My Farm Is Projected To Lose $523,000

Why my family's farm is projected to lose $523,000.
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[@chuckrogers01]

My grand father was a farmer. He said that the only way to get a million dollars farming is to start with two million dollars.

[@sshaw4429]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂yup

[@almafrisius7358]

That's sad but true

[@Irishguy075]

That’s a great quote!

[@hillbillysceptic1982]

9%! WTheck. Is that a bank or furnish merchants?

[@TonyRule]

The easiest way to make a small fortune in farming, is to start with a large fortune.

[@lonagan5894]

Cole, Some of us know that just producing a KZbin Channel alone is a massive undertaking. You not only manage to give us quality entertaining content, but you do it all while farming and building your dream home. You have to be one of the hardest working people I've ever seen. I'm proud to be a fan.

[@agrammie5668]

Amen❤

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Ditto

[@monicap1717]

Well said. Big fan. 🌽💪🏻❤️🤍💙

[@Nursepauli]

Ditto

[@davidcooprider5313]

I just wish that ALL of the US congress members would be REQUIRED to watch these videos. They love to REQUIRE us to do things they have no idea what they are talking about, nor care what consequences it will inflict. If they actually made a budget based on the revenue they take in, perhaps we wouldn't be in crisis mode constantly. Most (being conservative on that term) of the countries issues are caused by the government. I sincerely feel for you and the other farmers. Very few other industries would start off their next year of business in the hole and still decide to do the job. Hey peeps, would you go to a job that offered you a high salary at the end of the year and said upfront, instead of giving you a check at the end of the year, you would owe them a check for 125% of the amount they were going to give you? That's bats$$t crazy! And yet or farmers still do it. We would all starve if they didn't accept that great offer that you definitely would not accept. Just let that sink in a bit. Reread it over and over.

[@bobinil7143]

I had an old timer farmer tell me one time "I don't mind working all year to break even but working all year and ending up owing money to the bank is a tough pill to swallow"

[@braneden]

In farming through luck inheritance and good practice you can usually get in the black a time in your life, the goal is to not have to have an operating loan each year, once you're there you can even hold your grain 15, 20 months if you want. If one ever gets there they better be smart enough to stay there. If you had nothing to begin with I suppose you have nothing to lose by extending your debt I suppose...

[@billslack1879]

@@braneden you,ll be able to stay there till you,re equity runs out!

[@pilsplease7561]

Thankfully in my industry we make money no matter what, we have had some tight years where we covered cost an got a little extra but no bad years unless a entire crop of grapes failed. Which happens but is rare

[@patrickkelley438]

My grandpa farmed all his life and never bought anything new, I would look at the neighbors and envy their shiny new equipment but had to settle for a twenty-year-old tractor and combine. He told me that the best way to make money is not to borrow it. Today he is a wealthy man and lives a good life because he didn't fall into the debt cycle of having to buy the newest thing and then renting more land to pay for it.

[@izdaleb]

so do u not farm your own land and loose so much? i understand not giving up rented land as its hard to get!

[@redrustyhill2]

I am farming with tractors and combine as old as me, i am 46.

[@ShermanT.Potter]

@@redrustyhill2 I'm in my mid 30's. I run a 1980(approx.) JD 6620 SideHill combine, and a 1966 JD 4020 tractor. 1971 or older JD 400 Grinder/Mixer, 1980(approx.) JD 7000 planter. Newest piece of farm equipment I have is a 1998 Case 1845C. Could get by with alot smaller skidloader for manure, but using round bales for bedding saves money.

[@redrustyhill2]

@ShermanT.Potter i have 2 jd 7700 combines, one cost 5k the othe $700 at an auction. Both work. Field tractor's 6030jd, 800 and 850 versatile, for haying i have a jd 4010, farmall 1206, both from 1965. Just bought a jd 4430 for way too much to replace the 4010 because pto locked up. My baler and skidsteer are early 90s, newest equipment i have. I get by. AC would be nice, just don't seem to ever have time to fix because i also work full time in town.

[@ashleyflint3501]

Your story was a good story for yesta year farming, but you need to borrow money to expand especially if interest rates are below 10 percent. You need to speculated to accumulate, nothing wrong in leasing the farm down the road provided it is a good farm. You need up to date machinery to handle the current high priced commodities you can grow. I got left behind by not taking the risk and borrowing money.

