5 Things you Better know before trying to be a farmer

Comedian Josh Pray went farming with his friend Louis gachette who works at a farm in immokalee Florida. Josh vows to never farm again after reason number 3

[@KateDInPA]

Farming is no joke. Respect to all those who do the work that feeds us. ❤

[@xxxmellott19xxx__84]

Kate Drenning thank youuu🇺🇸

[@HonJazzz]

Farming is hard work, but at the end of the day you go to bed knowing that your work makes a difference.

[@r.awilliams9815]

True fact-on a farm, the animals welfare comes before yours. Christmas morning you ain't opening no presents until all the critters are taken care of. That's just the way it is.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Also, you don't _get_ a day off... and vacations are things of legend which only seem to happen to other people; and usually only in movies. =)

[@simonesmit6708]

@Roberto Murillo lol. That would be funny to see. Wouldn't work but it would be funny.

[@hewlettlittle5652]

So is already being Incorporated into farming. At least large farms. And self driving tractors were around before the car. I have a friend that sells these systems to farms and the technology that is being intergarted into farming is quite impressive. At the same time it is causing smaller family owned farms to disappear.

[@simonesmit6708]

@@hewlettlittle5652 I work on dairy farms. I am around robot milkers and gps directed tractors with computer run fertilizer systems, etc. They all need humans around at all times as the screw up a lot. And badly.

[@PotatocannonLol]

@@hewlettlittle5652 haha theory craft vs reality, it don't work the way your claim. Seen a few people invest in these system only to have the maintenance/financing cost of equipment force them to bankruptcy.

[@42istheanswer23]

As a dairy Farmer's Daughter, spot-on! When you started singing Old MacDonald I was in tears.. ROTFLMAO

[@frankcastle1124]

Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy !!!

[@Jh-mp2rd]

Always respect those that do dirty jobs most are unwilling to do

[@bradleygolden7000]

finally 1 for the farmers!!! they deserve it bad!

[@baggboy1]

You made this country girl/farmer lol! I’m no good in the city. We all have a place in the world

[@whocares110]

Lol, I grew up in a farming community, everything you talked about is true. And hilarious.

[@cec_georgia]

You should try loading bales of hay in the summer

[@leslieshafer6343]

Oh yeah, that's LOADS of fun.

[@whynotward]

Leslie Shafer how about a bale with a live snake in it......

[@cec_georgia]

Been there a few times with rattle snakes

[@dustinLenn]

You really start to question life when your nose starts bleeding it’s so damn dry & itchy & your arms started cramping an hour ago 😂 builds character it should be a graduation requirement!

[@daramorikawa5651]

Yup. I’ve participated (while a teenager) in hay bale races. Grab the bales and toss them up to the flatbed. I wasn’t a driver either 🥵🤪😝

[@jamesstaley5611]

SIR ! I am 76 years old and I have never laughed so hard in my entire life. You are amazing.

[@mitchell2225]

I am so happy to see a youtuber fully come put and say they respect farmers

[@BobPapadopoulos]

Been a farmer for 26 years now. Not that long in the grand scheme, but to be fair I'm only 31.

[@Helligiveup]

Respect

[@simonesmit6708]

Yeah I started working on my Dads farm when I was 5.

[@shaunramirez3832]

Feel you Bob. 41 and been on the farm for 31 of them. Though the work is hard, there's nothing like getting on a tractor, or any other equipment and driving for 12 hours to have you walk away with a clear mind.

[@fk319fk]

I live in rural PA. I have a BS and work on computers. I get up every morning about 6:30 and goto my home office and log into work. Around 4 ish in the afternoon I wrap up and go "home". My neighbor, who has an MS or two, gets up 4 ish, plays with animals all day and when the sun sets, plays with equipment all evening, then gets home late and eats. From time to time we chat about our choices. He could never be inside in an office every day and I can never be outside in whatever weather it happens to be. We both love our jobs and have absolutely no envy towards each other!

[@NoName-pu5ls]

Rural PA also, I help on local farms. You are right the farmers do work all day then work on machinery late into the evening, the corn fields are endless lol I got use to the smell of fertilizer

[@fk319fk]

@@NoName-pu5ls I generally try to avoid the comment "it stinks", but some how we came across the topic and he was telling me it smells like money, I reached in my wallet and corrected him, and told him these bills smell like money.

[@NoName-pu5ls]

@@fk319fk ahahahahaha, good one!

[@sleepy314]

1) it is a lot of work. 2) it is a lot of work. 3) it is a lot of work. 4) it is a lot of work. 5) it is a lot more work.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@Roberto Murillo Humans > software.

