Harvesting Elderly Neighbor's Corn For Free

[@jaidaeastman5646]

This is my grandpa's field. Thank you so so much for doing this for my grandpa and our family. My grandpa is the hardest working man you will ever meet, and will forever be a farmer at heart. He was so excited about his field corn this year, and was so sad that he wouldn't be able to harvest it. This is so special to see and be apart of and we are truly so so grateful.

[@larrymoffitt2386]

Jaida, your grampa, you and your family are a great blessing to our country, and Laura and Grant are the very best kind of angels. Laura is right about farming being the mankind's first family profession.

[@SamBrandt-pu7pm]

​@jaidaeastman5646 Grandpa would be so proud! Farmer at heart, always!! Thank you Laura and Grant, for being a part of his story and seeing the harvest through to the end. ❤️

[@rochbas]

Vern used older equipment to plant that corn. Did he have a combine lined up to harvest?

[@jerrypeal653]

It is pretty awesome! Thank you Laura and Grant , you’ve made us all happy.

[@angelikalindenau943]

@@jaidaeastman5646 that's brilliant! And you are seen and appreciated across the pond in Ireland!

[@ralphgrunz1498]

The world needs more Laura's

[@DHGo-ex7ns]

Farmers are the bed rock and heart of America. Great to see today's generation carrying on with what built America. Sad to say that most kids today are more interested about pushing buttons and social media instead of sweat equity needed to be a farmer. Love the experience and info!!!

[@fisherh9111]

And Grants too!!

[@tman8939]

@@fisherh9111 Actually thank their parents for how they were raised.

[@TBNTX]

I agree. I think the world needs more farmers, too. My late grand-dad was a farmer, and my brother and I spent summers on his farm near Mankato, Kansas. I return every Memorial Day weekend to decorate his grave and that of my grandmother.

[@jackgibson9125]

I agree totally… they are amazing

[@FlyGuy457]

Back in the day, that was how things got done. Neighbor helping neighbor. Good on you guys!!

[@Captain-Max]

I'm just an old sentimental fool, but this series pulls at my heart strings with every episode. And yes, there are a tear or two at each one as well. You guys are beyond good people!

[@talon0863]

Now I am crying ...tears of joy

[@charlesehrsam3302]

Great job guys &girls I got married in 72 enjoy the years they go by FAST. I JUST HARVESTED MY 60th Crop With My son & grandson One Heck Of A Ride.

[@b61mack56]

That's what we need more of, people helping people.

[@terrytomlinson8772]

This series of farming with old equipment is a winner

[@nilsrockne2309]

@@terrytomlinson8772 why is there trees in the cornfield? They only cause problems

[@ToddGriffith-sm2ki]

At least he didn't put a lot in input costs

[@asmrhead1560]

Unless you're Grant and having to keep that old beast running!

[@craigbigbee6395]

@@asmrhead1560Just keep him in batteries and you’ll be OK!

[@RaoulThomas007]

My favorites were the 4020 D with the big chrome stack and the Chevrolet straight truck!

[@tonycosta3302]

Still farming at 91. That’s impressive.

[@PTRMAN]

He's 93. Even more impressive.

[@zzzzzz1220]

Ich finde es beeindruckend das jemand mit 91 sich so gut mit der modernen Technik auskennt. Da mein Vater mit 73 nicht so fit darin ist

[@realenumerator]

You're the real beautiful people, not Hollywood.

[@TQThien-m3b]

Thank you for helping Vern and his family. God bless you

[@andrewjohnson3002]

I harvest every year like its the 70,s !

[@dougjohnson1199]

At 74, I like to see the older equipment still working (just like me). Kinda scuffed up, but still delivers. God Bless you guys for taking care of your neighbor. It's just one of those things that keeps America great...........

[@DonaldLyne]

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[@jimgonzales3366]

Thanks Laura! This is my sister in law dad’s place! She just posted your video! I’ve been following you before this was posted I’m glad to know you’re in Nebraska! Thank you for what you do!🤙🏼😁

[@JohnDeere-l9g]

You need to interview Vern and have him share stories of past years harvest, machinery, livestock that he had.

[@stevea9604]

There are tears…You gave to him something he gave to so many over the years…I know how much this meant to him and to all of us watching…Thank you so much for this generous act of love…

[@angaramacrafts8564]

Dear Laura, my late husband absolutely loved you and I'm sure this video would make his eyes leak. 😅Thank you for your kind heart, your determination and your fantastic content. You are loved in Washington state. XO granny Ang

[@gerry-p9x]

I'm in LUV

[@davidcoblentz7468]

One of the greatest things you can do is help out your neighbors in need. It a feeling like no other.

