Farmer's Mercantile (Texas Country Reporter)

See how a mom and pop business has been keeping a small Texas town alive.
Jo Harris
702 W Division St
Orange, TX 77630
Phone: [phone]
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TCR #1419, 11-08-2015

[@VintageGaming-no1fv]

People that are not from Texas will never understand! God Bless Texas!!!!!

[@dannyr.8326]

These quality people are becoming a rare breed. We need them more now more than ever.

[@gvc56100]

"mom and pops are the backbone of our country"...couldn't agree more...

[@kevinn9039]

I miss the mom and pop stores.. I'd rather have that than a walmart

[@wildbill23c]

I agree. We used to have a hardware store store kind of like that. They had everything, if they didn't have it they ordered it for you, if they were out of it they called you when they got their shipment in. If you needed something, you asked where it was they'd tell you exactly where it was, what isle, what shelf, how far down the isle. These little locally owned and operated stores are the best.

[@Jupe367]

I do too. Remember the days when ACE hardware was around?

[@darianzielinsky5912]

Get used to it.. this world ain't going to get any better from here.

[@judybrown9022]

I agree, we need to get back to old mom and pop stores, we need the home town feel.

[@LALO325TX]

@@darianzielinsky5912 Not with THAT attitude.

[@3755ACDC]

This woman is a Texas treasure that can't be priced.

[@andrewward1887]

I wish there were places like this everywhere.

[@ChristinaGerard433]

@@408Magenta How do you propose that? closing walmart, target, HEB, Amazon and home depot? lmao dude....

[@ChristinaGerard433]

@@408Magenta This is the a perfect example of the free market at work. If they cant compete in the market someway in regards to tech, pricing, delivery speed or inventory, then they dont belong in a innovative economy.

[@joeguzman3558]

This is ehat texas and people from texas are all about ,farmers, ranchers ,and small towns are the best people in the world ,God bless texas God bless our military and God bless America.

[@JG-zu6nq]

Fuc the military all they do is spread chaos and kill innocent people over the world

[@DrHavok1]

this is the america i wish we were still today

[@56squadron]

We still are... just get away from the cities. They are the foul toilets of "progressivism" that are destroying us. I live in rural PA and there are stores like this here, especially around the Amish communities.

[@metaparcel]

@@56squadron I live in Los Angeles and I find country living amazing and beautiful but I never think they are regressive toilets of backwards thinking. Maybe you should be a bit more open minded about the kinds of people that live here. A bit of humility for yourself and a bit of understanding of your fellow citizen, no matter where they live, would do you lots of good. Arrogance isn't a trait people like regardless of whether you live in the suburbs or a rural town. If there is anything destroying us its people who believe their shit don't stink.

[@jimmyrussels5042]

Of course youtube deleted my comment. Anyways squadron is 100% correct.

[@dirtcop11]

I am old enough to remember stores like this. There are still some in rural MO. My aunt and uncle owned one. The pop was kept cool in a stock tank full of ice water.

[@manuelfelix5328]

The direct contact between the store merchant and the customer is the best thing anyone can have .

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Jo-Jo! I live in a community in Southern California inland horse country. It is friendly, but I wish it was more like what Orange sounds like. Bless you and yours, and may your business continue to thrive! 🤠

[@lcj9564]

The friendly customer service & being treated with respect is what makes these stores special!

[@c120flyer]

I love this episode. As I child in the early 60's, my more and I used to shop at Farmer's Mercantile quite often. What JoJo said is what my mom always said, "if you can't find it anywhere else, go to Farmer's Mercantile. If they don't have it, then you don't need it!" It's 2020 and that was 55+ years ago. I felt a little bit younger knowing that the store is still there and that the family still owns it. We have so little historic continuity in the world, today. Thank you TCR.

[@johnlasley9384]

Amen, what a beautiful family & community.

[@pfslik]

THIS channel..is one of the few reasons why I like the internet

[@mukwah1111]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS !!!! JoJo you rock !!! Ernie you shine like the sun and the stars !!! Love the old wall phone and the way of life that your store represents - back when people were neighbourly and everyone stood for everyone else. I wish I lived around the corner from your wonderful mercantile.

[@roguedeath69]

Reminds me of my dad's old shop. Nothing but nostalgia

[@sisleymichael]

Outstanding! I am 60. I remember sitting around a similar store as a kid listening to stories told by old German men. Made me get a tear.

[@bluegrassfan23]

I think you have to be a true Texas to fully appreciate a story like this one. There's no feeling like being in an old country general store -- where somebody knows where EVERYTHING is. A way of life that has all but disappeared.

[@briangleason5597]

What is a true Texan? A 500 pound person. Texas is mostly transplants, and people who cannot speak or pretend they don't understand English.

