RECORD SALES at the Farmers Market!

I had RECORD SALES at the farmers market today! This is the height of the farmers market season: There's lots of fresh produce, we are fully stocked with meat and eggs, and the farmers market customer crowds keep getting bigger. In between sales, I give advice about succeeding at the farmers market.
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-We do not sell live animals
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[@user-yy8lk3ye2z]

I don't know how your channel was in my feed a couple weeks ago but I clicked on your video and watched it. Two weeks later I think I have almost watched all of your videos. Such a nice channel and so calming to watch. It makes me think about home. Being so far away it's nice to be able to watch and smile. Thanks for the great content. I'm happy to be subscribed and look forward to more videos. 😊😊😊

[@Whipple1]

I did the same thing several months ago! Cheers! Whipple

[@MaxPower-nw8id]

Same here. You can't watch just one.

[@vijayvijaynsnbdbdbhxb]

Yup me too ... Am addicted to his videos now ...

[@sortathesame8701]

I'm also a new viewer! His voice is so soothing, I can fall asleep within minutes of my head hitting the pillow if I watch a few of his video's before I go to bed!

[@jeanetteoglesby629]

Me too, and are enjoying each one. May God continue to richly bless you and your family !!!!!

[@matthewmcgill5013]

So happy I was able to meet you yesterday! The Eggs were huge and fantastic, and the Chuck was amazing. Made a really nice Steak and Ale pie!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Glad to hear it Matthew!

[@rosalinaannpabelico7983]

@ Matthew McGill how are you doing

[@edp9743]

People are at the farmers market because they want to be there, it is a social event. not unlike the supermarket where most need to be there out of necessity, and everyone is in a hurry.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I agree it is a social event. There is also a large population in Ithaca that treat it as a grocery store. The best of both worlds.

[@jonathanking3497]

Pete, it's great that you take the time to promote the Ithaca farmer's market and the other vendors. Rising waters float all boats.

[@jamjar5716]

I love that saying! I had never heard it before.

[@jewelcitizen2567]

No surprise on the *_’record day’_* sales, you’re such an engaging fella with quality produce. So pleased it’s all come together for you, though it’s no happy accident. You reap what you sow.

[@timpedzinski230]

I wish I were there. I would have bought the beef liver.

[@sortathesame8701]

My sister beef liver so much that her doctor told her she had to cut back because she was getting to much iron in her diet!

[@sortathesame8701]

@@banjobenson9348 Put it into the freezer until it is just a bit stiff, cut it very thin with a very sharp knife and cook it for a very short time, letting it brown on one side, flip and take it off! Tons of lovely caramelized onions are a great addition!

[@Leon-qc7fe]

I once worked for a company that bent over backwards to take care of customers. The owner's philosophy was "take care of the customer and the money will follow". He built up one store into over a hundred stores throughout the US. We need more folks like that who care about people. Thanks for another great video.

[@aussie.clippa]

No jingle bells music in this channel and I love that.. simple and educational

[@davidh9897]

Wow!😳Pete, At 70yrs,This brings tears to my eyes seeing so many happy people finally out living their beautiful lives again! Thank you and your lady for all you do to make to make a difference in so many lives! God Bless!

[@dougtheviking6503]

I'm 53 Not doing what I really want to do . Pete on 40 acres is pulling it off. The way it used to be the way it should be .

[@nicolasblanc816]

I check KZbin anxiously about every other day waiting for your videos. I grew up in a farm in Argentina and now live in California where owning one is nearly impossibly expensive. But I relive my childhood through your content. Thank you.

[@lordjaashin]

dude, leave California. its a unhappy hellscape created by liberals. move to conservative state and start your own homestead with affordable price

[@nicolasblanc816]

@@lordjaashin I do not disagree with any of that, and it has been a thought for some time now. But, for me, packing up and moving is a daunting process but one that I will see come to fruition in the next couple of years. As for starting a farm, idk, that is an even more daunting endeavor but who knows what the future holds. I would be happy with a few acres to raise some chicken.

[@lordjaashin]

@@nicolasblanc816 i hope you are successful in getting what you want or what you dream. may allah bless you in your endeavors.

