5000-Acre REGENERATIVE FARM Revives Old Farming Town - Ep. 256

[@FlockFingerLakes]

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[@johngault8688]

I'm curious about the bare ground farm shown about the 21-minute point. I'm guessing that they spray the field to keep weeds from growing, otherwise the ground couldn't be that bare for very long. How often do they have to spray that field? No wonder why our waterways are being polluted by storm water runoff.

[@StefanPigford-r9w]

We're is this place?

[@mjohnson2123]

I've heard other ranchers recommending new ranchers to rent land to get start/expand their enterprises. Greg Judy, Gabe Brown and Joel Salatin to name just three. All three of them also advocate regenerative farming/ranching. Gabe Brown has his own processing facilities as well. I believe decentralizing our food processing and distribution is the key to making food local again. I believe localizing our food will revive rural America and supply all of U.S. with higher quality, healthier food.

[@BenEthridge]

Two yrs of shortages from other countries woke a few people up it seems. Don't depend on your enemies to feed you in times of troubles. That's insanity.... Gday

[@KPVFarmer]

Yes indeed, skilled butchers are in high demand. Real butchers that know how to process entire animals and multi species. Not just a cutter that only processes a quarter beef.

[@melaniemathes9623]

@mohnson2123 Those guys got my attention about regenerative ag, especially Gabe Brown. Makes me want to get back in the family business.

[@parkburrets4054]

Hear! Hear! Most important thing I’ve heard in a long time.

[@mikedonovan4434]

@@mjohnson2123 Joel Salatin manages Polyface Farm - distributing its farm product sales throughout Virginia and Maryland. Polyface Farm trains interns each year to instill the regenerative skills necessary to manage their own farm business.

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

I like seeing animals living stress-free lives, eating natural, nutritional food, not dosed with antibiotics and dewormers, babies allowed to stay with the mothers etc...... It all makes common - sense. I feel it nakes a differance in the meat , dairy and eggs as opposed to the unatural, stress and fear filled sedentary life of factory farm raised animals. I can tell if the wild game im eating was taken instantly or if it wasnt and its system was flooded with stress hormones. These animals deserve to live a good life , its the least we can do. I love this whole regenerative movement and am so excited for its progress.

[@Alpha1Farms]

Regenerating and entire town… that’s a tall order. Been studying permaculture and regenerative farming for almost a decade and never heard of this guy… how? The man has created a beautiful example of what can be done long term. Absolutely amazing. Great interview.

[@leelindsay5618]

Permaculture doesn't really recognize Adaptive Multi-Paddock grazing really yet. If it involves annuals, a lot of permaculture looks down its proverbial nose at farming or ranching. This guy doesn't do 100% permaculture, but he is involved in the process of regeneration. There's more wiggle room in regeneration for people to get started and move along the path at a profittable pace (purity tests are fewer and it does allow for repeated failure as people learn).

[@PROAmateur01]

He was on an episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast. It’s a very good listen.

[@lauraw.7008]

@@leelindsay5618Permaculture really ought to consider AMP, given the amazing results on the rest of the environment surrounding the ranched animals.

[@lauraw.7008]

@@leelindsay5618 “Permaculture” refers to regenerative anything. Communities in non-farm areas can have regenerative aspects. And you’re correct; many have adopted the term “permaculture” to only refer to perennial woodland farming.

[@prestonpersonal]

You should read his book. It's phenomenal

[@bobbyhaskin4799]

Mr. Harris is a nationwide treasure of a man. We are thankful to live close enough to take classes at times, at his farm, and as we drive south through Blufton to see family, his farm has always been a highlight of interest to me before we even knew what specifically they were doing there...his fields always looked healthy, his animals were always grazing and it seemed like a retreat as we would pass through. So thankful that Mr. Will gives up his time to help spread his thoughts and methods in farming to the rest of us.

[@victoriaboulay6952]

I absolutely love what this man has decided to do in bringing regenerative farming back to his family farm... the soil and animals are once again loved. May God bless him and his family for many generations to come

[@jackstrubbe7608]

I grew up in Ohio in a farming community of 3,000, and we all contributed in some way. Many of the things i did for odd-jobs as a child would now be considered illegal for children, but we all grew up with very good work ethics and life skills. I went on in life being supportive and involved in organic farming methods, and credit my long life to that simplicity of living. This presentation gave me great joy.

