Farming the Hard Way

[@hudsonfishing5251]

Best farm channel ever!

[@Reform_Earth]

True God bless you

[@mertens2003]

Yup

[@zarachastellaris9016]

I lost my dad 7 years ago, so I appreciate your jokes, it's one thing I miss about him!

[@guyapeterson]

Well you're a lucky man. You've found a life partner that laughs at your jokes, and you've found a job you love (at least it looks that way). Blessings on you and your family.

[@stick0035]

a very wealthy man

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Wow ! I can't believe I've been watching your video's onwards to 3 yrs now. just watched this one again. loved the work on the MD. and I had to laugh when you were playing with "Doc" when he first smelled your glove. the thought ran through my mine of him saying to himself. "hey! this smells like Uncle Rusty! (seeing how most leather gloves are made of cow hide.) back when I was a kid I worked in a Tannery. still love the smell of leather. and every time I get to smell that it brings back memories of that time. the mill closed down over 60 yrs ago. uh oh I just dated myself!. Yep I'm and old coot! just turned 80 few months ago. thanks for rhe resharing Pete. ECF

[@vietnamvet5826]

never change Pete...you put the world into perspective

[@matthewlandscapes5351]

Every time I see a notification that says just a few aceres farm posted a video I get so happy

[@thomasbrown2650]

So true!

[@Michaelbettinger1]

Honestly though, it’s a few minutes every couple of days to smile and muse over the possibilities that this world offers outside of a desk job in a busy city

[@matthewlandscapes5351]

@@Michaelbettinger1 I hate living in a city I'm country

[@emilyireland2968]

My husband and I live in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 and we LOVE your channel. Whether it's tractor building or chasing piglets around. Keep up the good work. We love it all!!!

[@lukevanessen1852]

And this is why I love your channel, your not always rushing to get the newest technology, you take time and care in what you do and most of all you have a passion for farming and raising livestock and that is something that no computer could ever do.

[@RechargeableLithium]

The best thing about getting power back in Texas is sitting down with a cup of coffee made in the kitchen and not a camp stove on the back porch, and enjoying another story from Pete. Thanks Pete!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Good luck down there! Glad things are looking better.

[@nicolemackenzie9130]

I have just come in from the paddocks, this morning I painted a room in my Grandmothers house. Tomorrow will be another hard work day.....and I am tired but in my happy place. I enjoy hard work, always have, always will. I dont know that many people get that, but hearing you talk about society today running on instant gratification, makes me wonder, how many people understand that hard work makes the the fruits of your labour so much sweeter.

[@packatk7431]

As far as the race to the bottom... I'm with you 100%. I live in a downtown area and we had no grocery store anywhere near us... everything had moved to the suburbs and it was Walmart or some other regional super-mart. We set up a Co-Op in an empty space in the downtown area where local farmers could bring their produce and butchered meat to sell. I'm so proud of how far we've come, we're 4 years in and we're making enough money now that we can profit share with everyone that's believed in it and invested in it. It is a bit more expensive like you said but the cost of getting to those stores in the suburbs usually makes up some of that difference and the product is so much better. I really appreciate your channel and all that you do. The scene with you and the calf had me in tears... keep up the great work.

[@dansnyder7690]

Love this channel, I'm not a farmer, but sure do enjoy the education you provide daily farm chores, and your jokes are the best.

[@vietnamvet5826]

the smell of those cowhide gloves may be not to the calf's liking LOL

[@davidignacio3009]

HA HA HA. In the calf's mind, soon it will be my hide you'll be wearing in your hands. Better stay away from you Mr. Larsen.

[@dwjr5129]

Useless tidbit for the day. Most all FEDEX drivers are actually employees of FEDEX Contractors. This I learned from my nephew who works for one of those contractors. On another note, I appreciate your perspective on the bigger things (and smaller ones too). I was just laid off from my job (first time ever in 45 years) and your vids are a calming respite from the stresses of the moment. Thanks Pete.

[@jeffandterri98]

You are SO SO rite about racing to the bottom. I don't look forward to the day we finally get there.

[@richardmcferrin9847]

You make a lot of good points I also feel some people aren't taught to take pride in their work

[@robscully3312]

Pete, i love your channel. I like the variety of mechanical tractor restoration mixed with farm work and i totally agree with your philosophy on life. Maybe in future you could even include your clock restoration . Best wishes from England

[@Sophia1a1]

Pete always has the best views in life. Watching from Winnipeg, MB.

[@dreastman]

The world could use a daily dose of you! Glad you are here making a difference!

[@thomascdewey2]

Pete, you and your family are hands down my favorite KZbin channel. I’ve followed you for some time and it’s been great learning from you and watching your channel grow. Small time family farming with great values and older tractors. Excellent stuff. Please keep it up.

