Who Is The Farmer? What Does the Future Hold for AG?

[@louwgertenbach7394]

I’m 16 years old and since I can remember I wanted to become a farmer. I know that with the growing population world wide, the future for farmers is still promising. GOD Bless OUR FARMERS AND RANCHERS 🙌🏻🌽🐂❤️❤️

[@OurWyomingLife]

Make it happen Louw, and thanks for watching- Mike

[@OurWyomingLife]

Joel, Hope it all works out the way you want it too. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@lkidawg407]

Yeaaa boiiiii

[@wesshinn5108]

A huge thank you to the farmers and ranchers of this great country....I will always have a soft spot for farmers, as my dad was a farmer way back in the 30's in Nebraska, then he enlisted in the army for WW2, thank you as well Mike for doing what you do

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks to you dad for his service. Thanks for watching. Mike

[@bobaumgartner7773]

I really appreciate what you do because I’m a actual farmer out side of Torrington Wy

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Bo.- Mike

[@Bridgton1]

This is on the road to being an educational tool for our schools.

[@jbweld6193]

1) Foreigners should not be able to own US land. 2) The farm bill needs overhauled to help family farms and ranches vice corporate farming. 3) Zoning laws should change to protect from urban sprawl, deincentivizing the liquidation of farm land when grandpa passes. 4) Put tariffs on foreign agriculture products that directly compete with mainstay US ag (chinese pork and apples). 5) Country of origin labeling. 6) Subscribe to Our Wyoming Life.

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

Yeah because foreigners owning American land is the problem right? Maybe you should watch the video several more times. What difference does it make to you who owns the land?You do realize that America is made up of people from all over the world? Please tell us who do you think should own the land? Unless you are native American YOU are a foreigner.We do know how the European settlers came to possess the land here in America don't we?

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

BTW you sound very much like you have been drinking the Trump/conservative party coolaide.

[@jbweld6193]

@@RepublicanJesusthe2nd take a chill pill bro. Many countries ban foreign ownership of land. Canada being one of them. Makes no sense to have Saudi princes buying millions of acres of prime farmland in Arizona (which they have been) pumping the market and increasing taxes on the average Joe farmer when our nation is supposed to protect us, whether that's physically or economically. But since you went there.. *MAGA*

[@Bigdoggq]

Here in Wisconsin we lost 638 dairy farms in 2018, we're still losing them at a rate of 1.75 per day. It's sad to see cookie cutter communities pop up where a farm used to be,. Farms surrounded by homes where cows, corn and soybeans used to be. Farms aren't passed down like they used to be. Kids don't want to work the land for peanuts. Selling your land can be a financial boon as you approach retirement age. I do my best to purchase from our local farmers market, roadside farmer stands and orchards whenever possible. The farmer/rancher is the backbone to our country, support them whenever possible!!!

[@bourjhammoudsy]

Thank you Mike for this educational video. I just turned 58 and still dream of having a small farm one day. Mike, in addition to being an amazing person, farmer, husband, dad, I now give you the title of highly skilled documentarian. You're the best. Much blessings to your family.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Datev K, sursue your dreams! Thanks for watching- Mike

[@tracyjerred3384]

Mike, this was really eye opening. I truly had no of how few farmers that there really are. Thank you to you, Erin and your kiddos for growing, selling and providing our community and myself fresh vegetables and meat. My participation is buying, eating and spreading the word.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Tracy. You are the best and Earl says hi! - Mike

[@williammccowen9894]

Impressive, you must have done a lot of homework. I am a supporter and farming is my 2nd job, wish it was my first!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching- Mike

[@pagebrosmining7515]

Mine too however I’m working on to make it my only job

[@BillTheTractorMan]

Mike, Erin, I really love these videos. Grandpa taught me most of my farming skills, and until his diagnosis of Parkinsons I was by his side everyday working the farm. I gain a love for the land and farming small grain and animals, although I'm not a fan of chickens really anymore. Grandpa passed on to me the love and appreciation for agriculture among many other things. Your videos help keep me connected to agriculture, as I await my opportunity to farm again when the time is right. Grandpa taught me the God works in mysterious ways, and although I may not be farming grandpas land, it just means my land to farm is some where else and my journey awaits my arrival on the right land. Thank you always, for sharing your journey.

