Back in The Combine

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Zach Johnson, the “Millennial Farmer” is a 5th-generation farmer who’s spent his life growing, working, and learning on his family’s farm. His wit and dry sense of humor appeal to children and adults alike. A product of the millennial generation, his appreciation of new technology blends with his old-fashioned work ethic, and he offers a unique ability to deliver his message in a way that resonates with lifelong farmers as well as those with no knowledge of agriculture.
With growing consumer awareness about where their food comes from, Zach has identified the need for an independent voice from the front lines of agriculture. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences in the agriculture world while providing farmer-to-farmer education to help facilitate a collaborative conversation between farmers and the public.
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[@cclsjhieber]

The smile of a grandfather with his grandchild. Love it!

[@ianrobertson-zi9hk]

Ian robertson cable with the good work mate I'm proud of you make me happy when I see you doing your did some work keep it up mate

[@tiolynn1]

Big thanks to Becky, for editing for us. Gives me something interesting to watch.

[@maccoman71852]

Here here!

[@nashneubauer9016]

Grandpa looked so happy when Isla climbed out of the combine.

[@johnking8679]

As a grandfather to five (5) granddaughters and two (2) grandson's, I KNOW that feeling !! Thank you, Lord !!

[@earlhollar1906]

My father-in-law milked 80 head of cows, starting about 5 in the morning and then his youngest son milk them in the evening. He couldn't wait for school to be out for summer, my oldest son would spend the summer on the farm and ride in the tractor with Grandpa. He kept him from falling asleep and if he did my son woke him up right away.

[@brockbajari7486]

There’s nothing they can love a girl more than their father or grandpa

[@paxbonum4683]

Daddy & little one making faces through the glass - family is a beautiful thing.

[@Eric.schmidt]

Parenting done right. When the child wants to get back out and work it’s a great sign

[@kudewald]

Like Tim Farmer always said “always ask permission, and thank the land owner”. It’s not that hard folks

[@busterqhorse4226]

"She makes the rules. She's got that part figured out." I about fell out of my chair!

[@arthouston7361]

Because you asked...I subscribed. I'll let you know when I am ready to put my channel up. HVACR for commercial spaces is where I am at this point. Years ago, I held four ASE master certs...then I went off to fly jets. Now, I am home every night and I am valued for my abilities. I know you are also valued. We all need to eat, and although I haven't been in a combine since 1966, I get where you are coming from. Well done.

[@GenXFarmer88]

Art, if you need to scratch your combine itch, I may know a guy…😊

[@electriceye3942]

You've got a good hand in Onyx. I know his Grandpa is proud of him.

[@joopterwijn]

And dad, and mom….

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

And the girls are beautiful. Can’t wait to see Zach when boys start showing up. I have a son, only child, 17 & yes, girls fear me. I’ve done my job.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

@@chrissyfrancis8952 Boyz will be Boyz. I have 3 in their 30s and they figured out how to do it. :)

[@stevenhorne5089]

That smile on your dads face watching his granddaughter go down the ladder was brighter than the sun.

[@jarrettfullerton2580]

Love how kids (universally) answer dad questions like they are the silliest/ stupidest questions lol...also awesome that Zach's youngest daughter is the biggest on farming

[@joshcrofts]

Early I love ❤

[@johnking8679]

.....and she's so DARN cute !!

[@landongangloff7908]

My two German Shepards growled when they heard Ana whine😂

[@user-nd2ej9vw8m]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💜 NUDE.SNAPGIRLS.TODAY/barbie 💜 *PRIVATE* *SNAP* *S*X* #ライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#かならりやばかったですね！１#万人を超える人が見ていたもんね（笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした！#今後は気を付けないとね5). . !💖🖤❤#今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#１万人を超える人が見ていたも ん（#笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした #今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！（ #笑）#垃圾

[@michaelrussell6661]

My two just lift their heads when they hear other dog's for the computer or the TV

[@joernd8449]

On a dairy farm I worked on in high-school, a few goose hunters set up in one of our fields I was spreading liquid manure in. Between loads I asked the farmer if they had permission to hunt there. He said no and told me to get rid of them. I filled the tanker and spread the load on their decoys. Not a word was said from the hunters and they never came back.