[@efhs1970]

I was blessed to have grown up in a real general store from the late 50s until the early 70s, much like farmers Mercantile! The best education I ever got! Great memories!💫

[@judybrown9022]

I couldn't agree more. We need to get back to home town feel again. I love old mom and pop stores. Love them. I wish we had more.

[@alancummings4304]

You don't find places like this anymore.

[@stargazer4508]

I fell in love with Texas my 1st trip, and I will be back again! Just might come for a visit.🤗

[@furrycircuitry2378]

If you're near the dallas area go to a small county of Canton a huge market should be open at the beginning of the month

[@scummybagger4213]

I truly love this kind of life ,,, the REAL cowboy life !!!

[@rickyburton4642]

Thank God for people like that😊👍👍

[@ruthannrickey9475]

I remember going there as a kid. Now I live in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. But I’ve taken my kids there when I’ve gone home to visit. It’s a really neat place

[@joeguzman3558]

Its Beutiful ehen the children take iver the family business and continue the traditional way of life

[@michaelmacdermott6500]

Stumbled across your channel? .love to see real Texas people and places .. best wishes from Dublin Ireland

[@dessertman1181]

I would love to go to that store that’s as cool as it gets this Is a great American story God bless this woman and all her family

[@danielearle8886]

Your mercantile shop is set apart from others yours is genuine.

[@ritadaniels3175]

WOW!! What a great place!! Glad to see the Family still keeping it alive 😍🙏🤩

[@lisakigar9850]

I wish more of these old stores was still Alive.

[@mrpainburner5924]

my dad used to take me there as a kid. I'm 31 and haven't been in years, need to stop by. I would also buy some rock candy before we left.

[@Grabfma040508]

Is it still open with this plandemic ?

[@mrpainburner5924]

@@Grabfma040508 I don't believe in "plandemic" conspiracies considering my wife has a masters in nursing, AND we have had distant family pass away. If you have time to make comments that bring up something with ZERO to do with the video, I guess you have time to call and find out.

[@vivians9392]

Loved the clear rock candy...

[@JN003]

there should be more family businesses like this... would make a stronger community .

[@Waveluth]

I’d drive right by a Walmart on my way to the Mercantile. Nothin like it anywhere. Full of stuff and love. What more could a person want✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇸❤️

[@51chevyj1]

Thank for all your hard work JoJo. I love you!!

[@qmaster41]

My favorite store in Orange since I was a kid!

[@staceepayne8787]

Aww! Just now seeing this! Love the Farmers Mercantile!

[@stevescott6503]

It is September, 2020. Things all over America are going from bad to worse. So many cities are filled with rioters, looters, murder is almost common these days. See a place like this makes me wish I lived there, a strong sense of community, great neighbours. So many wonderful people and places in Texas, no wonder Texans are so proud. You have every right to be.

[@jimbyrne9071]

Wow what a great story.

[@antoinettechatagnier4002]

I know those folks in Orange were aware of my relatives Feed Store. Guzardo's in Nederland and in Port Acres. My grandpa had the Port Acres store I spent hours in that store play on feed sacks and just walking around checking it out! I miss those days My uncle had the one in Nederland... I would love to go back!

[@scummybagger4213]

Great job and business Jo Jo ...

[@kerlyn3582]

You share such wonderful stories, this to me is the real America...reminds me of a 'trading store' I used to know back in the day in my home country of South Africa

[@MarieL10]

I’ve been in the mercantile in Orange many times. Very authentic. A great place to visit. Love it and the people there. They have great merchandise 6:59

[@collinreesejones5525]

One my many FAVORITE episodes on TCR!!!

[@davidharris8861]

Stanton's in Alvin Texas, is very much like this, the "newest " part of the business is the grocery shopping, but it also has hardware, section, and feed and farm section. Been in business forever!

[@natephi]

I feel nostalgia for this place, even though I have never been here

[@joanneganon7157]

I just love those stores. You can get lost in there! JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@shirleytaylor186]

Texas is the best.

[@sadmillionare3542]

People complaining about walmarts are the same people who seek the cheapest price. Support local business and spend the extra dollar on quality American goods.

[@noecabrera234]

Saludos a yoyo como estan saludos yoyo desde santa ana California one of these days yoyo where can I go and visit you guys nice to see everything of the store it looks like old but brand new everything inside keep it up yo yo keep the tradition alive.

[@decnijfkris3706]

interesting shop. We don't have them anymore. But when I was young we had those farmer's shops where you could find all what a farmer needs. Imagine when that shop was flooded, OMG a costly affair.

[@davidb5056]

Thank you, for Texas state.

[@raymondescobar1702]

Beautiful sis.. your great

[@stef1lee]

I moved to town after hurricane Ike. I didn't even know that store existed. If they're still around today, I will have to look them up. I've been shopping far out of town at other feed stores because no one has that back home feel.