[@nanagram13]

The honesty of this video is humbling. I pray the American farmer gets more of the money we as consumers' pay for our food.

[@katherineroper2250]

The sad thing is that a farmer never sees the same type of increase that we do as a consumer. If farmers seen the same increase in there product as we do In a grocery or or other industery they would all be millionaires.

[@nielsdybro9759]

Help a farmer, buy direct. Go see where your bacon and steak is raised. Influence the system positively for the producer, the animals, and the consumer.

[@peters3710]

In germany we have the same situation. Our farmers get less monny from the food companies and had to pay more and more for Chemiecals, furtuliser and seed. The Machines here are extreme expensive. In the last 15 jears from the 12 farmers in my small village dies 10. Now we have only 2 farmers.

[@grantcurrin4934]

maybe the subsidy should be $1.5 million? 👍🏼

[@grantcurrin4934]

​@@peters3710H!, maybe it's time for you to go farming? 😊 and share the experience on KZbin 🎉

[@400brian]

Onelonelyfarmer sent me here. I am a 65 year old lifelong farmer from Wisconsin. I lived through the 70s and 80s where most guys 5 -10 years older that me got sold out. It was a dark time, and I never forgot it. At my age now, I have run out of the piss and vinegar needed to relish the fight, but I want to hold it together for the grandson.

[@JP-uk9uc]

I sure wish I could quit my union job in the city on the other side of the country and get into farming, except those who do it in my area say it can't be done without the steady income more than one union job.

[@linmal2242]

@@JP-uk9uc Or lots of capital ! But if you have that, why would you want to spend it on farming ?

[@Jack-jp6ki]

​@@linmal2242because you need food to survive and if you've been paying attention to the current world, you would know that relying on stores for food id stupid. We need more local farmers, LITERALLY for survival.

[@spookgriffith2892]

@@linmal2242 Only if you enjoy it

[@mwnciboo]

Keep going... They aren't making new land - so if your Grandson takes over - good for him and also a salute to you. Improving the land compounds overtime - equally it fades quickly.

[@stephenmeadow9587]

Hands down. Farming is the hardest job on the planet. Hands down. Farmers are the smartest workers on the planet. They have to be mechanics, meteorologists, chemists, etc. Cole and his channel have illuminated since I started watching. This will be an extremely interesting series. Thanks Cole!

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Yes....Vet, trucker, diesel mechanics, welders, carpenters, electrician etc etc.

[@MsSkipperkim]

Yep. During harvest it's before sun up to after sundown in the fields. Inside the house is just as bad. Make a big breakfast, clean that up. Start lunch, which is also big. Clean that up along with the house and do laundry. Feed the chickens and work in the garden. Don't forget canning and ironing. I used to get sent to help my Aunts and Uncles during harvest. I'm not sure what lesson I was supposed to learn, but what I did learn DON'T MARRY A FARMER.

[@WelkerFarms]

Well done Cole. Iowa row crop farming is quite different than dry land farming here in Montana but we share the same struggles. Keep up the good work!

[@Jack-jp6ki]

You're a farmer?

[@marktrout]

Cole, I’ve been watching your channel for several years. I’m a 4th Generation farmer. We are celebrating 100 years this summer as an extended family. This is amazing stuff! Incredible information, so well explained and articulated. This will be a gift for everyone who sees it and for your boys to watch someday!

[@shawnramos9572]

I sent your video to my daughter-in-law. She is a high school Ag teacher in Northern California. I think her students would really benefit from this series of videos. I’ll happily follow along on this journey with you.

[@agrammie5668]

That’s Great❤

[@grantcurrin4934]

🎉 brilliant idea!

[@monicamcgahan]

That’s awesome! Kids in AG will appreciate seeing a normal guy close to their age doing it!