[@chuckfreshour1909]

I'm a Tennessee boy, I am glad to see all the footage, and the giving back yall do. Taking care of the environment and helping educate future farmers. Keep it up

[@died4us590]

Good job coming back to help your dad Onyx. When I was your age, I had to catch bales of alfalfa, stack them on on the trailer, and then stack them in the barn. I am old now, but those day's of working, made me a better worker as an adult, and a lot of people don't care about the work they do, and can't keep a job. Your dad is a good man, listen and learn. God bless.

[@ML-lg4ky]

I love how nobody gets comfortable doing any one job. Everyone takes turn in every position. Teamwork

[@pettergardo3874]

Hmm, I can watch a “TV” about people killing each other and other nasty stuff. Or I can watch cool machinery driven by someone who’s showing his kids a lot of love. No more “TV” for me. Thanks Zack and Becky for giving us something uplifting to watch.

[@johnking8679]

AMEN, brother !!

[@randallmidgley7589]

Damn true, haven't watched tv news or movies now nearly a year, but certainly excellent content from these farmers, well done guys.

[@died4us590]

You got that right, tv disgusts me, and the music to after I had my eye's opened about who they really work for. God bless.

[@GenXFarmer88]

I was inspired by the MMF to start my own channel. I am amazed at how he can take an ordinary occurrence and turn it into entertaining content.

[@michaelrussell6661]

My TV spends most of its time off, mostly only used to to get the news and weather at breakfast.

[@trellenrussey8432]

Awww cute kid! She enjoyed spending time with her dad...

[@tOSUSteve]

You were much nicer to the trespassers than I would have been. I hope its a case of having permission from the prior owner and didn't know it was sold...

[@johnnosbusch7119]

Same, let them do it once and they'll do it again

[@waggtech4883]

It’s s much Zachs fault for not posting if he just bought the land and doesn’t allow hunting.

[@coolcoolcoolnow]

@@waggtech4883 You can't hunt on land that's not yours without permission period, with or without a silly sign. It's not Zachs fault at all.

[@MillennialFarmer]

I wasn't really concerned about it, mostly just caught off guard. I'd have told them to go ahead anyway so I just waved and kept working.

[@davidanalyst671]

@@MillennialFarmer that minnesota snarky!!!!!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Isla loves being with her Dad which is an awesome thing. Tells me Zach is a great dad. You will make your million subscribers Zach. You and Becky do a great job with your Millennial Farmer channel.

[@kaisabens4856]

To have your kids so involved with the farm is awesome.

[@gregjames5070]

That’s just what farm kids do. I don’t understand why so many of you are fascinated by this.

[@GenXFarmer88]

@@gregjames5070 , unless you are from the farm many can’t understand. Farming is a lifestyle, not just a job.

[@user-nd2ej9vw8m]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💜 NUDE.SNAPGIRLS.TODAY/barbie 💜 *PRIVATE* *SNAP* *S*X* #ライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#かならりやばかったですね！１#万人を超える人が見ていたもんね（笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした！#今後は気を付けないとね5). . !💖🖤❤#今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#１万人を超える人が見ていたも ん（#笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした #今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！（ #笑）#垃圾

[@kaisabens4856]

@@GenXFarmer88 I didn't grow up on a farm but spent the better part of my life farming. Most of the farm kids I've known came to resent the farm as they felt forced.

[@tclott316]

@@kaisabens4856 yup. Same exact experience as me. Can’t count the amount of people I know that went off to college and ditched the farm because they hated it

[@jamesmckay9966]

You won't make a mistake by showing more of your kids. People love it.

[@nickkercheval2704]

The look on your face.and your attitude when you saw the hunters! I have complete empathy. Been there!

[@cree878]

She’s really coming out of her shell now x🥰

[@leomcavoy5770]

Gotta be rewarding to have the kids join you doing farm work. 🚜 Onyx coming back for a few hours after homework, well that's a given he's a boy. Seeing the girls with you must really tickle your soul 👍🌽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@michaelrussell6661]

I'v noticed these days a lot of girl's are staying to work on farms, either on the family farm or the neighbour's as well.

[@hillbillynurse7212]

@@michaelrussell6661 I know my daughter is already begging to drive the tractors! Just has to grow a little more to reach the pedals

[@tf6168]

I remember the days when my children were that age. Next thing I new I was dancing at there weddings. Enjoy it. it go's buy fast.

