I should have included this. You will lose viewers who don’t agree with what I said, but that’s okay too as you’ll get new viewers. RUclips in itself is a full time job. That is the reason, along with my personality, that I choose to not do it myself. I’m okay with a town job and then having the farm. We know firsthand the costs of raising pigs, cattle and chickens and share your pain as we determine to keep our leave certain aspects of the business. So far, we are still all in as it also provides for our family. The regulations that impact our ability to sell privately are discouraging and costly too. So, chin up and do what you do best-teach us, like you have for the last several years. Thank you.
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, 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.
Hey Pete, I think we all appreciate your honesty about the channel. There are many people on RUclips 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!
@DieselRamcharger "ranchers" are out west where they have hundreds to thousands of acres to spread out. "Farmer" is an inclusive term everywhere else in the world.
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.
As a RUclips 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
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.
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!
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.
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 . 👍👍👍
Core viewer here, I was touched by your appreciation. Keep balance in your life, one video a week is fine, or a video whenever you have something to share, thanks for asking.
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!
I tell friends and family who know that I am a retired farmer that I do my farming these days on RUclips. 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.
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.
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 RUclipsrs) 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 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.
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. ❤
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, great summarization of all things Just a Few Acres related. You seem to have really benefitted from the break, good for you! As part of the "Core Audience" that you spoke of, our only concern was you and your family's well-being. I realize that we do not know you personally for the most part, but it feels as if we do because of your generosity of inviting us into a small part of your lives. We care about you because of that. Rest assured we will have your back and support whatever content you provide! On to the 856! Murfreesboro, TN
I appreciate your time Pete. Thank you for your content. I am from Michigan here and have never farmed. Watching your videos is like being at the farm itself. And it's like you are allowing a person to be a farmer in your eyes . As America used to be small farms . I appreciate your work that you have to do each day on the farm and especially the RUclips video. Please keep them coming.
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!
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!
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.
As a new farmer I very much appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it. I’ve learned a lot. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your time.
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.
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. 👍
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.
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 will continue watching any video you share. You and your wife are so down to earth, interesting, and just great people. I appreciate you guys so much. You are very enjoyable to listen to and I understand that sometimes you need a break. For many reasons, I will continue watching your videos and I also understand you are doing all you do to make a living. I thank you for your concern and appreciation of your audience. You are amazing. Take care and I'll see you in the next one. God bless.
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!
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.
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.
Its your voice and the sound of the tractors.....I hear grandpas 300 while watching, I my mind goes back to doing the same work years ago until I left farming in '86....Thank You.
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. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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!
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.
Hi Pete, and thanks for helping us understand both your goals and your needs for the channel. One thing you might not realize is that while most of us viewers are not, have not, and will not, ever be farmers (or tractor mechanics!) we watch because of you. And your family too, of course. I'm never going to butcher a chicken or rebuild a carburetor, but I enjoy watching and learning from you - how YOU think a project through. Sure, there's an entertainment value here but it's more than just mindless cow flops and pig poop - a lot more! Even though I'm done working for a living, I still want to, no, I NEED to keep learning to make my life whole. I've done the career 180 turn (twice) and it's always interesting to see how other people reach that point and how they react to it. Watching how you and Hilary deal with the ebb and flow of farm life and husband and wife, as Mom and Dad, as neighbors and friends has given me LOTS of ideas on dealing with issues - from a viewpoint different than mine but one I can certainly learn from. I'm sure I'm not the only viewer that really appreciates the efforts your family goes through to create this content. And like you realized with your hectic schedule, it's all a balancing act - too much and YOU burn out (and we all lose), too little and WE lose interest (and we all lose). Keep working on the balance Pete - just like like itself it's never finished. Thank you Pete and Hil, Happy New Year, stay safe and healthy (ha, I got a dose of Covid for Christmas!) and do what you do, for as long as you want.
As a fellow small farm owner operator. I love both sides of your channel. I raise sheep and goats. Chicken and rabbits. Lot smaller scale but I do small engine repair on the side. Keep the faith and god bless.
Just keep doing what you do your a true honest real person. Too many you tubers who start like you did then forget who they are and do things just to get views or attention. You always seem to stay true to yourself and stick to what works for you and your family. You are just a great guy and my wife and I enjoy watching and learning whether it’s mechanical or farming thanks Pete I hope one day to make it to New York from Michigan too meet you at a farmers market
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.