[@user-hs5eh8tg9u]

I have a few farmers in my family - one way they "made" money (basically didn't spend money they didn't have) was to be extremely pro-active in maintenance and repairs of equipment. Going into a season with everything working perfectly was part. Another thing they did was after using a piece of equipment, they'd wash it - not just to clean it - but to reveal any maintenance or repair issues that might come up. A benefit of washing the equipment was also - dirt collects moisture that causes rot (rust). Keeping the equipment painted and rust free can ensure the equipment will last a long time. And lastly - they kept all (ALL) their equipment in a shed/garage to keep the equipment out of the weather and away from direct sunlight. UV rays are murder on tires and hoses and rubber seals. Keeping the equipment covered extends the life of the equipment.

[@danawilliams9608]

If you watch any of the earlier videos you will see that the family washes the equipment constantly and does regular maintenance. They work so hard and do so much themselves trying to save money. I have been surprised several times over the years I have watched when they said how old a piece of equipment was, because they look so good.

[@sebastianbauer4768]

It’s just part of keeping the expenses low, that’s important for any business but I think even more so for farmers. The idea to spent money to make money is dangerous, good if it works, but if something goes wrong your just left hanging with the former without the latter. And if you’re rolling the dice every year … Inflation was brutal those last years on replacement parts and new tractors. Paying that kind of money and getting your seeds, your chicken, etc essentially on a lease from some big company that’s going around patenting crops and creating livestock that can’t reproduce on its own … it’s modern slavery. They even did away with the overseers and make you whip yourself ragged before the banks come and take everything you worked on. Don’t owe money, take care of your land so your not dependent on chemicals to grow stuff and breed your own livestock.

[@mwnciboo]

This... Then running the same equipment as a fleet so the same tractor 3x - learn it inside out - but spares parts and the same things at scale... Buy 30 of the oil filter, 3 x Engine rebuild kits, then store it all sealed and keep it good. Buy a 4th identical tractor in bits or written off and salvage...be your own Warranty.

[@lorenlung5237]

My grandparents were farmers. Grandma used to say, “we plant on angel wings and prayer.” God bless you. I am praying for you and your family.

[@tarey05]

Proud to be American here thanks to Cole and his family. Thank u4 being so transparent about ur farm business, Cole!

[@amywright2243]

I wasn't prepared for realizing how many years we've been fans of your channel! Where does the time go? We're ready for the 2024 season!

[@condolousreed1716]

Ikr.....I been watching him for yrs....time Flys

[@dalegereaux1863]

Same here ! 👍

[@paulomontero12]

Did fellow is hitting it outa the ball park!

[@beverlysearles61]

Wishing the very best season for the farmers here in America! Cole thank you for you and your family for sharing your lives with us! Your entire family is amazing! ❤

[@blackpepper8430]

KZbin is paying the bills! That’s what I’m learning here.

[@joshuaplacka8480]

Expenses are killing every small business, not just farming.

[@TonyRule]

And expenses are driven by taxation.

[@Otingocni]

@@TonyRule and greed

[@eqrommel]

@@Otingocni Greed is an oxymoron, you are in business to make money. That is not greedy. Corporations are in business to make money for their shareholders of which nearly 80% are middle class working Americans retirement investments. Taxation and federal regulations requiring minimum wages and benefits will ALWAYS be passed to the consumer.

[@Otingocni]

@@eqrommel then quit complaining about the plight of farmers. This is what capitalism does.

[@TonyRule]

@@eqrommel There's making money, and then there's rorting.

[@willcameron1860]

Wow! I retired from the United States Agency for International Development as a Design Director about 4 years ago and I learned about intimacy with videography and storytelling. You, in this particular video, just made yourself a hit. I guarantee you will get more viewers. Bravo.

[@makeuplover6852]

Cole should consider creating tiktok series 10 minute parts...aka the "Ressa Tessa" syndrome tells us that if you are a great story teller, which Cole is, and you have a very interesting story to tell, which Cole does, then Tik Tok is a great place to earn yourself some serious money to help off set the projected losses. thankfully for Cole, the US is one of the 6 Countries where a creator can actually make some serious income from tik tok.

[@adamwagner1987]

One lonely farmer sent me here.. I've watched your channel for years now . I've always liked your style , your passion and the new age of farming. I grew up on a farm, I worked on multiple dairy farms, I run my families horse boarding stable , I've worked at Case IH and been a wrangler in Yellowstone.. Farming is my biggest passion .. I've learned the best way to learn is to TRY . I am Christian myself and know the Lord has my back.. Times get harder but so does my work. Work hard and smart and it will get you somewhere. Great video cole. Really looking forward to this series..