[@ichifish]

Lot of wisdom packed into this 1 1/2 hour video. Mr. Harris is a hero. Thanks, Summer.

[@mistyglenn]

This is the third video and the third Chanel to see Will’s story. This is awesome. If I travel to GA, I would make this a destination.

[@FarmingFuture-w7q]

"This 1 1/2-hour video is filled with insightful wisdom. Mr. Harris is truly a hero. Thanks for sharing, Summer!"

[@jackobrien1739]

Thank you for this expose. I appreciate your curiosity & willingness to travel such a distance to bring us this story. Also, huge thanks to Will Harris for his openness & generosity w his time.

[@policeofficer908]

As a person who has spent a weekend on Mr. Will's farm, I can attest that he is as genuine in person as he is on this video. He walks the 100 yards from his office at the old courthouse and eats lunch at the General Store. He invited me to drive through his open pastures and see his whole farm. I suggest seeing the farm on horseback though.

[@Ghost-Mama]

There is a MASSIVE difference between his healthy farm and that bare nakey ground of that farm near his. Good 👍🏻 job!! 💚

[@lauraw.7008]

Wonder when the neighbor is going to open their eyes and take on the Regenerative model?

[@Ghost-Mama]

@@lauraw.7008 I don’t know… some people never know what is good for them because they never bother to find out. Let’s hope he gets a bit Jelly when he see’s them feeding them for free and not having to waste money on sick cattle and poison for the grounds.

[@sirlesliechao]

​@lauraw.7008 i like how he talks about the benefits of his method, but also gives a ton of grace to his neighbors and says they are smart, hardworking people. As he said, farmers don't make a ton of money, even when subsidized, so I'd imagine many farmers recognize the benefits of regenerative agriculture but don't have the capital to risk their livelihood to pivot. Or perhaps don't have the time to fully commit. Would it be great if more farms were regenerative? Sure, but that might not be currently feasible for everyone.

[@Ghost-Mama]

@@sirlesliechao it’s as simple as letting the grass grow. You are trying to make it sound like rocket science. It’s not.

[@BenEthridge]

​@@Ghost-Mama; One pasture at a time shouldn't break the bank. Every trip starts at one.... Gday

[@MsNumber48]

I wish there were more people like Mr. Harris. He and his family are so inspiring.

[@judymckerrow6720]

I LOVE that he is not only thinking about himself and his family but also the survival of a community ! Most people now days are only concerned with themselves. 💐💚🙃

[@mike60521x]

truthfully - that is the problem in the us now - we used to look after our neighbors - now most people want the govt to give handouts, to pay off student loans, to give them free housing and food, and to bomb foreign countries - they dont give a ratsass about or even hate their neighbors

[@leon-wk1dq]

@@T-unit-84 It figures out to $64.70 a week and yes I would call that free labor

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

How many Great Pyranese do you have with 5k acres..😳?

[@ангелХранитель-к8ц]

I think most people are caring for their society, but too many of those who don’t think about their social and natural environment and their impact, design how the society functions. I am talking about corporations and people who run them, that impose their toxic, stupid, and draining the country, ways of growing food to the rest of the people and to legislature. A few bad egotistical people make most of the problems. This farmer is the good example of wise and connected and healthy farming that was traditional before the other kind started to force themselves onto us all.

[@drewrowl]

What AN HONEST generous gentleman isn't he just?

[@bjoburn7821]

Real Way to Live Healthy Not destroying Earth Nature Food we Need God Bless ALL these wonderful people

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

❤ I don’t know anyone that thinks that “ farms are the issue “ . It’s how they are managed

[@davidhuth5659]

I wish all farmers were doing this. Thanks for this story. This is important stuff.

[@Marilou-g5t]

If everyone purchased direct from farmers, more farmers would work this way.

[@fastsetinthewest]

​@@Marilou-g5t I went broke buying direct. Hahaha. No joke. Plus, they were always out! of beef.

[@timgarner1957]

Dam this guy is brilliant!!!! Thanks for another off the chart episode to make people think and appreciate our world more! We are what we eat!

[@yrp237]

The questions of the interviewer were fantastic. It took a bit to get out the details but she always circled back or kept digging for the details just as I was encouraging her to do! Thanks for your excellent work.

