Blue Kote makes me happy!! You can't wash it off, you wear it off!! College is not for everyone! Don't be ashamed about the equipment you use, it works & paid for!
Wonderful to educate those in the city. They don't know where food comes from, or how it got to their table. Dairy farming to me has always been the hardest, but all farmers put in a lot of hours. Don't apologize so much. You have nothing to apologize for. You are a joy to hear.
Don't fret the older equipment. I suspect it's paid for. And as long as it is dependable that is all you can ask. This nation needs a lot more young people like you.
Thanks Taylor for letting get to know you better. Thank Brent for continuing to dairy the traditional way. It is what I grew up with working on my uncles farm 60 years ago. I wish more kids your age would see the value in what we call hard work. It is only hard when you do not love what you are doing. God bless you have a great year.
It’s refreshing to listen to a young person speak without using the word “like” every other word. I grew up on small family dairy farms in NY state....grandparents, aunts and uncles were all in the dairy business and milked 50-75 head. In many ways, large commercial dairies are sad. I now live in the panhandle of Texas. There are many industrial dairies here. We have a Jersey dairy about 30 miles away that milks 8500 head. Recently there was another dairy near us that had a loafing shed that covered 40 acres and had 15,000 cows in it. There was a methane gas related explosion/fire and all 15,000 cows died. The largest dairy I know of in the panhandle is located at Sunray, Tx. They milk 60,000 cows. Coming from small family dairies, I can’t even wrap my brain around the logistics of operating a dairy that big. I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing.
just be you.. don't apologize just cause you think its not right.. People will like you for you being yourself, so many people are fake and try not to be themselves ... Just be you and you will get way further in your adventure..
Here in Québec the average size of dairy farms is around 65 milking cows, and the vast majority are still tie-stalls. A lot of farmers still relate to your operation, and your smile and dedication makes it even better! Way to go Taylor, you're the best
There's nothing wrong with a small to midsized dairy farm. We milk 50 jerseys in a newer tiestall and when you do the calculations of labor minutes per cow per day we can compete with most larger freestyle herds. Auto takeoffs, tmr mixer cart and heattime indicators make us quite efficient.
Great video Taylor! The world would be better off with more smaller farms and the consumers pay a price that is fair to the farmers. I love to see how it's done the "old" way and here in the Netherlands we also still have some of those dairies. Love your videos. Have a great sunday!
Hats off to you Taylor for showing the old traditional way of farming. It shows how much you love it and that’s the way it should always be. Keep it up and you and Brent keep smiling
It’s really lovely to see you enjoying your job.I am 76 now and when I was young from about 9 to 10 I worked on a dairy farm,of course in those days we still milked by hand . My dad was a carter which means he worked with horses on the farm . I love watching your videos ,takes me back. By the way I live in Wiltshire U.K. .
I think more importantly in an another episode you told us about your ancestoral connection to this farm and Brent's family. So you are grounded with this farm. Im interested in gemology and wonder if any of your relatives sre buried in the cemetery next to this farm ?. I live in bearby New Hampshire and just in my town of Hillsboro we have 12 snall cemeteries and you can trace all the old houses from the 1700, 1800's to people burried here locally to their houses. History you can touch. Thanks Tay for taking us along with your young life. Farm save🐮👍💚
Thanks for an awesome sharing video ! So happy that you found your calling in life with the cows. No need to apologize for anything. Funny how Norma was staring. Wishes for many, many years of happy, successful dairy farming with your happy, healthy cows !!
Well done Taylor! It is good to see your generation still appreciates small dairy farms. You are a good ambassador for our industry. You're right about the trend towards mega farms. But as a small dairy farmer myself, I'd say there is (and always will be) room for a wide range of farm sizes. After all, variety is the spice of life! Keep up the good work 🙂!
Great video Taylor and nice to meet you and to hear about your family, background and your daily life. Thank you for taking us along with you and showing us a side to your life that you are proud of. Your passion to that farm and to those cows is def shown in every video you post. We arent here to see the fancy new equipment and the big farm with hundreds or thousands of cows in a million dollar milking facility but we are here to see your enthusiasm/passion and down to earth personality taking us along in every adventure you personally experience and then share with us as well. I too am a small dairy farmer in NY and love the content that I can relate to...every farm has their own ways of doing things and its always nice to learn from others having the same experience. My Dad and I milk 45 cows in an old 28 stanchion barn built in the 70's and dont know any other way of life...I have spent my 36 yrs of existence on this farm and sure am glad I have and have had the time of spend working with my Dad every day. The one thing in life that cant be bought or topped is the memories you make and the life lessons we gain from the hard work each and every day with no holidays or days off as the cows dont take days off so neither can we. I wish more in the world have gotten to experience the experiences I have and make the world a better place...no matter how big or how small we are in size of farm or as a person as long as you Love what you do then you will never work a day in your life. Thanks again Taylor and no worries dont ever apologize/feel the need to apologize for doing what you Love or for anything/to anybody for their own opinions...keep being you and loving what you do
Hi, thank you so much! It is wonderful to hear from a fellow farmer that understands your dedication towards the small farm way of life. So glad you commented, keep on farming!!
Hi Taylor it’s good to know about your background. It’s nice family run farm it’s a hard work for you. Something you love to do makes the time go fast. Small town living is the best thing on earth. We pay your hard work, and keep it historic farm standing.
I found this channel by accident. Watching your channel since, I have found it very addictive watching. But I have learn so much. I also love the old equipment you use. I love the barns. So cool. Keep on dairy farming. Very inspiring. 😊
Glad to finally hear about you! You are so young and doing such a great job! Impressive! Like others have said, I hope you can carry on with the farm if Brent ever decides to retire. Maybe you could get him to tell us about his history with the farm one day. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
There’s nothing like crawling in between the cows and milking them. Scratching their bugs and giving them a friendly pat. Most of all them having a name. Our cows all lived good lives to up to 18 or better years. When I was young and milking from 12 years old to 24 on my grandmothers farm we used surge milkers that hung under the cows and used milk cans to a transfer system to a pipeline at the end. Almost every neighbor had a herd and milked the same way and some went to a parlor. Now days around the farms the family owned some of the barns are still standing but all are empty and have been for years. It’s refreshing and wonderful to see and hear your interested and love this way of the farming life. If I was close I surely would buy jug of milk right from the bulk tank and love to visit and even lend a hand if needed. I have miss and still do working with milking cows. Even though it was over 45 years ago.