[@Kevin-ln6ql]

Bro... I've been watching your channel for several years now and the house renovation videos are some of my favorites. Hopefully there's not too much of a delay between videos. I'm dying to see more of those.

[@greghamann2099]

Cole, I have been here for all of your KZbin farming journey. I grew up on the farm in Wisconsin, but it got hit by bad times in the dairy industry, and lack of planning and the untimely death of my father. We rent the land but no longer farm it. Thank you for representing farming and reminding me what I miss about it.

[@tofubob10102]

It will be a very dark day when the family farm is no longer a part of the economy so many people depend on. A family ran farm is more than an integral image of hope and prosperity for all citizens to unite around and support. Thank you, Cole. Thank you for your work and limitless inspiration you give to your viewers.

[@paulshamonis6362]

Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@trevorn9381]

The family farm is long gone the last vestiges of it disappeared over half a century ago when Nixon's Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz told farmers to "get big or get out" while ending FDR's New Deal Ag programs that were designed to keep farm families on the land. The small family farms our grandparents and great grandparents lived on 70 to 100+ years ago were subsistence farms for the most part, they grew what they needed to feed their family and their livestock and sold the surplus in town or used it to barter with neighboring farms for produce they needed. There is really no such thing as an independent farmer anymore, today's farmers are poorly paid, heavily indebted contract employees of some big vertically integrated Ag company like Smithfield (now owned by communist China) Tyson, Perdue Agribusiness, et. al. If you want to sell chickens, turkeys, or hogs these days you pretty much have to have a contract with one of these companies to sell them. Commodity crops like corn, soybeans and wheat are increasingly headed in that direction as well. In the county I grew up in most farms were run by "gentleman farmers" who didn't make a living off the land. My dad and another farmer were bank executives, another owned a chain of grocery stores, another owned a trucking company, one was a NYC lawyer married to an heiress of one of the big pharmaceutical companies. He had co much money he bought the local Deere dealership so he could get tractors at cost. Last but not least the biggest farming operation in the whole county was owned by yep you guessed it, a Congressman! Oh and this was way back in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. I only know of one farmer in the county who made his living off the land but he also owned a business that sold seed and fertilizer to other farmers.

[@r_lee]

Excellent intro. Watched intently every second. It was the perfect amount of information and easy to digest. Looking forward to following this years updates. Thanks Cole!

[@jeremyhanna7000]

Cole, thanks for sharing about your family history and showing how farming really looks like.

[@scw2cool]

My dad was a farmer in Southern Iowa. He was 3rd generation on the same farm. My grandpa went broke in the 80's the bank took both farms. My dad was able to buy my great grandad's back. He also had to buy some of his equipment back at the auction since they were 50/50 on equipment. Anyway he told me when I was a kid there is no money in farming. So I stopped the farming curse. Needless to say my parents never had much money until they retired. The land is where their wealth is. Basically below the poverty level for 60+ years and now Multi millionaires. If you have barrowed money against your land you are probably going broke. 9-10% interested will break you no doubt. PS my dad told me he heard bricklayers made good money. So I am a bricklayer doing alright.

[@deniseward6172]

Yes and a great retirement! My husband retired Bricklayer and Allied Craft workers union! I live in a farming community, it’s 24/7/365. Respect and love !

[@shaunbeauclair9958]

Greetings Bricklayer, You have my respect and admiration, nest to shearing sheep some of the most strenuous physical -mental labor. Also, I have always admired your trade, which will last 100-plus years; thus, every public project should bear to trades who built.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

The farm crisis in the 80's hit S.Iowa and N. Missouri hardcore. It was sad watching families sell their assets.

[@michaelaleman3591]

And I totally get it that 1.5 million on a family farm doesn't go real far time they pay their expenses, taxes, farm equipment etc etc

[@Dougarrowhead]

Never heard a brick mason refer to themselves as a brick layer. Ive laid millions and never thought masons were high paid. I make more farming than any mason around here.

[@Koheeba]

You perfectly explained why none of my brothers or I were able to continue ranching after our father died. Good luck and prayers for you and your family.