[@carlspeight1795]

If you want a blessing, BE a blessing! Good job, Grant and Laura!

[@carlspeight1795]

Also, Ms Laura when are we gonna get a Little Grant running around the farm, lol??

[@nymack66]

I was born on a rice farm in Guyana, South America, and today I’m the IT Director for the largest transportation company in Orlando, FL. Sharing knowledge and helping others is second nature to me-it’s part of who I am, rooted in my journey and experiences. My experiences with every farm equipment live with me forever. I love farming. Great work all, keep it up. God, please bless and guide our farmers daily, as my late after will say "A farmer has a purpose in society what is yours?"

[@thomasharrison899]

Really cool to find an old serviceable harvester and bring it back into service. Helping your neighbor at the same time, outstanding.

[@clivematthew-wilson7918]

"Whatever you did for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me." God bless you both. Wish there were more of you.

[@bulldog6925]

Laura and Grant are the epitomy of help thy neighbor. The rewards of such are far more than just helping a neighbor, but providing a lesson for all of us,

[@richardgarcia6411]

Grant & Laura you guys are awesome! The way you care for Vern and your community is amazing. Thanks for caring!

[@BillAumack]

The Chevy grain truck is AWESOME! What a find!!!!

[@ChrisPat-kq4fw]

You and Grant are saints. Keep the videos coming. I watch em all!

[@hungkame]

Thank you for helping the Vern family. I hope I can do similar things like you on my channel.🎉🎉

[@chanjelly1856]

Oh your channel great!!!

[@hungkame]

@chanjelly1856 Thanks 😍

[@michaelwhitewolf10]

That is the coolest thing I have ever seen someone do for there neighbor ever !!! 😊

[@dougk5456]

Bless you for doing this act of kindness. My dad passed away when I was 5 and my brother was 12. I will never forget the amount of work and advice given that our close neighbors did for us. When we got older we returned the favor to them. That's the way life should work.

[@dannyboyd9443]

Dear Laura I am a48 year veteran of working on green paint and your videos touch my heart every time I watch them but this one helping the elder neighbor brings me to tears I have realized that you have a big heart 8:04

[@tyler3148]

Laura looks cute in her overalls driving that combine farming like it’s the 1970s she’s so adorable

[@gmass7238]

Y'all are very special... thanks for helping your neighbor

[@johnnyholland8765]

Used to run a 7700 about that year model for a farmer. It had a six row 38 inch row spacing head on it. Was a good combine. I'll bet at 93 he had to swallow his pride to ask for help. Farmers especially old ones are like that. They don't like to ask for help. Kind of you to have done it free of charge. I am sure to him you were a blessing.

[@scorley2011]

What can I say, a heartfelt thank you for both doing this for your friend and sharing it with us. Reminds me of when my best friend, who is passed away, and I planted 20 acres with a 1935 John Deere D. back in 76/77. great times and greater memories

[@sindeecharlton8857]

Laura Please forgive me for what I am about to say. I was one of those people who helped during harvest back in the late 70s early 80s in Montana, Harvesting Wheat. I never got to run any of the tractors or harvester. The Men did them things. I spent my time in the kitchen fixing food for lunch and supper. I kept the crew well fed. Always had homemade rolls. I was in my late 20s early 30s. At the time I loved what I did to help, and the Guys loved me for it.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Def no need to apologize...you were being..... " part of a team effort"! Great job! The old saying" an army runs on it's stomach " is very true...even today!! You are commended for all of that work!! 🇺🇸👍🧙‍♂️🐺🤙🇺🇸

[@Chevyman02]

No need to apologize, it's all for a cause. In Texas and New Mexico there are ranches that get together every year to work cattle. The men go out & round up the herds, while the women & girls prepare meals. They do it twice a year, for branding & then again when it's time to sell the calves. Everyone does a job, preparing meals for a hungry crew is just as important as working the cattle!

[@chrisguthrie8402]

Grant and Laura, your generosity brought me to tears. I can't believe how much I envy your channel. I watch it every time. You truly do care about your neighbors and what goes on in your community. God bless your heart with what you do and how much heart you give❤

[@talon0863]

Thank you so much! Helping a neighbor while at the same time giving reverance for the work of our forefathers and American heritage. You guys have a lot of class. Thank you

[@johnzannini1372]

Laura, you honored the memory of Papa Kurt by old school harvesting for a neighbor. What lovely gifts of time and resources! Thank you for keeping his spirit and memory alive.