[@treesawlimbnahbirch6788]

Well said Bill

[@danielhepp541]

Excellent work.This was a fully professional production quality report. It's amazing when you consider all the projects you complete everyday. Thnaks for showing what Farmers do and the importance to our everyday life.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Daniel, Hopefully someday more people will understand that fact. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@julietmike9136]

Great video. Great channel. I grew up on a small farm where we farmed enough to sustain ourselves, milk cow, beef cattle, chickens, garden, etc. now I’ve fortunately been able to purchase a small farm for my family and look to do the same. It teaches great values and life lessons that I learned and now my kids can learn.

[@OurWyomingLife]

That sure is the truth, thanks - Mike

[@anthonykruse]

This is my favorite video so far it really hit me in the sweet spot because it shows the struggles us farmers go through

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks you, Anthony. This video barely scratches the surface of what AG families endure. Thanks for watching- MIke

[@anthonykruse]

Mike I'm with you we just started playing our crops this year and lost about 5 thousand acres to water

[@sandrahart3901]

My granddaughter just graduated from high school and has chosen to go into agriculture. My grandpa was a small farmer all his working life working 60 acres and I have always admired the hard working farmer and rancher. My hats off to all of you across this country.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Good luck to your granddaughter, and on behalf of the Farmers and Ranchers Thank You very much - Mike

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Such a comprehensive report. Very professional. Your background in corporate media shines through as the sun cutting morning fog. Wish you and your family most success on the ranch. Hope you continue to share your personal experiences and bringing us REAL reports like this for which there is no other source. Such dedication to a cause/endeavor is rare these days. Many thanks. Best to you and yours.

[@oldtimeengineer26]

I grew up on a farm I am 74 now have seen all the changes you talked about at age 40 I bought a farm mostly now for the land it is only 30 acres wish you all well

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching Old Time Engineer- Mike

[@brianborgmeier4320]

old time engineer we farm too

[@tkfarmgoods9508]

Thank you for what you and your family do. I am a 40 year old female farmer on just under 200 acres, and we have cows, goats, chicken, rabbits , and have had pigs off and on. We bale our own hay and process our own meat. We also have a garden with all kinds of different things. People look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them what I do, but as you all know, somebody has to do it, or know body eats. Keep informing as many people as you can, because people fear what they don't understand, and they stray away from what they fear.

[@danielschwartzhoff8290]

I just graduated from high school and I have had a love for farming since the day I was born. The hardest part of growing up in a family that doesn’t have a farm to directly take over in today’s economy is that it is very hard to get started on my own. Maybe in the next few years it will be better for someone like me to start farming on my own but I hope to try my best to get started. Thanks for all the great videos

[@cherryfarms2135]

Hands down you’re best video, our family has been farming a long time. But you can always see it’s getting harder each year.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Brandon, it is getting harder and harder. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@garysisk3431]

Great video Mike, long live the American farmer......

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Gary- Mike

[@Snowtruckdriver]

Great video. Born in ks and raised on irrigated farm in Washington State. Dad leased 600 acres in 1960 and farmed until 1968 when he switched to being a custom operator. Best life in the world. I am a follower of this and several other farming channels

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for sharing Paul- Mike

[@787Earl]

May you be blessed. Thank you for your videos and your farming.

