TOTAL FARM LOSS

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Zach Johnson, the “Millennial Farmer” is a 5th-generation farmer who’s spent his life growing, working, and learning on his family’s farm. His wit and dry sense of humor appeal to children and adults alike. A product of the millennial generation, his appreciation of new technology blends with his old-fashioned work ethic, and he offers a unique ability to deliver his message in a way that resonates with lifelong farmers as well as those with no knowledge of agriculture. 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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[@JohnDeere]

Thanks for your work supporting and bringing awareness to a great organization!

[@MillennialFarmer]

Thank you for all of your support as well!!

[@mccatster7622]

John Deere forever

[@lpdirv]

Well done, farming is a stressful endeavour at the best of time and stepping up when its needed is appreciated. Knowing that help is there is a comfort to the farming community your clients, friends and neighbours. Bravo Zulu.

[@danielharderreacts80965]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2ya man

[@MikeGuadango]

Jesus is cool

[@Muhlum24]

I farm in south central ND with my dad. He got sick in early 2020 (cancer) and Farm Rescue helped us out with spring planting. Big shout out to them they are the real deal.

[@MaryWehmeier]

Glad to hear that they could help. Hope your Dad is doing well. ❤️

[@701chevy9]

They helped my grandparents and I in 2017. My grandpa had cancer as well.

[@wrondabartlett2888]

I wonder if cancer is a product of what this video is promoting???

[@701chevy9]

@@wrondabartlett2888 Feeding the world you mean??? Yeah probably, who else is gonna do it? It's not like the old days anymore, none of that fancy chemical transferring equipment, or fancy cabs.

[@joeclem6790]

I'm 87 years old and growing up as a kid when a farmer broke a leg or had a serious illness all of the farmers in the neighborhood pitched in to help. The farms we smaller anywhere from 100 acres to 300 so there were a lot of farmers in the area. It's great to see a modern day version of that. You are a good man Zac Johnson and I always enjoy your videos.

[@outinthesticks1035]

When I was 13 , in 69 my dad had a heart attack just before harvest . Neighbors came over to harvest It's quite a sight to see 13 combines in one field

[@jordanroberts1519]

Can you imagine the relief that is felt when a farmer gets his crop either planted or harvested. I remember how frazzled Zach seemed with a single down shed last year, not to mention a total farm loss. What Farm Rescue and those dealers do for the farmer is beyond measure the greatest example of community you will ever see!!!

[@matthewlardner5328]

I’m thousands of miles away in rural southern England, I’ve been watching your channel for a couple of years now and seeing how a rural community comes together to help each other out reminds me how lucky we are. I’ve just donated a very small amount to the charity because you guys are what life’s all about! Doing the right thing by your fellow man 🙏🏻 Respect 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@ChevyConQueso]

Awesome brother. It's amazing what the internet and global community can do for each other these days.

[@ajadrew]

Raised on Farm life in Suffolk, England, now 65....this is how it was then & how it is now....love the land.

[@brycemarsaglia3601]

Zach, I know you don’t do it for views. You’re a good person. You went down there to help and to spread awareness. Thank YOU for doing what you can to help everyone you can.

[@billchriswell2925]

So refreshing to see people being good to each other.

[@robnewell6123]

Congratulations Farm Rescue on your 1,000th save! You are all truly heaven sent. Thank you for your awesome support Zach! Your platform will certainly be a catalyst for this great cause. God bless the American Farmer...

[@stinkysteffen]

Farm rescue actually came out to my place back in 2011 my uncle was recently in a burn accident and they sent out a combine and a truck driver for us. It’s was awesome and truly amazing for what they did

[@attaat]

Bill Gross, now there's a man. To come up with the idea of Farm Rescue then to see it through to the wonderful organisation that it is, wow. The man, and all those who give their time and equipment so freely, you are the true Hero's.