[@ronaldferino3414]

One of the best ever, you proved you can go back home just a little trip back in history. I think you two are some of the most selfless, caring and giving young people I've had the pleasure of getting to know through the miracle of technology. You gave corn away you help put out fires, when a neighbor lost everything in a fire you were there to help and now this. I wish I knew you both and your parents personally. It makes me proud that there are still good young people willing to step up and do the right thing. God Bless!

[@normnicholson4689]

🙏 🙏 ❤

[@JulianKeller-om6wz]

​@@normnicholson4689 Amen to that!

[@wes-w8s]

your neighbor did you a nice favor. He gave you a chance to get some seat time and work out some of the kinks in your "new" equipment. Kudos to you.

[@kimblyelrod7850]

So true what you said Laura. When I was on our farms in my younger years, we had system that we used to harvest everything, corn, wheat, oats, hay and work cattle and hogs. Since our farms was the largest, we would do ours first, then My Uncle Tom's, then Uncle Marvins, then two neighbors, then Uncle WInks. We used equipment from the 60s and 70s. John Deere 6600, John Deere 3010, 3020, Farmall 560 and 460, John Deere 420, Allis C, Allis WD, three grain wagons, 1958 Ford Grain/Livestock Truck. Pull type Allis 60 combine. Plus all the equipment to complete the job. All done with no cost to other family and neighbors. Thinking back and it still warms my heart.

[@PaulA-rv4ic]

Ya know, if ya'll were in your 60's or 70's this whole "using old tractors" would be cool and all. The fact you're both so young and doing it with the old equipment is just outstanding !! I am more impressed with ya'll every time I watch a video. You two are doing great things.

[@zymmer4]

I have watched EVERY video that you, your dad, Grant..Everything.that you have filmed..and this Video is hands down The Most Satisfying of them all..maybe because I was helping my grandfather farm in Indiana,in the 1960's, using the same type equipment, but also because we had neighbors that sometimes could not get it done..and we pitched in to Get Her Done.

[@randybell6411]

Laura Farms has a great big heart. So proud of them.

[@kevindemand]

Laura and Grant, your film making skills have really gone to the next level. These past two videos have been your best yet!

[@broughxtreme]

A good weed (woops) corn harvest. No issues with doing your own repairs on those machines. The modern mechs wouldn't know how to fix them. No diagnostic port.

[@JimQuick-q9g]

Brings back a lot of memories the 4020 and the truck really like both

[@ld5714]

Thank you so very much for helping Vern and his family! God's continued blessing on you both! Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@Timsmith-q3y]

The sound of old machines running brings back memories of my childhood. I hope you know how proud your dad is of you right now.

[@forrestshadow]

Power steering and ac have come a long way since I was a youngen. Goodonya for the help, yall.

[@groomerchevy]

God bless you for taking care of Vern's crop, farmers always take care of eachothr, you ar a very special family.

[@bille294]

You must be in heaven. Driving old vehicles with no modern 'tronics, helping a neighbor, and in the combine again. Win-Win all around.💞

[@aarondodge1913]

Neighbor helping neighbor. yet another great chapter that could be in your children's book. I'm not giving up on this idea. Children need to learn more about farmers and farming.

[@SkidmarkMcTurd]

Love seeing the old machinery still in use, keep it coming

[@stevea9604]

Sure hoping Vern is doing OK watching this and enjoying it as much as we are 🤩😄👍🏻

[@timsecord8207]

Thank you Laura for doing the hard work that keeps us fed. You have every reason to be proud of being a farmer - the hardest working people ever!🇨🇦

[@LarryLarsen-p6t]

Laura you folks are a prime example of the way things are supposed to be.

[@deepsubmergence9357]

Laura, this is a beautiful love letter to Vern, his family and those who farm.

[@tomleveling6326]

I am 77 years old and helped Grandpa on his 60-acre farm. He and I picked corn by hand one ear at a time, using a thought team of horses pulling an iron wheeled wagon. It was work, but I loved every minute of it.

[@dougbowen4685]

That’s the way my dad grew up. The first tractor (an ancient JD) appeared only showed up when it became apparent both boys were going to the Navy. Grandpa had some health issues wasn’t able to do it himself.

[@loisgustafson1558]

I'm 78 yrs old and remember picking corn by hand, loved the scent of the cornfield! Cool fall days with sunshine. Filling gunney sacks with ear corn and taking it to the elevator to be ground into feed as us kids went to confirmation classes on Saturdays. Ron

[@mynemesisu]

That is so nice of you to help your neighbor . Looks like he needs a fire after you are finished to clear the land.