[@fatlarry1184]

You nailed it! UPS delivery drivers and trucks are all company , they work hard and are held to high standards. Their benefit is good pay, benefits, and pension (all Teamsters Union). Fed Ex trucks are all leased operators who are responsible for all expenses and are held to only one standard...get that box delivered any way you can!

[@foster3316]

What I admire about your farm is "no junk". If its old its fixed, if its broke its gone.

[@blandry021]

Does the pork taste better if the pigs eat cardboard?

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

Pigs eat anything almost you would be surprised lol and cardboard is made from paper =tree pulp

[@frankdeegan8974]

@@scrotiemcbogerballs8286 Pigs will even eat you, everything but the shoes

[@mikekuhn4563]

always nice to see how many Farmalls you have in your shed, and you actually use them on the farm!

[@stevenandrews6627]

Greetings Pete.... just recently discovered your channel. It's become my new morning ritual to watch your posts with my granddaughters right after breakfast. I appreciate your family quality content & the girls are fascinated by your activities. They now believe you and I should become friends and I should move closer to you so that I can help you with all your chores. I just retired and they seem to think that because I spend my days now busily going from chore to chore, I'd be able to help you because you're just as busy as I. Lol..... the perspective of three preschoolers. 👍👍👍

[@clausiusuf]

Farming content is great but I keep coming back for the therapy. Thank you for all the work you out into your channel.

[@ericlaker1983]

Boy I can relate on all terms my friend. Fed ex ran over our dog in front of our garage door, young dog. Everyone in a big dang hurry!! I love my farm. It's just you stated it keeps me out of the bustle. However it finds me here. The animals I enjoy on your you tube. I enjoy the tractors as well. 656 lol. You keep up the great content and I hope for an early spring to help with the hay. I know long winter can get tight some times. Great stuff my friend. I have learned a great deal painting I will refer to this at some point to paint my 656. Thank you so much!!!

[@Biber0315]

You have an infectious demeaner. I admire you for it.

[@cowsgomoo4618]

Pete in the short 4 months or so I've been with the channel that moment with calf was probably the best. Shows you care about the animals and not just look at them as your next dollar

[@lourdesaguirre4882]

I love the synergy between you both as a couple. A true example to all who have no clue what a marriage is and what it really means. Thank you for sharing your life. Blessings

[@MrVailtown]

Worked in a fab shop for a to short of a time. Got to go measure, draw out , cut material, put together by welding, sometimes making removable panels where you drill n tap. Then we paint. Enjoyed every step , boss could never figure out why that "grunt" work made me happy. Keep pushing that rope Pete .

[@Farm_fab]

When I'm working on something, Pete, I like to do the hardest part first so I have something to look forward to at the end of the day. Otherwise it feels like an uphill battle.

[@Matt_spalding82]

I recently started watching your channel, and my father watches you all every week, and as a ups employee I agree with your assessment of the parcel industry. And its the entire industry that's going to crap. We use to sell a service, and the company heads have forgotten that. It's all about profit now, and it's made the industry suffer to the customer. It use to be an exciting thing to see the brown truck roll up, now you wonder what broken package you will have to send back this time. I really want to start a small farm soon maybe the next 2-3 years, but until then I will gladly enjoy watching and supporting Just a Few acres farm

[@tlh001]

Always sage advice, Pete. Nice mix of topics in this video. I liked walking around your farm to see what’s happening

[@oksanabotsman6893]

I just want to say that you are a hard-working person at your farm and you are blessed to have a good partner next to you and see how much you enjoying to do what you do it makes my heart warm and excited that there's people that reminds me of my family. They leave in Russia and I grew up at the farm really miss the work and the fun that we always did when I was a little girl by the way keep up those jokes no matter what everybody's saying unfortunately you cannot make happy everybody's . And in this hard leaving world right now we need some jokes good or bad God bless your family stay healthy be happy peace

[@rolandpinette9946]

Pete, the joy in your face as you're playing with calf 2012 is priceless. I was reminded of another of your recent videos when you mentioned that the rewards associated with farming sometimes outweigh the financial outlay. Be well. Spring is right around the corner.

[@zodszoo]

The soccer ball reminded me of giving our pigs old bowling balls when I was little. My granddad bought EVERYTHING at auctions and came home once with a pile of the defunct and untapped bowling balls. They say in the woods until we found a use for them. It was fun watching them push them balls with the snouts. Lol. Great memories. Thanks for your channel. You're appreciated.

[@mauricefancey7580]

my early life was a farmer then military now retired you bring back great memories thanks

[@donstor1]

You are a rare kind of guy these days. It reminds me of when I was a kid and visited my Uncle who had a huge farm for chickens and thousands of eggs. He use to ride me around on his lap in his old tractor. Meals were fantastic and the work was never done. I enjoy watching you guys more than I can put into words but somehow, I’m sure you understand.