[@emeraldwarrior6621]

As someone who has done farm work multiple summers all I could do was laugh at multiple parts. What possessed you to even consider wearing Jordan's? lol

[@jamesanthony8438]

Only thing Josh was missing was a man-bun and a latte. =)

[@minoroffense2529]

For any of you who may need to know, the part about an animal being green also applies to horses. If somebody says that a horse is green/unbroken, do not even try to approach it.

[@robertlansdown7606]

That is where the term "shave tail" comes from because the Army used to shave the tails of green horses and mules to identify the green animals

[@monrque]

You should never go to a farm and intend on doing work in a pair of tennis shoes. Long sleeves, boots and overalls. You always were something that's tough and that can stand up to vigorous washing.

[@brianmclaughlin156]

I think this is my favorite of your videos, brother. There's a reason why my family left farming and went military. There are things that are worse than a violent death!

[@shaunramirez3832]

As someone who lost the farm and everything else due to things we couldn't control. I can completely understand your view.

[@LeighPogue]

At 7 yrs old, my uncle took me to one of our fields that had one bull in it. A HUGE bull , standing in the center of this big field. Only one patch of trees and that was on the other side of the bull. My uncle asked me to take his instamatic camera and take that bull’s pic and I could enter it into the fair. No just imagine what happened next. That’s country life on a farm. 🤣😂. And yes, I was later on the track team. Lol

[@Dookie04]

Green is the same as being wet behind the ears . Thank you for putting yourself out there and being one with the cows. Ain’t nothing easy about farming and that is the longest day ever. 😘

[@msal]

Thank you for teaching what school never could. lol

[@Brett235]

People make fun of us for wearing tight clothes but we wear them tight so they don't snag or catch on anything, like barbed wire or briars.

[@J3rs3yM1k3]

Or machinery with gears!

[@JD9560ST]

Dont forget PTOs!

[@amandajensen7565]

From a Farmer - thanks for giving me the best laugh and good time watching a vid I've had all week. Props to you for giving it a shot!

[@bluemagus2424]

Dude i love your channel.

[@mikewilliams5635]

Should have tried stump breaking...😜had some boys from New York go for five straight hours full moon...never forget

[@cowboyxavier6618]

I grew up on my father's farm. I loved the lifestyle, but there was no money in it. I went into the oil industry instead and do not regret the decision.

[@johnieking4196]

I just want to take the time to tell you that you are f****** hilarious. Keep up the good work man 💪

[@jamessneed6739]

Thank you for the laughter, LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. STOMACH PAIN FROM LAUGHING 🤣🤣🤣

[@haujobbperfect]

I'm from Iowa and this is so spot on it's amazing. Great video!

[@commanderman_64]

Omg!!! You are sooo funny! Farmer here. I love it when city folks come to "help" me. I know it's going to be a day of laughter. A little more info for you that you may or may not know. Hogs are omnivores. That means they eat vegetables AND MEAT. Including humans. They can crunch a human bone very easily. So be wary of domestic hogs and stay as far away from wild hogs as possible. Wild hogs grow tushes (extra long teeth) and they will rip a human to shreds if cornered. A cow being "green" also has another meaning. It also means she has diarrhea. And when she has that, when she discharges her waste, it's like a firehose and the range can be up to 10 feet behind her. Also that tail is a natural manure spreader. In some instances, same range, as well as a wet nasty whip. When a horse lays back it's ears, be careful. When any farm animal lowers it's head, male or female, get outta its way. When it paws the ground, be very careful. These are just a few tips. Btw, never say never about being a farmer. If economy and diesel shortage happens, you might want those farming skills, knowledge and farmer friends. If you keep helping them and you make them laugh, you got a friend for life through thick and thin. Don't give up on farming. If you ever up here in Tennessee, look me up and I will help with your agriculture education and feed you fresh steak, hamburger and vegetables. I absolutely love your channel. Keep us laughing! I wish I knew you personally. Regards, William

[@dougyates7218]

No farms, no food, period. Yes, it's back breaking work, everyday, day after day, everyday! Love your videos, rock on, sir.

[@chocod1352]

I fucking love this guy he cracks me up big time. LMAO

[@usbpphillips]

All herbivores "make fertilizer" some types are just better than others.

[@carolincas]

im from chicago and i live in the country with a chicken farmer. i totally understand.

[@Cheray_]

L💖VE this channel, so much laughter! I binge at night and wake up the whole house cause I CANNOT control myself! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ Don't know how I stumbled on my 1st Josh Pray video but I am def a lifelong Subscriber-FACTS!!