Thank you for sharing your views about life. I have watched a few of your videos and can tell you do love the animals and what you do for a living. You have a amazing heart and it so refreshing to see. As for the smaller farm I enjoy seeing that too so don’t feel bad about not showing all the fancy equipment. I watch some large operations RUclips videos and no way I would ever be able to start that and could take generations to build that. Nice to dream about a John Deere 8R 340 however my best chance would be a small farm. Your experience on a small farm helps me a lot. Someday I will make enough money to leave my tech job to enjoy the second half of my life having a different kind of stress. Thank you again.
THANK FOR A GREAT VIDEO.I KNOW IT TAKES ALOT HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO RUN A SUCCESFUL 70 COW DAIRY FARM.I LIKE THE SET UP YOU HAVE WITH THE TIE STALLS AND PIPELINE AND THE FREESTALLS AND MANURE STORAGE..IN THE VIDEO IT WAS FUN TO WATCH THE COWS EATING THEIR HAY.
Taylor, What is Unique about you is the fact you are relatable to all of us who grew up on a Tie stall barn style of milking. You are true to your word and Don't ever make any Excuses about what you love about farming. You have a Passion that some of us still long for, even though we are out of our prime. At 23, You have a vision that most people don't have at 40 or 50, Don't lose that, You are special in so many ways. Thank You for being honest, True and above all else pretty damn cute too. Nope not flirting with you ! Thanks for sharing you thoughts and your video.
You are so kind! I absolutely love sharing these videos with y’all and I’m so glad you all seem to enjoy watching! Thank you for everything!! Hope you have a terrific rest of your weekend!
Tay, your thinking is right, it is fun to watch you farming like we did in the’50’s and ‘60’s. Our farm was similar to yours. So many good memories milking with my brother and father, so many good memories of favorite cows, and our farm life. It was a great way to grow up, and even if we didn’t have new equipment, our life was good. I enjoy your enthusiasm, and your videos are great. Keep up the good work.
Miss Taylor. This video is very amazing. Thank you so much for your introduction. Gald to hear and to hear alittle more about you. You are so right. The family farm is becoming a lost art of a life. Hope you can do more videos like this along with the other ways you have.. thank you for sharing a look into your life.
Taylor, “you rock”! Thank you so much for giving some insight on yourself and family. I don’t think you realize how many people around the world, would “prefer” to do all that you, family and Brett are doing. Thank you ever so much, for acknowledging the fact that each cow has a “personality”. Keep up the great work. Love having you take us viewers along. I would enjoy very much being able to meet you some day….and the herd!
Good afternoon taylor thank you for introducing yourself to us keep up the great work on the farm i hope your dream comes true continue farming years to come have a good day
I wish I had a milking parlor when I had cows. Luckily I sold the cows after a few years before it took too much of a toll on my knees and hips. I've noticed that people who spend a lifetime milking in a stall barn usually need hip replacements
Thanks so much for sharing more of your story! It truly makes sense as what you share all the time is/must come from a true passion for farming. Caring for the individual animal is so rewarding and also big responsibility. You take care of them, and they will take care of you. May the Lord guide your steps into the future, and He knows your heart. Also,... at minute 7:50, the cows were reaching for hay, and the wooden stall moved at the bottom. Not sure if some anchor bolts are broke. 😀
Thanks for sharing your background and setting the record straight. I was wondering if you were a fugitive hiding out on the farm ; - ) I'm glad you found your passion in life. Sounds like you had a solid foundation / good raising.
Hi Taylor, new subbie here. I'm 62 yrs. old & grew up on a very small dairy farm in upstate NY near the Canadian border. I never had any farm chores but I used to love roaming around in the barn, petting the cows & playing in the hay loft. I just love your videos & I love cows.
Taylor I am glad that y'all do this dairy operation with the old yet completely usable farm setting and equipment...far more interesting seeing all the TLC it takes on a day by day basis to keep it all operating than if you had all new equipment and fancy facilities....would be far less entertaining and of genuine interesting and educational...so thanks and keep farming to great older nostalgic way
I love watching the videos that yourself and a few other small farmers put out it shows what real farming used to be. The sad reality is is that because small farmers can’t keep up with technology they’re dying out every day and that’s what sucks for this country.
I really enjoyed hearing about your family’s background and farming experiences. It’s easy to see where you get your values from. You are so down to earth and have a work ethic that many people don’t have. I grew up on a small farm too and enjoyed taking care of our cows, field work , and spending time with family. It’s too bad those times are gone. I hope that someday you get to have a farm of your own and that we’ll get to keep watching your great videos. Have a great day 😊
Tay I admire and respect you and your dedication and work ethic. Thank you for introducing yourself! Keep your videos rolling. We who watch enjoy the glimpse you give us into your world.
Hi Tay I love watching your videos and seeing how y’all do dairying in Maine. I dairy in Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 and I’m afraid I couldn’t do dairy your way as I’m way to old 😂, but I still remember “helping” my dad milk when I was little and loved leaning on the cows and giving them hugs while dad milked. I’m with you on the country life I’m not big on people either. Much prefer cows 😊. Keep your dreams alive Tay ❤
It is a gift to be able to work in a field that you are passionate about. Your enthusiasm for the work and the cows is quite evident. When you do your videos, slow down a bit and take a breath, and keep on doing what you love.
I love the older farms. (wish I owned one) Have lived around them my entire life but only on a couple of occasions getting to go into the barn. I really enjoy seeing how they work for the farmer. The older equipment was made in a time when we as a country took pride in producing something that lasted and was worthy of praise. I for one enjoy seeing equipment that has been used and lasted the test of time. New equipment doesn't mean better. It comes with a shiny huge price tag and short life span. Our throw away society of the times is shameful. Enjoyed getting to hear more of your background and how you came to loving farm life. So refreshing to see your animals cared for. So many of the newer food producing operations the animals are treated like machines. Thank you for the update on the Hydroponics operation. Happy to hear the girls like the sprouts. Looking forward to more about the building your going to move it into. Keep up the great work Taylor. Stay safe and warm. Deb
Hi, I completely agree. There is something to be said for a piece of machinery built many years ago that has stood up to years of work and is still being used to this day! A wonderful thing to witness! So glad to hear that people still feel the same way😊 thanks so much for watching hope your weekend has been great!