[@joycehaines2055]

I live in small town of 200 that has already dried up to one store with butcher, a bar, feed store and post office. The people are the reason its worth staying. Oh, two churches that is the heart of the town. Westby, Montana is a farming community that is viable still.

[@Redline6ix]

I would do anything to move to big sky country, sounds like a dream for someone from Toronto.

[@eugeniebreida]

@@Redline6ix Sadly Montana’s getting hit by a great deal of smoke blowing in from the West and NW - depending which way the wind blows, of course.

[@Primordia23]

Love Will and the team !

[@joebristor7342]

Thanks for asking so many Qs and thanks to him for being so honest. We need more of this, lots more of this!

[@jfrodgers7858]

He didn't mention it, nor did she, but did you notice the cow's tails? Happy waging, not swatting. His way of farming keeps down the flies.

[@alfeusshigwedha956]

That's what we called farming with a lot of animals different of them for that matter so you can see that nature is more smart than scientist with artificial food you can't feeding all those animals at same time but with nature all are possible my wish to you stay healthy master I'm watching you all the way from Africa!!!!

[@henryknox1186]

1:12:25 - "I don't want to talk to people that much" - Love it.

[@grahammcleod6205]

The world needs more of this!!

[@BirthingBetterSkills]

One of those businesses that did very well during Covid!

[@ondrejones8942]

Listened to him speak on Meateater podcast and i wish him nothing but the best

[@tallgrassprairiedream]

I love this long-form, detailed conversation and your beautiful video skills. It's such an important example of how a generational farmer switched to regenerative farming and supported a town's economy. I live in a small Iowa town that has also been hollowed out with big box stores and big ag. Sustainable land use and sustainable communities go hand in hand. Thank you for your rigorous work of storytelling! 💚 also the t-shirt shot insert was hilarious.

[@jonathonbelton2387]

He’s a national treasure

[@user-hd7pv3of3e]

OMG I didn't even know this was even happening in Clay Co. This dude is committed. I live in GA. That is so unusual. Love it!

[@mitchsteelman7751]

Is this the only guest to appear on both Flock and Joe Rogan? Makes you truly appreciate the philosophy and actions of Will Harris

[@lauraw.7008]

AND #carboncowboys (Peter Byck)

[@Sk-pn6le]

And saw another valuable interview with Trinity Vandenacre or Yanasa TV.

[@daveblyden1325]

Thanks for bringing such great content to the KZbin families.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Our pleasure!

[@adamshuiabu9348]

Real life John Dutton, amazing interview and this man is doing great things

[@timothyblazer1749]

"I'd like to think there is a contrast" LMAO!!!! Yeah...I'd say he's thinking right :-)

[@jfrodgers7858]

Absolutely love and agress with everything he said. I don't have the animals to help out. But instead of weeding and gathering it all up, I weed and leave it. Then in the fall the trees add the leaves. In the winter the snow adds the water. Been here 27 years. This area has hard pan. My property has topsoil. Worms, ants, spiders, and other happy bugs and microbes. It's not much but I do what I can.

[@beatriceanderson9745]

This was the most interesting interview. Summer you were so intuitive Mr. Harris and you were so inspiring! He was amazing! Thank you for introducing him to us! I’d love to visit his country store one day.

[@kathiesimpson571]

Since I watched Gabe Brown in “Kiss the Ground” I’ve been looking more and more for stories about regenerative ranchers and farmers. I can hardly believe how well done your documentary is done. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing the good news. Much love💚🪴☀️💦🐛

[@judymckerrow6720]

I could listen to Mr. Harris all day ! 💐💚🙃

[@janewalster5613]

Such a great example of the direction farms can go if the life of the soil and the diversity of plants and animals are central. Great questions and discussions. Thanks for this!

[@robertmattingly6856]

Love to hear more about the town, what are other people doing, keep the campground, touris, and temp living is needed for growth

[@judyrichardscappello2787]

What an eye-opener! I am a visual learner and boy did I learn something today.

[@EmilGhiurau]

Great stuff! Bluffton, GA is a town of 113 population as of 2020 Consensus. How can I start and be part of the regenerative movement. Would love to have a piece of land, but surrounded by a community that would help you to grow, we do the work, but need guidance from those that have been on this for a longer time.