[@willjohnson211]

Me and my siblings summer jobs when we were in elementary school was tending our 1 acre garden and going to farmers market every Saturday to sell all the produce

[@bbkmm1]

It's so refreshing to see this cozy market with people conducting business the old fashion way. It's such a nice change of pace from the rat race. It looks like you need to expand the operation to satisfy all those customers.

[@planbhomestead8276]

we lived in Greene NY for 7 years right next to a dairy farm. We only had 2 acres but had a large garden where we would grow all our vegetables for the year. We now live in TN and have a 15 acre homestead. Plan A was Greene and Plan B is our current homestead. love the channel.

[@justaghost1014]

Brake a leg.

[@Chandan_kumar1992]

I must admit, the tips you provide on engaging with customers and positioning of product against competition as real time experience is even more appreciated than the wonderful farming tips.

[@Wheelloader__]

That’s it. I’m moving to Ithaca. Awesome video Pete.

[@moewilson4605]

There is just something welcoming and calming about a Farmer’s Market. Thank you for sharing.

[@baldmaggots]

thanks pete for the positive videos on the internet, showing friendly people who work hard every day and get rewarded.

[@canmetro75]

Coming up to Syracuse for the state fair at the end of August. Hoping to stop by and pack my cooler.

[@jamjar5716]

Get there early!

[@johnrosier1686]

It’s a good thing to go home empty- it makes packing up a lot easier too!

[@pmac1245]

I stopped by and said hi, briefly, at the Farmers Market on Saturday. Thanks for the great video. Last night, I was grilling some meat I'd gotten a few weeks earlier at IFM, and I noticed that that meat had a note about where it'd been processed. It made me wonder about the different processing options. I know that a few years ago, finding space in a processing plant was a huge challenge for local small farmers. You've shown videos where you do all the processing yourself. And as you noted in this video, you have some fresh chickens at each market. But in many cases, farmers are required to sell their meat frozen, right? Any chance you can discuss the different ways in which you and other farmers manage the options around meat processing? Thanks again for the very interesting videos.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Hi, the government rules on this are confusing to say the least. Beef and pork has to be processed at a facility with a USDA inspector to be sold "by the cut." Limited amounts of poultry can be butchered on the farm under the USDA's "small farm exemption," without federal inspection. When we take beef or pork to the butcher, we get a large amount of meat back and it can't be sold quickly enough to keep it all fresh, so it goes in the freezer (actually, it is frozen when we pick it up at the butcher). For chicken, we can process small quantities weekly to bring it to the market fresh. The butchers are still backed up, but that hasn't affected us very much. My family has used the same butcher for 40 years, and he lets us know when his calendar is filling up so we can schedule dates ahead of time. Currently we have dates booked with him out to the end of 2022.

[@lisabishop6266]

I could only wish to find a farmers market that big!

[@Frankybroadcast]

I hope these videos are increasing your sales at the markets. You're a great guy Pete, with a beautiful family. Congratulations on your success. I'm tempted to make the 5 hour trip to shake your hand and buy some of the best meat around. Thank you for your videos, along with all your positive life advice. I love this channel more and more EVERYDAY. God Bless

[@davidgreve1081]

From the looks of things, you could have sold almost twice as much. What a great day!! What a nice clientele you have built up! Rewards for all that hard work you put in!!

[@donovanpiper320]

Absolutely enjoyed the video! Thanks for taking the time to make these!!!

[@kevingearey6232]

I think that the most glaring impression that I have of both you and your family is the incredibly wide-ranging skill set that you have. The extent to which you have those skills indicates the effort and time that you must have spent, and are still spending, to hone them. Thank you for your always informing, interesting and entertaining videos. I was in a classroom from the age of 5 to the age of 61 and I think that you are an excellent teacher! Greetings from Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

[@rosalinaannpabelico7983]

@kevin Gearey Hi how are you doing

[@raenakim-geyer]

Love these videos! Makes me feel there is still so much goodness in the world. Very grounding. Thank you!

[@richardsabean5781]

Thanks for taking me along..

[@dvr8694]

You should record your family's reaction to sales... Thank god for your sales...All the best for future days too!