[@greysquirrel3924]

I was always hoping you’d make a series like this… looking forward to tuning in! Thank you for all of your hard work and effort

[@mobilityplus1139]

Now you know why your grandad held onto everything and just made new equipment from out of his yard instead of buying equipment.

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@happydogg312 It's the fact about farming. Debt

[@juliesmith8645]

Exactly.

[@tammywragg6254]

@@happydogg312 why because he is honest about farming..heavens

[@songbyrdha]

@@happydogg312so, what you’re saying is that you can’t handle the reality that producers all across this country are going into debt, so that you can eat, feed your family, and use most household products? That’s the actual problem. Unless you are planning to buy a homestead and grow all your own food, you have to accept that this is the reality farmers are facing!!

[@tnolan3176]

Wonder he isnt selling bags of dirt again !!

[@daviddevor5967]

Cole I worry for American farmers. The stress of trying to make a living as a farmer and the mental anguish it causes can be devastating. My heart goes out to you and every other farmer.

[@opendstudio7141]

It appears over the past few years, there is an ongoing global war on farming and energy in petroleum/natural gas production (which also produces chemical fertilizers as byproducts. )

[@Kcolby47]

Well done Cole! I was born and raised on a farm, still live on the farm. Your presentations are refreshing, transparent, and interesting. I applaud your mission in your upcoming videos. What you’re doing for the videos is quite an undertaking, let alone actually doing the work and stress of farming. Great job, and blessings to you and your family.

[@kurthageman]

Wow what a commitment you embarking for the next year. This journey is going to be very impactful to those who watch. I wish you and family a very successful year of farming.

[@Vicos]

All i need to see now is Cole playing the 3 instruments.

[@agrammie5668]

Me to, what three, do tell CCS‼️

[@Cogenstein]

simultaneously?

[@doctormoyer]

Did he say which three they are? If so, I didn't catch it. Any guesses? I say, piano, drums, and trumpet.

[@Vicos]

@@doctormoyer No, no clues given. I do seem to remember a piano sitting in the parents home. Never talked about team sports other than Baseball, so a band boy, maybe? If so, then trumpet would be a good choice. Don't seem him on a flute or clarinet. Doesn't look like a drummer to me, speaking as a drummer. I would go guitar for #3.

[@Vicos]

@@Cogenstein depends on what they are, but entirely possible.

[@justinicenhower4827]

Looking forward to being here for the journey. I respect the vulnerability of putting your faith, family, finances, and fortitude out here!!!

[@jennastephens1224]

I never realized we were so alike! My grandparents were sugar cane farmers near Houston and very much products of the great depression (despite being born in the mid 30s). They worked hard for the good life, but had to sell the farm when sugar imports from countries with cheaper labor began to dominate the markets. I am about the same age as you (I was born in 98), and I am I also a product of the great recession in '08. My partner have almost enough saved to purchase a decent sized farm to restart our family legacy. Thanks for sharing, that was very kind of you!

[@caseyskowronski3268]

We rent our land to a local farmer and we only lease it to him for $75/acre. I know we can get way more but we understand that farmers need a break wherever they can get it. Good luck this year!

[@Shadd0724]

Cole - I just wanted to tell you i had the pleasure of meeting your families pastor and his two sons at the Masters tournament a few weeks ago. A typical conversation started and I ask were they lived and they said Iowa and I smiled like a little kid and said do you know Cole the Cornstar, low a be hold they laughed and said yes we live in the same town!!! We talked about your remodel videos (that is how i found you) and as our chat went on the father and sons both had nothing but the kindest things to say about you and your family!!!! I dont typically post and had not planned on sharing this story until i finished watching this video , the passion you showed during the early part of the video and the pain in your eyes talking about the projected net losses for this season and then your optimism to close it out was inspiring and motivating and I am "almost" twice your age :). I wish and pray for you, your family and your farm nothing but the best and i hope you destroy all of those avg yield numbers this season and for the next 50 that follow. Thank you for sharing your families story!!!!!!