[@AndrewHBailes]

Thanks to you, your family, and your channel, my wife and I have been talking about finding a way to start a small cattle ranch here in South Carolina. We have no idea how we would do it, but it’s quickly become a dream of ours. Thank you for inspiring us to consider escaping the ordinary!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Im happy we could share our story, and inspire you to pursue your own dream! Good Luck and thanks for watching- Mike

[@jaystowater6746]

Mike, I have been helping my family farm since I can remember. Although I am still young I recently have been able to start my own Simmental and Angus cowherd that I plan to expand along with continuing to help on my family's row crop, stocker cattle, and feedlot operation. I also plan to continue my life in agriculture as I am currently obtaining an animal science degree at a 4-year land grant university. Ever since high school I have spent my summers, after school hours, and weekends working on cow/calf operations and feedlots to further my knowledge and my personal capital. Thank you for continuing to be a voice for agriculture and good luck branding this week! I recently helped a couple different ranchers brand and it was a great time!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Best of Luck and make it happen Jay. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@charleehendershot628]

Another great video!! We really appreciate the way you educate viewers.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you :) - Mike

[@jaclynnarwold864]

Another great video! The loss of farm land is alarming, and yet there is good news! Thanks for giving us both.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Your welcome, we cant give up! Thanks for watching- Mike

[@tammyracey]

I am a beginner farmer and a certified chef. I Love being a grower, producer and maker of what we do on a daily basis. Thank you for what you do..

[@OurWyomingLife]

And Thank you. You have a unique perspective thats for sure. You can see things from all sides. Thanks for watching Mike

[@randyhees3354]

Love your channel, I am 42 , and a towboat engineer, grew up on a small beef cattle/ hay farm. I currently work for a small farm to plate operation in central Missouri, if the good lord willing, I hope to start buying land and livestock in the next few years

[@OurWyomingLife]

Very cool, thanks Randy - Mike

[@donaldshinn1915]

Really enjoyed you presentation on who the American Farmer is, I'm retired 70 year old dairy Farmer, who still has cows on neighbor farm but it is hard to continue. Have a granddaughter who wants to dairy farm, at sixteen that may change. Thank you for your work in Ag

[@timlyons2451]

I work part time on a 500 acre farm here in Wv love every min of it Thanks Mike and Erin for all you do for the agriculture and great video’s

[@allanr6132]

I've been to West Virginia twice. Both times to do some white water rafting. I have to say that it's still one of my favorite states to this day. Some real beautiful areas.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Tim. - Mike

[@chrisnickell1607]

Thank you or another awesome video!! I love when yall have history about farming/ranching. I always look forward to watching your videos. I just got home from working cows with my brother in law.

[@markjones8704]

Thanks Mike, my cousins family run a 48,000 acre farm in Western Australia for the last 70 years. Wheat and sheep mainly, but they are always looking to diversify to meet changing conditions.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Very cool Mark, thanks for watching - Mike

[@feliccasampson5376]

Good morning 🌞 Mike and Erin Thanks for whatever you guys do daily. I really don't know alot about farmers . I live in city of Chicago . Everything I learn from your videos I enjoy looking at the cows, feeding, hay. You guys have a blessed Sunday. Until next time.

[@davidoyaro2366]

Am a proud farmer and preach farming

[@OurWyomingLife]

Awesome, and keep preaching- Mike

[@clairdeighan2183]

While it is sad that as more residential housing gets built, there’s less farmland to grow crops and livestock, I can’t help but admire the American farmer and their perseverance and determination! I appreciate everything they do to provide us with what we use in everyday life! I’m even more determined to go into agriculture, Despite all the difficulties that come with farming and agriculture.

[@treesawlimbnahbirch6788]

If you are you are born into a family of farmers with land you are extremely blessed, land and farming equipment is so expensive, the average Joe can not afford to start farming in any form, myself I rent garden space every year to grow vegetables for canning, food to get us through winter. Great video

[@alwaysdream7642]

Thanks for the very informative video mike, it went well with my Sunday morning coffee.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Happy you liked it. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@alanbloodworth2653]

That was an excellent presentation, thank you!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Your wecome, and Thank YOU for watching- Mike

[@redpillpirate111]

Mike and Erin, thank you for all that you do for agriculture and America. Nick Welker's channel sent me by and I subscribed after the first 3 minutes. Very professional video.