[@rubey2649]

Christina Applegate is that you?

[@isabelkelly7717]

Texas Country Reporter, you gotta see Doyle Zilem in Waco, Tx. I call him the "wood whisperer". He would make a great story!

[@danhuff7133]

I wish we had one here i miss those old time stores

[@texas1949]

Amazing! Sooo interesting! Love from New Braunfels, TX! ❤️. We’ll visit next time we’re leaving home or coming back! Our daughters moved to GA after marrying GA boys. They mis Texas every second of every day.

[@vernonsanders371]

That place is freaking awsome

[@JaspuneetS]

Wow. Just Awesome 👏🏼👌👍

[@back2basics597]

I am beginning to forget why I love America so much, this is why, one of many reasons why.

[@scubasteve2132]

if people wonder why we say MAGA

[@williamosullivan5920]

I'm not even from there I'm Australian but I can sense the American Pride. that place is America right there.. good on you mate love it

[@dave1101]

Makes me want to move there❤

[@JA-fy1bn]

Amazing people! All of them.

[@tiaratauaese6197]

SERIOUSLY stepping back in time

[@hamidabass1176]

I think the media and news generally around the world has a fixation over sad news. I am always happy when I listen to watch this programI'm not saying that difficulties around the world or something's happening but I think it's too much sadness to do we forget the good things that happen and the small things that are so wonderful we are too fix stated in the sad terrible all the time and I think we have to find time for the wonderful things in life.

[@telluridehussy]

awesome

[@christinehanchey653]

I Love this!!

[@yoliehines4399]

Blessings ! 🙏💗

[@matterofpib]

Great video

[@Dave-zb9dq]

Thank you 😊

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

VERY GOOD PEOPLE!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.......TRUE PATRIOTS!!!!!

[@TheTriplelman]

I've been in every state, and I wish I lived in the best, TEXAS!

[@maximusaugustus6823]

too hot for me, I wished I lived in Colorado or Montana

[@LALO325TX]

Come on down, buddy!!

[@sedakame1]

This is the most Texas voice I've ever heard 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnjohnson6969]

You ought to check out Weis Grocery Willis Texas on old 75

[@CloudcroftTCG]

If I lived close I would love to hit this place up

[@wannabe4668]

What about reloading equipment or supplies? Got any of that?

[@roberthertz6634]

To. Be treated as a human being rare in today's AMERICA. LETS BRING IT BACK. TREAT EVERYONE AS FAMILY. THAT WOULD BE A GREAT STARTING POINT.

[@leonaleona1628]

🌻 SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! 🌻

[@sweetcarbine]

Why, will local businesses pay me higher wages for less work? Why should I pay more for less options? Stuff sold in walmart and local business comes from same place.

[@pl747]

Sort of like Swaim Hardware in Paris, Tx. They started in 1932.

[@dabears1895]

MAKES ME WANNA DRIVE RIGHT OVER THERE…AMERICA THE GREAT. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@davidleebohrer5549]

Looks Like a Good Day Trip To Take from Austin to The Farmers Mercantile in Orange , Texas !

[@TheSurrealGoose]

A day there and a day back, maybe

[@jaypino2642]

Love this

[@dw6506]

The service given by these people can not be found in big box stores

[@azstarlink9781]

Nice!

[@wwhs1928]

AMERICA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸GOD BLESS THE USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CrimsonThorns]

Tony - and Texas! ...i live one hr from that merchantile.

[@broj1327]

Lord, I pray your blessings over this business, family and community. In Jesus Christ, Amen

[@JM-yx1lm]

I take it JoJo doesnt have any kids to leave the business to. So will most likely be sold to a big developer some time

[@SneakyLynk]

I’m gonna take over she’s my step mom I’m 11 and I work there

[@courtneesdad]

Mr Leo passed away 6 months after this video. ;(

[@Jupe367]

Did anyone notice that 1900 phone? Does it truly work?

[@SneakyLynk]

It works I’m jojos stepson and it’s loud

[@sproket168]

American reporting is absolutely hilarious.

[@Zachw2007]

I couldn’t make it in small town America! I’m a spoiled city person.

[@grizzlybexar8177]

I'm guessing the family line dies with her?!

[@mathewhaynes3691]

I see all the comments. Don’t go to big chain stores! Walmart was thrown out of Europe. They get it!

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

Was that before she flipped to the wild side

[@bradchase6831]

If it wasn't for mom & pop truck stops. I would have had to stop driving years ago. They gave this country a leg to stand on.

[@bestgreystar35]

You’re stepping back in time......until you meet joe.

[@ChaChingDream]

Sadly these days are coming to an end. But this is what America is...

[@banderascubsfan3137]

Her shirt lmao 😂

[@SneakyLynk]

bro stop that’s my step mom