First Combine Lesson

It's greasy out in the field but we're gonna get it done today and wrap up Harvest 2021. Onyx receives his first combine lesson. The throttle is a bit touchy but he will have it figured out in no time! There was no shortage of cab corn and no bunnies were harmed in the making of this video. We even got to pull out the Moline after Dad got the header trailer stuck in the mud.
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With growing consumer awareness about where their food comes from, Zach has identified the need for an independent voice from the front lines of agriculture. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences in the agriculture world while providing farmer-to-farmer education to help facilitate a collaborative conversation between farmers and the public.
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[@kwaskeconstruction3382]

The look on Onyx's face, he's determined to line up the header just right, once he finally got it right, he looks up at Dad for approval. Reminds me of working with my Dad, :) but he's passed away, almost (1) year. Onyx it's these days that are the BEST :)

[@TheLazyWhitetailHunter]

Could not be more true

[@kevinklingner3098]

Congratulations Onyx on first time driving your header the first time. This is great stuff for any farmers son.

[@jfdb59]

They really are making memories for a lifetime here. It's a beautiful thing to see.

[@rayanderson4119]

That's how I learned how to do it. But you had to throw your whole body into the lever to get it to engage. Kids have it SO easy now. 😃 Keep it up Zach! It looked like he did a great job. I treasure those memories with my dad some 50+ years ago.

[@kevinklingner3098]

@@rayanderson4119 u

[@Its_Me0000]

Onyx is a hit. The expression on his face, his good questions, his desire to learn, awesome kid.

[@josef5319]

well they make good money and hes probably set for life. Who wouldnt.

[@Islamic_quotese]

what kind of video ziyada like to watch in your country I'm Indian Farmer and Muslim

[@Islamic_quotese]

@@상희-r6x what kind of video ziyada like to watch in your country I'm Indian Farmer and Muslim

[@carlywillson1804]

Hggygvvgyvvu

[@davidcudlip6587]

@@josef5319 Nobody is, "Set For Life". Business climates change for what ever reason and many farms can and do go under. I've seen it happen in my own area of north central Illinois. Many kids raised on farms don't wish to stay and run a family farm. It's sad but it's their choice. After seeing grandfathers and fathers struggle with weather and mechanical problems and thing beyond their control, they walk away from it.

[@mrkidd122]

This footage 10 to 20 years down the road will bring endless laughs and smiles to your faces…brings back many memories from when I used to farm with my dad.

[@_lucas_1k_]

It sure will! When I started learning to drive combine we took videos and I still look back occasionally

[@springbackinaction]

Love how there was no hesitation with Onyx. Just get in the combine and poor the Coal to it. Full throttle or nothing for that young man.

[@xslytitanx]

Haha. Like farther like son. Must be the race car driver in him.

[@johnhurd6243]

If you're not first you're last.

[@roberthakeman9822]

Onyx reminds me of when my son started helping me out with farming everything at first was wide open but they do learn eventually.

[@kevinbutton4580]

Hes probably used to the RT's where you gotta give them the juice

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Idk why Zach was surprised that Onyx went full throttle, he’s a budding race car driver like his dad.

[@sethmoore6565]

That boy will have those memories forever. I’m 27 and would kill to be where he is in life.

[@garyholly8376]

I love seeing you and your son living and learning and having fun at the same time. Memories being made and a wonderful future in farming.

[@RJSAMCRO]

Its the determination and willingness of Onyx that makes me believe once again the future of our country is in good hands. Great Work. Thank God For Farmers

[@GIGroundNPound]

So God made a farmer. Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving from Texas!

[@champaignfarmer7455]

My 9 year old daughter ran the combine for the first time last weekend in Ohio. The smile on their face and the pride we feel as farmer parents is not something that can be matched!

[@billyburdge7996]

This is my most favourite vid because onyx looks so happy with you.

[@backselltradfallning9381]

I've been watching your channel for quite some time now, and i could honestly feel the same sense of pride you Zach felt when Onyx combined. Best regards from Sweden 👍

[@dickhumble4610]

The smile on Onyx face when you were telling him not to run over it was priceless. Makes a Dad proud to see his kids being able to learn new things.