[@Robert-qz1xz]

I have a small greenhouse 20x50. I grow organic. And I go to my local farmers market every time they have it. I always support my local farmers and ranchers. I want to thank you for opening up your home and family to show us how much blood, sweat, and tears you and your family do.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Your welcome Robert, and thanks for watching- Mike

[@botodeov57]

Another great video Mike...you have a knack for capturing peoples interest....and a great on camera persona...thank you for the vid..very informative and well researched. I hope the store took off running!!! Glad to see guys are getting descent weather.All the best Mike and Erin!!

[@mommy2kdk]

This made me cry! My extended family have been ranchers a very long time. Started with sheep and now since as long as I can remember it has been cattle. My 80 year old great uncle was nearly killed by a pregnant cow that calved the night of the attack. His son and son in law who are 40's help with the ranch now, as do their wives. The son in law and daughter both teach as a fulltime job. My husband was raised more in the ranch life than I was, but we both want to get sustainable for ourselves on a small scale. I thank you, your wife and your family for making the choice to live the ranch/farm life.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for sharing with us. Mike

[@Dan-yw9sg]

Thanks Mike for this video. A lot of research went into this lesson in farming history. A sad state, but there is hope! Thank you Mike and Erin for doing what you do! More people should learn about and assist the local farmers, every way that they can!

[@MikeSmith-ul5of]

Good job on this Mike! I grew up farming/ranching left and went to the oilfield. Had a couple kids a failed marriage and came back to what I knew I loved.. I now have 6 commercial chicken houses started my own herd of cows. I am really glad that I found your channel some how.

[@OurWyomingLife]

M S sometimes we have to hit the reset button of life. Sounds like you did and it worked out well for you! Congrats and Thanks for watching- Mike

[@washingtonsglobal735]

Mike love the video. You answered so many questions for me. You have no idea how much i appreciate the O.W.L Family and my daughters and I look forward to the videos. 💪 Video Mike!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Washingtons Global. - Mike

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Mike you have great Videos ,you are helping others know things that they ain't never seen,did ,heard about farming. It could be the Mike talk show telling about ranching and farming. Thanks for sharing

[@larrybelken7568]

This is great. Thanks for your recap of the last 150 years of evolution of the farms of America!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching - Mike

[@northernarctic8339]

With the problem of not having enough food for everyone in the future. Has anyone thought that maybe if we don’t graze animals on land and feed them the food, we can use that food and land for people and we would be better off? Also, this is a great video!!

[@bobedwards7657]

Some land is only good for grazing,not good for food crops

[@northernarctic8339]

Chances are people will still grow hay or grain for that cattle though. We should use that land for housing then😂

[@calumanderson5617]

Great video as always Mike.👍And you've documented all the facts perfectly on all issues that's happening now with ranchers and farmers but most of all the lands that we rely on even all this is happening around the world now, my fear one day that smaller family farm's could one day be made a thing of the past because of the bigger ranchers and farmers buying up everything.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Calum, No arguements outta me about the family farm. Thanks Mike

[@TheCritterWindow]

Very well done! Thank you.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks and your welcome. Mike

[@cararogers5562]

I am a supporter of agriculture thx for all the info you guys share! I luv it! Keep it coming 😁

[@Tomhohenadel]

Great discussion Mike. Very informative, future does look bleak for the farmers. I support you and all farmers.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Tom the numbers do seem bleak, but not insurmountable. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@thetraveler5798]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 Farming is our past Also our future . . . The true Heart Land Of America..!! 👍👌💚💥

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats a fact Traveler. Thanks- Mike

[@fire48pw]

That was fascinating. I am 60 years old and have started a small Hay operation. I have wanted to Farm all my life and figure it's now or never. My Son helps me and he enjoys it. Thanks Mike.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Fire48pw, Its never to late to make a dream happen! Good Luck and Thanks for watching- Mike

[@cathymacdonald1789]

Thank you for this awesome show. It really shows how though the true farmer has to to work to make ends meet and provide an income as well.