[@davidwoermansr]

That's what farming is all about if something happens to your neighbor you get with the locals stop what you're doing run over and take care of them and roll out back to where you were on your own farm

[@vaneclayton]

Zach, as a volunteer and passionate supporter of Farm Rescue, we really appreciate your effort to create additional awareness through your extensive audience. Thank you for being a Farm Rescuer!

[@matthewhaywood7411]

How would I as an Australian donate to this worthy cause?

[@Thomas-lq1jw]

For a moment I was afraid the new shed got airborne 😮‍💨 Thanks for helping out others

[@MillennialFarmer]

I hope that never happens!

[@Morristownrailfanningemergency]

@@MillennialFarmersame here!

[@jonesy514]

@@MillennialFarmer throw some tractor weights on it lol

[@americanpatriot3638]

I thought Zach's farm got wiped out...

[@scots_knight4706]

​​@@americanpatriot3638I think that was last year. He didn't lose the house or all his buildings, I'm sure it was one she'd damaged and a grain bin damaged also some machines in that shed got damaged from what I remember.

[@briandubach8307]

Thank you to all for making a difference for 1000 farmers who I am sure didnt know how they were going to be able to keep going. Brought tears to my eyes watching this......

[@larrydavidson3402]

Farm rescue is absolutely a top notch operation, 1000 rescues is awesome. You deserve a big thanks for all that you do for this organization Zach.

[@rebeccamurray8047]

Thank you for helping to keep our FARMS ALIVE.... God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@CaryGuyer]

So glad everyone was safe and took the proper precautions I am now 54 years old and live in the mid northern Indiana region, back in the big tornado outbreak of 1974, our house took a direct hit from an F5 tornado, i was 5 years old, we did not have a basement and I was literally sucked up into it when our house exploded. Thankfully from neighbors, I was found about 300 yards out in the middle of one of our corn fields and taken to a hospital about an hour away and remained in a coma for 3 days. Thank you to all who come together for families in need.

[@edwardeggleston3612]

As an ex farmer, there are times when things go wrong that are well and truely outside your control. To have someone come in and help shoulder the load, to enable you to keep going through one of Life's speed bumps is enormous. To those who help out, you may never fully realise what it means to the families or individuals you help, sometimes it goes beyond words. A heartfelt thank you to one and all, and to you as well Zack for bringing this situation to the public.

[@Dermot501]

Well done to everybody at Farm Rescue on the work you do helping farmers at a time when they need it most.🚜🌽🌽🌾🌾1000 Rescues👏👏👏👍

[@timlarson7530]

Love it

[@kwsanders]

Thanks for sharing the story of this family and what @FarmRescue does to help farmers. Amazing work that they are doing.

[@michaelzeigerman4273]

Thank you for what you and the other farmers do for each other. You set the true American example.

[@rebeccamurray8047]

Farmers are the American hero's. Thank you all for your hard work ,your sweat and tears America appreciates all of you.🇺🇸

[@davidwoermansr]

@@rebeccamurray8047 most of America does the roundup lawsuit group and blind followers don't support us at all I wonder if they still use Bayer aspirin

[@scottwatson5767]

Wow Farm Rescue to the Rescue!! I'm not a farmer but have family members that farm in southern Illinois. The Farmers in this country are some of the toughest in the world. I don't think people realize just how much farmers do for this country besides feed people. If it were not for the farmers this country would fall flat on its butt, So Thank you for all that you do. And Zach aka Millennial farmer keep doing what you do bud, These kind of stories need to be told more often to get the help to these farmers. So again from my family to all farmers, A huge thanks. as a kid I always thought that farmers in the tornado belt of the US were absolutely crazy, But I realized they are just driven to provide for others!

[@markreetz1001]

Awesome video Zach!! Thanks for putting the spotlight on the people that help and those that receive the help. Can't hardly believe those big tractors were beat to hell like that. You don't think of that size of equipment being vulnerable to weather. Way to go Farm Rescue!!

[@jeffsfarmingvideos5342]

Honestly gives me chills to know that there are people and organizations that help us farmers in a time of need. Thank you Zach and thank you Farm Rescue. God Bless you all

[@robertwolfe8680]

What a great Organization. They are there to help anyone in need, this helps keep the farmers going when things seem like they can’t get any worse. Kudos to the Organization and all of the volunteers that make this possible.