[@MLOCharmer]

Yes that was classic. The look on dad's face. So adorable! I wish I was raised that way

[@rrrohan2288]

proud moment when your child wants to run over something

[@gamerc_rodd4162]

Yup

[@Islamic_quotese]

@@MLOCharmer what kind of video ziyada like to watch in your country I'm Indian Farmer and Muslim

[@Islamic_quotese]

@@gamerc_rodd4162 what kind of video ziyada like to watch in your country I'm Indian Farmer and Muslim

[@bradpendleton5675]

Reminded me of when my dad taught me to drive our combine. No side seat he stood on the side of the cab. I got one hour of instruction and I was on my on. I'll never forget it. Thanks for the memory

[@scotthackman861]

Classic truck bid line: "I knew exactly what I wanted to pay and knew I wasn't going a dime over what I had in my head.....and I only went $200 over that."

[@jameschristie4596]

Agreed. The best line

[@booty4472]

Yes sirs! Only $200 over for a square bodied Chevy that I got to drive/inspect? That’s a lottery win to me! Congrats! Let’s see……..haven’t finished entire video yet, but I will put $1,000 on who that square body is for!!!

[@edrouse9578]

I'm usually the other guy.

[@April8989]

I was hoping it wasn't #4 bidding against him 👍

[@TheMr9fingers]

I went to go look at a old truck one sunday with a friend I thought he would buy it cause he flipped vehicales i was wrong i had to go home and tell my Wife i bought a 53 chevy pickup best money ive spent

[@jerrycallison6125]

Well done, Onyx. I appreciate his hesitancy to go too fast when turning around until he gets a feel for what he's doing. Much better than being overconfident. I like the way you are willing to give him the experience at his age, yet don't overdo making him work. He's learning a work ethic, yet still gets to be a kid. Well done, Dad. We didn't get to see Jim get stuck this year. Oh well, there's still tillage. LOL

[@garyduquette1784]

Watching you with your son in the combine was awesome. Brought back a lot of memories of my dad and I. Thank you and may God bless you and your family.

[@constructionlife7034]

I love that you are teaching the next generation to run the combine. Brings back memories of when I learned to run the combine on a 6620 many years ago.

[@garyhunt782]

Had to keep rewinding to 18.32 minutes onyx’s face had me in stitches what a lad 😂😂😂😂😂 great video 👍

[@x3douba3]

Same!

[@georgedavidson1221]

I like your. son telling Dad slow down “. I don’t want to go so fast “. Relax Dad. Let him . feel comfortable

[@billybobbelichick7345]

Onyx is such a bad ass. You tell him to go, he puts the corn to it and sends it! He's following in your footsteps Zach, a hunter, racer, farmer and does it all at a high level. No doubt you're really proud!

[@iamthepeterman54]

My dad taught me how to run an old 60’s case combine when I was a kid. Incredible memories.

[@craigwavra3495]

Pretty cool dad moment there. The boy did good for the first time. Loved his eyes once that combine took off.

[@paxbonum4683]

Smiles all around as Onyx finished up 2021. A great video of family working together.

[@davidrigby1543]

Magic to watch Onyx driving you must be so proud of him his smile is infectious and I’m dying to see more and more of him as time goes by - he’s a gem

[@bryantlehman2418]

16:29 when Onyx looks to dad see how he did and Dad is just holding back a big ol’ smile. I remember learning to drive a stick shift on a 1958 Ford f600 grain truck with a two speed rear end and my grandpa just laughing at me when I got it because I was so happy. My grandpa gifted the truck to me and now it sits in our barn as a remembrance of growing up on the farm

[@highping1786]

I like how Onyx 's instinct is to floor it. It reminds me of the end scene of Animal House right before they hit the bleachers. Ramming speed!

[@gregoryrosengren2544]

Well dad you said full throttle, and he did.😄

[@Simplejack2514]

Zach.You and Becky have a great kid in Onyx..Brings tears to my eyes of thinking back to days of working with my dad. Cherish these moments

[@scottsolomonson9005]

Dad; Don’t run it over…Son: “I think I missed him”. Best shared father son laugh ever.

[@scottsolomonson9005]

18:35

[@darionclub2158]

What were they talking about? Some kind of little animal?

[@junkorbust9498]

Way to go Onyx. First time I drove combine I was 12. We were immigrants and I had to learn from a retired farmer in a language I barely understood. My father was in the same boat as he had always hired the combining done in Europe.