[@socialmediafarms.6008]

This is the most educative farm video of all time. Keep it up.

[@FarmerBecca]

I am a regenerative farmer. I appreciated hearing what Will Harris shared about farming, thank you for giving him an additional platform. It would provide a great perspective if you would take the time to interview a conventional farmer in your own backyard. We’re all part of the food system, changing it is complex and challenging. Pitting regenerative farmers against their industrial neighbors isn’t always the solution and doesn’t help lift up communities. Would love for this channel to share both perspectives so that true solutions can be reached.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Yes! In general demonizing the conventional farmer is too prominent a feature in a zealot regen advocate's talking points. This gentleman isn't a zealot. He's repeatedly disappointing the interviewer who wants him to declare victory over his neighbor, but he humbly and gently admonishes her that he may be no more profitable than the conventional farmer on adjacent land. The interviewer has a hard time listening to this experienced gentleman because she's so focused on emphasizing the magical talking points she's gathered in the education system. All mature minds understand higher learning institutions are propaganda/ indoctrination centers. When ONE man owns the whole town it's a tragedy. Many farms disappeared for this his father and him to amass this size acreage. Good or bad, that is a fact. It can and probably is the result of economic conditions totally unrelated to regen meat production. It may be this man felt a duty to preserve his home town at the sacrifice of lower overall income. You won't find a global corporation doing that. I can speak on many examples of international biz entities killing a town with zero guilt by purchasing and closing businesses that were their competitors. And their methods are often laced with deception, bribery and intrigue. In an honest comparison the neighboring farmer's land would be covered with a healthy cotton or soybean crop. This neighbor farms 7 to 8 months a year, rather than 365 days like the regen farmer. The regen farmer needs to be on site to move animals often. Many regen farmers move their animals every twelve hours. When there are as many cattle on a piece of pasture as they filmed ground compaction and overgrazing is lurking. Silly gal thought the desirable grass species could float in on the wind. She's an example of what we call a advocate of Utopian Agrarianism. She should come visit my farm in the middle of the TX Panhandle (yearly moisture total 19"). My son and I are in process of switching from conventional crops (corn,wheat,cotton) to grazing hair sheep. The farms (less than a thousand acres) have been idle for three full yrs, and were chemical free for a few yrs before that. Due to lack of moisture we've raised no saleable crop since 2020 - but one of the best crops for sheep or cattle is the Kochia weed which left enough seed behind in our soil for us to bale and graze on about 16" of rainfall the last three yrs. As the owner/financier my only expense has been county and local property tax and building several miles of fence @$13500 a mile - and we have yet to build cross fencing. If I wasn't totally debt free due to the money and assets I accumulated while in the business of conventional farming I wouldn't be able to afford this transition. There is little room for error. Scaling up the operation gradually is essential, no matter how much money sits untouched in savings.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

We've reached out to all types of farmers here in the Finger Lakes, but not everyone is able, available or wants to go on camera and we're not in the business of chasing after or begging people either haha. There's actually a farm here (more conventional) that has a YT channel as well here, but declined to do a video, so sadly, we can't 'get 'em all'. But we love sharing different perspectives and ways of living life here because there's often something that you can learn from everyone. I wanted to ask him about his neighbors, not because I think they are "evil" folks, but because it's stark management differences and you can truly see how different management leaves the land; I wanted to understand what their pain points are and if they would ever "switch" their techniques, and if so, why or why not? Mainstream media and even universities will often simplify and villainize all farmers (look what's happening in the Netherlands and here at home, for example), which is sad. On another related note, I also find it sad when people simplify who people vote for and then classify them as "good" or "evil." The "us" vs, "them" techniques work for dividing people, but that doesn't make a community, which I also think is sad. We live in a rural area, for instance, that is pretty split voting wise with R, D, and independents, and I cannot tell you how many times folks from city-areas will come in and comment on the "Trump" signs with disdain. Honestly, our neighbors are good people, regardless of who they vote for, and I think if people gave folks a chance, you'll find you have more in common with folks than you do have differences. And in many cases, those differences can easily be worked out in civil inquiry and conversation.

[@AlexofAddison]

My community in upstate NY needs this

[@SeekingBeautifulDesign]

I loved the weird and awesome "blood as money" analogy. Also, it was cool to see the initial conversational style friction between generations and geographies and how it worked itself out over the video.