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.
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.
Love the winter time restorations. As a guy who will never restore a tractor, I watch with fascination as to how advanced and functional, but yet simple and stout our equipment was so long ago. Your videos allow us to dive into that, even with limited knowledge. It also symbolizes to me what winter is all about. The darkest days when hard work is being done with the hope of the best spring ever. It's uniquely satisfying and rewarding to see a piece of equipment getting another fresh lease on life. Just think if all of us repurposed 1 thing a year in our life, instead of pitching and buying new?!?! So Thank You.
One video a week is more than enough, for my part. Your channel. Your schedule. =D The restoration videos are as enjoyable as the animal videos since they show how you change with the seasons.
Hey Pete, #1 take care of you. There is no channel if there's no Pete & Hillary. Your chats have been honest & refreshing ... like your videos. I've always been impressed with the gentle respectful way you deal with all your critters. If people didn't wear their hearts on their sleeves about the business side of farming and your explanations, the world would be in worse shape. How people treat animals is a reflection of how they treat each other. That people care is great. When they understand & not rationalize, it makes for a better reality. As for content, I love the smell of hay when you're cutting it. The memories I have I can smell. My lilacs and fresh-cut grass are great but different from hay. Last summer, I parked on a gravel road next to a hay field that was being mowed ... there was a nice breeze, it was hot, it was sunny, the tractor was just chugging along and the mechanical noises were just right ... soothing. I waved at the farmer, he waved back. I watched him cut about half of the field I think, before I nodded off right in the box of my pickup ... He was still cutting when I woke up ... he waved, I waved back and finally drove home. Your videos often bring me that kind of peace. That you tell Dad Jokes works for me too. And you talk in a normal conversational voice. Do what you feel you have to do. I'll be watching with no fast-forwarding. Thanks Pete, I'll be waiting for your nest edition .....
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
Hey Pete! Not sure if you'll see this but I've been following you for several years now. We started up our own place about 1 year ago. Hidden Valley Farmstead. Here's my feedback. Try a French drain off the barn. It will divert water but won't be the same issues as gutters. I do like your idea of adding fill dirt to that paddock. As far as all the options go. But I also know that putting a few trees in will help drain the water with their root system. Maybe a combination of both with a French drain would get that fixed? I love raising pigs as well. It is very little profit. Maybe you could set an acre aside to grow your own corn or soybean? Plus feed them hay? It won't cover all the feed but could reduce you feed costs overall and add in bought grain. Maybe go to a higher meat quality pig breed? Grow fewer and target a higher end custom? I do love Meishans and Mangalitza but they grow slow but I've been reading up on mixing them with a Berkshire or Duroc and you'll grow out quicker and still have a top notch carcass? Or, if you end the pigs, could you replace them with sheep? Turkeys are a hard one, I hear you there. I got into Bourbon Reds. Mostly because they are a high quality and I can target those customers but I can easily sell the chicks as well. So that gave me two ways of creating income. Eggs and meat birds are things that absolutely do sell well. We raised about 100 meat birds our first year and we are going to triple that easily this year. We grew out 8 feeder pigs. 3 and then 5 but there is so little profit. I will scale back on that this year but I am planning on bringing in a hair sheep. Because of you, I absolutely want to get into a couple Dexter's. But that will be down the road. Anyway, I absolutely love your channel!! You and country view acres are two of my top ones to watch, when I get some time lol. I still work full time but hopefully RUclips and the farm will grow lol. Thanks again for all you do!!
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, We love watching your channel because it feels so real. The changes in content follow the changing seasons and the changes in real life. And you are such a calm and positive voice in this crazy world.
Dexters are all over the place here in SW Missouri. Some very nice looking stock. I agree with another poster, let your channel evolve as it feels right to you… we are just observers and, I think I speak for most of us, pretty much enjoy whatever you put out.. While mechanics may not be my total jam, I find that I learn things when watching, and, as always, your philosophy on life; learning to enjoy the small things, the simple things, taking successes and failures in stride and learning from them. There is a lot of experience and wisdom in what you call “jibber jabber”. We just need to take it in and apply it to our own lives.
