cutting small farm expenses | simple ways to save money farming

[@duett445]

Excellent advise. Modern people have become so helpless have to get help for even the simplest and smallest problem.

[@tammoilliet8683]

Going back through history, farmers have always been the greatest inventors and innovators. I that, farmerization. Well done Pete, you are a farmerizer!

[@jst4curiosity704]

I totally get and love your "..you can do it!" attitude.

[@mindyalderman8865]

I noticed you own a grater. We grade snow out of other peoples drive ways in winter. Gives us a few extra dollars during winter months.

[@billroberts3864]

Pete, you are an inspiration and we love your positive attitude. Thanks very much for sharing so much about operating your farm and the care of your family.

[@thomasrasmuson1470]

Great advice in this video, Pete. Having been an auto tech for many years I do 99.9% of the repairs on mine, my wife's, son's, and daughter-in-law's vehicles. I buy quality parts online and install them myself saving us thousands of dollars in labor costs. I also watch KZbin videos on household appliances and repair those myself when I can. A little ingenuity and imagination go a long way in saving money.

[@andrewhead6267]

It’s great to think through problems. Need a hoop house, see if anyone is dumping a garden trampoline - ready bent hoops

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

It's just like I said before. There's a lot of money and a long way between what's pretty and what works.

[@stanjohnson7849]

The Way things should be done 💪🏽. Great video 👏🏽

[@1crazynordlander]

You channeled Scotty Kilmer’s energy for this video, Pete!

[@JoeBJones]

Thanks for the information! I've got an injection pump to rebuild on a Case IH.

[@TheStormisComing24]

Thank you for this video. It is amazing how accustomed we have become to just running "to walmart" or "Amazon" to get what we need when we usually have the means at home etc. I used to buy most of the things I needed to cook (when I wasn't running after fast food). Now I make my meals and some of what I use in them. Baking Powder for example. So simple to make at home and it works alot better than store bought with no unwanted aluminum. Side note...staying away from fast food and processed food has had "some" side effects....lower blood pressure and weight loss. :)

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Yes Bernie! And bonus side effect...home cooked food tastes better!

[@TheStormisComing24]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm Absolutely!

[@peterranger7276]

Good advice Pete, my favourite saying is value add, always on the look out for a deal, bought a 1950s Oliver baler for $600 and runs great.

[@farfaraway7066]

I think that wisdom applies to life. Whether you own rental property of your car or your home in general. I see people who hire out painters to paint their homes insider or out, I can't believe, painting is so simple

[@richardanderson9957]

I heartily agree that you tube is more interesting, original and entertaining than is industrial grade commercial TV. A few years back I became aware of the fact that be it comedy or drama or (hahaha) ‘reality’ programs I could view it for 2 minutes and know what the whole show would be. Hell, I could write the dialogue. There is the occasional program that is worth the time but they are rarer than hen’s teeth.

[@eugeneogle3012]

Very smart and wise, and that how you do it. I do it all the time. I have a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville that has about 250,000 miles on it, Son said dad you need a new car, I said way this one is all paid off and still runs great and looks good and in pretty good shape.

[@michael7423]

I love this kind of helpful tips videos and I really love your channel Pete!

[@johnnickerson3215]

I love simple, improvise from what you have. Outstanding.

[@chrisowen5497]

Lots of good advice in a short video! Great job!

[@Techguyz1]

Pete, you’ve inspired me to start farming. I have wanted to for years but just never had the time or resources. I’m starting a farmers market as well. Thanks for the motivation.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Hi VM Squared, good for you! Best of luck with your farm!

[@IowaMercMan]

Yeah man that’s how real farmers do it. I live in an urban area now but grew up on a small farm... I’m probably the handiest guy in the neighborhood. Because we had to learn how to fix everything on the farm. There wasn’t money, time, or the inclination to get help. I am always surprised how reluctant people are to figure it out, or even do the work at all. I dig your channel, because you’re so real. Please keep posting!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thank you IowaMercMan!

[@keshlalish5586]

funny thing is, almost everything you said can be applied by anyone owning a house, farm or appartment complex. the numbers are easy to calculate and the savings are substancial (just started as an industrial mechanic and fixing or creatings from scrap is awesome)

[@rodmastar]

Your great love following you around doing your chores. And your jokes too. You got it togetherness And you & wife are a great team. Wish you all the best

[@davidswanson640]

The best farm advice I heard was figure out the cheapest way to do something without cutting corners.