[@christinedehn3257]

Years ago I read an article about a local family that had been farming the same property since they settled on the land (Northern IL) 150 years prior. All of the generations kept careful records and the numbers showed the crops were a loss on average one year out of seven. That meant they had to make 7 years of income in 6 years in order to survive as farmers. Not many businesses can run that way. Hats off to our farmers.

[@linmal2242]

Good post!

[@DreamMachineXp]

Thank you for posting this and showing us the entire year with all the nitty gritty details! ❤ I been wanting to get into farming (a very small farm at first) and this will definitely help understand it a lot more. New subscriber here out in Kansas City area and can't wait to follow your progress! God bless and good luck this year with the farm!

[@hippygunster]

Great video! Will be watching how it goes for you guys this year! Good Luck Farmer!

[@jimday6076]

Cole I and the entirety of your viewers appreciate you and your hard work! Praying for a successful and productive year for you and your families farm!🙏👍

[@awcvn]

Thanks for keeping it simple for us city folk !!

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Cole - Love the pitch for your new series! I LOVE learning these complicated figures and projections! You should market these new series videos to Highschools, Community Colleges as a teaching syllibus for ag classes. The best teachers are the ones like you and your team because you have lived the realities of farming. Awesome!

[@valtiemann215]

Mad respect for you Cole. Can’t wait to watch the next year unfold. Prayers for your farm and family.

[@angelalarratt6843]

Cole I really don't know what to say. Your an amazing young man that anyone can say they should be proud enough to know in any small way let alone in a big way. I admire you so much to being letting into your lives in so many ways. I for one will be following you all the way I look forward to seeing that you have put a video up as and when you do, even when it's a not so wonderful moment in time for you all. You should be so proud of yourself and well done for doing what your doing.

[@ache7262]

Cole, my husband and I are very proud of you! Amazing how for just a young man, how hardworking and responsible you are. God bless you and all your family!

[@TB-zw7dt]

The country used to be full of farmers. Hard work was required and expected. Industrial scale farming has certainly changed things. Cole is part of a dying breed, and has a very healthy work ethic. Hats off Cole! America needs you.

[@erictrace]

Cole I have been watching your channel since you started, I am very impressed with your dedication to Farming and your commitment to your Family. I look forward to learning from this series. God Bless you and your family throughout this year!

[@karenhenderson8850]

Damn. I only know you through your KZbin channel and I find myself being proud of you. You are the epitome of how education, dedication and a willingness to work will always pay off. Good job Cole and good job Mama and Daddy Cornstarch in raising a grounded young man.

[@shamrock4500]

I grew up on a beef farm, we owned nothing because we never bought more land, just rented pasture. Your explanation of farming is very realistic to non-farmers. It's not just a job, it's a way of life.

[@micheledalley-jackson9791]

Thank you for your time and consideration. Love your channel. Like I have said before, as a child I would wake up early on Saturday mornings and watch the farming channel. I love that childhood memory. So, keep doing what you are doing and putting food on our tables. May God Bless you and your family!🙏

[@trishg1358]

This was a fantastic video Cole, I wish you the best of luck with the coming year 🙂

[@richardoleson7934]

What an honest and forthright statement of what you are about and what we can look forward to seeing you accomplish over the next year. Thank you for letting us look over your shoulder. Hoping you have sunny days and rain when you need it!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Cole, we are a longtime homeschool family who love Dave Ramsey, and this series you will be making will be watched by many, many homeschool families here in the California Sierra north of Yosemite national park. Yes, we know where food comes from and the role our climate plays in successful crops. Having kids in 4H where they had to keep track of the amount of feed, water, bedding, each chicken incurred in order to calculate the cost for a dozen eggs or 1 lb. of meat was an eye opener. Appreciate how you explain things!!

[@bonzocleach2496]

Homeschoolers rarely succeed in life. They are held back by helicopter parents. It's a shame.

[@skippydinglechalk3525]

@@bonzocleach2496you sound dumb lol

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

@@bonzocleach2496 present facts to back up your statement, because what you noted is lacking in FACTS! Do your homework. We are secular college/university educated homeschool parents as are the 30+ other families in our area. Most are professionals who have various businesses from ranching, kayaking, skiing, doctor, lawyer. And even the youngest members of the families are encouraged to help out and ALL the 12+ male/females have side jobs in the community. Helicopter parents are so named because they hover over their child's life. And they tend to strictly supervise their children in ALL aspects of their lives, including in social interactions. Very few seem to homeschool going by reliable stats. There's a stereotype of a Tiger Mom who does that, but they are far and few between. Ironically all the students at the major universities making the news the last 3-4 years for being easily offended etc. are from public schools.