I enjoy it all. Tractors, pigs, chickens, cows, tractor restorations and your “Dad Jokes”! I also enjoy you, as you say, your “Jib Jab”! Oh, the farmers market too.
The fact that you show/tell change of direction/plans for your farm will , hopefully, let some small enterprises understand that they don't have to be locked into their original plan. It's perfectly fine to make adjustments. If it's not profitable it's not sustainable. I very much appreciate that you impart this in a calm and logical manner. Things change, adjustments are made. The variety in your videos keep me interested. Very much like the brief grilling bits also!
Hello from Marion Ohio, it`s amazing that a man can actually make a decent living from just a few acres in these modern times. We enjoy your channel and look forward to your realistic and wholesome farming content.
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.
To someone who's wanting to get my local heritage group back to the point where we're able to do our own hay etc, it's an allrounder perspective that I need. Both mechanical, informational and agricultural. An excellent job you do, Pete.
U send good vibes every time I'm a dairy farmer from Wisconsin and things are not going good but you lift my spirits when I watch I'm trying to keep my head up but farmer to farmer you know how difficult it is
Pete, it's not hard for me to understand the daily routines you go through. There's no holidays, weekends, sick time, days off. So, keeping that in mind honor yourself and follow your interest. Fact, I'm glad you took the time off in December, you deserve it!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing and "Happy New Year" to you and your family
It is awesome you took time off. Just let the viewers know my husband was so worried about you he wanted me to try to track down your personal number. He thinks of you as a friend.
18:30 i think your you have a great video formula, i enjoyed all of your videos and i have to say 3 videos a week is nice at least for my viewing . I thank you for your time in making these video and am glad to know that everyone is fine and you guys had a great Christmas and a good new year ❤
Well Pete good morning we really really really missed your channel it’s folks like you corn the corn star the lonely farmer squatch there’s just something about your corisma that keeps your viewers interested we or I appreciate you folks opening your way of living and sharing it with us it’s just nice to see sum of the ways we grew up on and it’s still going on we appreciate all your folks way of doing things and sharing it with us your viewers thank you for that have a great twenty twenty for Happy new years to you Hilary and your little family
Pete. You are a good story teller. How about sharing more details about the origins of the farm and the area. Farming thru the decades. How your grandfather farmed vs the way you do.
Pete, you and Hilary are what I check in to see. Your cows are my favorite, but I can appreciate your machines too. Thank you for sharing your wisdom--i even repeat some of your jokes to my grand-nephew!
Hi Pete! I hope you had a good break and a wonderful holiday! It’s so good to see everything is fine and well. My 2 year old daughter and I love your videos (animals and mechanical). She loves hearing patty moo and complain just as much as hearing the old farmalls running and putting around. She is my little farmer and we enjoy what you have put on RUclips. We both hope you have a great day and we will see you next time!
Welcome back, Pete! (and Hillary!) I was thinking about this channel and concluded that you were taking a break, just like you said. As much as you want to 'please' all of us, I (and I'm sure!) many others want you to feel comfortable with what you share here on RUclips. It is great to hear what you say, see what you do, and wait for the videos to come! Happy New Year from ON, Canada.
Thanks for all your videos. As a non-wanna be farmer, I enjoy all your videos. The animals, the tractor restorations and when you’re waxing philosophical. Glad you’re getting back at it. 👍🏻
Pete, the real heart and attraction of your channel is you. Your friendly voice, your neighborly ways, your intelligence.
Whenever I'm stressed and need some quite time I come here.
Totally agree with that
Just listening to Pete is a great way to destress, I love just hearing his thoughts and contemplations.
I wish I were Pete and Hillary's neighbors!
The success of the channel is you, Hilarie and your family. Each video is like visiting an old friend. Not physically old but you know what I mean. I, personally, like all of the interconnected components of JAFAF. The sum of the field work, animal care and mechanical projects etc is greater than the parts. The first thing I do each morning after performing my meager household chores is to check for a JAFAF video. When one of your videos appears I make such a big deal of it that everyone is sick of listening to me. BTW the royal blue JAFAF pullover is great. Happy New Year to you, Hilarie and family, including your dad!
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!!!
Thanks Pete whatever you decide we will be behind you 💯 percent
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I agree
We live in Canada and we enjoy your program very much keep up the good work
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!
Agreed. No need to change.
Other than the Bull of course.