[@michaelmcginnis9029]

I got a lump in my throat watching this. My hat is off to the loss and to the volunteers. God bless and stay strong.

[@JT-sz7xc]

My heart dropped when I saw the thumbnail. Very glad it wasn’t your farm, grateful no one was hurt and they were able to get help.

[@surplushunter]

Way to go Zach - keep promoting and helping Farm Rescue, their roots of helping others go back through generations of farmers. My father did the same thing, helping neighbors around his farm, 60 years ago.

[@thomasstrand9853]

Thank you all for what you do for farmers who are devastated by tornadoes or some disaster you guys are incredible way to go thank you so much

[@andidevlin3361]

This is why i watch you Zach. Its not just about you farming, its the things that happen in between too. All your side videos of you showing the different areas of farming plus when you all come together to help one of your own in trouble. thats why i keep coming back. And to see the kids taking the reins too! they all awesome too!

[@thedonleroy]

Farm Rescue is an amazing organization. They helped a farm family in our area when one of the brothers was diagnosed with cancer. Congratulations on a 1000 rescues & there will be many more I'm sure.

[@TwisterKidMedia]

I was one of the Storm Prediction Center forecasters in Oklahoma who issued the High-Risk Outlook and Tornado Watches on March 31st. With over 130 tornadoes it was quite an outbreak. Our other forecaster is actually from the Palestine area and watched the radar live as the tornado moved very close to his Family's farm. Thanks for showing the imapcts from the other side, we need more people like you and your organization.

[@danschwab2814]

Zach you have a big heart not many people would travel 800 miles god bless all farmers ❤

[@davidwoermansr]

I always have a couple trucks ready to roll anywhere in the lower 47 to help in a disaster situation whether it be grain wagons to haul grain for something like this or refer/van to haul donations and supplies to devastated cities we've even used our flatbed and stepdeck to haul hay to drought and fire devastated places and pickups with gooseneck flatbed to bring in fencing material with volenteers to replace burned up fence I might not be able to do alot but I can rally family and friends to make trips with me and do the work I can't anymore I had plenty of help after my accidents surgeries and recoveries the least I can do is put some help where needed and drive a load where I can we lost 1 of our angels of the big rigs this spring she'll never be able to be replaced but the people in those trucks have the best gear jammer I've ever known riding shotgun on their journeys she forgot more about trucking in her life than most will ever know

[@edwardgrobe2848]

God bless our farmers and the loving communities that support them.

[@jamarie1972]

Bless you Zach and Family for bringing Farm Rescue to the masses Your support is invaluable to their cause. Cheers

[@JoseAlfredoCorrales-m4g]

A big thanks to Farm Rescue for there hard and dedication to help farmers across the nation and thank you Millennial Farmer for sharing this story and helping out I tip my hat for you guys

[@wallr4_774]

I saw the thumbnail I got scared

[@tajvlogs9296]

I know that weirdo in the mustache got us again! I was like ohhhh noooo poor guy!!!

[@Sky-xb1jg]

Same

[@bsalatino]

Me too

[@zachstractors]

God me too

[@tajvlogs9296]

Mannnn, I was thinking; I'd want Zach to invest in these ideas I have for the Farm and AG industry! I don't have the funding to start the products prototype :(

[@alexspahr7791]

Thanks Farm Rescue for 1000th rescue. All the farmers can’t thank you enough to help struggling farmers who lost their farm lands and needed help

[@jonathantillman842]

One of your very best episodes of the Millenial Farmer...and that is saying a LOT! Thank you, Zach, for making the trip, for being there, for being a part of Farm Rescue, for caring and doing all that you do. We watched you lose a grain bin, shed and some equipment and like so many people in farm country you picked up and kept on going. Thank you for the perspective that is SO familiar in farm country...neighbor helps neighbor no matter what! Farm Resuce helping 1,000 farms in 18 years demonstrates the great need. This episode was deeply moving and satisfying. I LOVED that no one was talking about FEMA and government intervention...it was farmer touching farmer ane solving a problem. This is how we eat and we MUST not take it for granted!