[@paulvandenberg5341]

As I heavily taxed and not subsidized wine grower, good on you! We use no fertilizer or pesticides and produce lovely, ingredient labeled wine, and happily pay taxes.

[@ангелХранитель-к8ц]

What is the name of your winery? I am a victim of pesticide exposure and get covered in hives and anaphylaxis from food with x-cides. I found the reason of my health issues, when after 12 years of getting swollen from a sip of wine in Europe or US, at one vineyard - Cline family, I did not react. That was such a surprise, I started investigating what they grow and how and it turned out, they grow their grapes since beginning of 1900 without any -cides, using sheep for weeding and employ an array of natural management, also they support local communities, are off-grid since 70 ties, and bring other benefits and are economically very successful. I started eating only organic and pesticide free and cut my reactions to 100%, when cooking myself and to 90% when I eat out, but look for places that source food locally by taste. Turns out pesticide and herbicide free food is tastier, and it turns out the taste comes from more minerals and other chemicals produced by a more diverse bacterial symbionts on the food and plants, that come from healthy and rich soils that have been allowed to manage their life without intensive killing chemistry or feeding or watering. Reduced watering also improves the soil health, the food taste and the plants resistance to pathogenic fungi and bacteria.

[@AishaGoni-47]

Absolutely amazing. Great interview.

[@jonathanvanscoy2036]

Great work folks. The interludes are captivating. Color correction is on point and the sound is REALLY very good. My hat is off to the production team. Always compelling story structure. Thank you, very much

[@tarpan46]

The short section about the fire ants really made me think I'd love to see a video about the different kinds of ants on your own property 😊

[@yrp237]

And if he ever wanted to remove the ants but keep the holes & do it without pesticides there are artisans who pour liquid metal into ant mounds that produce beautiful sculptures of the inner workings. Once it's poured & removed the ants don't survive the process but the holes do.

[@jorgearenillas4]

Wow! Amazing video, so insightful and inspiring! Thank you so much Flock Finger Lakes for making it and thank you so much to the Harris family for sharing, inspiring and for their commitment with the environment and the production of healthy food. Thanks to you all and best wishes

[@greggergen9104]

Host you did a wonderful job with the interview.

[@lauraw.7008]

19:10 regarding RV park - perhaps you could do even camp rentals too? There’s a lot of RV travelers looking for safe places to rent.

[@el88997]

inspiring

[@FireflyOnTheMoon]

Really good enquiries, Summer. It's very good that local laws allows Harris to deal with his own necrosphere and make compost from the bones and carcass. It's a real problem in the UK that land owners are not often not legally allowed to deal with their own carcasses so none of that goes back into the soil.

[@LittleSpaceCase]

This is so incredible to learn about, I could listen to him forever

[@AuraDawn_Health]

I loved this so much. God bless him and his family. I'm so glad he had that study done. Always great information in these days. I never believed in blaming the cows!

[@violetly_]

Industrial cattle raising is still awful for the environment, which unfortunately is the majority of beef production. Hope his style of farming continues to grow in popularity, it's not the cows fault!!

[@Marilou-g5t]

@violetly_ buy from your local farmer to vote with your dollars. Supply and demand

[@timlewis5096]

Gotta love his seat belt holder!!! Enjoyed the video. Confirms my purchasing of grass fed beef and pork only from local producers. I made a conscious decision to live in a small town where this is possible

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

Please let the man talk without interrupting. So many times during this interview I wanted to hear what he was going say but you butted in. It was like you were more concerned with impressing him with your knowledge than learning from him. The latter half of the interview was MUCH better as you eased off.

[@justinbewley179]

It's an interview, like you said many times, saying an interview. She also had to keep him on track a few times, he kept repeating many things over and over. Relax It's an interview

[@DigitalFarmHub]

"The way you explained sustainable farming at 2:10 was so informative! I'm learning a lot from this."

[@Neonatnoon]

Wow, this was really interesting. the contrast of the adjoining farms is stark! Thanks for sharing this interview

[@SuzanneQuew-vc4us]

Thank you! I watched it twice!