[@joshhy32]

"If in dout, go flat out" comes to mind watching Onyx. He will soon be a better farmer than the actor who plays millennial farmer

[@John-kr7iz]

could get the part of the son of the stunt double

[@tonylisowski8306]

A father and son time like that is priceless

[@dalewalker2315]

I want to congratulate, Onyx on his beautiful Buck! There are many hunters out there, Onyx that will never see a deer like that one!

[@toddhauschildt3269]

Wish there was a LOVE button! Enjoy every minute teaching him.

[@T-rav1880]

This brought back a lot of big memories from my dad 1st taught me how to drive the 7700 and even all the way up to our 9660. I can only imagine how proud you feel as a dad as I know mine is.

[@Lobsterman1010]

I was one of those kids who lived in a small town but didn’t farm much. I wish I had these types of experiences. So fun to watch

[@kurtadelman272]

That’s awesome, I remember my first time with a John Deere 95, not as operator friendly! I was about Onyx’s Adelman and had to literally stand on the clutch pedal, dad made a couple of rounds with me and told me he was going for supper 😲😀

[@dwightl5863]

I remember my dad saying the same thing to me after starting me on cultivating corn. Found out later he was really at the edge of the field behind some trees watching. Couldn't get in much trouble cultivating two rows at a time at probably a mile an hour. Miss him.

[@ernestworrall367]

The best job a father can do is to let your child learn by experience and be there when needed great job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevenphare5455]

OMG! it just keeps getting better with onyx on the farm! You and him together are priceless!!

[@EcoBelkin]

The laughter shared between father and son is priceless. The heartfelt moment captured on film makes reminiscing easier as you both age.

[@toddmetzger4524]

It's always good to see the next generation being taught. Great Job Onyx.

[@rickdekard218]

Your a great Dad Zach ,I wish I had had been so lucky ,it will make all the difference in the world.

[@davehenderson47240]

It always blows my mind how much larger the equipment is these days. Far cry from my Allis 190xt and Farmall Super M s

[@bubbamn698]

Zach, it's awesome that you were grinning ear to ear the whole time Onyx was driving!

[@northernmonkey4632]

Zach, I want to applaud you, Becky and your grandpa on how you treat your family and friends! You are a charismatic well rounded hard working guy! I found your channel a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoy your family’s journey! If you have time this winter and make it over to central WI, please reach out as I would love to take you and Onyx for a ride in a Snowcat at Granite Peak! Heck drive over for that alone!!!

[@darylpischner6304]

Nothing like driving or riding in a modern combine. It is great for son and father.

[@LowsJuan]

Definitely one of the best episodes I have watched in a long while. How a simple smile can make your day.

[@kylesmith9956]

Love it! Reminds me of when I was learning to drive a manual. I forgot to take my foot off the gas while turning and took out 3 fence post and ended up nosed into the creek. All papaw said was “you got her stopped but, we better tell granny were going to miss dinner because we have to fix these fence post you just destroyed”… Little fella will remember this day for the rest of his life.

[@idahofarmlife]

I thought your fight over that old pickup on the auction was hilarious. It was even funnier when you realized you had bought it. You didn't seem too excited about the purchase right after you had been having a war with the other bidder.

[@larrythompson8630]

It’s always a let down after you bid. Especially when you went over your max. “Did I bid too much? How am I getting it home?”

[@craigwadey2122]

Shouldn't be any problem getting it home , question is what is it going to be used for ?

[@rollinlowford]

@@craigwadey2122 Its a chevy...its used to keep your tools from rusting lol

[@Dennis-bj9cj]

We've all been there.

[@TB-dw7yn]

I bet he puts a pick up sprayer in the back 😂

[@stankohl4262]

No doubt you are raising your kids right. It's always great seeing you be able to teach them to run the equipment. So many out there need to take a lesson. At least there is some hope for a few kids in the future.

[@rommelsaint8869]

"New what i wanted to pay for the truck and wasn't going a dime over" "So i paid $200 more" :)

[@Twankiejones]

Never ran a combine but I would love to, I remember growing up my grandpa telling me to go get a tractor that hasn’t been ran in a while and go drive her around and off I’d be. I love running tractors or equipment really it’s just fun to me and I could do it all day. It’s awesome seeing a younger generation doing this. My daughter who’s fixing to be 1 will definitely learn about tractors and everything. She already loves watching her pawpaw working on his cub 682 or his engine for his truck and she definitely loves to ride on the cub 682. She gets so mad when you have to get off of it.