[@hilltopacres5737]

A very interesting though at the same time a sad story. You do very informative videos, keep up the great work.

[@heatherweldon2900]

Very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed this video and await the two hour documentary! :)

[@OurWyomingLife]

haha, thanks Heather might need some help with that one! :) - Mike

[@genemciver3425]

thank you for all that info and your devotion to the life and your family

[@frankmetcalf9595]

Excellent review of ag trends. I tend to favor individual initiative and free markets over government manipulation. You folks are great examples. Maybe we're trying to sweep back the ocean, but it's still true that if you just enjoyed a meal, thank a farmer. Best wishes from Ohio.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Frank, Agree with you about free markets. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again! Excellent vid Mike! So enjoy all the historical info you do. Family history of a large wheat and other grains farm is history I was introduced to as a young child. Itt was a treat to leave the city life to experience the daily work and the importance of it's existence. As time went on the challenge of keeping the big AG companies away was crazy. They swooped in to buy up all that they could. Thankful when all was sold it went to a neighbor to increase his acreage and the production. However it's probably only a temporary measure. Big business wants that land as it's some of America's most golden ground producing bumper crops through the decades. Much the same in ranching . Those big feedlots started popping up in strategic parts of the country. They own their own trucking and sadly even steer the way sales go at local sale barns. Local politics and connections seen to win out most of the time. Everyone is forced to adjust to what is . By diversity and innovation does it seem is the only way to survival and preventing selling out. Not sure if you remember but earlier in when your numbers were smaller that was what I shared with you. The diversity and using every available inch of the ranch to make dollars that contribute to your bottom line. So proud of all that you and Erin are doing because that will help carry the ranch through your lifetime and hopefully the kiddos too. Timing with the internet was perfect for you which I'm sure past generations would have happily welcomed. Always out here cheering and praying for you folks!! God bless...

[@garypollard9770]

Thank you and Erin for what you do! Some of us really do appreciate it!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Gary- Erin

[@bullrider0653]

Mike you are doing my dream job thank you Loren

[@keithbrettell2058]

Fascinating!

[@jensteffy5454]

Wonderful video! Although from a small family farm, its been hard in my area to get started on my own, large farms are able to pay high prices from land that the small farmers can not afford. Hopefully this trend will change and younger people who have always had an interest can start family farms. Thank you to all the farmers and ranchers out there!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks You Jen. I hope the trend changes also. Thanks for all you do- Mike

[@SouthernColoradoWildlife]

Thank you for the time and research you put into your videos. Top Shelf!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks and Thank you for watching- Mike

[@DavidNachtmann]

Great informational video. Loved it!

[@JohnDoe-jq5wy]

Outstanding report, thank you.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Another great video mike good job on your homework finding out who the American Farmer is today we definitely need more of them and younger to get into it without farmers the world will stop turning people won't be able to eat thanks for everything that you do have a great week can't wait tell the live stream

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Ernest. How do you get more younger people attracted to Farming & Ranching? Seems to be the million dollar question. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@ernestdougherty3162]

@@OurWyomingLife yes you are right about that

[@leevanruler119]

Excellent content! Even though I am now retired, I still volunteer for FarmRescue.org and also help some local farmers in the area with their harvest as needed. Tillage, planting, harvesting - all complement the original dairy farm that I grew up on in southern MN. Thanks for bringing your thoughts to light!

[@debrahchristensen9528]

Thanks for another great educational video, Mike! You provided me with some information I had no clue about, and that is an Agriculture Census! I am neck deep in genealogy, with most of my ancestors being farmers of some sort and had no idea that the Ag Census existed, and this opens up an entirely new avenue to track them, outside the federal population censuses! I know I say all the time that I appreciate all you and Erin do to educate in agriculture, and today is no different! Great job!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Debrah, Glad we were able to give you another place for research. Thank you for watching- Mike

[@debrahchristensen9528]

@@OurWyomingLife My pleasure!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

When I was a teen, my grandfather and grandmother took my brother and me to grandma's sister's farm In Niagara County, NY and we helped pick peaches. The large gathering for lunch was a special treat. Today in Ohio we buy fresh corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash and cantaloupe from a local farming family. The owners are senior citizens and don't appear to have children helping them. It would be a shame if the farm went out of business when these folks pass away.