[@tomrichards9336]

All of you....True American Heroes! ❤ So proud of all in The Farm Rescue Family! ❤❤

[@_Elijah_1979]

May God Bless the farmers that help other farmers in need 🙏

[@retrieversqbd]

Hello from East Central Indiana. If there is any good to come from social media, this is the best kind of good. Thank you for shedding light on Farm Rescue. I didn’t know they existed until just now. Best wishes to the families and farming operations that were hit by these storms. Hard work and helping hands keep us all strong as a country.

[@HECKLEFISH.]

Even though he is using it for his own benefits on getting views and not mentioning the organization in the title etc...ha he is a KZbinr nothing more nothing less

[@gailmajorpoole6443]

Thank you farmers for all the good you do for our American farm families that need rescuing. This is something I can’t identify with but so glad it is brought to our attention. You guys rock!💚

[@jby6277]

Thanks you Farm Rescue and all your supporters! You are a force for good!

[@simontodd619]

Out of adversity comes strength and that was demonstrated so much in this, possibly your best video to date Zach. What humanity, what generosity of spirit, time and energy. All of you in this wonderful act of support and togetherness are an example of what we all can be. I, like many possibly are, am humbled by this. Hats off to you and Farm Rescue and good luck to Mr Pifer ( I hope that's correct)and his family in getting back on his feet, and thanks for sharing this with us.

[@jayjaygee3306]

Outstanding! Farmers have always shown the world what it means to pull together and hold each other up through the bad times. Great job by you, and by everyone involved with Farm Rescue.

[@DannyMorrison5i8yrd]

That's why America has the world's best farmers good content zack

[@JavonCasey]

Thanks for your work supporting and bringing awareness to a great organization!. Thanks for your work supporting and bringing awareness to a great organization!.

[@FarmRescue]

Always an honor to have you in the field with us, Zach. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and willingness to help spread word of our services. You're a true Farm Rescuer!

[@JD-Films1]

Thanks Farm Rescue for everyone you’ve helped! Next stop 2,000 farm families saved!! 🚜🌾

[@TyMoore95503]

You people are amazing! Great job out there!

[@MillennialFarmer]

You guys do the real work, I just use my camera to spread the word. Thank you for what you do!

[@jae7668]

Bless your heart and all of farm rescue. Seeing you in a wheat field was a real treat. Practice for your harvest on the trap range.

[@gregjames5070]

You were in Ivers neighborhood. Will we see a duet?

[@lesterbainer7914]

What an awesome story to share! So glad that this Family is safe & can continue their Farming Lifestyle.

[@cityguyinthecountry]

I respect his work, he always delivers quality content

[@chief3378]

Damn Zack you scared the s*** out of me I thought that it was your farm again love what you do to help others in need

[@mortalman01]

Thank you zak for the info. That is a very noble cause to help save and help out our neighbors in been.

[@simonlivermore8599]

Damm that sucks hope the family can recover and get back out there, Farm rescue is a great organisation to help farmers in need

[@jonessmith2068]

Wow the retelling of the storm events just had me by my emotions! I am in Canada and outside of the tornado belt, but can really feel for all the families that suffered so much! I could not imagine loosing everything and trying to pick up the pieces! Well done to Farm rescue and all the volunteers! You to Zach!

[@stevepotthast4911]

God bless Farm Rescue, their sponsors, contributors and volunteers for what they do. Thank you Zach for posting this. Family farms like the Pilfer's are disappearing every day and we need to help save every one that needs help.

[@jimbernard71]

God Bless you Zach- I'm donating every month now to Farm Rescue because of this vid. YES,,, You do make a difference👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@johnnydale6515]

Unity is strenght , that is what made America great , well done Farm Rescue . Care for each other and give when you can , working together to create a better future for all,

[@Dirk80241]

Excellent work, supporting farmers in need. This is wonderful. Keep going!