Taylor, that was great. You filled in a big missing piece of the story. The big corporate farms are neat in their own right but to me something is missing. There is a certain charm that only comes from a small family run farm. The animals on these big corporate farms don't know what they are missing. It's like a person growing up in the city and never visits the country life so that person will never know what they missed, that's sad. My opinion, you should think about doing some videos on your family operation. You have a great work ethic and great dedication along with a positive attitude. Remember an old saying, "if you enjoy doing the work you do all day, you will never work a day in your life". Stay strong my friend, thank you Taylor.
You are a born essayist; perhaps even as compelling as E B White. White was able to stitch together an interesting story from a mundane event, such as the death of a pig or moving day. I love your little tangents to your story telling because they show us the texture of your sweet personality. You are kind and caring and make the effort to connect with living creatures; I can see we humans can be a burden on you because of your empathy whereas animals are guileless while fulfilling their own hidden agenda (usually in their quest for snacks). You are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Just sharing who you are is a gift to all of us
First thing, congratulations on 6K Subs !! Well done and continued success is my prayer for you Miss Taylor !!! You did a great job of explaining your life so far !! It really was none of my business, but I appreciate you sharing !!! Love your channel !!! Stay safe young Lady and God bless you and your family !!!!! Eddy.
Very awesome video love the farming live style and the older equipment and old farms are the best for sure awesome video love it I farm in Pennsylvania
Hi Taylor, great video and enjoy all the hard work and time consuming work that goes into these videos; I appreciate all the efforts with making and editing these videos. It is great Trent is into this video making as well. You both have a good bond and he is a great teacher. Just from watching the videos would have said you were father and daughter, or he was a close uncle; if you did not set the record by saying he is your boss. I, much like so many others here in Maine: grew up on tie-stall dairy farms and still have a sweet spot for barns like the one you are working in now. My dad force me off the farm and into college to have a better career and that did happen, yet was always missing the farming part. Well not so much now, back to farming on a small scale looking for a bigger farm to buy and use as my retirement plan in the future. I can say from experience, if you love farming, stay with it, yes you can make a lot of money in other professional jobs, yet be unhappy the whole time, or just stay with the small yet improving self growth that comes with farming! You do not need fancy and shining new equipment; one only needs equipment that gets the job done with the least amount of repairs that will last a long time. Much like the Farmall on Trent's Farm. Wishing much success in both life and farming. Who knows, maybe we will bump into each other some day at the Maine Agriculture Show? Although much of my time at the agriculture show is spent in or with obtaining continuing education credits for my pesticide license renewals. Regards, Bob.
I so enjoy your life/family/farming. I grew up doing it your way, except we had milk cans - no pipe line - no barn cleaner (used a fork/wheelbarrel) - garden, chickens doing it all by hand. --- Keep up the great job your're doing. -
Great to see a person that loves their work and way of life. I am really excited about the barn I milk 135 in a barn much like that pipeline and all ,, got to bond with the cows ( had some real personalities to 🤣) every video I get to relive so many memories. Great video thank you again !
It is nice to hear how much compassion and caring you have for the cows. Too many people do not see that animals have feelings and emotions. I am sure the cows all appreciate your love for them. (No. Norma wants that hay you are sitting on. LOL)
I have always had an interest in farming, And I had no idea how it was done but you have opened my eyes. It is truly a love And dedication profession. Thank you for your dedication.
What a great video. I agree with t4he concept of small farms. I never had the privilege of a milking parlor. Always milked with stantions. But your way works for me also. I, lile you, enjoyed getting close to the cows when milking. Just something about it made you feel closer to nature and life. Love your videos and thanks for sharing some of your llife with us. I spent about 5 years on my uncles farm from when I was 8 until 14. Loved every minute of it. God bless you and your family. Oh by the way we milked about 50 cows and we did raise our replacement cattle. I loved the haying season. I was in charge of windrowing and the stacking of bails on the wagon.
Taylor don't worry about how many times you say um. You are just like most of your viewers that aae not professional speakers or actors. You do a wonderful job and I never miss a video. Thanks for this video and sharing about your life.
Taylor, you do a great job. I only off advice that is just my humble opinion. If you want to stay being a dairy farmer, keep at it and don't stop, you already are in the door, I personally regret leaving dairy farming, at the time it made sense, i was young and confused and dumber, but being older and wiser, I can see in retrospect leaving was the worst option, someday I hope to get back into it. Taylor, I also wish you all the success in your future farming or whatever path life takes.
nice to see the old barns. the less me about my childhood on my grandfather's farm. they had small 45 cows that I love to spend my time with the smell, the warmth, the sound of the cow. I have to admit that I would like to visit such an old farm again, as it was then, with the fact that it is not legal to have cows like that anymore here in Denmark. then you have to settle for new your totally lovely film you have up here.
Hello Taylor this is so cool to see a traditional farm operation. Where I'm from in Wisconsin it truly breaks my heart that the small family farm are going away The number are astounding. The farm I grew up on was 30 cow barn we would shuffle cows in and out. I was the 6th generation to milk cows it the same barn. In 1986 the farm was sold. Sad day. But your videos are lovely and fun to watch thankyou.
Hi! Yes it is very sad how many small have been lost. I can’t even imagine how hard it must have been for y’all that day, I’m glad these videos bring good memories though. Thank you for sharing, wishing you well!
Good video! Love my girls on pasture. I'm in total agreement on your idea of farming. I wish I'd been 25 years earlier. Sad to see old barns fall down. All that history gone!
thats good that you grow a lot of your own stuff. when the virus started i had like 56 neighbors ask about the food crisis and i said tear up your yards and plant a garden OH NO we CANT tear up our precious yard SOOOOO i offered ALLLL of them a 6 acre field right beside my barn i offered to work it up for them they could use water from the barn and NO one showed up!!! no one wants to work they just want convience. love your videos!!
Really enjoy your videos. Milking the way you do brings back so many great memories. People do not understand that the smell of a tie barn is something you can’t understand how wonderful it is. You are so so lucky that you really enjoy. I wanted to milk when I got out of the service. The bank was not in favor of that. Thank You for your videos please keep them coming.