[@henryharder5440]

Always great to see a new Millennial farmer video when coming home from school

[@genebullard6492]

"Got that part figured out" was a great one liner!!!!

[@jarrettfullerton2580]

Zach..I even got the wife to sub...she doesn't know anything about farming, but she says you're good looking and funny...so thank for the competition lol

[@user-nd2ej9vw8m]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💜 NUDE.SNAPGIRLS.TODAY/barbie 💜 *PRIVATE* *S*X* #ライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#かならりやばかったですね！１#万人を超える人が見ていたもんね（笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした！#今後は気を付けないとね5). . !💖🖤❤#今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#１万人を超える人が見ていたも ん（#笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした #今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！（ #笑）#垃圾

[@detroitbob58]

Having your son go out on his own with the grain cart must make you and grandpa so STINKIN' PROUD!!!!! Even makes all of us watching proud of him!!

[@barrymarks0237]

Question: As a guy who loves keeping his garage clean, does it ever bother you seeing all the debris on the header and that huge pile of debris in the back of the combine? I know it’s always gonna be there after each time to use the machine but i was curious if you ever cleaned it after a hard day at work?

[@marinusverwey4446]

Putting a field into a cover crop supporting pollinators is a great idea. You are on the flyway for the monarch butterflies. Nice to attract the ground beetles and ladybugs to name a few beneficial insects. Great to start up an apiary if any of the ladies of the family wanted to try it. Or perhaps try some of those 60 inch corn with a cover crop to capture carbon as discussed on those podcasts. 🍁👍😎

[@easylooker]

Your little girl is such a doll. Such a precious gift

[@kellybenedix5173]

150 bushels would have been a God send when we farmed from 1960 to 1990. Love your operation.

[@mattcrazy7070]

It’s so cute how Isla has been spending more time with dad recently

[@littletime8849]

Fun to see time spend with your daughter. Love the doggie clips too! Our fur babies are best. They always love us! 🐕👍😀

[@dananderson8254]

You definitely have the cutest sidekick in the business she’s adorable !!

[@rypkepaulusma]

Man that little girl is way smarter than you are 🤣 Must be a wonderful feeling working with dad and Onyx like you do. When we used to start farming a 'new land' or 'wild land', we would plough it and plant potatoes the first time. After that the soil would be ready to grow anything.

[@coolcoolcoolnow]

Another good video! My grandpa was a bee keeper & farmer and love the idea you have for a possible pollinator habitat. Pollinators are so important!

[@henryharder5440]

Great video! Love this channel, you guys are the best!

[@kennethjacobs2875]

I remember when my daughter was Illa’s age, a wonderful time.

[@gregadomeit4020]

Quality time with Dad and Daughter, great stuff Zach.

[@Sc-jf3yk]

The Vikings almost forgot they were playing too.

[@tpalshadow]

I came here to say this.

[@paulryan522]

I really enjoy your content guys. I'm not a farmer but both of my parents grew up farming and I'm a rural dweller so I know the work that goes into it. It's amazing that you manage to get through it all with a camera stuck to your hand. Great team work, thank you! And what a fabulous environment for your children to grow up in, the real 'school of life'!

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Thanks to Becky for all of her work editing so we can have a lot of videos. Many thanks Becky!!!! Really nice that Ila is interested in farming like she is. Her life on the farm is enriched by observing the farming operation and spending time with you Zach. Really proud of Onyx and his ability to operate the grain cart and his desire to be in the field. Fine young man there!!!!!! Grandpa looked real happy helping Ila get down the combine ladder. Nice for the family being on the field together. Zach, you were kinder to those hunters than me. Without my permission they are out of here would be me. That land you are running the disc over is looking good. Should do good in the spring. Your weather is just wonderful for harvesting. Hope it continues. Hang in there with harvesting. You all take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything. The Iowa farm boy from years ago.

[@tomholmes1350]

Love watching the playful relationship you share with Ila-fathers and daughters are special!

[@glenshute9495]

Enjoy watching this it's enjoyable.

[@Rebar77_real]

Hi algorithm! You're looking efficient today. New cooling tower? But seriously, glad to see most of that corn off the ground. Great work.