[@TwoTrakMind]

God bless this family, God bless this organization, and God bless you. Helping this family doesn't just help them. It helps their entire community, and collectively, it helps our country. ❤️

[@TheUSFarmer]

The fact that Farm Rescue does this for free is amazing. Zach you are such a great person and are in KZbin to spread awareness and not for views.

[@Fg4e]

You guys are amazing! I live in the farming district of Ohio and I know first hand what the land and crops mean to our neighbors. Thank you all for what you do to keep America strong! Thanks MF for posting this. Few city people know where their food comes from beyond the store. Awareness is So important! Thanks!

[@teespoon1750]

One of your best KZbin videos yet Zach!! What a great organization Farm Rescue is both for providing aid to farmers in need and for showcasing, along with you Zach, the true spirit of the American farmer! To listen to Brad Pifer label himself as "lucky" after describing what he and his family had been through is just incredible!! Thanks Zach!!😊😊

[@Hey-fn1bc]

Congratulations on the 1000th farming rescue

[@davidrobins4025]

My first time hearing of Farm Rescue - what an amazing organization. Thanks for sharing this story with us. God bless our farmers on both sides of the border.

[@anthonygraham2956]

Great organization Zack, I am in Canada and actually just had a tornado touch down about 1.5km (less then a mile) from my house. 2 farms where hit very hard so I am seeing the devastation my self. I am physically unable to volunteer to help them but I know they are getting a lot of help from the locals here.

[@chrisburris4904]

There are a lot of really good people in this world and my heart swells with joy and admiration for the people at Farm Rescue and for you too Zach for showing the great things that these people do for those who need it the most!! Humanity at it's finest!!!!

[@jamesclemons4912]

Just love the agricultural community. Always looking out for one another.

[@stevebiddle8912]

When I first saw the headline, I immediately thought of you. Very thankful everyone is safe. Great work by Farm Rescue.

[@kemv]

Wow, GOD Bless this family and GOD Bless Farm Rescue! Good job spreading the word about this Zach!

[@chaoszombie9995]

The fact that an organization like Farm Rescue exist makes me so happy.. nothing makes me happier then seeing communities come together and do this kind of thing for farmers.. I cant wait for the opportunity to help this team out! Im also super happy to see that the Pifer family is remaining positive and that they are ok! I cant imagine how scary this was :(

[@jamespollitt3030]

Thank you so much for the video and supporting Farm Rescue! Your stay in Champaign was directly across from where I work! Hope you enjoyed the trip!

[@jerryfife2015tacoma]

Prayers for the family's and Thank God they are all OK. Zach and Farm Rescue and everyone involved you are amazing people for what you all do, words can't say enough for the great things provided to help the Farmers and others in need. Again so glad everyone is ok and safe.

[@IceManOregon]

Great idea to help others, well done. Sadly these weather disasters are becoming more and more the norm so helping each other is the way to go. Thanks for showcasing this effort.

[@1Corinthians151-4]

It's always been like this, it's just more voiced now.

[@IceManOregon]

@@1Corinthians151-4 yep and more common

[@AlphaDawg77]

God bless you all that work so hard helping your fellow farmers.

[@Hunter-zp5hd]

I think what you’re doing is phenomenal. I know zero about farming, but these people feed us and it’s important to support them in times of need.

[@jlmservicesllcyt]

Zach, What you do with your platform is commendable, from the grain bin rescue equipment to highlighting the Farm Rescue organization. Keep it real and keep going.

[@todd1808]

God Bless American Farmers and Ranchers!!

[@Unominious]

Very educational for those of us who isn't familiar with farming in general. And nice to see farmers helping other farmers who need help

[@oshkoshdom2197]

Whether its a dirt farmer, dairy farmer or a rancher, the whole community comes together to help out a fellow farmer/rancher when things go south.

[@daveblaha3367]

Thanks Zach for informing us on Farm Rescue!! Its great to see other come to help those in need.