[@redskins17084]

Pete someone told me your product is FANTASTIC.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

They sound like they know what they're talking about!

[@redskins17084]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm I believe they do .

[@pdschandra]

Why don't you put a QR Code outside your stall for people to scan and subscribe and/or watch your KZbin channel? Just a thought... Waiting for more Benny Hill please...

[@gilbertocasio3243]

Your videos are great, keep showing those farm market ones.

[@kevincox3422]

Hi Pete from Nebraska. Started watching two weeks ago. Really enjoy it.

[@megantoman2795]

Agreed I worked as a vendor for four months, and it's a great environment. Even though I have a full time job now, I still work the markets on the weekend sometimes if they need help. The people are always nice and it's a great environment.

[@timothyrill3825]

I really enjoy your videos! From the running the farm, the team work between your wife and you and the feeling you really enjoy what you do! Thank you so much!

[@tommac5411]

Industrialization has a price. Congratulations Pete!

[@vangiefich]

Your farmers market looks delightful! Wish we lived close enough to visit it!

[@ivankillins8407]

enjoy your video at the farmer's market

[@baronblimey]

Great presentation, well done. Andy in England, UK.

[@NM-wd7pl]

I am in Bklyn NY and I work among very negative people that are not nice to me...so yes I do understand what you said and working on finding another job out of state so I can go to farmers markets regularly and meet nice positive people like you and others. God Bless!

[@robs7640]

That’s great news to hear Pete!! May you continue to have record sales and still have whatever you require for you and your family during the winter.👍👍

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Great video Pete, Hello from Northern Virginia 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@waynefiebiger3202]

I think the Farmers Market is fun to watch people but I tense for you to be on the ball for sales. Your channel is very good, you don't let things get you discouraged always upbeat. Good Luck

[@dcct1905]

The wood floors and open trusses really add to the nostalgia of the place. Of course being and older person just hearing “Ithaca” reminds me of my favorite shotgun, the famous model 37.

[@Mtbambeno]

They made some good doubles also!

[@luclion7163]

All good videos,,, but the market ones are very good,,,thanks for your(e)s hard work ,,,best of health to you and your family and the animals too ,,,bye

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Always sage advice.

[@brandeissports3436]

Really enjoy seeing your day at the farmers market. It’s interesting and educational. Thanks for sharing.

[@coyroberts8356]

Sweet thanks 😊

[@MrFarmer1997]

i know this is an older vid so you might not see it, but love your farm so much. I grow a market garden and will eventually get into meat. this year I didnt have the garden due to various reasons, and boy did this market video really put a fire under my butt for next year. yes its a lot of work, but there is nothing more meaningful and inspiring than getting to sell your product, talk with your customers and inform people on the quality of what they are getting. keep up the great work!

[@earlallen2115]

I was watching your channel the other day and heard a good pig joke; is everyone on your channel a comedian? Love the dry humor!

[@RatdogDRB]

The first 40 years of childhood are the toughest.

[@MarkQuinnelly]

Thank you for sharing Pete! Your comments at the end about having a record day and saving for the slow times in the winter is wisdoms we can all use in all of our lives. Again, thank you!

[@sweetnsour3693]

I always love the Farmer’s Market videos. They’re my favorites.

[@jimalexander2582]

Having found myself invested in your channel as an earlier subscriber, I even found the record sales satisfying! Congrats

[@miketanner1920]

Thank you You remind me of my friend Phil rock I hope you take that as a compliment Phil is a special person He is always busy helping people An amazing fountain of knowledge always willing to share He has made skills on the barbecue and loves to smoke his own meats, which of course makes him and his dear wife very popular at their camp grounds come dinner time I um haven't seen nor heard from Phil in some time so thanks again You have a great day brother God bless you and your's Just saying

[@tommythuntdeer]

Fun video! Thanks for bringing us along! I felt like I was there! You really earn your money!

[@stanleyschafer4232]

Congratulations at the farmers market Pete.

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Congratulations on your good day. You are a so nice to your customers. If I was there I would buy meat and chicken from you

[@fritzheidi2647]

Reminds me of a market I used to work when I was young man Findlay Market Cincinnati Ohio.