[@jarrenwojcik1382]

I think we may need an updated equipment video after harvest is over!

[@matthews6892]

I remember my first combine lesson, whole lot of flailing arms, grandpa reaching across to control the hydraulics and steering as he tried to help me keep the row. These are the greatest memories.

[@paulreed6340]

That boy of yours sure seems like a cool kid. I'm glad you guys got him on the farm when you did.

[@shortgeorge8272]

Proper parenting... if I did not see it I would not believe it... Thank you two.

[@cpknier]

Absolutely awesome to what a father teach his son and the relationship they share! Great job both of you!

[@andersisacson8262]

Love your movies. Your truly blessed to be able to work with both your dad and your son. In this day of age its rare to see a kid that wants to work, learn and take responsibility . All the best to all of you

[@ctsehn]

Zach, you need to get one of those steering wheel knobs in the combine for Onyx! Deere sells them for their lawn tractors but they work awesome in field tractors and combines too! You guys will love it so much more turning at the ends and just for everything really; definitely will let Oynx use only one hand for the steering instead of two and the other hand for the joystick and return to cut numbers. In fact, I guarantee that you'll put one in all your equipment after you do one. You will be addicted for sure! Your welcome in advance.

[@joel8340.]

Those wheels are nice in loaders and forklifts but using the palm of you hand as a wheel is the way I like and how we do on my farm. I didn't know deere did them though thanks for letting me find that out 😀

[@arkansasfarmboy4640]

I love them, but if you get a heavy one, bumps with tractors can make the knob pull the steering wheel down, kicking out the guidance

[@ericwoosley8152]

The smiles on both of your faces is priceless. Enjoy the time together and the priceless memories.

[@markmullins4222]

I wouldn't call it putting corn on your roof of the combine I would call it feeding the deer so Onyx could get another deer LOL

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Yup, if you're a fisherman it's called chummin'. Onyx knows what it's all about.

[@Flyingfarmer1]

Onyx shovin the command pro stick forward with absolute confidence was priceless! Chip off the old block. Greetings from a fellow farmer across the pond!

[@larrydavidson3402]

The next generation is getting ready to take over the reins of the farm. Good job Onyx. Good of dad to start training him at a young age.

[@jeffirish9698]

Congrats Onyx. You did a great job! I was working in the woods with my dad when I learned to dive a 1 ton international truck that we built sideboards on. I'm 60 now and still remember how proud I felt. You've got a great role model in your dad!

[@sipzilla]

Just wanna say that I appreciate the relationship you show between you all and Jim. Not sure if he's part of the family but he seems like it. He's got a great work ethic and is hilarious on camera! +1 for Jim! Ps -still waiting for a Jim cam episode 🤣🤣

[@garywatts8543]

Onyx learning equipment juggling...priceless! Awesome job!

[@scottmages1266]

I've never laughed so hard at one of your videos!! Good father son bonding as Onyx starts combining. I got some great laughs out of it!

[@chikn2145]

Good job, Dad, Mom. Be really proud of your young man!

[@billnalder1017]

As a long time owner of the square body pickup, i approve of your recent purchase!!!!!

[@djwheels66]

Watching Onyx drive brought me back 31 years ago!!!! Same thing, same conversation, in an International 1460 combine. This is so awesome!!!!

[@stikerdegrey]

Love to see Onyx is all about the speed, can't hide the race car driver in that young farmer.

[@jareddory2155]

Definitely was FULL GO GO GO

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yes, he definitely was driving to*WIN!*

[@travistaylor3350]

That is what happens when you you put the grain cart operator in the combine

[@timkelley6616]

I feel the need for speed! As Onyx pushes stick All the way forward! The look on Zach’s face is priceless.

[@cmusic52]

Def like his Dad!! Love that Speed!! Full Send!!!!

[@aaronklosterman6420]

Last day of farming for the season is the best time to learn, you can take your time and if something breaks, there's always tomorrow

[@cook9815]

18:30 had me crying laughing… it is an absolute joy watching you two making memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for all you guys do!

[@kennethgreen2829]

I remember the first time my dad got me to run the Combine and its as fresh in my mind as it it was yesterday. These are memorys that well be with you forever Zach.

