FARMER HAS DECIDED TO SELL HIS BEST COWS!

[@keithronson2624]

Tom. You make me proud to be a " Lancashire Lad"! You are a first class herdsman. And you passion and respect for your cows is amazing. If only the general population could begin to understand how hard farmers work and your professionalism. Cows are so healthy!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Thanks Keith ☺️

[@parthisgaming896]

Hi tom I like when you touch a cow

[@IFarmWeFarm]

Really enjoyed that Tom, its not easy parting with milking cows but that was a good price in fairness, you have a great attitude towards things and that’s why your channel deserves to do so well. Keep up the good work mate 👍 onwards and upwards

[@jenniferharrison1435]

My son who is 4 got me on to your channel and now I've got a whole new interest in farming. Very interesting how you decide what happens to the farm. Keep up the good work on the videos!

[@jonathanevans3796]

Tom mate, should do a Sunday video of jargon busting. Dry cow, heffa, in calf. All things farming terminology. Keep it up bro, loving your content 💪

[@wonderwend1]

Yes, I'd like that

[@georgeebberson6]

Agree, it would also be good to know the difference between "silo" and "cake"

[@chrisellner8098]

What ever price you get for the cows it won’t be enough these cows are famous don’t you know keep up the great work tom

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

I own 2 horses. It’s difficult to keep my two healthy and in top condition. Then I look at all your cows and find it amazing how healthy and happy they look. I can almost see them smiling. Their beautiful big ears and chomping mouths are just adorable. Giving up some of your best cows is tough but I can definitely see the necessity of it. Love your channel!!!

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

Any day you put money in the bank is a good day. Imagine if you can get into a cycle where you can sell 6 to 10 Heifers/Stock a month. Create Revenue streams where your bills per month are slowly lowered.

[@BauerHermann1811]

What these cows are worth depends on how much milk they are giving and how many days they are lactating already. Or if they are in calf or not. Here in germany an average Holstein friesian in first lactation can bring from 1500 - 2500 euros.

[@deanbyler5977]

Tom, just wanted to commend your consistency in content and production. Have a good winter over there!

[@pamz7531]

Thank you for clearing that up, milking not meat. I was concerned. I'm not even close to being a farmer, just love the animals and you. Have a great sale, from NC, USA

[@sparklepurple24]

I love all of your videos. Every part of farming is important. I am sure this information is being absorbed by the people who actually farm and would put this into practice. For me, as someone who isn't a farmer, it is nice to see another side of farming (besides just animals). Win, Win Tom!

[@georgerome]

Also Tom it gets a good name for yourself folk will be impressed of the quality of the cattle and be keen to buy more of you do sell more freshed calved heifers there's a guy next door to me doing that sells 6 every month and got a good name for himself and often topping the market

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

I was thinking of going to market but time is the issue. Fingers the customer is happy with them ☺️

[@georgerome]

@@TomPembertonFarmLife thats exactally it very time consuming going to Market plus commission and haulage . When there sold at home youve your own time free to yourself and haven't spent a fortune on commission and haulage

[@galanu]

The cycle of a farm....it is so incredibly important to show how much you care about your cows, and the family business that you help run.

[@clairecpdxx8862]

Really enjoying the Sunday videos. Fascinating to see more about the way you farm.

[@spacecowboy98]

Who'd a thunk how nice it would be to watch a video of a farmer doing his thing? Who knew?

[@joshmaude7139]

Well done Tom good decision, not an easy one to make when your a “keeper” but they will go on and do someone a good job and it sounds like you have plenty more where they came from. Keep up the good work.

[@ads0608]

Love the videos Tom it’s great that you show all the aspects of what you do, sounds like you knew it was time to let some go and if your happy with the price that’s all you can ask! So excited to see what’s coming up next on the farm!

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

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[@habebhahmed5567]

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[@harrissmith1203]

Tom, I have been a fan for a couple years all the way here in the United States! Today was a sad day for me, and very much matched this video. I have been a student worker living and working for the University of Kentucky Coldstream Dairy farm for the past year and a half. Due to some decisions made by the suits in charge of budget, they made the decision recently to close the dairy. It has been a historic farm, been running since around 1940. However today was exceptionally sad because we sold our ENTIRE milking herd today. I do not intend to become a dairy farmer, but working here certainly made it grow near to my heart. While there is still work to do, I will likely not be milking a cow ever again, which does make me sad. This is a long way to say thank you for your videos, I have really enjoyed them. Now I will certainly enjoy the milking videos even more. One day after all this Covid crap, I would love to come out and visit the farm. Thank you!

