THE STRUGGLES OF VEGETABLE FARMING

[@xtender5]

7:20 '...these fields aren't gonna sit...bear'...see what I did there? 😂 Also, Andy saying 'Mommy' was the cutest thing since the last time Callie was on. 😂

[@wassabuck]

The boys are all business when Mom is in the field . Great video.

[@beekind6267]

Ugh! That baby is so adorable!!!!! I love her "and girls!" And her "bye-byes!" So cute....❤

[@wdennis8]

Aunt Becky’s smile is the cherry on the top of your videos. You are all great but she’s my favorite.

[@Ricci-om3mn]

I have learned so much about veggies, planting and harvesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Getting your mom to go out to the fields and help was priceless.

[@tsugima6317]

Andrew, I love how you call your mom, Mommy.... I'm 72 and still call my mother that. About the bears eating the corn... better the corn than you. One of my friends in Jersey came back to one in her porch eating out of her porch fridge.

[@WV_Raised1983]

You are truly blessed to have your mother at 72

[@jodidavis6595]

Nice to see the momma out with her boys. Callie is a doll baby 🇺🇸❤️

[@raymondcaylor6292]

When I was 30 in 1979 my Papaw ( born 1891 ) was in the Hospital on his deathbed and when my Mom asked him if she could get him anything he said " cantelope " from his garden and his favorite picture of my Grandmother from his nightstand. I always thought that was cool and of course I think of both of them whenever I see or smell a cantaloupe.

[@rheffner3]

Nice to see your mom. I think this is the first time she has been in an episode for more than a few seconds.

[@gemigirl5521]

I love it when you add educational information to your videos! You’re always entertaining but I learn so much too.

[@karengladys2011]

Callie is so darn adorable! Love her😊

[@beanalupines5101]

Andrew, you made me laugh at your unintended joke...These fields aren't going to sit bare..."bear"...haha

[@AZHITW]

At least the bears don't take one bite out of the corn and go after another, waste not want not. 🐻🌽

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

A special shout out to All the Veggie Girl's . Without you Girls . This channel would be lost without you !

[@conniewojahn6445]

Women have always made a big difference in farming. Everybody has a role. Sometimes roles change. The key to success is to be able to realize when and how to adapt. The ladies at this farm do that very well, and the guys appreciate it.

[@kens.3729]

Hey Boo Boo, Time to Steal some Sweet Corn 🌽🌽🌽 out at the Och’s Family Farm. 😬👍🙏

[@lewisfamilyfarms]

I just love how the family works together. Blessings

[@MaryWehmeier]

Love the busy time of the year on the farm. This time of year makes the work worth it. Nice harvests.

[@joanthorington3593]

That's a mess of rain y'all got up there in PA...goodness, and Momma's in the wet field too!

[@thomasmccardle725]

I’m glad the wholesaler knows where to find the good stuff 😂

[@orscrub3161]

seems like that bear likes your corn as much as you guys. don’t fight him/her for it. 😋

[@lenalyles2712]

Some of our farmers here in the Rio Grande Valley TX use a sound device that sounds like a small cannon going off to keep wildlife out of their fields. It's motioned activated and goes off 3-4 times a night, but he has the best melons this year.

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

You in EL Paso? I live here in El Paso Tx- we hear the Sonic Cannon all the time!😝👍

[@barbarabeagley6650]

@@genehasenbuhler2594 I live in Chase, KS. And we just have random fools who set off acetylene cannons for the fun of it and don't seem particularly worried about what time it is. No use calling and complaining about it, they include the city manager and a city councilman and his son.

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

@@barbarabeagley6650 if you've ever seen a flock of crows tear through a crop field then you'd understand!

[@barbarabeagley6650]

@@genehasenbuhler2594 I was born and raised on a farm. I understand that. But the ppl making the noise here don't even have gardens.

[@Gardendreamsforme]

We have it here too. I think many farmers use them to ward of critters

[@moradmooorad8305]

بالتوفيق ❤

[@Chris-jh3tg]

Lord love Callie. She's getting so much better with her vocalizations!

[@bluedodge14]

Videos have been amazing! I actually stopped by the farm market today (8/14/23). My family and I were on our way through from Washington DC to new York. You have a amazing market!

[@islandgardener158]

Andrew get a boom box out in the corn field and play music, believe it or not it keeps the bears away. Does not need to be real loud just the sound seems to keep them away. Put a plastic bag over the radio when it’s wet

[@patacake4997]

Nice to see Mum out with the boys.

[@beverlygiroux2824]

I have said it before, but the “sclrunch” sound, when you harvest the corn, is SO DELIGHTFUL! Hats off, to you all working in the rain, city slickers have no idea, do they! Great video! Bev in Maine

[@katielin2379]

I live in California, 🙃. Drove accross the San Joaquin Valley this past weekend through the farm lands.Massive fields of tomatoes, grapes, peppers, onion, and super tall corn. There were nut trees and citrus trees as well.

[@elainecollins2291]

Mom is serious about picking dill because it is a big dill! LOL

[@106pricey]

Nothing like fresh field treats while harvesting in the rain. I would actually prefer being soaked picking veggies and eating watermelon than sitting at my desk all night. I live vicariously through you guys, and wish I could work on a farm again.

[@michellepollino4986]

Beautiful harvest! Sorry about all the rain. Beautiful cantaloupe.

[@ماياكريم-غ1ب]

حصاد رائع يارفاق

[@elizabethharrell8707]

Is Lauren ok, she seems way more quiet than normal? Hope so, just love your family..all hard working people and I never knew bears got in the corn, just thought aliens and killers..😄 Much love from AZ😎

[@regenesteffen2814]

Bears are omnivores- they eat anything that tastes good.