I agree 👍
Hear, hear! I watch the channel for the whole life and cycle of the farm, all of it, exactly as it is. Keep up the fantastic work and don’t change a thing!
Pete, I enjoy your tractor restoration videos. Glad you were able to take a break. I hope you have a successful year on your farm. Bryan
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.
We love you please don't stop your videos
Blessings to you as well.
@@CudMcCuddles a lot of people have multiple accounts. This one for me is my oldest, but I have two others with different profiles, that get different suggestions. One I only watch movies with, one I only discuss politics
I am in Ireland and love that you highlighted the Dexter breed. It originated in Dundrum Co. Tipperary. That village has a great number of Dexters now. The owner sends the hides to Europe where the leather is tanned and made into wallets and purces. The bones are exported to make bone China. Maybe that might be a further enterprise for you. Love your content.
I like your videos and I understand Filming the public, but the farmers market is always relaxing for viewers not for you
In my book, your channel is the cream of the crop, and if there were Oscars awarded for RUclipsrs, yours would be Number 1. Thank you for what you do - it is truly appreciated !
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.
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!!
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Agree 100% !!
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.
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.
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 RUclips.
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 RUclips journey and your farm journey and we will be here waiting!
Happy Wednesday 😁
That's cool, we are looking at moving to the Syracuse area! My wife has a remote job now, we are dissolving our farm in Oklahoma, and we've been house hunting around Syracuse and also down by Pete's area, as well. We are in a similar boat of hoping to find a few acres and a house, but no intention to farm at this time. Real estate is tough up there! We've had a realtor helping us look for about 6 months now to no avail, but I'm hoping spring may bring us something! And I agree, I watch Pete because I like him as a person, and I enjoy his educated views on life. The farm is a nice bonus and gives us something we can relate to. I love his approach to daily life, his deliberateness, thoughtfulness, and overall peaceful demeanor. It's a breath of fresh air in this world.
I second everything in this comment. We'll said.
Pete, I have always love to watch you folks. My opinion is this. You do whatever you have to do to stay afloat. I've seen the bigger farm videos too. They are having the same problems. Trying to stay& keep afloat. It's always the ceo's who make the money& they don't do nothing. But yet they want their stuff& some times right now. It's the little guys who loss out in the end. And yet it's the small business that made the ceo's rich. They don't care where thire money comes from as long as they get it. So hang in thire my good friend !!!! GOD BLESS you & be with you as well !!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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.
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!
Pete, you are truly a well spoken man. I love listening 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.
Amen! We love ya Pete n Hillary!
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.
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.
I like that you are up front and honest portraying "a in the life" of a small farmer. I've thoroughly enjoyed all the various subject matter your videos have covered. Keep up the good work.
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.
Im a bit older too.. I was
“ cityfolk” , but got the privilege of living & working on a horse ranch for over two years! I sure learned a lot and worked in all weather .. I’ve bucked my share of hay & turned windrows to dry with an old wood hay rake. AND all the other chores involved. Overall it was one of the Best experience of my life! Nothing like greeting the sun with a cup of coffee & my dog, heading out to feed everyone & clean up after them too.
No fat on my arms back then lol! !
If I could have made a living at what I was doing back then , I would have stayed on. I really enjoy this channel too!
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 - 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
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.)
I'm glad you took a well-deserved break. We are glad you are back!!! Can't wait to see what 2024 brings to your farm.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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Happy New Year to you and Hilary. Pete, I think my feelings about your channel is echoed by many of the comments already posted. However, I just wanted to say that I believe like myself the vast majority of your viewers enjoy your content just as it is, it's your channel after all not mine or anyone else's, especially those who seem to think they can advise you (tell you) how it ought to be. If you're at all unsure on which way the channel ought to be, I would suggest listening to the silent majority as they obviously feel all is good and there's over 400,000 of them and only a few complainers. What I really enjoy is the enthusiasm and husbandry skills that you and Hilary have, the variety of the farm as well in the videos themselves; I like them all even the mixed ones, after all you have what we called in the UK a mixed farm. Finally, hopefully the pig market picks up as they’re one of the high lights for me. Thank you for your channel and the integrity and with that, stay true too you.
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.