[@02TMM]

God Bless you for being honest about your profitability. Most regenerative ranchers give large false promises of riches. I live in Kansas and have farmer friends. All of them keep farming/ranching the way their dad and grandpas did.

[@jcriverside]

Watching this was wonderful. I get a strong sense of integrity from Mr. Harris. The mulch part - it reminded me that green tripe (unprocessed, as I understand it) is GREAT for dogs and cats - and hard to get. I think it's semi-illegal in NY state, or it was when I had a dog. It did miracles with my cat and dog's conditions like diabetes and dental maintenance. I'm surprised it hasn't caught on more in the higher end pet food market. I was able to score (it sure felt that way) a 5 lb frozen chunk and keep it in the fridge, just slicing off what we needed for the pets over the week & my cat's diabetes stopped (yes, it was gone) within a month or two. It isn't pleasant, but it's really no worse than processed pet food smells & one should be cleaning their hands and the bowls, etc well anyway. I watch another channel here from VT where a guy is doing some of this on a much smaller scale. I look forward to a time when subsidies flow to farmers like this as opposed to Big Ag.

[@coreysutherland7718]

At 7:45 when he said "we could sell the farm" and they cut to the cow that look like she heard what he said was hilarious. Am I the only one who almost lost his drink at that moment? 😂

[@SavvyGirl515]

This comment has not yet gotten the love it deserves. I was trying so hard to focus on what he was saying that I didn't even realise. I went back and watched at your time stamp and would've spit out my drink if I'd been drinking anything. 😂😅 ❤ thank you for your comment and my giggle. 😊

[@CROFTNAVY27]

GOD BLESS YAH AND PEOPLE DOING THE RIGHT THING 🙌🌞🦋

[@slyowusu99]

Wow. Blown away by the thoughtfulness. Question - does he produce dairy? That is does he milk the cows and how?

[@countk1]

This guy is way ahead of his time. All what we are realising now, he is doing for years. And maybe he's not a word smith, but I rather have deeds then words. He's living this and not responding to a hype. Job well done, sir!

[@wolfgangbarreto1833]

What an awesome video. The revelations are a treasure . Many thanks for such a great job.

[@Tminus89]

I did not know about koe knuffelen being a thing, but since 2 cows are currently grazing beside my walking route with the dogs, I do pet them every chance I get haha

[@quarrybrookfarms8156]

Great video and I'm glad to have found FLOCK

[@Michael-ln7us]

I'm guessing in the US it's not common to graze cows on grass unlike in the UK where it's normal practise. Great to see what he's doing to revitalise his community

[@briandavid5673]

Great job, content excellence, Great American family farmer success story, this is what is Great about AMERICA enjoyed and learned from your video. Applying some aspects to my small hay farm. THANKS

[@tifweaks6639]

Wonderful! Really enjoyed your conversations!

[@dwilliamslamb5417]

Great cinematography, excellent interviewee. I mean no disrespect but I only got 25 min into it when I had to stop it. Please let Mr Harris finish his thoughts. There is nothing wrong with a few seconds of dead air space.

[@SavvyGirl515]

I agree with that. A few soft moments to take in each thing that it said is good for my brain😅😊❤

[@stevecurran3007]

Just minutes into it he mentioned liquidity and being able to sell the farm. I don't know if you edited to look like this. The one cow lifted it's head from grazing as to be in shock, *You're selling the farm, did I hear that right?*

[@BarbaraC02]

Thank you for this fascinating and informative conversation with Mr Dutton. My favorite part was his composting comments. I am attempting to vitalize 5 acres of land outside Tucson, Arizona. I’ve brought in 35+ trucks of wood chips from mesquite and other native trees. My neighbors raise horses and I take all the manure and spead it for “seasoning.” I was fascinated to hear Mr Dutton talk about letting it lay for a year. I was curious about that and have left mine sit for 2-3 years. Thank you so much for this video.🌵

[@judymckerrow6720]

I LOVE the way Mr.Harris runs his farm ! 💐💚🙃 Sorry I’m so chatty but Mr. Harris has really made an impression on me. 💚💐💚🙃

[@marky3131]

Really outstanding video. Good on him. Thanks for taking the time and money to travel there and do this video

[@cyborgbear7269]

Beautiful community of people! Side note: It's sad that the neighbors have countless acres of bare land like that. So many people I know would love to farm that but can't afford property right now.