[@davidthompson140]

Instantly gratified this Friday after work watching this video ! And I feel your pain with delivery drivers.... Amazon hit my parked truck in my driveway ! Great video

[@thomasbrown2650]

I love that you love what you do! You give me hope for my retirement. Thank you for letting us be a part of your world ❤️🇺🇸

[@aussiepressconferences.4755]

Love to see the change in seasons.

[@treesawlimbnahbirch6788]

I agree with you 💯, need to enjoy the work as much as the finished product.

[@deborahddenmark]

just a bit jelly of your 'calf whispering'. as a youngster, our neighbors had calves in pasture right next door (edge of small town 'neighborhood' of sorts). what fun, especially when they had a bottle feeder. such fond memories. while my dad's cattle herd was a bit farther away and the herd guarded by a brendle cow named Brendie (what else, lol) who was to be respected at all times.

[@kevinfitzpatrick5068]

The pigs are getting pretty large!!!! And the Tractor Parts look WONDERFULLY RED!!!

[@seumasanderson3181]

always something to learn from this channel

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Such true words of wisdom...👍💛

[@phammond8155]

I need to go to bed now. I keep saying "oh, just one more video". I love your farm, the animals too. Poor Sammy. My great grandparents had a farm in Iowa. Makes me think how they might have lived. Thank you for sharing, looks like a lovely life being connected to the earth.

[@andresmith6738]

We(Maggie & Andrew) Love what and how you do things. Your commentary and logic on your day to day farm life aways puts a smile on our face!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks Maggie & Andrew!!

[@adamfontana537]

So true what you are saying. It seems the level of decency has dropped everywhere. Love your channel

[@Boot_185]

You are living the dream! I would love to have the land to farm. As a kid my aunt had a small dairy farm I grew up on and I sure miss it and its a big loss my kids couldnt grown up like that. Gives you character and works the mind everyday.

[@mikedebois2566]

Hillary has a beautiful smile, and she smiles at you alot, you must be doing soemthing right Pete!

[@Redsammeh]

Thanks for blessing us with the calf footage

[@rawister]

Pete, you make too much sense. We need more people who think like you!

[@craigrasnic4178]

It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to get everything all painted up like new but at the same time it’s nerve racking trying to put it all back together without scratching everything up

[@johnweiland3392]

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your channel. I grew up on a farm and while I’m not cut out to do it full time your videos remind me of so many good childhood memories. My Dad had a Super MDTA. I thought it was the coolest thing when it switched from gas to diesel. Can’t wait to see yours run!

[@genesloan3175]

Just what I needed today, a visit from Pete!

[@ritabrunetti381]

Your videos bring us a bit of joy and peace. Love watching your success with the tractor rebuilding and seeing the cows and pigs and yes even listening to your jokes. Be well.

[@jrichy3699]

Pete and Hillary thank you for being genuine I love your channel I’m a vet that suffers from PTSD /anxiety and depression and watching your channel really and truly relaxes me love the content commentary and jokes of course my wife is just catching on!

[@mali2640]

Thank you for sharing these movements and your wisdom...taking the time to smell the flowers. I enjoyed them very much.

[@johnchetcuti6518]

By dream would be to do what you are doing. You are such a down to earth man. God Bless you

[@donaldwallace7934]

Great video Pete!! A lot of common sense! By the way, your jokes are just fine....Please keep them coming!! Have a great day!!

[@JamesLeatherman]

Yeah, I find myself agreeing with you on all your points today. Although, I do think that we need to be able to tolerate a hybrid kind of life experience - some instant gratification, some artisanal experiences. I am hopeful when I see young people who are craftsmen, organic farmers, restoration specialists, etc. And then there is you, Pete - you are a throughline in the American agricultural experience, beyond the cacophony of factory farming. If you want hope - look at yourself. Old time farming with modern social media delivery. This is good stuff, man - keep the faith.

[@HTPJohn]

That was a wonderful moment with Doc. God Bless.

[@thomaserke4197]

A guy was wondering and hoping you didn’t fall down at the beginning of your video. Your right hip was all wet. Love the RUN RUN RUN!

[@donnaparrish7638]

Yes. The finished product is the cherry on the top. My son in law restores old clocks too. He’s got a bunch of them. It’s 12 here in Oklahoma at 10:45 a.m.

[@finnbowes8289]

I just want to say that your videos mean a lot and the honesty and enjoyment that you bring to each one is a welcome change from other content on youtube

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

Today's video and perceptions of the world, and farming today is exactly why I love this channel. No where near yourself in the farming yet, but in my endeavor the process to get to be able to plant is a huge passion of mine. Thank you very much for taking the time to video, and bring along several aspects of the farm today. Thank you sir, very well done video today.

[@larrymoore6640]

Pete that was a great mix of things on the farm. Really enjoyed you and the new calf and Sammy.