I’m glad you enjoy watching, you are absolutely right! I’m sorry to hear that you were not able to farm after returning. Also a big thank you for your service to our country!!
Grew up milking in tie stalls. Always enjoyed the one on one approach with the cows. Really enjoy your videos. Amazed that you keep cows that many years. Most after 12 the production drops and they have more health issues that takes them out of the herd.
An awesome video and great it’s a pleasure to meet and know you your videos are absolutely awesome and never be ashamed where you come from or where you are hon I’d rather watch your videos anyday than one modern farm. Video yours are honest down to earth and how true and real farming is done I just love your farm equipment it’s old and it’s real am so very proud of you keep up the great work and awesome videos god bless you both ❤❤❤❤❤
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Mark Twain I admire and appreciate that u farm w/ care, love and compassion for ur 'ladies'. Tk u for sharing ur story!
Taylor, good to know you. You're indeed an asset to any farm etc. You have such a great work ethic, good cultured personality, a good motivator, positive attitude, a good learner, intelligent, a great communicator. These are sone of the attributes and qualities that I uncovered after watching about 10 of your videos. I am from Trinidad, a small island in the Caribbean. I grew up on a Coconut estate, We had 2 MFS, a 165 and a 290. I can efficiently operate a tractor to perform any task. I am a qualified welder. I did all the mechanic, welding needed on the estate. We had about 10 cows, 50 goats, 50 sheep. My late dad used to milk them, We had fesh milk all the time while growing up. You would be very successful and prosperous in life. Your values of compassion for the cows and animals alike and the respect and priciple that you exhibit and practice are the best human values one can possess. Perhaps one day I can visit your farm and drive some tractor with you. You reminds me of myself while I was young in the 80s driving tractor etc. Keep it up Tay. I honestly like your videos. I did almost everything that you are doing years ago.
Best video yet! You have done a wonderful job telling us about the farm and what you do but never telling us about yourself. You picked the perfect place to tell us, in the barn next to the girls.
I am in the same barn as you Taylor, born and raised in New England. Absolutely LOVE Northeast barns to the point where my wife and I have talked about building a barn and convert it into a home. There are several barns around CT that have been converted into stunning open floor plan homes. We would build this in Maine though, a state I spend a lot of time in Summers and Winters. You Taylor, are an absolute jewel and rare in such a commitment to hard work with passion, can we clone a few more of you?
Interesting video! I really like your farm being a bit old school and not having the latest equipment. Such a beautiful barn! When I was in high school I dreamed of being able to have my own dairy farm. My grandmother had a farm and almost every holiday I stayed there and enjoyed being with the cows and calves. She also had a horse and some chickens. Being there was probably the happiest moments in my life. A bit sad but life took another turn and I never became a farmer as I actually wanted. But I inherit my grandmothers farm so I get to spend a lot of time there. But with no animals (so far). Take care Taylor! I am looking forward to your upcoming videos. Regards from Sweden
Thats why I watch you so many of the other farm channels on here are about how new or how big there equipment is it's like watching a goat and pony show just so fake. Keep doing what you're doing and I will keep watching
Another great video, lots of background and detail, industrial farming is taking over, the Holstein now dominates the milk industry, as the herds grow the issue of the disposal of bull calves has become a hot topic both within the farming community and the wider public.
I work on a dairy in Ontario and they put robots in 2 years ago. You want to talk about not being involed with the cows put robots in. I'm like you I like the traditional way of farming, but people don't want to do manual labor anymore and that was the problem here. The two son's aren't the type to get up at 5 to milk, it's more like 8-8:30 for them and yes they need all the fancy equipment also. We need more of the traditional family farming you're doing. I hope your dream comes true of owning your own dairy farm someday. Keep up the videos they get better every day.
I love it and I love your small farm I have milked on small farms and have milked on the mega farms I also love a flat barn and would always choose it over a palor barn
You seem very happy, you made the right choices. My uncles made their living buying and then reselling cows, they didn't do any milking or anything like that. I enjoy your videos to see that side of things.
@@tayfarms yes ma'am it went as it was intended ...thankfully my twin teenage granddaughters took a week off school to help their old grandfather. Them little hands go a long way pulling kid goats
I would be interested in seeing canning videos! Thank you for sharing!
Blue Kote makes me happy!! You can't wash it off, you wear it off!! College is not for everyone! Don't be ashamed about the equipment you use, it works & paid for!
😄 thanks!
Wonderful to educate those in the city. They don't know where food comes from, or how it got to their table. Dairy farming to me has always been the hardest, but all farmers put in a lot of hours. Don't apologize so much. You have nothing to apologize for. You are a joy to hear.
Don't fret the older equipment. I suspect it's paid for. And as long as it is dependable that is all you can ask. This nation needs a lot more young people like you.
You are where you need to be….a very wholesome and rewarding life not only for you but for all the animals you interact with….you go girl…..😉
Thanks Taylor for letting get to know you better. Thank Brent for continuing to dairy the traditional way.
It is what I grew up with working on my uncles farm 60 years ago.
I wish more kids your age would see the value in what we call hard work. It is only hard when you do not love what
you are doing. God bless you have a great year.
It’s refreshing to listen to a young person speak without using the word “like” every other word. I grew up on small family dairy farms in NY state....grandparents, aunts and uncles were all in the dairy business and milked 50-75 head. In many ways, large commercial dairies are sad. I now live in the panhandle of Texas. There are many industrial dairies here. We have a Jersey dairy about 30 miles away that milks 8500 head. Recently there was another dairy near us that had a loafing shed that covered 40 acres and had 15,000 cows in it. There was a methane gas related explosion/fire and all 15,000 cows died. The largest dairy I know of in the panhandle is located at Sunray, Tx. They milk 60,000 cows. Coming from small family dairies, I can’t even wrap my brain around the logistics of operating a dairy that big. I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing.
Who cares big farms with big debts and crotchety people does not interest me.
....but too many "You Guys".
just be you.. don't apologize just cause you think its not right.. People will like you for you being yourself, so many people are fake and try not to be themselves ... Just be you and you will get way further in your adventure..
Here in Québec the average size of dairy farms is around 65 milking cows, and the vast majority are still tie-stalls. A lot of farmers still relate to your operation, and your smile and dedication makes it even better! Way to go Taylor, you're the best
That is fantastic! I wish that was more common here in the U.S! Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it 😀
Usda announced another 2k dairy went out of buisness in 2022.Majority I the northern middle states.Wisconsin,Minnesota, Michigan an newyork.