[@anitaculp683]

My goodness I am so glad, I just found your channel a few days ago!!! I have wanted a Dexter for several years now. That is what turned me on to your channel and your information and down to earth way has kept me Benj watching you since!! I raise Thai chickens on a small scale. I sell them live to the Hmong community. I sell all I have. Trying to expand and you are giving me some great ideas!!! I’m in the Central Valley of California so things are much different here. Thank you Jim!!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I'm glad you found the channel Anita! Sounds like you have found a nice product niche. BTW, I'm Pete but you can call me Jim if you like! :)

[@martintopp1399]

HI there Pete. Yes, yes,YES, YYYEEESSS. ...I couldn't agree more. Such great advice. Hey Pete...Have you done a video on your chicken pucker? I would love to see one if you have not done one. Thanks.

[@thaliahelene]

I make drip coffee now, with a ceramic filter. No machine.

[@yolylacy5416]

Great advice, not just for a small farm, but everything. Anyone who applies that principal will do well. Thank you.

[@JohnWilliamsTheBeardedWelshman]

Great advice. Even if your not a farmer. Thanks for sharing Pete

[@timh9407]

Some excellent advice. Helps to review occasionally since you forget about some of these tricks.

[@greatnorthern706]

You just motivated me to go out and get some work done! lol

[@JL-xn3zy]

Can’t get enough of your videos. So helpful. 👍👍👍

[@thomashindle3570]

Tom from Quebec Canada You need to paint that trailer just think little bit of paint and it would look nice

[@bryancmcdonald3978]

Mr. Peat : I , used to have a heifer , named after my - ( niece ) - Deana. Every ( day ) Deana would "check" our electric fence with her (nose) . [🐂] No - bulling - her ; if that fence , was ( not 🔥 hot ) everybody was , (out to) - greener pastures. 😎 Bryan.

[@jorgebarrero2917]

These are great tips, so true and so simple. Great video as always!!

[@miroslavnovakovic008]

You are amazing, I am from Serbia, and my family work on a fruit growing, I maintain old Massey Ferguson 35, we are also forced to improvise to save money. Your videos is educational, keep it up.

[@nicholastownsend6215]

Thank you for the tips here. There was a lot of good quality information. Great job with this! If you had an amazon affiliate, I would click it.

[@AaricHale]

Lots of great tips ! I don't watch tv anymore just KZbin .

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks Aaric!

[@MrVailtown]

Thanks Pete 😇

[@choctawhatcheekid309]

Another informative video Pete. Would like to see a chicken butchering and packaging video one day. Don't show the actual killing that might get you flagged by youtube. Also people don't buy refrigerators or freezers with a lot of electronic features. Go with as simple as you can find. Old ones from the 1970's are still running today. The new ones with a lot of electronic features will last about 10 years and you will probably have to have it serviced in that time and 9 out of 10 time guess want their replacing that's right the circuit board.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Good point. We picked up all 3 of our egg refrigerators off Craigslist ads for less than $100 each. Old and reliable.

[@davidoutdoors74]

Pete I think my kids need to watch this video. Maybe they will not always ask for brand new lol, Once again great video Pete. Looking forward to the fall and winter month videos .

[@KyleW818]

old equipment is the best !

[@AutoCrete]

Too funny! Last night my basement sump pump quit. I had a spare that kinda worked and took apart the 'broken' sump pump, cleared out the calcium deposits around the impeller and presto! Works just like lightly used. An hour of inexperienced labor kept $70 (on sale price) in my pocket.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Amazing how much money you can save with a little ingenuity! Good job!

[@brianedwards2124]

THANKS SO MUCH PETE I own a hobby farm and I love watching your channel I plan on coming to the farmers market and hope you are there cause I really want to meet u and visit with you . When are you at the market? Thanks again and keep doing this . Brian Edward's

[@kristopherparlin7224]

Do a video giving advice for raising pigs and chickens. Also in that video talk about what tractors are good for doing hay within a budget

[@Denise-wj4yy]

This video was the bomb..I loved all of the ideas and I am glad I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago..I am getting ready for my own little farm hopefully by the end of the year and all of this information helps😁

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thank you Denise! Best of luck with your farm!

[@Denise-wj4yy]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm thank you so much 😁

[@larrymoore6640]

Absolutely right especially when you are first starting out and have a limited income to support the new farm and family. Biggest problem is society is trying their best to make us a throw away type society.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Yes and marketing/advertising always telling us we need the latest and greatest, even though what we have works just fine.

[@nathanbaker5773]

Love ur vids man keep it up.....

[@TheAbleFarmer]

You forgot, start a YT channel and watch the money roll in even while you sleep. I've helped, probably watched 20 of your videos this week alone. 👍👍👍

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

LOL, yes, and thanks for watching! I wasn't making any YT money when I made this video. Now, anything I make from KZbin goes into a savings account. I don't think it will ever be a steady source of income I can count on; more like "rainy day" money.

[@jenverhelst6477]

Sounds fantastic. Great advice

[@koabd4351]

excellent points as always keep up the amazing work you do Pete

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thank you koabd!

[@rhinogame6836]

Great Video! thanks

[@juliannrowland6552]

I wish I could put 10 thumbs up for this video !! Great points!!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I wish you could too, Juliann! Thanks for watching!