Also love your videos because of you, your witty, friendly, intelligent personality. Also we feel a part of your daily farm life...enjoy seeing all the animals and every aspect of their care. I grew up on a farm so your videos bring nostalgia and comforting feelings. Thanks for all you and Hilary do!
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
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.
I should have included this. You will lose viewers who don’t agree with what I said, but that’s okay too as you’ll get new viewers. RUclips in itself is a full time job. That is the reason, along with my personality, that I choose to not do it myself. I’m okay with a town job and then having the farm. We know firsthand the costs of raising pigs, cattle and chickens and share your pain as we determine to keep our leave certain aspects of the business. So far, we are still all in as it also provides for our family. The regulations that impact our ability to sell privately are discouraging and costly too. So, chin up and do what you do best-teach us, like you have for the last several years. Thank you.
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, 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, 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
Hey Pete, I think we all appreciate your honesty about the channel. There are many people on RUclips 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!
@DieselRamcharger "ranchers" are out west where they have hundreds to thousands of acres to spread out. "Farmer" is an inclusive term everywhere else in the world.
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.
As a RUclips 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
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.
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!
totally agree, adult Mr Rogers, peaceful dialog which has much value, but the person's demeanor is what is so attractive
That is the highest compliment 💕
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.
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 . 👍👍👍
Core viewer here, I was touched by your appreciation. Keep balance in your life, one video a week is fine, or a video whenever you have something to share, thanks for asking.
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!
I tell friends and family who know that I am a retired farmer that I do my farming these days on RUclips. 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.
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.
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 RUclipsrs) 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 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.
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. ❤
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, great summarization of all things Just a Few Acres related. You seem to have really benefitted from the break, good for you! As part of the "Core Audience" that you spoke of, our only concern was you and your family's well-being. I realize that we do not know you personally for the most part, but it feels as if we do because of your generosity of inviting us into a small part of your lives. We care about you because of that. Rest assured we will have your back and support whatever content you provide! On to the 856! Murfreesboro, TN
I appreciate your time Pete. Thank you for your content. I am from Michigan here and have never farmed. Watching your videos is like being at the farm itself. And it's like you are allowing a person to be a farmer in your eyes . As America used to be small farms . I appreciate your work that you have to do each day on the farm and especially the RUclips video. Please keep them coming.
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!
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!
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.
As a fellow farmer you do a great representation and explanation of true life on a farm. Keep up the good work
As a new farmer I very much appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share it. I’ve learned a lot. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your time.
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.
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. 👍
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.
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 will continue watching any video you share. You and your wife are so down to earth, interesting, and just great people. I appreciate you guys so much. You are very enjoyable to listen to and I understand that sometimes you need a break. For many reasons, I will continue watching your videos and I also understand you are doing all you do to make a living. I thank you for your concern and appreciation of your audience. You are amazing. Take care and I'll see you in the next one. God bless.
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!
I agree completely
My whole family love your videos. Keep up the good work.
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.
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.
Its your voice and the sound of the tractors.....I hear grandpas 300 while watching, I my mind goes back to doing the same work years ago until I left farming in '86....Thank You.
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. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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!
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.
Hi Pete, and thanks for helping us understand both your goals and your needs for the channel. One thing you might not realize is that while most of us viewers are not, have not, and will not, ever be farmers (or tractor mechanics!) we watch because of you. And your family too, of course. I'm never going to butcher a chicken or rebuild a carburetor, but I enjoy watching and learning from you - how YOU think a project through. Sure, there's an entertainment value here but it's more than just mindless cow flops and pig poop - a lot more! Even though I'm done working for a living, I still want to, no, I NEED to keep learning to make my life whole. I've done the career 180 turn (twice) and it's always interesting to see how other people reach that point and how they react to it. Watching how you and Hilary deal with the ebb and flow of farm life and husband and wife, as Mom and Dad, as neighbors and friends has given me LOTS of ideas on dealing with issues - from a viewpoint different than mine but one I can certainly learn from.
I'm sure I'm not the only viewer that really appreciates the efforts your family goes through to create this content. And like you realized with your hectic schedule, it's all a balancing act - too much and YOU burn out (and we all lose), too little and WE lose interest (and we all lose). Keep working on the balance Pete - just like like itself it's never finished. Thank you Pete and Hil, Happy New Year, stay safe and healthy (ha, I got a dose of Covid for Christmas!) and do what you do, for as long as you want.