I wanna go back to 60 cows from 160.👍
I like seeing the small family farms thrive over big factory farms.
@@tayfarms
Thanks for giving us a introduction of you are I hope that you get the chance to take over the farm when Brent gets ready to retire ❤
There's nothing wrong with a small to midsized dairy farm. We milk 50 jerseys in a newer tiestall and when you do the calculations of labor minutes per cow per day we can compete with most larger freestyle herds. Auto takeoffs, tmr mixer cart and heattime indicators make us quite efficient.
Good to see another small dairy farmer so positive given the landscape here in Maine and how hard it can be at times 😊
Great video Taylor! The world would be better off with more smaller farms and the consumers pay a price that is fair to the farmers. I love to see how it's done the "old" way and here in the Netherlands we also still have some of those dairies. Love your videos. Have a great sunday!
Thanks! I agree 100%! Glad you still have some small farms left as well😀 you have a wonderful day too!
Subscribed 2.. UR Channel....Taylor!!!!
Hats off to you Taylor for showing the old traditional way of farming. It shows how much you love it and that’s the way it should always be. Keep it up and you and Brent keep smiling
It’s really lovely to see you enjoying your job.I am 76 now and when I was young from about 9 to 10 I worked on a dairy farm,of course in those days we still milked by hand . My dad was a carter which means he worked with horses on the farm . I love watching your videos ,takes me back. By the way I live in Wiltshire U.K. .
I think more importantly in an another episode you told us about your ancestoral connection to this farm and Brent's family. So you are grounded with this farm. Im interested in gemology and wonder if any of your relatives sre buried in the cemetery next to this farm ?.
I live in bearby New Hampshire and just in my town of Hillsboro we have 12 snall cemeteries and you can trace all the old houses from the 1700, 1800's to people burried here locally to their houses. History you can touch.
Thanks Tay for taking us along with your young life. Farm save🐮👍💚
Thanks for an awesome sharing video ! So happy that you found your calling in life with the cows. No need to apologize for anything. Funny how Norma was staring. Wishes for many, many years of happy, successful dairy farming with your happy, healthy cows !!
Taylor love your passion and work ethic. I am 63 years old and retired. I really enjoy your videos about small farming. ❤
Thank you!
Well done Taylor! It is good to see your generation still appreciates small dairy farms. You are a good ambassador for our industry. You're right about the trend towards mega farms. But as a small dairy farmer myself, I'd say there is (and always will be) room for a wide range of farm sizes. After all, variety is the spice of life!
Keep up the good work 🙂!
Thank you! I certainly hope so, small farms are the backbone of many communities! Thanks again, have a great day!
Great video Taylor and nice to meet you and to hear about your family, background and your daily life. Thank you for taking us along with you and showing us a side to your life that you are proud of. Your passion to that farm and to those cows is def shown in every video you post. We arent here to see the fancy new equipment and the big farm with hundreds or thousands of cows in a million dollar milking facility but we are here to see your enthusiasm/passion and down to earth personality taking us along in every adventure you personally experience and then share with us as well. I too am a small dairy farmer in NY and love the content that I can relate to...every farm has their own ways of doing things and its always nice to learn from others having the same experience. My Dad and I milk 45 cows in an old 28 stanchion barn built in the 70's and dont know any other way of life...I have spent my 36 yrs of existence on this farm and sure am glad I have and have had the time of spend working with my Dad every day. The one thing in life that cant be bought or topped is the memories you make and the life lessons we gain from the hard work each and every day with no holidays or days off as the cows dont take days off so neither can we. I wish more in the world have gotten to experience the experiences I have and make the world a better place...no matter how big or how small we are in size of farm or as a person as long as you Love what you do then you will never work a day in your life. Thanks again Taylor and no worries dont ever apologize/feel the need to apologize for doing what you Love or for anything/to anybody for their own opinions...keep being you and loving what you do
Hi, thank you so much! It is wonderful to hear from a fellow farmer that understands your dedication towards the small farm way of life. So glad you commented, keep on farming!!
Hi Taylor it’s good to know about your background. It’s nice family run farm it’s a hard work for you. Something you love to do makes the time go fast. Small town living is the best thing on earth. We pay your hard work, and keep it historic farm standing.
I found this channel by accident. Watching your channel since, I have found it very addictive watching. But I have learn so much. I also love the old equipment you use. I love the barns. So cool. Keep on dairy farming. Very inspiring. 😊
Glad to finally hear about you! You are so young and doing such a great job! Impressive! Like others have said, I hope you can carry on with the farm if Brent ever decides to retire. Maybe you could get him to tell us about his history with the farm one day. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
There’s nothing like crawling in between the cows and milking them. Scratching their bugs and giving them a friendly pat. Most of all them having a name. Our cows all lived good lives to up to 18 or better years. When I was young and milking from 12 years old to 24 on my grandmothers farm we used surge milkers that hung under the cows and used milk cans to a transfer system to a pipeline at the end. Almost every neighbor had a herd and milked the same way and some went to a parlor. Now days around the farms the family owned some of the barns are still standing but all are empty and have been for years. It’s refreshing and wonderful to see and hear your interested and love this way of the farming life. If I was close I surely would buy jug of milk right from the bulk tank and love to visit and even lend a hand if needed. I have miss and still do working with milking cows. Even though it was over 45 years ago.
Thank you for sharing your views about life. I have watched a few of your videos and can tell you do love the animals and what you do for a living. You have a amazing heart and it so refreshing to see. As for the smaller farm I enjoy seeing that too so don’t feel bad about not showing all the fancy equipment. I watch some large operations RUclips videos and no way I would ever be able to start that and could take generations to build that. Nice to dream about a John Deere 8R 340 however my best chance would be a small farm. Your experience on a small farm helps me a lot. Someday I will make enough money to leave my tech job to enjoy the second half of my life having a different kind of stress. Thank you again.
THANK FOR A GREAT VIDEO.I KNOW IT TAKES ALOT HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO RUN A SUCCESFUL 70 COW DAIRY FARM.I LIKE THE SET UP YOU HAVE WITH THE TIE STALLS AND PIPELINE AND THE FREESTALLS AND MANURE STORAGE..IN THE VIDEO IT WAS FUN TO WATCH THE COWS EATING THEIR HAY.