[@7DTD_Zombie_Hunter]

My family loves the channel Pete and the content you bring us. It was nice to see the market place again and all of your fans coming to show their support and getting to meet you. Love the channel and the content Pete, keep them coming. 10/10.

[@randomperson2426]

FIRST!I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@ralphbourke5473]

Good for you sir, pleased you had a good day, well deserved. I enjoy your videos a great deal, you are a vital supplier to the local food chain and if I lived with in a stone throw I would be a regular. Thanks again!

[@davidschlecht3016]

Pete a great video as always, I like your honesty about farming and the markets and how you explain the process you went through to get you where you are today. You have a feel for the small farm and enjoy what you do and that comes out when people purchase from you and who also watch your videos and have an appreciation for what you do.

[@lamngo3427]

I love to watch your videos.

[@YetiMama]

Love your channel brother. I have a pipe dream of starting a farm when I retire from the army. Love your videos, they’re informative, and inspirational for a guy looking for some peace and quiet on a farm.

[@ic3e]

I think you should have a big monitor at your booth showing your videos from KZbin of you raising your cattle. I bet you would have constant customer flow

[@rmoutdoors8620]

Hey I have been a sub for about a month and the market videos are my favorite great video.

[@dan-pu1gd]

Absolutely your prices are a bargain compared to bigger cities. I'm in the Southwest and can't wait to come visit the market someday Pete!

[@brycewiborg8095]

I love the open spacious building. I thought I spotted plums on one table, but I think it's too early in our zone. Must have been some other vegetable.

[@dewolfen5129]

I've managed watch all your videos and a lot of them I watch over and over , now I want to start a small farm 🤔😁

[@bradymayer9930]

Pete I love the Saturday farmer market it’s one of the best videos to watch on a Sunday evening Also I love your video so much keep up the hard work you guys do. I work on a dairy farm down in Ontario Canada and because of you guys made me wanna work on a farm I been watching your videos since you started KZbin one of the best youtuber I have seen yet great job

[@chanchoyling4919]

Enjoyed your sharing of your local farmers market. We only have ‘wet market’ selling fresh produce by small vendors and we consumers still have small talks unlike supermarkets. Unfortunately living in a very urbanized city there is very little local produce. By the way, I am also an architect and enjoyed growing some veggies in my backyard

[@mokpot]

So I noticed you showed the Angkor Cambodian food booth, (commenting to support your KZbin presence) I visited Siem Reap a few times primarily to see Angkor Wat ... which is amazing... Cambodian food it my third favorite Asian cuisine, Behind only Vietnamese and Thai. The American versions are never the same, primarily due to the freshness of ingredients I think. perhaps they should buy your Chickens and beef! Supporting your retirement by commenting!

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

That market looks like a great place to work!

[@omarbaljahar2646]

Your farming activities are amazing and more your marketing method is very qualified system in addition you are attracting people to go back to farming which many people are deserting to modern mechanical life, although I am in Saudi Arabia mostly desert but following your Visio is very valuable to me keep happy and successful days

[@jeffreywhitesell7871]

I seen your sign and and it said that you were from Lansing I don't know if that's true but hopefully it is I'm about 45 minutes away from you I live in Big Flats keep up the good work and keep up the good videos love watching them

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Congratulations on your record sales! I love Farmer’s markets but my problem is I feel bad if I pass a vendor up and not buy from them... so sometimes I get myself into trouble.🤣😂.

[@Rainerbrett]

Pete, put up a sign at your stand to I’d your channel. I agree that you must feel so much satisfaction at bringing your products to market.

[@tjmcmurtrie5756]

I wish I was closer I would buy all my meat and eggs from you. . I'm in the thumb if Michigan.....but if I'm ever that way ...you can bet I'll buy some of your stuff.....and yet again another great video Pete....as allways God bless you ur family and ur farm!

[@jamescaywood7338]

All I can say is that God has a plan for all of us and nothing we go through doesn't grow our story and our legacy. I can see how your architectural background gives you good perspectives on angles for your video production. You help us see what it's like to really be there. I appreciate these videos as a new, first generation farmer trying to farm full time. Im working hard, but I've not made the switch. It'll be a year for us 9-22. Thanks Peter!