[@johnwilbur3743]

Great videos Tom , can say I have learned a lot about farming and has given me a great appreciation of what farmers do . Your livestock are your pride and joy and are treated with the respect they deserve

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

Tom, at some point in the future could u do a vid explaining all the cow terms please? It gets a bit confusing when you say highs and lows etc, and i have no clue what you're meaning. so a cows lingo 101 would be amazing for those of us not in the know. I love watching and learning about what you do and how you do it, keep em coming!

[@shaunburns3332]

From watching highs are high milk output and reverse for lows. The dry cows are cows that don’t produce milk and are a drain on resources for a dairy

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

@@shaunburns3332 thanks

[@alexjamouneau1166]

Got to say this is probably one of the best videos you have done and not fancy drone shots just more of a view from you guys end and the realistic side of the business that is farming

[@chrishopewynne2845]

You’re an Inspiration and an example of professionalism and communication Good Man ...head heart hands feet,blood sweat and tears ..THANK YOU so Very Much for these MARVELLOUS videos..Keep up the Good Honest Work.

[@candacetorres282]

You do great...your herd is very well treated!! And cared for with love!! I hope you get top dollar!! Love from the U.S.!! God bless you!!

[@shanemenke6489]

Im from Ohio, USA and i love watching your videos thanks for sharing with us! Me and my kids watch every episode you make!

[@russtattersall2746]

Loved the mellow guitar music montage at the beginning Tom, really set up a nice vibe for the rest of the video. You are getting very slick at this editing malarkey, great stuff.

[@jamesandrew1510]

Ill give you some magic beans for the cow

[@classicambo9781]

Wait - you sure your name isn't Jack? Think I have heard something about a sky-high scam resulting in near death...

[@marykinuthia6067]

Heeee haaaaa! Funny

[@JMFarming]

Cows are looking really well! It's obvious you take a lot of pride in them. I'm sure whoever buys them will be very happy with them!

[@maryburgis5295]

I was brought up on my grandparents farm in Elworth Cheshire. My grandad would always take us to the farmer auction in Crewe on a Monday. As a little girl this was amazing life. Love watching you

[@davidfeatch1436]

Audi 36k - Wifes jewels 5k - Tom Pemberton's four-legged friends priceless :D

[@1FunkyMammaJamma]

Truly amazing to listen to you talk about the different facets of running a milk farm of that size. Never thought how a few two many cows could effect milk production.

[@damiencoonan106]

Tom a herd of cows sold over here in Ireland 2 wks ago they averaged €1450 to €1850, love the videos keep up the good work

[@dianaw5100]

Integrity and heart go a long way to secure success. Good on you!

[@loadsbutty]

Selling cows when you don't *absolutely have to* generally creates the pang of loss. You appreciate the loyalty theyve given you via their milk which has provided you with a happy living

[@dianeaustin2414]

Well said...

[@trevorjarvis3021]

At the end of the day Tom, business is business - you put a lot of work into those four cows, they did you very well and provided a good return. You cannot do more than that. It’s great to see and witness your thought process, and it’s also good to hear the way you and your dad (the Ginge) discuss the farm over the kitchen table! Sensible times! Good on you! Excellent video.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Thanks Trevor ☺️

[@frenchysandi]

Good honest assessment of your cows. You obviously love what you do but you also have to use good business sense. Sometimes business and your heart are at odds, it happens.

[@nigelstanley3674]

Tom we weren’t dairymen. Or stock holders. Or amazing people like you and Ginger. But damn it’s compelling watching. Decisions decisions. Do what your educated and experienced minds tell you.! Who are we to judge? Fantastic vid. It was heart felt.

[@sammymcleay3538]

1500 a piece, give or take. ( I'm an Aussie, money differs from here to there)

[@bg588]

About 2800 Aussie......about the market here

[@fsbjewellery]

Seem to sell $500-1800 in NZ. $2800would be amazing!

[@tomantrobus3020]

Great vid Tom well explained to what goes on an how you run your business to those who aren't farmers. Keep it up Tom

[@art8399]

I'm not a farmer , x trucker. love your channel i have learned alot from your channel. and a dairy farm in the UK. good job. hello from massachusetts usa

[@rosaavila1067]

Your doing an awesome job as a farmer. Hard work but it pays good in the end. A farmer's work is never done. That's my saying. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you each day.