[@stevecook7551]

A farm community pulls together in times of need , it always has . It is done without ego or pride or fanfare it just gets done . A young dairy farmer near us had just taken over the family farm and were woken up by the sound of their barn on fire . They lost the barn , equipment and a good number of livestock . Before the ash had cooled the next morning the community was there , the remaining herd was distributed amongst a few farms for care and plans were being made for the cleanup and rebuilding of the barn . It was just over a year when they started to ship milk again , lots of sweat , more than a few tears and many thanks .

[@MultiDoug50]

Farmers keep this country fed, you are rightfully proud.

[@ssbob9]

Society would collapse without farming. Thank y’all for your hard work!

[@22video11]

Hope you repaired the holes in your combine. Don't want to lose all that corn

[@davidrollins4272]

You deserve to be proud, Laura. You are an outstanding person and farmer. You could have done this job in one fourth the time with your modern equipment, but we got to experience a delightful throwback.

[@waltermutz3187]

My Father bought a 6600 JD combine back in 1972. He farmed around 800 acres of row cr[p in northwest Missouri. I started farming with him in 1977 until 1985. After my Mother passed away in 2015 we sold the farm which was really hard on me. My wife and I live on 8 acres in Central Missouri. I still garden and specialize in super sweet corn. I miss the old day of farming. Thank you for your video. 😊

[@robplaysgames75]

Like a good neighbor, Laura Farms is there! 👍👍

[@scottnunya1]

I can't believe Vern planted all that with a 2-row planter!

[@brucewatkins7163]

Typing through some tears! Thank you Laura and Grant for your generous act of kindness! Well done!! (i was 11 years old when my Dad sent me on an emergency run with with our John Deere 730 to help a neighbor get his wheat in. We had not finished our own harvest at the time, and my Dad could see I was reluctant to leave our crop in jeopardy. He sent me on my way with such a compassionate phrase- "They need this more than we do")

[@dalebargen]

Great video! I worked on my uncle’s farm 50 years ago with this era equipment. One day neighbors gathered at a farm whose family’s daughter was having severe medical issues. About 20 tractors plowed his fields for him. I’ve never seen fields plowed so fast! It was a moving experience! A Plowing Bee!

[@marky8724]

Laura and Grant. Thank you for this special trip back in time. Sure does make you appreciate modern technology. Great to see you pitching in to help a neighbor. God bless you both!

[@tonystro2]

These past two videos brought memories of growing up a bit north of Aurora. My last experience with corn harvest was with 2-row picker pulled by Farmall Super M, dropping ears into feed wagon, changed out when full. Tractor pulled wagons hauled to a shucker/sheller powered by another tractor. The output corn kernels went onto a electric motor powered 'grain elevator' and into a storage bin. Definitely labor intensive, but it was the norm then. Thanks for triggering memories. Tony AHS class of '65.

[@chuckmyers7698]

You guys are definitely special, such a big heart. Genuine good young people. Love it.

[@ericbowmaster5898]

from someone who grew up on a farm in southcentral PA in the late 70s and early 80s, this makes my heart weep with honor !!

[@richardhumble2296]

The last 3 videos have been wonderful. The night time drone shots of the combine, Laura’s smile when driving the old combine for the first time, and your willingness to help a neighbor with the old equipment knowing you could have done it much quicker with your new combine. Good people doing good things. Kudos to Grant and Laura.

[@jerrycallison6125]

Many farmers were still using open cab combines when that equipment came out, and most, if they could afford a combine with a cornhead, had only a four row head. I know the technology of today makes farming a lot faster and more efficient, but to be honest, I kind of miss the old days when I was on the farm as a kid. A farmer could feed his family on a couple-hundred acre farm. They certainly wouldn't live extravagantly, but most would have a steer or two and some hogs to butcher. Some of the smaller farmers would put a couple of 2x12's on the sides of 3/4 ton pickups and use them to haul grain to the elevator. Thanks for the memories! I can almost feel the corn chaff that has sifted down the back of my shirt. 😄

[@klimklim9714]

❤ Здравствуйте Грант и Лора вы хорошие фермера, молодцы!!! Глаза горят у вас обоих!❤Я такой же фермер из России, мне ваша работа очень знакома. Мы только убрали кукурузу, урожай слабый, жара, засуха. Люблю вас смотреть, продолжайте снимать видео. ❤

[@michaelsearnest]

I hope Laura and Grant add to their family soon! They would make really great parents that would teach their kids about the old and new ways of doing things. God Bless you both!