[@yeah4me2]

B being from Niagara County, I remember apple orchards, and of course grapes!

[@jayjdietrich]

I eat and prefer beef, pork, chicken, corn and potatoes, and I wear clothes and prefer cotton. That's how I'm involved in agriculture. If I won the lottery, I'd raise and grow all the above until the money ran out. Much respect, God bless and good luck.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Jay, if I won the lottery I dont think live would change that much either. Mike

[@CharlieDawsonMusic]

Another OUTSTANDING video ... thanks for the info ..

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Charlie Dawson. Thanks for watching, Share it maybe it will spark something to get the word out. Mike

[@smoke09able]

I really enjoy your history/current events vlogs. I appreciate all you and Erin do as a rancher and farmer. I'll be enjoying a nice T-bone this evening. Thank you!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Rick, and enjoy that T-Bone - Mike

[@summerland6397]

Sharing in support of agriculture my friends. Thank you for another great video.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Summerland - Mike

[@ronfontenot4534]

Thank you for sharing this important information.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Your welcome, and I hope you share it also! Thanks for watching- Mike

[@alexsandino8834]

Hey Mike. Maybe a good follow up to this video could be letting us know some of the potential resources available to us folks wanting to escape the ordinary and start the ranch life. I inherited 500+ acre in northern UT and want to start either a cow calf or finish grass fed beef or maybe a bit of both. I can see there are a number of resources available from usda grants/loans etc. but maybe seeing it in some semblance of order would be helpful to myself and hopefully others in a similar situation. My wife and I are so passionate about this and want to thank you for the videos you guys put out and passion you show as well.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hi Alex, Congrats on inheriting the land(Hope you know how I mean that). Sounds like you have a pretty good handle on whats out there Loan/Grant wise. The best advise I could give you at the point is do your research! Best of Luck to ya, and thanks for watching - Mike

[@larryceaser1706]

Well put together Mike Great video

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Larry- Mike

[@theresathreadgill1386]

I have watched this in my area. Neighbors die and children are not interested in farming. I watch several homesteaders but they are mostly growing for their families. Only a few are growing for farmers market. Great video!

[@OurWyomingLife]

It is sad, and its seems to be the trend. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@garyzehr4445]

Hi Mike, been a while with comments but here it is! As you know I'm in the Finger Lakes region of New York and it's pretty sad to see all the empty dairy barns that used to be productive and fancy . Losing lots of land to development. A farmer near me had to sell 100 acres to make the bank happy. As for me 12 tomato, 6 hot pepper, 1zucchini and radishes, carrots, beets ,parsnips. Would not have that of it wasn't for my boys. Another back tune-up in 2 days been saying extra prayers this one makes me walk ony own. I'm farming through now. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO'S AND GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Gary, I hope the back is up to snuff soon! :) - Mike

[@garyzehr4445]

A little more I subscribed at 1900' s 87 thousand wow you're doing something right. Congratulations !¡!!!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

I hope so, thanks Gary - Mike

[@jiggjohns1028]

Got myself 15 acres here in north Florida hoping to be able to buy the connected 10 acres next to mine for farming. It turns my stomach to see all the subdivisions popping up everywhere, where not one person has a small garden but hundreds if not thousands of dollars in pretty plants that do nothing but just that look pretty.

[@Xehxna]

My local beef rancher has a icecream company, and makes mazes in the fall, sells flowers and yes jams and other yummy goods like Erin. They even have peacocks like you guys, and they do have goats both for milk and sale.