[@loganthatcher2407]

I love these videos, but as an Arborists, i know different, trade and all, but poison ivy is the worst! What they don't tell you is that the oils spread before washed off 😢😂

[@logannichols2605]

Love taking care of chickens and goats. Wish I was a farmer.

[@jimpatterson3286]

Don't forget the brown end of the cow. LMFAO.

[@tomrose6292]

Josh pray your awesome.halirous skits

[@BagOSalad]

Dude. This is the best Comedy I have ever seen!

[@heatherchrisco9106]

My hubby and I farm and all this is very true plus so much more!

[@maryjackson-ingham2844]

Oh my gosh this had me rolling.. I love watching your videos lmao

[@kellycahoon1054]

You are one of the funniest people I've ever seen! Thanks for making me laugh.

[@stevedaughtry8992]

You are killing it🤣

[@Skootsem]

We are always entertained by you Josh. Sorry for laughing at your various “faux-pas” but ... You funny!

[@CoxePropertyMgmtAndLeasing]

I would love to listen to your standup . It is great

[@JesusSanchez-uq1hx]

Sir...I'm 47 years old and work in snow and under the hot sun of Texas...you make me laught like crazy....

[@ajmichael00]

You sir, make my day with every video. If you’re ever in Australia 🇦🇺, beers 🍻 on me.

[@floridagirleri]

I lost it when he started oinking! 🤣🤣🤣

[@evashiker12]

Dear Ma and Pa: I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled. I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing. Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food, but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee. Their food, plus yours, holds you until noon when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much. We go on "route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks. The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none. This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes. Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake . I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6" and 130 pounds and he's 6'8" and near 300 pounds dry. Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in. Your loving daughter, Alice

[@lking7244]

evashiker12 - Hilarious! Love it! 👍 Especially the “loving daughter” part!

[@jacobbeall6992]

When I was in middle school I started working on my uncles farm. I was weeding the blackberries. Had no idea blackberry vines had 3 leaves. Thought it was poison ivy. Pulled a whole row of his money making crop. I learned along that day about my uncle.

[@swabby429]

Josh just skimmed the surface. There are many more difficulties.

[@yankeeboyssurvivors1240]

I used to work on a pig farm from the age of 7 to 12 I am thirty now and have not stepped foot on one since but I can still smell that farm anytime one is mentioned so I feel your pain but thanks for the laughs

[@Mistilou]

I LITERALLY grew up working a small farm just on the border of Texas, I miss our animals!!! But it's no joke!!!😂

[@whatwhat98]

My pawpaw (grandpa) grew up on the farm. One of 16 brothers and sisters.

[@lindacoble2209]

You need to be on a tv show i can watch you all day 😁

[@skeeslife7768]

Pigs are one of the cleanest animals

[@hotandsoursoup2664]

Josh: 4 fingers & a thumb- u held up a pinky. Lol

[@kennyl9419]

If they ever do Dirty Jobs again, I think Josh would be an excellent host.

[@daltontannery3243]

I'll put it this way, I've been doing it for 13 years and it still gets to me sometimes

[@Serenade2461]

Never heard a cow called green before. My dad got a herd of "wild" Highland cattle years back. Wild meaning they saw humans twice a year when they were moved from one pasture to another.

[@scottmiller8493]

LMAO it's not for everybody!! EDIT- When I moo you moo, just like that. When I moo you moo just like that, Hey yo heifer, don't bring that hoof back.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Topping Tobacco only when it's hot and dry afternoon sun. Detassling seed corn. Digging thistle. Bailing hay. Some logging. Fun stuff

[@sidraofthestars]

X'D omg the pig poop is the worst smell ever!

[@jamesanthony8438]

... ever been around a billy goat when it starts pissin' on it's own face? That's a _special smell,_ too. Especially when you're trying to hold it still so it can get vaccinated. =)

[@samfeikema9447]

Try a turkey farm sometime.

[@sidraofthestars]

@@samfeikema9447 we had turkeys. They are horrible too. And the poo turns to cement!

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@jamesanthony8438 And when it misses.

[@thelonelylakotaakafang1900]

Not going to lie... I like getting city boy stuff to ruin on the farm. I bought some Jordans in front of my fiance's brother cause he was into that stuff just to wait till he came over so I could work in them. Came back up to the house after ripping them up with the power washer. Definitely worth the money seeing him sad over some shoes.

[@patrinaperkins1992]

Sssoooo true!!! I was rolling!!! 😂😂😂

[@freedomjerkins]

Of you really knew. LMFAO Keep it up bro!!