[@rayshobbyfarm.1019]

Never knew from your other videos that you could talk so fast. Haha 😂 But you’re right. We are the same here. Trying to make to most of used materials. And thanks for the tip to raise the baby chicks. We were thinking since a couple of days for a suitable housing. We actually have some left overs from an old tunnel. I’m going to work on that one 👍🏼

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I fixed the coffee maker and drank a gallon of coffee for this one!

[@jerryseeley276]

Excellent video.

[@juanitafolsom1866]

You have great ides

[@FatherOfTheParty]

Farmer is just another word for problem solver.

[@rickokemp1244]

Good advice, but still it takes money to make money. Good points though. Liked the video.

[@michaelbdavis724]

If you pump fuel into your vehicle on the fastest setting the pump will cavitate this puts air into the gas costing 1 gal in a 100 at 3.00 a gallon thats 90.00 a month with an average of 3000 miles a month.

[@oki1966]

Great advice!

[@skyhunter1981]

Who cares about Jack i like Pete of all trades. Great info.

[@rosskeeling4459]

I've noticed it's very hard to find a used livestock trailer where the floor has not been rusted completely out. Otherwise, great video. Thank you.

[@robertnapier6063]

Best video!!!

[@okiemoto6114]

Great tips!

[@karenr67]

Good info tips

[@imbw267]

Augment earnings and minimize expenses by converting surplus labor and materials into specialized repair and construction.

[@bruceturner7176]

Hey Pete, thanks you for your videos, I'm absolutely hooked on them. So down to earth and useful. Curious what could I expect to spend solar panels like you have?

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Hi Bruce, thank you. Since I left my old job I've fallen out of the loop on the cost of solar, but I know it's much cheaper now than when we had it installed.

[@BacktotheBasics101]

Good video 👍🏼

[@josephdunlavy5535]

Hi, Pete. I'm in MN on 40 acres. Still doing the corporate grind, but trying to build up my farm. I started from scratch on a corn field. We now have a house and chicken coop, but no outbuildings. Did you construct yours yourself? Also, I noticed in another video that you had trusses on 4ft. Being an architect, why the heavy roof? Thanks, Joe.

[@rowanspiritwalker6667]

No such thing as too many tools.....unless they're Happy Fun tools 😆

[@cigarsboozeandnews9726]

Where do you find the good deals on tractors and equipment? do you buy at auction or from the internet?

[@mattbrown746]

I like your videos. Does your town require a meat license

[@DH1942]

Good tips

[@glorgau]

$100 here, $200 there, all that stuff adds up quick.

[@youngguns1319]

Even if you don’t have a farm just everyday living it pays to be a jack of all trades I fix all my car problems plumbing electrical wood working land scraping everything why pay some one when you can save money and learn a new skill

[@christian9125abd]

well maybe that with cheap animal houses will work in america but here in austria we have higher standarts especially for buildings it is not that simple to build an barn or machine shed on your own

[@Webfra14]

Yes, you can watch youtube to learn new things, but you need an internet connection for that.. Cheaper is, to take a soldering iron, open you skull and surgically inject the knowledge yourself. I learned brain surgery that way!

[@SpindHead]

bank and loan interest? I think that's the biggest obstacle. just start everything from small and save.

[@timturner8923]

Pete do you guys butcher your own chicken and turkeys?

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Yes

[@timturner8923]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm Wow twice a week in season, you guys don;t get some sleep around there! :) Awesome channel, learning a lot from you guys

[@alexandermuravez7596]

You're probably better off getting your house an energy audit and professionally insulated than cutting firewood or putting up solar panels.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I specialized in sustainable and energy efficient buildings for many years as an architect before we started the farm. My motto was capture, conserve, and create, in that order. Photovoltaics are in the create category, after orienting the building for maximum energy benefit (capture) and designing the building shell and interior systems to best conserve energy (conserve). I renovated the house myself for maximum energy conservation, but being an old house of sentimental value, there were limits.

[@alexandermuravez7596]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm sorry, I don't know how I blanked on the fact you were an architect! When I bought my house I discovered almost no insulation because it was built in the 60's, and watched a lot of Joe Lstibruk's talks, so anytime people talk about putting up solar panels all I can think is "But did you put exterior shades on your western windows!?" But what do I know, I'm just a mailman lol

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Once upon a time I knew Joe and presented alongside him at conferences. He gives good advice!

[@ac1143]

Don't buy all the toys? Too late for me

[@dave_from_mo]

You want to save money, quit using clothes dryers, hang clothes up to dry instead.

[@sheldon3996]

You have too many tools. You have too much bacon. Two phrases that have never been uttered!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

LOL Sheldon!

[@elonmua8795]

Your small farm reaches to African...

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Amazing! Thanks for watching!