[@peterwellington8756]

Your relationship between you and ginger warrior is great . it’s good that you are part running business with a business heart , farmers are having hard time at moment keep up good work, give you dad hug as he is your father and friend 🚜🚜🚜

[@Kraniumbrud]

just wanted to say, I know nothing of farming nor did I think it would interest me, but I find your video's a nice calming experience in a troubling time

[@mattlyon5156]

Explained very well ..... I totally understand but I come from a farmers point of view You did an excellent job explaining why

[@tracychapplow5987]

Another awesome video as always love the team work keep up the amazing work guys can't get enough of watching these videos my favourite family and farm god bless take care stay safe guys 🐂🐃

[@flock_ness]

I find these videos really interesting. So few people are willing to talk about finances when these are the things aspiring farmers and those looking to diversify need to know. So thank you for that video, and for talking about the milk production of each if them too.

[@angelamichelle2503]

Would love to see your barn brewer system! I enjoy watching you with a morning cup!

[@trickymc2299]

The vids are brilliant, its interesting to see the decision making process, why you need to sell etc,

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@yesinunez7795]

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[@trickymc2299]

@@TomPembertonFarmLife if I hadn’t joined the railway 32 years ago, I’d of liked to become a farmer, so now it’s nice to sit back and be an armchair virtual farmer, and watching real life in action the problems the fun the excitement all the highs and lows that you have to deal with, keep up the great work 🚜🚜👍👍

[@williamperez7824]

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[@peterwardle572]

Good video, love the explanation, shows me a non Ag. person how stuff works, you work hard, much harder than a lot of people could stand, good luck with the business.

[@abird4994]

Brilliant video today Tom. A real insight into the decisions that need to be made when running farming business. Top work

[@wallaceloan4169]

Tom its a hard decision to make to sell your heifers. But they were good heifers and you got a good price for them. We sold 4 heifers last week and we had like you three at £1800 and one at £1600 and as you said Tom you need to look after your milking herd so they milk well and get in calve. Plus the 7k will help your Farm pay bills and other things. The joys of farming. Very interesting video Tom thanks for sharing it with us.

[@joeldawson4159]

Great video. Very enlightening to a normal guy without a farm. I would love to get into farming so I'm trying to learn as much as I can incase I ever get the opportunity

[@cherylgreene2406]

My parents bought and sold cows alot, We were a small family farm.

[@geofflangley1674]

£1500 depends on the market, still remember the names of the names of most of our cows, we had 40, small farm. Our farm gave up milking when bulk tanks came in, a long time ago, we kept 2 milking cows, a guernsey and a friesian

[@mokanger97]

Sounds like you made the right decision for yourself and your herd, Tom. I don't think you should feel bad about it at all, even though it's a bit of a shame

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

I think so to, just hard to see good cattle go

[@paulamooney964]

Love watching you milk only got to taste milk straight from a cow once while on holiday at a dairy farm ( long story ) it was the best iv ever tasted the creaminess was just 👌awesome

[@JDseller1]

Right now a Holstein first lactation cow in selling in the $1200-1500 US range. So the price you received is very good. Putting capital aside for a rainy day fund is just sound management. Your Father is a good manager so learn all you can from him. I know a lot of dairymen that are super herdsmen but not good managers, so they struggle. It is hard on your heart to sell livestock but it is part of the life.

[@tractorman810]

great video, didn’t guess the prices as no cattle experience ,but the fact your producing cattle to that high standard is a credit to you guys, also shows that you feel you can bring the others up to that standard as well,without breaking the bank, clearly got a good business head on you ,

[@peterparsons7141]

Tom, what you said about keeping the business viable is very astute. It’s seems obvious, but it’s not. I had a friend who was second generation dairy with a similar sized operation. He is very sharp, and hard working and made some decisions that forced the farm to a very low profit situation. His children were not interested taking on the work required for low return. He liquidated. He and his children started different business and are very wealthy today, ( and not from the money from the farm sale). If you want to have a successful business is 30 years you have to run it like a business.

[@TheBeastCR]

Appreciating the more Business side of the videos as of late as it helps provide good insite into future conversations im hoping to have with myself xD

[@wipple2156]

Great to see how you come to the business decision of selling your cows - great insight

[@ianspaintpot]

tom you are doing an essential job for this country we all need milk to grow and you are a business. after all you if by selling some cows you can keep going the great. i think we should have a public day of celebration for farmers just like we do for poppy day

[@MegaMercedes2]

Tom. Used to work at Aberdeen Mart many years ago. The animals. Ie dry milkers that used to come in for slaughter sale used to break my heart. It should have been the farmers that needed slaughter. Even the cruelty inspector was amazed at the state of them sometimes. You take good care of your herd. Good to see. Thanks.