[@RealJohnWayne]

She is precious, you're a blessed man! About a month ago, you said this was probably going to be your worst harvest in history, is that holding true? "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 🦌👍🇺🇸

[@MillennialFarmer]

Definitely not. The warm temos have made things MUCH easier. The rains lately have slowed things down but we are well into the home stretch now

[@RealJohnWayne]

@@MillennialFarmer Yes, but your beans and corn were already made at that point, you were talking about the yield weren't you, how did that improve? 🤔

[@robertlopez4529]

It’s so awesome to see the kid’s, especially the daughters involved.

[@daveolson5042]

i cant believe how well that sod worked up.i did that years ago with an old disk ,it took about 10 rounds to get it half that good. well done!

[@danfinley3690]

Wow y’all I bet ya are so proud Dad And Grandpa to have Onyx helping out

[@markreetz1001]

Very nice video Zach & Becky. Talk about real farming! Tilling, harvesting, and farm kids, doesn't get more real than that.

[@infiniteadam7352]

I don't always think about it unless you ask, I just subscribed just now, been watching for a long while, im glad you reminded me, I enjoy watching, I live in Orlando Florida, I farm my back yard, maybe I will do the front yard sooner or later, I had about 50 sweet corn plants this last season, Now its broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes ect. I love studying my soil and amending it, I would love to work on a farm one day. I have to be outdoors.

[@sallydunba6012]

Hard to be upset about corn not standing the best when Isla is next to you! She's a precious little gal! Thanks for another great video and great editing Becky!

[@thedonleroy]

That is absolutely infuriating when hunters trespass. We have no problem letting people hunt our land if they ask. A lot of people seem to think that farm land is public property. We have a farm that borders a wildlife hunting area with a nice slough for waterfowl hunting. The hunters would use the driveway that used to go to the farmstead & get back to the slough & then use the field to launch their duck boats & to park. That field was packed down so it was like a parking lot. We put up no trespassing signs & they broke them & drove over them. We finally bulldozed the driveway out & that seemed to stop them. Good luck with the rest of harvest.

[@samueljoejr5191]

Awesome yields in awesome weather, gotta love it, Stay safe.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I live in Central PA, today was first day I’ve seen farmer’s combining peas. We had brutally hot & HUMID summer, plus some heavy rains. Haven’t seen a single combine out(of course, I’ll never seen one on all the Amish farms) until today.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Ah, The grain dryer drama. I remember it well. I actually just put a tent next to ours with a cot and slept next to it. Every two hours or so would be checking that it's running, moving between all the storage bins, etc. We kept ours rolling 24/7 at harvest. Like having an infant that needs attention all the time.

[@lornamartin8422]

Teach them young it’s a beautiful thing❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jimmykinnett2274]

Love watching you work with your Dad and your family.

[@skeeter9252]

Subscribed, thank you and all the farmers for your hard work and dedication. I really enjoy your videos that give us a small sample of what farm life is really all about!!

[@danielbrown8602]

"I don't know if the camera picks it up or not but the corn isn't that great". BWAHAHA.!!!! Sorry for your tough year. Still have a great family to be thankful for.

[@alexrominger908]

I like watching young kids running machines he is a lucky kid

[@floydferguson5366]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@Duramaxjon]

The lobby of the combine, also known as the porch. It’s a great restroom too

[@steveneal2706]

Great video Zach. love your whole family. Thank you so much for sharing them and you with us buddy

[@jeffharvey6768]

Great job Zach.... love the kids working with you and keeping you company.

[@6582rg]

You guys have a great operation going there, and you’re one hard working guy. I really enjoy your content.

[@joshjanes5641]

Did you try talking to the bird hunters? Years ago me and my old man went out to pop some birds on a small piece of land that we had permission to hunt for many years. Little corner of a corn field that never had crops. We get out there and there was a farmer that came out of his tractor like his hair was on fire screaming at us for trespassing. Come to find out, the guy who gave us permission sold the land over the summer and forgot to tell the new guy. Went to work for the new farmer the next year and still have permission to hunt it to this day. Haha

[@MillennialFarmer]

This may have been the case here. That's part of the reason I didn't worry about it.

[@maccoman71852]

I miss dove hunting w my dad...

[@joshjanes5641]

@@maccoman71852 i feel you there, I miss talking with the old geezer over a deer camp fire, bird hunting, fishing, heck, just in general.

[@dfarmer_]

Possibly, but to my fellow hunters, when the farmer is working in the field it's time to LEAVE!

[@jamesholmes5631]

I'm glad you all are back doing more videos. Keep up the good eork

[@jamesholmes5631]

I really need to proof read before sending.