[@JohnSmith-gr8kh]

Very well explained looking forward in following you throughout the year

[@kirap7729]

this is a cool format, love the transparency. Im looking forward for it

[@sheridagg4017]

Great idea. This should be put in classrooms teachers can make this school project. Farming is like gambling Looking forward to the next 365 days

[@CindyJoAnn]

I've been watching your videos for years, already, and have learned SO much about farming! But, I'm ready to learn MORE!!!! Thank you for sharing all this information, Cole! I think everyone should watch this, so they could appreciate all the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into growing our food! Thank you to you and your family, Cole, and all the other farmers, too! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!!

[@jerryuptmor2826]

Very well done, Cole. Looking forward to this. Thanks.

[@newbierv254]

Your best video yet. I hope you have a great year and I will be following closely. You are a smart young man and I’ve got a feeling things are going to work out for you and your family. All the best.

[@michellesadler6869]

Cole, thank you so much for doing your channels. It’s so interesting. Love your family!

[@bunkabob1]

For Bless You and your family, Cole. Your rhnesty and hard work is life affirming.

[@rayburchett6799]

Cole - Well Done! I look forward to following along. Godspeed to you and your family.

[@blueonblack3971]

Absolutely some of the most eye opening and honest video on KZbin. People see the big machines and think money. Its not that at all its actually opposite. Great stuff Cole nothing but respect.

[@patricksmith4317]

Cole! This is a great video and letting people know the day to day task In farming and managing. Looking forward for the rest of year results. I pray that you have a good year.

[@stevehennessy3588]

I'm not a farmer, but I've been watching you for almost 4 years now - love the channel and I'm captivated by what you are doing. I'll be here all year - good luck and I'll be praying for a successful harvest.

[@jimgott2405]

Amazing that you're doing this Cole - really interesting!!

[@CalmerCornHeads]

Great job on the video Cole! We will be tuning in for the series!

[@superlow17]

Absolutely Cole. Keep up the awesome videos and all the hard work.

[@lrfox49]

Watching you Cole and your ability to be as transparent as possible and the reality of what every farmer faces blows my mind!! I think grandpa and great-grandpa would be very proud of you!! I’ve watched what you’ve done with this farm over the past five years and it’s astonishing!! God sees the heart and you give Him place in your life, He’ll come through!

[@ronfry963]

I love the honesty and the education you are giving me. God bless you

[@curtisstansfield9244]

I grew up on a farm in Minnesota run by my grandfather. He lost said farm due to the economics of the Jimmy Carter days. I never really realized how much tenacity it took to be a farmer, I mean, I understood how much work it was, but the financials I was always oblivious to. You are probably one of the hardest-working young people I have had the benefit of running into via KZbin. I sincerely wish the best for you. I also can't wait to see how your house turns out.

[@bobf1174]

Jimmy Carter destroyed rural America with the Carter grain embargo’s. The USA became known as a “unreliable supplier “. Now South America is-has taken our place. Now 20% of the Amazon rain forests are gone

[@samhinds2369]

Not gonna lie I'm straight up stoked about this series! I'm also a rough in framer so I'm enjoying watching the three of you reframing the farmhouse you guys are doing a great job

[@kenhull1245]

Thank you, Cole, for sharing and educating us the daily life of a farmer. I look forward to following you and your year of farming. Here's hoping you have great crops and good prices :).

[@missykowalewski]

What a challenging and exciting task u r taking on. Basically, ur gonna teach us what u have been learning from some of the great finance minds using ur farm as a platform. Great idea!! I’m expecting to have a better understanding of my personal investments choices before it’s over. How very cool. Thanks for making these projected videos. Got my pencils and my note pad. Ready.

[@naomicgabriel]

What an incredible video.. this is what i love about youtube: a look into a life i otherwise would never get close to. Looking forward to the series!