[@fabianpatzschke]

I think that you will bring a lot of joy to a lot of people with this video, especially those who grew up in the 70s! I was born in 1968 and when I watch this video it feels like I've traveled back to my youth in a time machine! It was a wonderful time! I have tears in my eyes when I think back to it!

[@KerboOnYT]

It's great to see that iconic equipment still in use. Neighbors helping neighbors is what it's all about.

[@edwardh1591]

Laura that is so nice of you to help your elderly neighbor. Neat that you’re using the old equipment for education purposes. I know that I would never want to go back to that. When I was younger we had old equipment. Constant breakdowns and patching it back together. Don’t miss those days. Looks like the grass and weeds got out of hand for your neighbor. Enjoyed the video. Brought back memories.😊

[@michaelhundley9369]

Laura your Grandpa would be so proud of you.

[@lancegates9159]

The grin on your face when you started the combine was priceless 😊

[@stevendorsey4882]

Very generous and neighly of you to help him out. This is what selfless community servivce is all about.

[@heavymechanic2]

About that fan, it normally blows out the front and draws air in through the engine covers to prevent clogging the radiator with chaff, unlike road vehicles.. Glad to see you save the crop for the neighbor without charging a fortune for the work.

[@cafoster10]

Bless you for helping your neighbor!!

[@jstephenallington8431]

God bless you, Laura and Grant (Gage too!) for taking the time to help out a neighbor. There's nothing in this world that we can't accomplish if we work together as a community. With much love and respect, I can't wait for your next video!

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

Hi Verne!!! Lucky you have good neighbors to help you harvest. They're just the best!

[@everestyeti]

Hope you got to fix the holes in the bottom of the combine, wouldn't want anyone to lose out, really glad your keeping this old equipment, I say old I remember it when it would have been brand new.😭

[@ddbutikofer825]

The Green coverall is such a nice subtle touch !! 😘

[@swk38]

I remember harvests like this back in '74 '75' &'76 when my grand father had heart surgery

[@skiparmstrong1049]

Love the old equipment , it's like me ,old but still functional.

[@StacyAnneH]

This was so touching to watch. I remember Laura Ingles writing about how everyone would pitch in when someone needed help. My understanding is that the Amish do it all the time. People seem to be too busy these days to help, so good to see you doing this. Probably a good thing using the older machines. Hearing way to much about farmers not being able to repair their own anymore. There are lawsuits against John Deere over this

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

It's all proprietary software issue. You can still replace hardware, like bearings etc, but you can't always dignose or clear codes Without JD, or even CIH tractors.

[@StacyAnneH]

@@MorganOtt-ne1qj I get the concept. IBM and Apple are good at locking things, going so far as to put in ONE proprietary screw. I could get them all out but one and that required a tool from them.

[@andrewsteenrod4796]

Laura love seeing the big smile on your face as your run the old equipment

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

Old School isn't always bad. But when you are helping out a neighbor in need it IS always GOOD. Or you can bring in the newest and best, but you are still helping out someone in need.👍👍

[@earlpreston1043]

Try dropping your sieves about 1/4 of an inch... that should clean up the debris thats getting in the grain tank... You kids are amazing!

[@allischalmers1835]

When I quit farming in 2006. I had a 1968 Chevy, 1974 4430, and 1976 Gleaner.

[@frankkirby5763]

God bless you two and keep you. We always knew you were kind people. Much mercy will be given to you in heaven. Best wishes and blessings.

[@jvin248]

You have an expanded fleet of vintage equipment! I must have missed a few episodes. Keep up using this equipment.

[@aaronwilson4083]

Laura, these past two videos are just plain Awesome! I can't think of a better way to test out your newly acquired equipment, part of farm life is helping others seems to be rare in today's society. The entire lineup you have there is sharp. The C60, what a find! We have a 71 GMC 850 (C50) with a manure spreader box on it, always starts and runs well but isn't even close to the cosmetic shape yours is in. Perfect example of what taking care of your equipment will do, all perfectly capable of still putting in a good days work. Although it's fun to "play" with the old ones modern equipment with A/C and radio's are much nicer to spend a lot of time in.

[@MarkPappenheim]

Bless you for helping those who can’t finish up the year

[@CharlesTigner-f5o]

Wow the old 4020 wide frontend was what I used to plow fields with my dad back in the 60s the good old days

[@reneprovencher8395]

Such a beautiful gift you guys are giving your neighbor! 🤗💞

[@Gringo4Mexico]

God blees you, there's a special place in heaven for people like you and Grant.