[@geogiaclifford5021]

It's hard, but I tell you this. It is the best life.

[@wendymaldovan4886]

If you know you've come in contact with poison ivy, (ie. your arms) Hold your arm over the sink or bathtub, slowly pour vinegar over your arms and leave it on your skin for a minute or two. Wash off with hot water and lots of soap. If you develop a rash with 'bubbles', use something like a popsicle stick and scratch! (be sure to throw out the stick or whatever) Again, slowly pour vinegar over the rash and let it sit for a minute or two, then wash. Peroxide may help too.

[@TheWoody0007]

you are absolutely hilarious

[@rogelio6993]

was this video a musical or a comedy? Either way it was hee-donkuluous...! Thanks Josh for 5 min of LOLZ!

[@nicholasrourke3836]

Josh I just tagged u in a post on Instagram telling u why u are a Xennial you're part of the best gen on earth

[@bobbierobinson6269]

I think it's great that you gave it a try, but it takes a different kind of person to be a farmer.

[@bobhostetler8548]

I couldn't work with you ever..I would be rollin on the ground laughing till I dyed and I couldn't sue you cause I'd be dead. 🤣

[@MrGrxxx123]

Farm is hard but honest work

[@truecowboy]

HEY JOSH... As a cowboy working many farms my whole life a FARMERS BOOTS Cost upwards of 250.00 Dollars just to work in them and get them dirty and roughed up. In 6 months we gotta buy another pair cause they too worn out.

[@jenmalcom7004]

I plan to have a small homestead farm. No cows, but goats and pigs, maybe some horses, and miniature horses, chickens, etc. I'll probably get the chickens as chicks, so they can. The pigs would be pets, as would the chickens. I'll have to learn how to milk the goats, though. I'll also grow most of my own veggies, and some fruits.

[@racheldoss4985]

This makes me think of Paul Harvey’s God Made the Farmer. Gotta love them farmers!

[@johnmurkwater1064]

The number one thing you should know about farming is that farming is hazardous to your wealth. It's also both incredibly fulfilling and incredibly hard at the same time.

[@realistmabeyea4921]

Love to see you on Joe Rogen.

[@primzack]

Some times I think you are the best embellisher ever. Then you drop some truth and I’m not so sure. Like you have done some stuff. Please do one on the 5 things to know be for you go sailing ⛵️, rafting, or any water recreation. Wish I could take you around the Gulf Coast. It would be awesome!

[@EricMarsh-ob5qh]

But very true I grew up farming

[@jasonturner4265]

BRO your FREAKING HILLARIOUS

[@MommaHun]

Always wear what the natives are wearing, wherever you go.

[@deplorableb.r.4211]

Josh, stick to the barber shop where you can look stylin', with no pig poo, poison ivy or green cows. Lol.

[@heidimarchant5438]

Farmers/ranchers here and this was hilarious 😂😂😂 we don't wear all that gear bc we want to get hotter🖒 life lessons.

[@sharati6419]

Farming is hardwork. It's easy if you know what you're doing though. It just takes some time to learn if you're a city dweller.

[@robertlansdown7606]

Rabbit and goat poo is good fertilizer as well

[@elslick]

Sounds like the main thing you learned was stay away from poision ivy.

[@mfaskins]

You should try loading/stacking square bales of hay

[@CatherineBurk]

I'm so sorry Josh but you really made me laugh with this one. You are way to funny. Don't stay on the farm.

[@MargieM10]

I could never, ever...

[@bakedjesus1177]

Green means wild ran into few territorial bulls in my day

[@candiwallace6605]

Farmers ROCK 👍👍🌻🌻🤣🤣

[@bethshadid2087]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂, don't forget no to get smoke from burning ivy on you...just as bad if not worse.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

And don't ever, ever breathe the smoke.

[@charlesgutzwiller3353]

Yep

[@TheMorriganLeFay]

Luckily on da farm i frequent we aint got pet pigs, just some damn ass hogs which we gotta trap. Also dawg you dont know poidon ivy,?? And ya did so bear handed? Lawd ya city af lmao Luv ya shiz Josh, keep it up!!

[@kevinwallis2194]

hahaha i named cows things like stew, and t bone, and the pigs were ham, bacon , sausage.

[@abrahamscott2280]

Wanna come the Upstate New York and work a farm next? Lol

[@aaglad8604]

Abraham Scott. Sure from Jamestown NY. Where u at ???

[@lepricated]

i raise pigs and chickens. knee high rubber boots is a must