[@tugaroocrab]

I worked for a farm credit union. I never saw one farmer get out of debt. I had to quit. I couldn't stand watching it.

[@JohnW-sv6ov]

This video is a Great presentation Cole of farming. May God Bless all of you this year.

[@Steinru73]

Cole, this is going to be a fun year of watching this documentary. We’re not farmers but are backyard gardeners. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your knowledge.

[@luanmohr6626]

I love it, you are letting us know how farming works, which I love.

[@geofreypejsa54]

Incredible video Cole. So impressive your presentation, facts, and committment. I'm with you!

[@gfuterfas]

I didn't realize I've been watching CtCS since season 1... I remember all that stuff.

[@condolousreed1716]

Same here.....I been here since day one......dont feel like it tho...I'm getting older..lol

[@dalegereaux1863]

Me too !

[@Thekid7380]

LOVE this. Can't wait for the season to start so I can follow. Farm house is coming along nicely Cole.

[@johnscott4385]

Great video. Looking forward to watching more. Best of luck to you & your family.

[@kimbuell9838]

So glad that you are breaking it down for those do not understand, Thank you

[@nancyhamblin8509]

Yeah . . . I hardly know what to say. I was raised on a farm. My farming family goes back generations to Tennessee. Then to Washington. My cousins are still farming. I loved every second of my farm life. I will definitely be praying for you and all farmers. We cannot live without our farmers. Looking forward to this series.

[@MicahMartinDIY]

I love the passion! Thanks for making this video!

[@timlarcombe9096]

Absolutely fascinating. What an amazing explanation you have given here and so professionally done. I was riveted all the way through and I will continue watching and hope you have a great harvest this year.

[@davidcoiner625]

WOW THANKS for all the intimate detail of your farm life. I WILL continue to watch your show with a heart felt respect of what you and your wonderful family goes through. Good luck and God bless!!!

[@darlenejordahl3187]

You are a really fun guy to listen to telling us what a mess you were😁. But now you are going on to make the family farm will go on for a long time!!

[@nealtorbert474]

Thanks for sharing your life's work and what it costs to farm. Very informative! I'm a long time viewer of the channel. Keep up the great work!!

[@billhillybiker49]

Wow Cole!! As long as Ive been watching your channel I loved hearing all your amazing accomplishments! Your a very talented and smart young man! Love the channel!....Looking forward to this series

[@Hootncozy]

Cole!!!!! I freaking love this! You and your family bust your butts and I will tell you now, your transparency about farming is awesome, educational and needed. Thanks Cole. Looking forward to watching. ❤ Edit: realizing I have been watching Cornstar for 4yrs lmao! Time sure does fly!

[@territ1231]

So interesting. Thanks for sharing. The improvements you have made on and for the farm are amazing. Live and learn.

[@BobMuk08]

That was an amazing insightful video. I can only pray for your success.

[@karengrammond8338]

My grandfather and uncles were small farmers in Missouri during the 1920-1980's, but no one in our very large clan farms anymore. I was drawn to your channel because of the large farmhouse and cleanup, but your videos have increased my knowledge about the ins and out of being a farmer so much. Thanks for sharing information about yourself as a child and high school years. I always felt there was more to you than just being super energetic. I look forward to learning more as you put forth this new series of videos.

[@johnvangessel8010]

Cole, I am 75,from New Zealand and absolutely love you visiting me via U Tube every other day. Hopefully in the next year you and your family of farmers will be a little more asset rich to compensate for the budgeted loss. I also look forward to more videos on the home rebuild

[@thomastimothy777]

Broooo

[@brucescott4753]

Looking forward to this. I worked for several years on a farm in the 70's. The owner of the farm was a math teacher, he was always looking at the numbers. It would be interesting to see the total numbers from last year. Hope your still going to do the house remodel videos. I love watching those.

[@gubmentchz3570]

Great video. Great info. Good luck this season.

[@constanceblair6625]

Eye opening video and I enjoyed the history of your family on the farm.

[@user-gk6qv7ug2n]

Bravo, People are so unaware of from beginning to end how our food gets there. The amount of labour & planning and hoping Mother Nature is on your side. I don’t know how you’ll fit all this into your long hours, but I know you will. You’re very hard working and a visionary like your Grandpa.