[@ciarancullinane]

Tom very practical and you are doing what's best for you and your farm ..

[@casto-]

You know when the times right for something when ur head and stomach tell you. A cash injection can also really help especially over winter. Keep it up Tom 👍

[@ingeborgm6147]

Tom, you made the right decision. Even if you would have a farm twice the size and be able to keep twice as many of your cows there would come the day where you would have to say: "Enough! " It's the way of the business! You either stop breeding or start selling and for a dairy farm the first option is out. It is obvious that you love your girls But it is time to leave the nest! The silver lining? They do you proud plus put a little change in your pocket. In the many ways of unpredictable farm life, this is a success story!

[@normanleighton6526]

love your video's Tom -great insight into your operation -you are right in that this is a business and not a hobby .

[@edbushman523]

I was raised on a Registered Holstein Dairy farm back in the 60's and my dad had the #2 heard in the state of Illinois at one time. When we sold out and dispersed our herd in 1970, our 120 head averaged about $600 each, including calves and cows. Our highest cow sold for $4,000. That was 50 years ago, so I am guessing cows now should average about $1,200 per head US dollars.

[@angelv.garrett3365]

Sometimes thinking with your head and selling off excess stock is thinking with your heart and what Is actually Best for your herd. That doesn't make it easy, It Does make it Right. If they were having to crush to compete for food, it stresses the herd, and just isn't good for it and Selling Is the right thing. You are selling them on to be Milk cows, not Dogfood. You've done the right thing.

[@Smilingginger]

Business moves are so important! It’s typically better for you guys and the cows! I like to hold on to every animal too, but less is often more!

[@jasondavies4887]

In South West Wales if they are fresh calves £1600 upwods, I just sold a sweedish red x second calver milking 6 1/2 gallons a day £1650. Prices around here at the minute £1600 up to £1900.

[@shawnh8754]

Cows are definitely bringing more in your world, than here in the U.S. Glad you got a great price for them. I understand about hard decisions. The fact you have some to sell shows you're running a great program and fertility is high! I do have a question for you. Here in the U.S. we are told that most European countries have eliminated BLV. Is that true in your country? I wish we could get rid of the disease, but so few here are willing to acknowledge it, let alone eliminate it. As a family cow owner with a small herd, I've worked hard to eliminate it from my herd. I like to produce clean, disease-free milk for my family. Thanks for your time.

[@kkaidk5692]

Tom, thanks for the videos, I have never seen you work. Truth is they say if a man loves what he does he never works. I have never seen you work.

[@Farm-with-Mark]

Woolly was cheap Tom she was definitely worth £2000+ crazy money in dairy cows/heifers just now! The rest I would say where spot on!

[@sallyjones390]

Selling to a dealer! There's his bunus for the day

[@nOtJack1886]

"She's hwuuuggee" heidi is soo cute!

[@brianeisenga882]

I was thinking 1800 U.S.. dollars for Woolly, but wow you got more than I thought. She was sweet looking. I always bred our cows to be medium sized verses huge. 30 years ago the biggest cows scored the best in county fairs. Now the medium to a little bit smaller score better. Just as much milk, less feed more $$ in pocket.

[@chacampbell9164]

One of the saddest days for a farmer to see their favourite Cows to go

[@matthewmurphy5012]

Love the video can’t wait till mj modding make your farm for farming simulator @9

[@owxn_wxbb_9094]

Ye I can't wait it's gonna be so good

[@mickclough3958]

The farm will probably look completely different by then lol

[@حسينالهليجي-م2ض]

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[@samabraham0529]

Is it gonna be on console ?

[@owxn_wxbb_9094]

@@samabraham0529 not sure but hopefully

[@randolphbutler1832]

Not being a cattleman, I have no clue what these girls are worth. Good there is a market for them.Thanks for sharing your thoughts about future production.

[@scottkenyonteaching]

Really liked this Sunday video! Your love for your cows really comes through

[@gintszabitis1966]

It depends, selling for what reason? If to a slaughter house then in my country usually 600 - 900 € per cow.

[@dajboulderco836]

i Think It depends on the cow and location, but dairy cows generally sell for $900-$3000 in our part of the country. The proven family cows cost more, while a first-calf heifer will cost less.