As a fellow small farm owner operator. I love both sides of your channel. I raise sheep and goats. Chicken and rabbits. Lot smaller scale but I do small engine repair on the side. Keep the faith and god bless.
Just keep doing what you do your a true honest real person. Too many you tubers who start like you did then forget who they are and do things just to get views or attention. You always seem to stay true to yourself and stick to what works for you and your family. You are just a great guy and my wife and I enjoy watching and learning whether it’s mechanical or farming thanks Pete
I hope one day to make it to New York from Michigan too meet you at a farmers market
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.
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.
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.
at 5:30..............it always is refreshing when not only does someone state what works but also admits what didn't work.
Love the winter time restorations. As a guy who will never restore a tractor, I watch with fascination as to how advanced and functional, but yet simple and stout our equipment was so long ago. Your videos allow us to dive into that, even with limited knowledge. It also symbolizes to me what winter is all about. The darkest days when hard work is being done with the hope of the best spring ever. It's uniquely satisfying and rewarding to see a piece of equipment getting another fresh lease on life. Just think if all of us repurposed 1 thing a year in our life, instead of pitching and buying new?!?! So Thank You.
One video a week is more than enough, for my part. Your channel. Your schedule. =D
The restoration videos are as enjoyable as the animal videos since they show how you change with the seasons.
Hey Pete, #1 take care of you. There is no channel if there's no Pete & Hillary. Your chats have been honest & refreshing ... like your videos. I've always been impressed with the gentle respectful way you deal with all your critters. If people didn't wear their hearts on their sleeves about the business side of farming and your explanations, the world would be in worse shape. How people treat animals is a reflection of how they treat each other. That people care is great. When they understand & not rationalize, it makes for a better reality. As for content, I love the smell of hay when you're cutting it. The memories I have I can smell. My lilacs and fresh-cut grass are great but different from hay. Last summer, I parked on a gravel road next to a hay field that was being mowed ... there was a nice breeze, it was hot, it was sunny, the tractor was just chugging along and the mechanical noises were just right ... soothing. I waved at the farmer, he waved back. I watched him cut about half of the field I think, before I nodded off right in the box of my pickup ... He was still cutting when I woke up ... he waved, I waved back and finally drove home. Your videos often bring me that kind of peace.
That you tell Dad Jokes works for me too. And you talk in a normal conversational voice. Do what you feel you have to do. I'll be watching with no fast-forwarding. Thanks Pete, I'll be waiting for your nest edition .....
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
Hey Pete! Not sure if you'll see this but I've been following you for several years now. We started up our own place about 1 year ago. Hidden Valley Farmstead. Here's my feedback.
Try a French drain off the barn. It will divert water but won't be the same issues as gutters. I do like your idea of adding fill dirt to that paddock. As far as all the options go. But I also know that putting a few trees in will help drain the water with their root system. Maybe a combination of both with a French drain would get that fixed? I love raising pigs as well. It is very little profit. Maybe you could set an acre aside to grow your own corn or soybean? Plus feed them hay? It won't cover all the feed but could reduce you feed costs overall and add in bought grain. Maybe go to a higher meat quality pig breed? Grow fewer and target a higher end custom? I do love Meishans and Mangalitza but they grow slow but I've been reading up on mixing them with a Berkshire or Duroc and you'll grow out quicker and still have a top notch carcass? Or, if you end the pigs, could you replace them with sheep? Turkeys are a hard one, I hear you there. I got into Bourbon Reds. Mostly because they are a high quality and I can target those customers but I can easily sell the chicks as well. So that gave me two ways of creating income. Eggs and meat birds are things that absolutely do sell well. We raised about 100 meat birds our first year and we are going to triple that easily this year. We grew out 8 feeder pigs. 3 and then 5 but there is so little profit. I will scale back on that this year but I am planning on bringing in a hair sheep. Because of you, I absolutely want to get into a couple Dexter's. But that will be down the road. Anyway, I absolutely love your channel!! You and country view acres are two of my top ones to watch, when I get some time lol. I still work full time but hopefully RUclips and the farm will grow lol.
Thanks again for all you do!!
I listen and watch your videos because I know you're intelligent and a good listen.
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.
I love fencing! I think if could have land and a hobby, it would be fencing. Crazy, huh? Marcel from Saskatchewan.