Taylor, What is Unique about you is the fact you are relatable to all of us who grew up on a Tie stall barn style of milking. You are true to your word and Don't ever make any Excuses about what you love about farming. You have a Passion that some of us still long for, even though we are out of our prime. At 23, You have a vision that most people don't have at 40 or 50, Don't lose that, You are special in so many ways.
Thank You for being honest, True and above all else pretty damn cute too. Nope not flirting with you !
Thanks for sharing you thoughts and your video.
You are so kind! I absolutely love sharing these videos with y’all and I’m so glad you all seem to enjoy watching! Thank you for everything!! Hope you have a terrific rest of your weekend!
Great job, don’t worry about the “ um” thanks for the personal share. This was a great video.
Tay, your thinking is right, it is fun to watch you farming like we did in the’50’s and ‘60’s. Our farm was similar to yours. So many good memories milking with my brother and father, so many good memories of favorite cows, and our farm life. It was a great way to grow up, and even if we didn’t have new equipment, our life was good. I enjoy your enthusiasm, and your videos are great. Keep up the good work.
That really a great story and I know you really love working at this farm, thanks for taking us along
Miss Taylor. This video is very amazing. Thank you so much for your introduction. Gald to hear and to hear alittle more about you. You are so right. The family farm is becoming a lost art of a life. Hope you can do more videos like this along with the other ways you have.. thank you for sharing a look into your life.
Taylor, “you rock”! Thank you so much for giving some insight on yourself and family. I don’t think you realize how many people around the world, would “prefer” to do all that you, family and Brett are doing. Thank you ever so much, for acknowledging the fact that each cow has a “personality”. Keep up the great work. Love having you take us viewers along. I would enjoy very much being able to meet you some day….and the herd!
Good afternoon taylor thank you for introducing yourself to us keep up the great work on the farm i hope your dream comes true continue farming years to come have a good day
I wish I had a milking parlor when I had cows. Luckily I sold the cows after a few years before it took too much of a toll on my knees and hips. I've noticed that people who spend a lifetime milking in a stall barn usually need hip replacements
Thanks so much for sharing more of your story! It truly makes sense as what you share all the time is/must come from a true passion for farming. Caring for the individual animal is so rewarding and also big responsibility. You take care of them, and they will take care of you. May the Lord guide your steps into the future, and He knows your heart. Also,... at minute 7:50, the cows were reaching for hay, and the wooden stall moved at the bottom. Not sure if some anchor bolts are broke. 😀
Thanks for sharing your background and setting the record straight.
I was wondering if you were a fugitive hiding out on the farm ; - )
I'm glad you found your passion in life.
Sounds like you had a solid foundation / good raising.
Your such a great person you make my day LOVE YOUR CHANNEL KEEP the good work up hope you all the success in the world
Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. Really enjoyed your videos , your enthusiasm and your honestly !
You are so welcome! I’m just so happy that y’all seem to enjoy watching!! Thank you!!
Hi Taylor, new subbie here. I'm 62 yrs. old & grew up on a very small dairy farm in upstate NY near the Canadian border. I never had any farm chores but I used to love roaming around in the barn, petting the cows & playing in the hay loft. I just love your videos & I love cows.
Taylor I am glad that y'all do this dairy operation with the old yet completely usable farm setting and equipment...far more interesting seeing all the TLC it takes on a day by day basis to keep it all operating than if you had all new equipment and fancy facilities....would be far less entertaining and of genuine interesting and educational...so thanks and keep farming to great older nostalgic way
I love watching the videos that yourself and a few other small farmers put out it shows what real farming used to be. The sad reality is is that because small farmers can’t keep up with technology they’re dying out every day and that’s what sucks for this country.
We do anticipate following your future success in dairying. Just do it and share it. ❤
I really enjoyed hearing about your family’s background and farming experiences. It’s easy to see where you get your values from. You are so down to earth and have a work ethic that many people don’t have. I grew up on a small farm too and enjoyed taking care of our cows, field work , and spending time with family. It’s too bad those times are gone. I hope that someday you get to have a farm of your own and that we’ll get to keep watching your great videos. Have a great day 😊
Tay I admire and respect you and your dedication and work ethic. Thank you for introducing yourself! Keep your videos rolling. We who watch enjoy the glimpse you give us into your world.
Hi Tay I love watching your videos and seeing how y’all do dairying in Maine. I dairy in Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 and I’m afraid I couldn’t do dairy your way as I’m way to old 😂, but I still remember “helping” my dad milk when I was little and loved leaning on the cows and giving them hugs while dad milked. I’m with you on the country life I’m not big on people either. Much prefer cows 😊. Keep your dreams alive Tay ❤
It is a gift to be able to work in a field that you are passionate about. Your enthusiasm for the work and the cows is quite evident. When you do your videos, slow down a bit and take a breath, and keep on doing what you love.
I love the older farms. (wish I owned one) Have lived around them my entire life but only on a couple of occasions getting to go into the barn. I really enjoy seeing how they work for the farmer.
The older equipment was made in a time when we as a country took pride in producing something that lasted and was worthy of praise. I for one enjoy seeing equipment that has been used and lasted the test of time. New equipment doesn't mean better. It comes with a shiny huge price tag and short life span. Our throw away society of the times is shameful.
Enjoyed getting to hear more of your background and how you came to loving farm life. So refreshing to see your animals cared for. So many of the newer food producing operations the animals are treated like machines.
Thank you for the update on the Hydroponics operation. Happy to hear the girls like the sprouts. Looking forward to more about the building your going to move it into. Keep up the great work Taylor. Stay safe and warm. Deb
Hi, I completely agree. There is something to be said for a piece of machinery built many years ago that has stood up to years of work and is still being used to this day! A wonderful thing to witness! So glad to hear that people still feel the same way😊 thanks so much for watching hope your weekend has been great!
Taylor, that was great. You filled in a big missing piece of the story. The big corporate farms are neat in their own right but to me something is missing. There is a certain charm that only comes from a small family run farm. The animals on these big corporate farms don't know what they are missing. It's like a person growing up in the city and never visits the country life so that person will never know what they missed, that's sad. My opinion, you should think about doing some videos on your family operation. You have a great work ethic and great dedication along with a positive attitude. Remember an old saying, "if you enjoy doing the work you do all day, you will never work a day in your life". Stay strong my friend, thank you Taylor.