[@georgiadawg8255]

Pete, I think your philosophy on work is born into farmers. You can work all season on a crop or animals for weather or sickness to sometimes ruin the end product. Farming is a hard process, if in some way you can't find joy in the hard work. The results are a bonus and blessing from God. GREAT VIDEO.

[@SODAK2276]

Keep doing what makes you happy and you will have a great life! Enjoy our talks! Well your talks. Haha

[@craigbernard4998]

Hey Pete just a heads up check the black tape on those Amazon boxes . Usually have fiberglass strings in the packing tape , not sure if issue or not those porkers eat that .

[@goldysmith6953]

You got to love the way you react your cattle and how the cattle react to you that is the greatest thing I've seen you do my dad used to do the same thing and I was found myself doing the same thing it's just the greatest inner feeling I get when I used to do it dad used to say it's called Trust

[@usmcforever7630]

It’s ok to think you have a sense of humor. Self esteem is important

[@gregpennington5229]

Pete, really enjoy your videos! A joke for you; A piece of string walks into a bar. The string asks for a beer. The bartender says "get out of here, we don't serve your kind". The string hangs his head and leaves. Just outside the bar the string has a brilliant idea. He He ruffles his ends and ties himself in knots. The string goes back in the bar and says "Bartender, I'd like a beer!" The bartender replies "hey aren't you that piece of string that I just threw out?" The string replies "No I'm afraid not!

[@justin9055]

Spot on!!

[@grantguy8933]

Thank you.

[@CDeanhartman]

As someone who is restoring a Victorian house, I totally agree with the sentiment at 12:40. You have to enjoy the process from start to finish. Great stuff, really enjoyed the progress.

[@WACRE44]

Thanks so much for your vlogs was great fun

[@jameslcoble248]

I agree that with the delivery companies or any company needs to focus more on what is important to people and families and not worried about money. Money has made companies just greedy I believe. Tractor parts are looking good. Livestock looking good as well. Have a great weekend.

[@Kristian_Saile]

Love it Pete. You are totally right about not making everything about efficiency, taking the time to be with and observe the animals, loving the process... I mean isn’t that why we farm? The relentless pursuit of efficiency drove us to monoculture and factory farming.... some of the labor intensive stuff is what we enjoy and take satisfaction from, whether it be fixing an old tractor or filling the waterer. Your sense of presence in the moment is spot on. Still think your channel name should be Zen and the art of Farming 😆 Cheers from northern Michigan

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

You hit the nail right on the head Kristian.

[@scottnewsome8472]

Pete, you have quickly become one of my favorite channels to watch. I'm still stuck in the grind and love living vicariously through you. Keep up the farm. Oh, and I'm thinking we should start a #savesammy campaign...

[@zackvahlkamp3960]

I completely agree you get what you pay for and cheaper is rarely better. I always tell people fast, cheap, or done right you get to pick one. Hope you find some hay.

[@brigettebray6463]

Very refreshing.

[@joeyfmd]

Great show. Stay safe...

[@ericrowles3653]

Enjoyed your perspective today, Pete! Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethrunyan3168]

Enjoy your videos. I raised many hogs over 35 years, you have a nice group of hogs, keep up the good work.

[@edwardphillips6774]

Ed Phillips I am woundering how the supper c is coming I love watching you with your animals I wish I was doing what you are

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Hi Mr. Pete! It looks like you spent my birthday doing the same thing I did...WORKING!

[@coreylongbottom]

I love your channel. You continue to be an inspiration to me. I particularly loved the philosophical aspect of today's video, gives things a lot of depth!

[@Civvie63]

Thanks for sharing your journey, Pete. Much love.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Great well rounded video! Eagerly a waiting for that MD to rumble once again!

[@jaypino2642]

Keep the videos coming,I really enjoy them.

[@JamesCouch777]

I restore old motorcycles and like you, I enjoy the process more than the finished product. It's good to see the progress on the MD 👍

[@codygriffith212]

Just tried your tire chain trick you showed a few videos back that worked great keep up the great videos

[@faniefaze]

Your joke remind me of the aeroplane pilot announcing the engines failed, they are going to crash, the chances of survival is zero. Passengers was quiet for a minute when one guy jumps and shouts - That bloody doctor of mine lied to me ! He said I was going to die of cancer :-O

[@rociinolte9473]

Wonderful channel,God bless you all.

[@dennishutchinson]

Great philosophizing Pete. Playing with steer 2012 reminded me of when I was a kid growing up on the farm and some calves would come up to me and let me pet them. We had a farrowing house for the sows and if we had room we’d put new calves in spare pens during the winter. My brother and I would let one out and try to ride it down the aisle like a rodeo rider. Those were the days.

[@randysly5977]

Love the interaction with the animals.

[@Reform_Earth]

God bless you guys your the best love the videos great job