[@robdavis331]

"Don't run him over" as Dad smiles and Son laughs his A$$ off... Love it!

[@MrSanmanbob]

Hay young fella, we all started when we were young. you'll do well. KEEP A SMILE.

[@justinpacker2451]

I listened to the podcast from April with Trevor Bales last night and Becky asked a very good question about biodegradable twine. It is actually a thing. It's made out of sisal, which is a cousin to hemp. I use it to make my 50 acres of hay every year. The problems with it are cost and quality. It has no comparison to plastic twine in consistency, so what you end up with are thicker and thinner spots in the twine which makes it miss knots frequently. It is really nice if you drop some out in the field since it will just rot away. However when you're making 500k Bales a year it just doesn't work.

[@wssides]

@CAMILA NOT cool on a family channel!!

[@Rumblestrip]

@CAMILA reported

[@marchaney174]

Great video. Onyx look of concentration while operating around the 16:30 mark is priceless. And that look and laugh of his is great. Always enjoy the videos.

[@kevins5092]

Onyx might as well enjoy life now, the weight of getting that big buck has been lifted off his shoulder, so time to farm

[@jedwards2182]

Thumbs up to your son. I grew up on a fruit farmer no combines there. I',m 70 yrs old and have yet to drive a combine. I think time is running out. It's on my bucket list.

[@craiggolliher5015]

I'm very very happy for you "Pops". The pleasure and agony of age.

[@Brandon-qn1ws]

Onyx only knows how to go one speed: FAST.

[@StarrMan1961]

Isn’t it amazing that with the little bit of rain you had over the summer that you were able to get some of the yields you got.

[@maxassessoriacontabilrural8329]

Parabéns, algo impressionante é dar educação, ensinar desde cedo a força do trabalho, a prender cedo é garantia de sucesso no futuro.

[@mitchellgourley3653]

It’s nice to see you young man take over his dad’s job

[@jeffdrier4460]

Gotta love Onyx... he's stop of Full throttle... I remember those days. "BRING THE THUNDER!"

[@Mike_Engel]

Love to see you and Onyx together... Father teaches son...give a proud look as he remembers learning from his dada... the son takes over for dad when the time is right...!!!!

[@garyjohnson4458]

I love seeing young kids learning to run tractors and combines I was driven tractor at 11 years old just a ford 9 n but was a big thing for me back then

[@The_Turbo_Charged]

That's exactly what this country needs more of, that's the definition of a real father, also definition of hard work, I admire what you do, and what your doing into the future, thank you for these videos to!!

[@mikeaiken4330]

Zach- "Now drive forward." Onyx- YES... FULL SEND!!! 🤣

[@farmer6874]

You can see how proud you are of your boy. Love this

[@lindanelson8400]

I'm smiling from start to finish watching the family working together on the farm 🚜. Onyx is such a good boy, the determination on his face to learn that combine and Zach's watchful eye. So cool to see. Now to teach Onyx there's more than one throttle position besides foot on the floor. 😀👍

[@Bishopaaronbeachy]

Reminds me of when my grandfather taught me how to drive the tractor. Love it!

[@TheMr9fingers]

Glad to see you are entrusting the farm future to the next Generation the more operators for the different equipment allows for more flexibility to get the work done I got to run a Combine in wheat a few years back and loved it.

[@MrNikolai07]

Zach. I could see how much you loved teaching Onyx how to run that combine and how proud you were. I love that for you and your family.

[@eliotlawrence6027]

Dad and son.....that is the best of United States of America !!!

[@davidpuls9767]

Wow, what a treasure, a kid that wants to learn how to work. You should be very proud.

[@cherokee3531]

Bro just play fs19 with „money cheat” in real live. Nice.

[@tonto8069]

Seeing the two of you laughing at the same time was priceless. Teaching them young is the ticket. My grandfather taught me on a Farmall Cub at like 11 or 12.

[@cparrott1934]

It’s awesome to see you teaching the next generation of farmer!

[@geraldsundberg3610]

Nice to see the youngun's learning a new thing. I think I even have learned a new thing.

[@steveanderson4768]

The end of the last video when you had Onyx with the deer that he got beautiful and man the smile on your sons face that’s what being a parent is all about right there watching him grow up to be a very responsible hard-working Man !!! What more could you ask for