[@OurWyomingLife]

We all do what we can to make ends meet. Thanks for watching- Mike

[@loriehabel1552]

What a awesome video. Knowledge is power. Without land and farmers,not only will humans not eat but nor will the animals. I know without grain farmers my animals wouldnt be able to eat year round,which in fact, we wouldnt be able to take to freezer camp and canning. Have a great week. Keep those wonderful vids coming.

[@petermavus4131]

Great research great history and great support for our great farmers..thanks

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching Peter - Mike

[@sfc334]

Hopefully I will be in the hobby if not the profession next year.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Make it happen Steve, and Good Luck to you. Mike

[@Shortymafia]

cant wait till im out of the navy and open up my own ranch and farm. love all the info and advice from this channel.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You for your service, Troy, and good luck. Thanks for watching Mike

[@Shortymafia]

@@OurWyomingLife cant wait to meet yall at the round up

[@kaycox5555]

Another awesome video, thanks.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching Kayinfso- Mike

[@timkd5vmv583]

Granddaddy was a farmer in northern Mississippi. He dabbled in side jobs, like driving a school bus, and running a small country store. Cotton, corn, soybeans and cows were the mainstays, with sorghum and veggies as side crops. The vegetables were mostly for family consumption. We fed 8 households out of the garden with my Grandmother, Mother and Aunts processing and canning enough for everyone. Grandma’s kitchen rivaled a small factory during harvest season. Chickens, cows and pigs were processed and divided among the family Today my Grandparents, Momma and all her siblings are gone. Most of the crop land has been sold off. I have one cousin who still raises cattle on the old home place along with tending bees and collecting honey. I have a small plot of land and raise veggies and chickens, but still have the desire to truly farm like we used too, but land is too expensive when you consider that 1/2 acre lots are selling for $45,000 apiece here. Mike and Erin, thank you for continuing the family heritage and for letting us be a part of your family.

[@WPF17]

So sad farms keep being lost to developers! Just had another 200 acres of hay fields across town get sold to a developer because no one can afford to save it at a cost of 500K. Would love to have my own farm, even 75 acres of fields would be nice but it just costs to much to get started. For now all I can do is support agriculture and keep running my small homestead operation. Glad your so passionate about preserving agriculture for our children Mike!

[@mattphillips4260]

be safe and have a great week guys

[@brendahyslop6770]

Nice history lesson Mike, thanks! It makes me think I am on the right track even if I am older 62, that my husband and I want to purchase a small homestead. I do not want that guy up in the penthouse office determining what I put in my body.

[@aussiedownunder1993]

What a awesome video, is great to learn more about the farming culture in the old days.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching - Mike

[@eddeetz493]

Farm Store idea. Recycle the lick barrels into self wicking grow pots. Check out gardening with Leon.. They would be great setup by the farm store and pre planted with vegetables. Great for lanscapeing with flowers also. You could trellace with old fencing. And tomatoes. They would sell well and look great. Low maintenance..great for beginners.

[@lifebehindacow5999]

Mike, thank you. This video was well thought out and well presented. Its gives a brief glimpse into the realities we face as farmers. I'm glad to see more young women getting into farming. There are a couple in this area farming with their dads and will be taking over in the future. Not many part time farmers in this area but I think with the increased size and cost of equipment more young farmers may choose to maintain an off farm career and hire out harvest and planting to some more capitalized operation. Hard to say for sure Things are changing not just in the number working in agriculture but also in the ability to attract farm labor.

[@Ticky66MN]

What a great but startling video. Thank you!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching - Mike

[@scottauctions7215]

GREAT JOB.....You guys are awesome

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Scott Auctions- Mike

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

What a spectacular video!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Beth- Mike

[@jimjohnson6857]

I grow 3 gardens a year. Next year may be 4... Good work guys!

[@grandpasgaming5232]

Very interesting! Thanks for what you do.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

My family has 4,000 sections of farm land in Iowa and it will never leave the family. My grandfather made sure of that. You are so write though. God bless

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching, Thomas.- Mike