[@learntolawn]

Man you are out here doing some amazing work! Im just getting started but watching some of these videos is inspiring. Im literally heading to the library so i can learn plant names and how to classify them 😂 Im also considering getting some chickens. My wife thinks im crazy but I really think ill be farming within the next few years.

[@SavvyGirl515]

You aren't crazy. My fiancé is a tad wary and skeptical too. You aren't alone ❤ keep learning! Hope you've made some progress in your plant identification learning 😊

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

Thank you That was needed ❤

[@oliversorensen5178]

Excellent program

[@burnshirtvalleyfarm6337]

Ive been working towards a similar goal only on a 1/100 scale of his operation. I hope most people took to heart the economics of farming as he laid them out. If you look at his operations and how substantial it is and realize how it pales in comparison the the economy of scale necessary to be financially stable as a farm its insane. And this is only possible because of the generations of his family that have built the business up before him. I have a 32 acre farm in central MA. Its a small piece of the original farm passed down to me from my parents. Ive been farming it most of my life and there is no profit in it. My goal is to build multiple business up around the farm to make a web of support. The farm will feed the restaurant/ market that will be just off the center of town in a building Ive been renovation over the years. On farm there will be a camping/bed and breakfast component to bring people onto the farm and be another financial input and market for the farms goods. And then on site housing/ co-housing necessary for other farmers who would be operating on the farm. Only through these other complementary operations do I hope to make my operation financially viable. Not to mention finding the people to share the goal.

[@mep1348]

Interesting man. I couldn't help but notice he cleared his throat frequently. I hope it's not from his years of using traditional farming techniques (fertilizers etc). I appreciate what he has done and does!

[@drdwgmd14]

Yes, and a tick where he rubs/touches nose constantly, i am concerned too

[@dantheman9135]

Well done

[@karlatexas2375]

Great information and very educational! Mr. Harris is great! The interview questions very fantastic!

[@marylebone9357]

After studying environmental engineering at UCL for 4 years I'm a huge fan of LCA reports as a proper no nonsense indicator of sustainability. The fact that farmers like this gentleman are adopting ISO standardized methodologies like this makes me so happy I can't put it into words. It would be SO much easier to hold people to account on issues of sustainability if more consumers learned more about the way these reports work and demanded LCA reports from more producers. LCA reports are held to such a high standard because they are bound to ISO 14040 which is dictated by the international organisation for standardisation. I would encourage EVERYONE to find and read a copy of ISO 14040, but this stuff needs to be taught in schools.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

As he shared, however, in this film-LCAs come at a really price-intensive cost (>$80K) to analyze his farm practices, so as a farmer/producer of food with not a lot of return on investment, that type of upfront cost would be insurmountable, as most farmer's annual paychecks are half that cost. Having corporations or larger chains pick up that tab makes more sense, but unless he had that partnership, (which luckily he did), I can't imagine LCAs being remotely feasible for producers in this country unless it's sponsored or subsidized. But as he shared too in this film-he already "knew" that his farm was sequestering carbon. You can just see it. And when you're that sensitive and close to the land, you know.

[@BenEthridge]

​@@FlockFingerLakes; When I was growing up we called that " Common Sense" . Thanks for the great video... Gday

[@Sk-pn6le]

Valuable questions in this interview!! Especially for the first gen start up go-get-er looking for experienced and time-saving clues and inspiration.

[@Redline6ix]

Paying with cheaper dollars than i borrowed....What a time.we live in. May both America and Canada find leaders that dont pummel them into dust.

[@Sk-pn6le]

This was my first watch on this channel and very impressed. Thank you for those perfect questions! Definitely a new subscriber!

[@anthonyburke5656]

The way I think of it is: Organic Growth versus Leveraged Growth. In the latter you send the profit to “Big Business like Banks, Insurance company, Packers, wholesalers. In the First, you take control and start to think.

[@esthermarygold-lowe4403]

Such wisdom

[@Tracker709]

Thank you, born & raised in Nyc i never learned this.

[@eleniedm5312]

my two parents were born in 1954 too

[@deborahjoyvalentine6180]

🤠👍VERY Informative, thank you.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Inspiring. I hope more customers seek out these farmers & ranchers.

[@canyoncajun]

Awesome information, awesome people! Good work