Pete, We love watching your channel because it feels so real. The changes in content follow the changing seasons and the changes in real life. And you are such a calm and positive voice in this crazy world.
Dexters are all over the place here in SW Missouri. Some very nice looking stock. I agree with another poster, let your channel evolve as it feels right to you… we are just observers and, I think I speak for most of us, pretty much enjoy whatever you put out.. While mechanics may not be my total jam, I find that I learn things when watching, and, as always, your philosophy on life; learning to enjoy the small things, the simple things, taking successes and failures in stride and learning from them. There is a lot of experience and wisdom in what you call “jibber jabber”. We just need to take it in and apply it to our own lives.
I enjoy it all. Tractors, pigs, chickens, cows, tractor restorations and your “Dad Jokes”! I also enjoy you, as you say, your “Jib Jab”! Oh, the farmers market too.
The fact that you show/tell change of direction/plans for your farm will , hopefully, let some small enterprises understand that they don't have to be locked into their original plan. It's perfectly fine to make adjustments. If it's not profitable it's not sustainable. I very much appreciate that you impart this in a calm and logical manner. Things change, adjustments are made.
The variety in your videos keep me interested. Very much like the brief grilling bits also!
Hello from Marion Ohio, it`s amazing that a man can actually make a decent living from just a few acres in these modern times. We enjoy your channel and look forward to your realistic and wholesome farming content.
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.
Just a quick note, I really like your pigs and the way you interact with them! Billy rocks!
To someone who's wanting to get my local heritage group back to the point where we're able to do our own hay etc, it's an allrounder perspective that I need. Both mechanical, informational and agricultural. An excellent job you do, Pete.
U send good vibes every time I'm a dairy farmer from Wisconsin and things are not going good but you lift my spirits when I watch I'm trying to keep my head up but farmer to farmer you know how difficult it is
Pete, it's not hard for me to understand the daily routines you go through. There's no holidays, weekends, sick time, days off. So, keeping that in mind honor yourself and follow your interest. Fact, I'm glad you took the time off in December, you deserve it!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing and "Happy New Year" to you and your family
It is awesome you took time off. Just let the viewers know my husband was so worried about you he wanted me to try to track down your personal number. He thinks of you as a friend.
18:30 i think your you have a great video formula, i enjoyed all of your videos and i have to say 3 videos a week is nice at least for my viewing . I thank you for your time in making these video and am glad to know that everyone is fine and you guys had a great Christmas and a good new year ❤
Well Pete good morning we really really really missed your channel it’s folks like you corn the corn star the lonely farmer squatch there’s just something about your corisma that keeps your viewers interested we or I appreciate you folks opening your way of living and sharing it with us it’s just nice to see sum of the ways we grew up on and it’s still going on we appreciate all your folks way of doing things and sharing it with us your viewers thank you for that have a great twenty twenty for Happy new years to you Hilary and your little family
Pete. You are a good story teller. How about sharing more details about the origins of the farm and the area. Farming thru the decades. How your grandfather farmed vs the way you do.
Pete, you and Hilary are what I check in to see. Your cows are my favorite, but I can appreciate your machines too. Thank you for sharing your wisdom--i even repeat some of your jokes to my grand-nephew!
Hi Pete! I hope you had a good break and a wonderful holiday! It’s so good to see everything is fine and well. My 2 year old daughter and I love your videos (animals and mechanical). She loves hearing patty moo and complain just as much as hearing the old farmalls running and putting around. She is my little farmer and we enjoy what you have put on RUclips. We both hope you have a great day and we will see you next time!
Welcome back, Pete! (and Hillary!) I was thinking about this channel and concluded that you were taking a break, just like you said. As much as you want to 'please' all of us, I (and I'm sure!) many others want you to feel comfortable with what you share here on RUclips. It is great to hear what you say, see what you do, and wait for the videos to come! Happy New Year from ON, Canada.
Thanks for all your videos. As a non-wanna be farmer, I enjoy all your videos. The animals, the tractor restorations and when you’re waxing philosophical. Glad you’re getting back at it. 👍🏻
Pete has the same gift as Hickok45 when talking. I like his honesty and shared information.
Pete the reason you are so successful in what you do is because you are so real. Keep the variety of videos that you produce