[@ottoneidlinger4938]

Absolutely love when you make your coffee Tom. It looks so delicious. Heidi feeding the calf in the background was doing a good job. Is Heidi going to school to be a vet and working part time at the farm? Anyone help me get this straight thank you.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Heidi is going vet school 2021 September

[@ottoneidlinger4938]

@@TomPembertonFarmLife thank you sir for clearing that up. Stay well

[@mikemac7221]

Tom great video. Never easy to part with quality animals but as farmers we have to be practical to. I think Heidi will make a super vet , she got the farming know how and clearly a love for the animals and the job. All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Think the optimum for a family dairy is about 250 milkers BUT as you know that means all costs go up to maintain that plus the investment needed for parlour etc. I’d say you’re stuck in a dilemma that there is no answer to 🤔. Just keep doing what you’re doing because you’re good at it 👍

[@thomasbroking7943]

I only saw one cow market. It was an exposition in Brazil. The freaking cow stood head to head with me, but I'm 6' 3". Huge wasn't the word, they put rings in their noses to be able to have some control of them. The 1st place cow gave 58 liters of milk a day and sold for over 50k.. Perhaps it was 30 years back. I was so amazed at how big the animals get, pigs & horses were pretty impressive also.

[@dpp464]

Might be a hard decision to sell, But with the quality you have you can build a good reputation in selling heifers. With the money you can then invest into your farm and get all your sheds how you want them, and thus giving the rest of your herd even better care and attention.

[@mridg9464]

Yes another video leg got lads. Honestly got to be the best farming youtuber.

[@petergarton5629]

I watch your videos, they are great. If I had my time again I would have opted to do my original career which was to be an agricultural engineer. But back when I left school I couldn't get an apprenticeship. I had a taster week at morton Morrell in Midlands love it. Ended up elsewhere, loved that as well. Keep the good work up. Down to earth proper farming.

[@antonyfarming]

Tom mate you can't keep them all You need to find the limit amount of grass and the amount of silage she'd space etc sell the best and worst keep the middle stock then your be averaging sells and in come👍

[@bosgaurus1]

I wonder if you have considered turning excess milk into butter, and then turning excess butter into Ghee (clarified butter). There is money to be made there. An unopened jar of ghee can be stored in a dark place, away from sunlight at room-temperature (think kitchen cabinet) for up to nine months without concern. After the jar is opened, it can stay in its room-temperature cabinet for up to six months or it can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a year. I think, if you check prices in your area, you will find a very good return for your investment, particularly because its shelf life allows for greater travel distances (London, for instance), without the need for refrigeration. Because of its health benefits and flavor, especially when compared to butter, there is a significant market for it. It is better to cook with because ghee can handle higher temperatures before beginning to smoke.

[@yayapj4]

This was very educational. Thank you!

[@maxivr2072]

I would say they should sell at an average price of 1400. This time of the year is almost always the best for selling some heifers because the price is quite decent. * After hearing what you got I think that you have a better going cow market. In Germany these are some solid prices for an auction and really good prices for a sell straight out of the barn.

[@johnfryer2497]

Would you be better to have to hold on to younger cattle as replacement of the old cows or how old do you move out your old cows

[@nathanusher1545]

Roughly £2000 based on the amount of milk produced as a whole. Another great video Tom. 🤙🏻

[@darco2855]

I’d say she’s worth €1800

[@farmershady47]

I'd say you cheated LOL

[@lukerynhart2427]

@@farmershady47 I don't think he cheated

[@ok-ij9dn]

Dairy cattle aren't worth that much

[@mikeysky8917]

@@ok-ij9dn What? Where have you been? I sold 6 freshly calved heifers last week averaging €2600. Calved heifers are currently making up to €3500

[@fordman-nn3wp]

@@mikeysky8917 ya

[@francesbruno8445]

From Canada. Farm decisions are always bittersweet, and the money goes to plugging holes elsewhere on the farm. Congratulations on selling the cows, and I'm sorry you lost your cows

[@ocardaugh]

Tom, you are wise beyond your years

[@LS-yj7be]

Thanks for the insight into the business side of your farm.

[@linnisolvang8460]

Really enjoy hearing about the business part of your farm! Keep 'em coming 😁

[@stephwoodhouse3223]

Such an interesting subject Tom. Really enjoyed watching and thanks for sharing your thoughts and strategies. Loved watching. Keep up the great work.

[@rodneyswales6538]

Did he sell his best cows. I would say no. But he did choose to sell some very high-quality. That's the dream of every livestock owner. That you have done such an excellent job with his livestock, that he can sell breeding stock that helps improve another person herd.