[@scottmcnabb9122]

That machine does a great job on the field .

[@caseycampin5380]

Love the three generations farming together. Your father seems like a great man.

[@fr8train539]

Awesome seeing your kids out helping! I'm sure that puts a smile on grandpas face knowing another generation will keep up the farming way of life! Onyx is a great help as well jumping in to help put whenever he can

[@melvinreeves3674]

Looking good be safe hope weather holds stay safe

[@luisnunes7933]

Have a safe rest of harvest.God speed.

[@drakeyeboah2411]

My favorite part of your Chanel is how great of a father you are the farming is just a plus

[@danielmiller4492]

The fact that you find the time to share with us your busy day while farming is amazing. I Know it is really difficult to maintain a farm that size without a camera taking up one hand. So the fact that you take the time to do this and educate us city folk is really much appreciated Zach! It reminds me of growing up on my grandparents farm before they passed and family lost farm here in Ohio. Those memories are the best ones of my life and your channel brings back alot that I forgot about. So thank you very much for everything you do good sir! I hope you have a great, safe, prosperous harvest!

[@iamthepeterman54]

What a good dad.

[@johnhorsfall4032]

The deer is great. Congrats. Watched the video to see the deer. Thanks

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Millennial Farmer Video, thanks for sharing

[@waterskiingfool]

Glad corn harvest is going good

[@FarmerGarden]

Wow Amazing work🌲

[@briangraham540]

Cute kids, lovely family and those dogs sure enjoy each other, take care be safe ! ( from Canada )

[@jerryspangler6658]

Maby the hunters had permission from the previous land owner but usually you contact owners a few times a year . Just wonder ?

[@johnking8679]

You need permission EVERY year - that's normal etiquette !!

[@SK-tr9ii]

When I bought my land and built a house I had deer hunters driving my woodland behind my house for a couple of years before they figured out someone else owned it.

[@chrispietersen804]

You deserve that gold play button! I love your videos. You could bring out 50 a day and I would watch them all lol :) Keep up the great work!!!

[@208SledHead]

She is just a doll. And Onyx is so damn cool. Super super jealous.

[@badbedbugz]

Great quote for you as a farmer. “Agriculture is the greatest and fundamentally the most important of our industries. The cities are but the branches of the tree of national life, the roots of which go deeply into the land. We all flourish or decline with the farmer.” - Bernard Baruch, attributed, 'American Agriculture: A Brief History'.

[@kaylorwilson581]

I love harvest videos especially yours

[@toddgraner2211]

Very cool to see your boy helping out at a young age.

[@KrisHall7997]

I don't know about the rest of your people but I appreciate that you get out with the camera and make contact and I also appreciate that you know when not to this is actually response to one of your last videos I don't remember which one it was but thank you very much for the content that you do produce! And I reported one of the other comments it wasn't appropriate for this channel

[@GenXFarmer88]

Thanks for reporting inappropriate comments.

[@KrisHall7997]

@@GenXFarmer88 happy too! It wasn't real nasty but you could read the intent between the lines & i'd hate for the children/wife to have seen it... It was real inappropriate & shameful plugging for adult content

[@dkral159]

I'm glad to see how the channel has grown and remember when I started watching and you had less than 50k subscribers. Watched every video since then, best of luck the rest of harvest.

[@huntinandscrappin306]

Love your channel - been watching a long time. Would love to see your family in church on Sunday morning before farming. God Bless!

[@budlvr]

A nice day of work Zach; I'm sure you appreciated it, even more than I did watching it !

[@austinmcconaha6044]

Zack those Def nozzles are a pain we fight them all the time at the pumps for semis my suggestion is to make sure the breather tube in those nozzles is clear the smallest plug will cause it to think its full and click off a wire barrel brush up in there should help

[@Je22345]

thanks for taking the time out to do another great video

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Isla is too cute, so adorable!

[@Jeremy1592]

As the resident truck driver on our farm I've learned that if the combine driver has to get out and kick the dirt to see if it's dry enough for me.... I'll just go turn around down at the next intersection! 🙂

[@sallydickinson1408]

Great video great harvest loved it was great you never let us down thank you for sharing and your time was really great loved it.

[@dylangoldsmith4353]

I feel your pain with the hunters Zach it seems every few months we always have issues with hunters on our property without our approval