You are a born essayist; perhaps even as compelling as E B White. White was able to stitch together an interesting story from a mundane event, such as the death of a pig or moving day. I love your little tangents to your story telling because they show us the texture of your sweet personality. You are kind and caring and make the effort to connect with living creatures; I can see we humans can be a burden on you because of your empathy whereas animals are guileless while fulfilling their own hidden agenda (usually in their quest for snacks). You are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Just sharing who you are is a gift to all of us
First thing, congratulations on 6K Subs !! Well done and continued success is my prayer for you Miss Taylor !!! You did a great job of explaining your life so far !! It really was none of my business, but I appreciate you sharing !!! Love your channel !!! Stay safe young Lady and God bless you and your family !!!!! Eddy.
😃 thanks!! You all have made this possible! Really enjoy sharing this side of farming with you guys. Hope you have a wonderful day thank you again!
Good job Taylor. We don’t really expect you to be a professional speaker, just a small town girl who loves her life is good enough.❤👏🏻
Very awesome video love the farming live style and the older equipment and old farms are the best for sure awesome video love it I farm in Pennsylvania
Hi Taylor, great video and enjoy all the hard work and time consuming work that goes into these videos; I appreciate all the efforts with making and editing these videos. It is great Trent is into this video making as well. You both have a good bond and he is a great teacher. Just from watching the videos would have said you were father and daughter, or he was a close uncle; if you did not set the record by saying he is your boss. I, much like so many others here in Maine: grew up on tie-stall dairy farms and still have a sweet spot for barns like the one you are working in now. My dad force me off the farm and into college to have a better career and that did happen, yet was always missing the farming part. Well not so much now, back to farming on a small scale looking for a bigger farm to buy and use as my retirement plan in the future. I can say from experience, if you love farming, stay with it, yes you can make a lot of money in other professional jobs, yet be unhappy the whole time, or just stay with the small yet improving self growth that comes with farming! You do not need fancy and shining new equipment; one only needs equipment that gets the job done with the least amount of repairs that will last a long time. Much like the Farmall on Trent's Farm. Wishing much success in both life and farming. Who knows, maybe we will bump into each other some day at the Maine Agriculture Show? Although much of my time at the agriculture show is spent in or with obtaining continuing education credits for my pesticide license renewals. Regards, Bob.
I so enjoy your life/family/farming. I grew up doing it your way, except we had milk cans - no pipe line - no barn cleaner (used a fork/wheelbarrel) - garden, chickens doing it all by hand. --- Keep up the great job your're doing. -
Great to see a person that loves their work and way of life. I am really excited about the barn I milk 135 in a barn much like that pipeline and all ,, got to bond with the cows ( had some real personalities to 🤣) every video I get to relive so many memories.
Great video thank you again !
That’s barn sounds wonderful!! Glad you enjoy watching! Thank you!!
It is nice to hear how much compassion and caring you have for the cows. Too many people do not see that animals have feelings and emotions. I am sure the cows all appreciate your love for them. (No. Norma wants that hay you are sitting on. LOL)
Thank you, I’m glad people still see it that way. I think you’re right Norma was just willing me to move and feed her that hay!😂
I have always had an interest in farming, And I had no idea how it was done but you have opened my eyes. It is truly a love And dedication profession. Thank you for your dedication.
What a great video. I agree with t4he concept of small farms. I never had the privilege of a milking parlor. Always milked with stantions. But your way works for me also. I, lile you, enjoyed getting close to the cows when milking. Just something about it made you feel closer to nature and life. Love your videos and thanks for sharing some of your llife with us. I spent about 5 years on my uncles farm from when I was 8 until 14. Loved every minute of it. God bless you and your family. Oh by the way we milked about 50 cows and we did raise our replacement cattle. I loved the haying season. I was in charge of windrowing and the stacking of bails on the wagon.
Taylor don't worry about how many times you say um. You are just like most of your viewers that aae not professional speakers or actors. You do a wonderful job and I never miss a video. Thanks for this video and sharing about your life.
Thank you! That is so sweet of you to say😀 I’m glad you enjoy watching, have a great day!
Taylor, you do a great job. I only off advice that is just my humble opinion. If you want to stay being a dairy farmer, keep at it and don't stop, you already are in the door, I personally regret leaving dairy farming, at the time it made sense, i was young and confused and dumber, but being older and wiser, I can see in retrospect leaving was the worst option, someday I hope to get back into it.
Taylor, I also wish you all the success in your future farming or whatever path life takes.
nice to see the old barns. the less me about my childhood on my grandfather's farm. they had small 45 cows that I love to spend my time with the smell, the warmth, the sound of the cow. I have to admit that I would like to visit such an old farm again, as it was then, with the fact that it is not legal to have cows like that anymore here in Denmark. then you have to settle for new your totally lovely film you have up here.
Hello Taylor this is so cool to see a traditional farm operation. Where I'm from in Wisconsin it truly breaks my heart that the small family farm are going away
The number are astounding.
The farm I grew up on was 30 cow barn we would shuffle cows in and out. I was the 6th generation to milk cows it the same barn. In 1986 the farm was sold. Sad day. But your videos are lovely and fun to watch thankyou.
Hi! Yes it is very sad how many small have been lost. I can’t even imagine how hard it must have been for y’all that day, I’m glad these videos bring good memories though. Thank you for sharing, wishing you well!
I miss the farm I grew up working on a Neighbor farm years ago. Great video thanks for your story
Good video! Love my girls on pasture. I'm in total agreement on your idea of farming. I wish I'd been 25 years earlier. Sad to see old barns fall down. All that history gone!
Thank you, it’s great to hear that people still think the way you do! Absolutely makes my day and gives me hope!
thats good that you grow a lot of your own stuff. when the virus started i had like 56 neighbors ask about the food crisis and i said tear up your yards and plant a garden OH NO we CANT tear up our precious yard SOOOOO i offered ALLLL of them a 6 acre field right beside my barn i offered to work it up for them they could use water from the barn and NO one showed up!!! no one wants to work they just want convience. love your videos!!
Really enjoy your videos. Milking the way you do brings back so many great memories. People do not understand that the smell of a tie barn is something you can’t understand how wonderful it is. You are so so lucky that you really enjoy. I wanted to milk when I got out of the service. The bank was not in favor of that. Thank You for your videos please keep them coming.