[@dougdavis4439]

I am happy to support this honorable organization! Thank you, Zack, for sharing their amazing work again!

[@travisgoff99]

It's amazing that there is still great people out there helping people! Thank you farm rescue

[@BigTader]

Awesome video Zach it's great that your out helping farm rescue this is a awesome organization.

[@melindaburch4318]

Farm Rescue helps all of us who eat! Thank you!

[@hpc4839]

Seeing their farm flattened really puts into perspective anything that I have ever complained about.

[@ronbenson5270]

God bless each & everyone involved. Thank you! A rescue is a beautiful thing.

[@seanzyw.2603]

Thanks, Zach, for sharing this. It is very important because, like yourself, you know that farmers and ranchers are part of the heartbeat of America. Stay blessed, brother

[@noot1266]

I am so thankful that this organization comes out and helps the family who has gone through a tragedy. I am grateful that the family is ok and Zach, Thank you for sharing this story with us.

[@ML-lg4ky]

Thanks Zac for being a leader in your community!

[@davidwoermansr]

At the beginning of the video he was most definitely out standing in his field at the end he was out standing in someone else's field

[@bt-rl4mh]

Not being a farmer, but understanding how good folks help in times of need

[@abikeanditsboy3449]

As strange as it seems for a city boy, this has become one of my favorite channels. Much respect to Zach and ngl, my favorite farmer in training, Onyx.

[@jimkavalier2831]

Thanks for everything they do and everything you, Millennial Farmer do!

[@markschumacher7408]

Great video Zach. I am pleased that you covered this event. Your platform has great coverage and your actions brings a little more awareness to the multitude.

[@davidwoermansr]

Pretty soon he's going to have to come up with a symbol that means the actor formerly known as the millennial farmer maybe when he hits 2.5 mil or when the millennial farmers kids have a channel that matches his would that be gen x or gen y farmers

[@williamowens6610]

Zach, thank you for being there for your distanced neighbors and fellow farmers. Your channel is wonderful to watch. I grow up on a small farm in East Tennessee, mostly tobacco, and corn (silage), but miss it greatly. Thank you!

[@Martin-hd1es]

With all the garbage going in this "twisted" world, it's good to see you using your platform for the good. Keep on keepin' on Zak!

[@jakemclean9486]

What heart warming story, GOD Bless America. Good folks helping in times of need, Excellent Video!

[@georgiabackroads8276]

Think you for your time and support to help others in need

[@benpattinson1]

Major goosebumps when Mr Pifer starts describing the pressure change while he and his family are in the basement. What a terrifying moment that must’ve been.

[@stevepalmer8285]

Amazing...thanks for all you have done to help..im glad no 1 was injured on that farm Prayers to you all.x

[@ridgerunner3364]

If we get passed the point of helping our fellow man that has fallen on hard times, we are finished as a nation!! For those that refuse to work, or even try, they have plotted their course. But when a family works their fingers to bone, and all is lost in a matter of minutes, we must, by the grace of God, roll up our shirt sleeves and get busy! Hats off to you guys that sacrifice to help your fellow man!!

[@kristiangoransson6104]

I can’t really imagine how the Swedish immigrants felt when they saw Minnesota for the first time. Those views are impressive compared to the fields that even present day farmers are working over here

[@MillennialFarmer]

Interesting! From what I've read, they chose this area because it reminded them of the topography back home. I'm sure it was mostly prairie back then.

[@kristiangoransson6104]

@@MillennialFarmer I haven’t been in Minnesota my self but looking at on KZbin and hearing about the size of your fields it’s much bigger than over here. Also many of the early immigrants came from parts of Sweden where the amount of rocks in the fields is ridiculous. Almost all old fields and pastures are divided by stone fences, built by hand.

[@lordcommander3224]

My grandfather told me lots of stories of his family moving to Minnesota from Sweden and Norway in early 1900's. They had sponsors, former immigrants who were now citizens that owned farms here. They would come over and work as farm hands until they got on their own and were able to purchase land or find jobs.