[@JJ-dm1dw]

Saludos from San Diego ca

[@rockeerockey6941]

Pete, if you leave us just a little more time at the end, I think you'd get many more likes! 😃

[@amandaward9989]

I know there may be a reason to not disclose how much you make but occasionally I wish you tell the monetary value of what you make it's a huge motivator

[@isellcatlitter]

with the skyrocketing food, feed, and fuel prices, i hope you are successful in the lean times coming.

[@mattharper7237]

Pete your success is a representation of the dedication that your family contributes to the farm. So glad that you are able to exceed expectations when it comes to farmers market. Sure wish everyone had your point of view!

[@TreasureFiend]

Greetings from Chicagoland, I can't make it to the market but I just wanted to say that I really do enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinlung454]

Professor Pete, thanks for another relaxing and enjoyable video. You deserve everything you have.

[@plumberguy1689]

Hi neighbor, I'm in NW Indiana! Cool to see someone else from our area watching this great channel!

[@Jezza-rb1hi]

Happy Days

[@sheilamesick96]

I was actually in ithaca yesterday and almost stopped in to the farmers market just to see YOU. But rt 13 was soooo busy I just kept going

[@jazminesanchez7449]

Man.. I’m a police officer in South Central Los Angeles, and I’d drop everything this second to live your life! I just want to live simple and sleep at night and not hear anything except the animals outside !

[@PistolPeat]

God bless you and your family. Thanks for watching out for us.

[@vincentshelpfulhints4085]

one bad encounter with a customer can ruin your entire business, I like your logic Pete.. Thanks for sharing

[@anthonybarton2103]

When your children get old enough they can bring you things that you are running low or out of to Make everyone happy 😊

[@alexmaclean1]

6:00, I so miss the background noise of hundreds of happy people going abut their day. So much silence the last 18 months.

[@Whipple1]

Isn’t that the truth, Alex!? Can’t wait for the world to get centered on its axis again. Sure has been tough to not do the things that used to be so “normal.” Cheers! Whipple

[@veritas3179]

Thank you for your video.

[@anthonysmith3187]

Hey Pete, I'm glad to see that you did really well at the Farmers Market.

[@ronmanuela9448]

Pete in one of your videos you talked about the pros and cons of having a farm store verses sell at the farmers market. One of the things you mentioned as a con with the farm store was the yackatee yack yack with people. That caught me by surprise because you seem like a social person but considering yacking a waste of time but here you are praising the opportunity to talk too and get to know your customers. So which is it?😮

[@thenoah8123]

Hey Pete,you are such a big motivation and inspiration.My dream is to be a farmer just like you!!

[@mrstevenrowe]

our market south west N.H $ 1.50 gallon W/C milk only time its not if in bottle ,,0.98 eggs bacon 2.99 LBS .sweet corn on cob 5 for dollar and big 50 lbs bag potatoes framer around here $ 9.99..no taxes ,,always tell live stock that free rise that not giving drugs or high grains ..their fat is yellow and Not white ,,same with chicken

[@TroyArmstrong]

Last week I remember, there was this lady that bought some eggs and forgot to take them home, I wonder if she did come back this weekend?

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

That was 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, I haven't seen her since.

[@TroyArmstrong]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm so here you go "smile on my face as I write " that tells you that I am on the top of watching your posts and that I wait for them . missed the jokes though cuz I haven't heard any recently all the best, god bless you and your family

[@jamjar5716]

@@meanwhilebackonthehobbyfarm Thanks. That helped my withdrawal pains!😊

[@alexandert6489]

@@jamjar5716 pork can be really swine for dinner I heard

[@jillcochran6013]

Thank you for your words of wisdom. They are coming at a very important part of my life. I just need to hear what you have to say. Thank you for taking the time to touch on very important issues of life.

[@davidgetchell2304]

X2

[@rangepro]

Pete: I VOTE YOU "VENDOR" of the YEAR!!

[@Winchester1906]

I live and San Diego and i wish you sold your beef via a web site. i'd buy from you in a heartbeat but i'm guessing that would be a big hassle for you. great channel, keep it up.