I’m glad you enjoy watching, you are absolutely right! I’m sorry to hear that you were not able to farm after returning. Also a big thank you for your service to our country!!
Grew up milking in tie stalls. Always enjoyed the one on one approach with the cows. Really enjoy your videos. Amazed that you keep cows that many years. Most after 12 the production drops and they have more health issues that takes them out of the herd.
Well said..your path is obvious... thoroughly enjoy all your videos 😀😀😀😀🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄
Very well spoke, you have a passion for what you do, enjoy this life!
Thanks
An awesome video and great it’s a pleasure to meet and know you your videos are absolutely awesome and never be ashamed where you come from or where you are hon I’d rather watch your videos anyday than one modern farm. Video yours are honest down to earth and how true and real farming is done I just love your farm equipment it’s old and it’s real am so very proud of you keep up the great work and awesome videos god bless you both ❤❤❤❤❤
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Mark Twain I admire and appreciate that u farm w/ care, love and compassion for ur 'ladies'. Tk u for sharing ur story!
Thank you for allowing us to get the time to know you. Your journey sounds great and i hope you continue to persue your dreams. Lots in common lol
The belties are unreal,builth for toughness and harsh conditions.love the small dairy farms,keep up the good work.
Taylor, good to know you. You're indeed an asset to any farm etc. You have such a great work ethic, good cultured personality, a good motivator, positive attitude, a good learner, intelligent, a great communicator. These are sone of the attributes and qualities that I uncovered after watching about 10 of your videos. I am from Trinidad, a small island in the Caribbean. I grew up on a Coconut estate, We had 2 MFS, a 165 and a 290. I can efficiently operate a tractor to perform any task. I am a qualified welder. I did all the mechanic, welding needed on the estate. We had about 10 cows, 50 goats, 50 sheep. My late dad used to milk them, We had fesh milk all the time while growing up. You would be very successful and prosperous in life. Your values of compassion for the cows and animals alike and the respect and priciple that you exhibit and practice are the best human values one can possess. Perhaps one day I can visit your farm and drive some tractor with you. You reminds me of myself while I was young in the 80s driving tractor etc. Keep it up Tay. I honestly like your videos. I did almost everything that you are doing years ago.
Best video yet! You have done a wonderful job telling us about the farm and what you do but never telling us about yourself. You picked the perfect place to tell us, in the barn next to the girls.
Thank you so much! Really glad you liked it!
I am in the same barn as you Taylor, born and raised in New England. Absolutely LOVE Northeast barns to the point where my wife and I have talked about building a barn and convert it into a home. There are several barns around CT that have been converted into stunning open floor plan homes. We would build this in Maine though, a state I spend a lot of time in Summers and Winters. You Taylor, are an absolute jewel and rare in such a commitment to hard work with passion, can we clone a few more of you?
Love your passion for what you do. I believe there will always be a place for “our” smaller kinder way of farming.
I hope so too!😀
Great to hear you're doin what you enjoy
Interesting video!
I really like your farm being a bit old school and not having the latest equipment. Such a beautiful barn!
When I was in high school I dreamed of being able to have my own dairy farm. My grandmother had a farm and almost every holiday I stayed there and enjoyed being with the cows and calves. She also had a horse and some chickens. Being there was probably the happiest moments in my life. A bit sad but life took another turn and I never became a farmer as I actually wanted. But I inherit my grandmothers farm so I get to spend a lot of time there. But with no animals (so far).
Take care Taylor! I am looking forward to your upcoming videos.
Regards from Sweden
Thank You for sharing with us.
Your a happy young lady and you found your niche good luck in the years to come .
So proud of you girl keep up the great work you’re amazing!
Thank you SO much!
The small family farms are the best. Excellent job. 👍
They sure are! Thank you!
this is going to be one of my favorite channels I'm sure Must be a nice way to live best to you
I’m so glad you enjoy! It is an amazing life😀 best to you as well!
Thats why I watch you so many of the other farm channels on here are about how new or how big there equipment is it's like watching a goat and pony show just so fake. Keep doing what you're doing and I will keep watching
Another great video, lots of background and detail, industrial farming is taking over, the Holstein now dominates the milk industry, as the herds grow the issue of the disposal of bull calves has become a hot topic both within the farming community and the wider public.
I work on a dairy in Ontario and they put robots in 2 years ago. You want to talk about not being involed with the cows put robots in. I'm like you I like the traditional way of farming, but people don't want to do manual labor anymore and that was the problem here. The two son's aren't the type to get up at 5 to milk, it's more like 8-8:30 for them and yes they need all the fancy equipment also. We need more of the traditional family farming you're doing. I hope your dream comes true of owning your own dairy farm someday. Keep up the videos they get better every day.
I love it and I love your small farm I have milked on small farms and have milked on the mega farms I also love a flat barn and would always choose it over a palor barn
Nice to meet you, Taylor!
You have a nice manner in how you talk, Plesent and informative, keep it up.
Thank you. For introducing yourself. Finally. I’m glad your a dairy farmer. Your my dream girl. I love your.videos.
I couldn't agree more. Wonderful video.
Keep it up . I liked milking in a tie stall . And i still like the small dairy farmer
Taylor i'm 100% with you on the small farm feel..
You seem very happy, you made the right choices. My uncles made their living buying and then reselling cows, they didn't do any milking or anything like that. I enjoy your videos to see that side of things.
Every farm does something different some are newer some are older I like them all keep up with what u do
Thanks, Taylor! The farm you are working on is terrific! Mega farms aren't so great in my opinion! Enjoy where you are now!! 😀
Awww, you're just sweet as pie and lovely as a new morning. I'm subbing to your wholesome channel ✨💛
I love watching your videos about small farms
Thank you!
this is the best farm videos on youtube and i love to watch everyone of the videos :-D
😄 thanks so much!
@@tayfarms im looking forward to se more :D and i wish i could work at a farm like that :)
Great video Taylor
We just finished our kidding season. you all farm is so perfect...thanks for sharing
That’s great! I hope everything went well!
@@tayfarms yes ma'am it went as it was intended ...thankfully my twin teenage granddaughters took a week off school to help their old grandfather. Them little hands go a long way pulling kid goats