[@AZJH8374]

Please thank Grandma for feeding 🙏🏻 💜 you all. Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister. ❤❤❤love the channel!❤

[@lockstockandbarrel8491]

I am so glad your family is starting to pick Peppers and other vegetables I have been Watching your videos for a very long time

[@tomwilliams1639]

I just love your family Andrew. Mimi and Grandpa are close to my age, so I can really relate to them. Also, love the Grammy. My Grammy baked the same kind of items as yours does. From the oldest member to the youngest I love them all.

[@lidip8700]

Ditto!

[@micheleborowski7828]

Your Mom and Grammie are adorable❤❤❤❤

[@lindafoster2141]

Boy that bear!!😢 I guess they have to fatten themselves up for the winter. Thank you Andrew for all of the info and struggles with the weather. Despite it all your produce looks amazing as always!...i would take some of that sugar baby!!!❤ love you all from Indiana! Loved seeing your Mama!!!

[@KKing55]

Thursday will be 106* here in Central TX. 3 1/2 months only 1 inch of rain. Ground Cracken ~ Trees dropping all their leaves. I'm turning GREEN over your rain and Cool conditions.

[@gladyssellers7647]

I love the veggie boys and girls. Love to hear Cali say her name and "and girls." I rewind just to hear her😅

[@Lauratran1203]

Me too just to hear her once more snd see her smile

[@bethsands7665]

Yay for rain ! Smart and happy bear reaping the benefits of your tasty crop. ( " these fields won't sit bare "( bear)...ha-ha ! ). Beautiful Dill. Awesome Jalapeños ! Yummy watermelon ...wowza Cantelopes !! Go Grammy with the goodies !!!! Fun.

[@bushiepete]

daniel saying mathew and skunk so whats the diffrence ........lol lol you have a great sence of humour mate

[@nolanduncan7358]

I love the veggie boys and girls ❤❤

[@Jan-R-]

Your family working together, caring and looking out for each other is truly wholesome and what everyone wants. You do not to be told to look out what is ready to be harvest. That is true initiative! Did you lose your cap today? 👨‍🌾

[@lavernfoy4591]

Thank God for a wonderful harvest!! ❤️🙏

[@thekingtroll2]

1970's. If my grandfather when out to his garden and it was sprinkling or even raining, he had these dark green poncho's. He gave me a brand new one, did I feel like a champ. He had an old feed sack and had a strap sewn on it. He'd fill it up with sweet corn and then hoist it over his shoulder and carry it home. I've often wondered why the veggie boys didn't have something other than those baskets to use to harvest some stuff when they can then dump it on a pallet.

[@plecoful]

I really appreciate these videos. I’ve always been interested in the intricacies of the farming industry.. please keep the vids coming ..Great stuff !

[@halinawiecek2297]

Nice to see you all I love watching you guys.

[@darleneridgeway7452]

Beautiful cantaloupe! Love it!

[@kittiew260]

Is this the first season you have grown melons? They look amazing. I just don't recall seeing those harvested in the past. Great video, as always, Andrew.

[@jutiansmith5689]

All working hard together!

[@stevesgardeningadventures2153]

Don't worry Andrew the rain won't make you melt as a matter of fact I believe that you would float. 🤣🤣🤣

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. We get a big kick out of the way Andrew makes all of his mouth expressions.when he talks.

[@adelineparinduri]

A toboggan might come in handy in the field in days like this 😄

[@shawnmiller4781]

Just remember black bears make good sausage as long as they haven’t been eating fish

[@brandysears3546]

Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington, Michigan, USA

[@PamelaCunningham-s6x]

Treasure the time you have with your mother, there will be a day when she will no longer be with you, but you will have your memories. Pray for us in Texas 31 days no rain.

[@caroldocherty6810]

Hi guys I told my great niece, she is 5, that you needed your cap and she took off her cap and was offering it to you. She loves to watch your channel when she is visiting me. I sure hope you guys don't meet those bears.

[@annagraser5088]

Momma was driving that tractor before those boys' were born . Love Momma's shirt!! Andrew that hat is what's making you go bald.

[@barbarabeagley6650]

I like the "Squeenies" you have Andrew, but the "Squeenies" at Sonne Farms I find problematic. Mice were a big problem for me last year, but I got some help from a guy who takes care of the mice at a factory egg farm, he got me set up and within a week I had no more mice!

[@karincope3019]

Just had my tomato a d zucchini cleaned out by a few bucks , we live rural and it’s been extremely hot 🥵 , never had an issue before but the heat and lack of water I am sure are responsible.

[@marthadescoteau5994]

can't imagine picking in the rain but, guess ya gotta do it. Love to see your Mom out there working with you.. I'll tell you Andrew, I think you have really cool parents.

[@zaria5785]

Learned what silage was after this video. New word to use next time I play scrabble.

[@peppernc429]

Your mom looks really young!

[@bornn68]

you all work pretty well despite them messing with the weather

[@catherinebranche5220]

That baby is so cute she looks just like her dad..Andrew you are Amazing I could listen to all day I ❤all the girls such unity between everyone 🥕🌶🍆🍅🫐🥦🥬🫛🌶️🫛happy picking

[@gailgaddy5340]

Wow gorgeous cantaloupe yummy 😊sorry bout the bear problem. ❤️

[@sallyethridge1393]

I would love to pick veggies with you guys and girls!

[@johnsandell4501]

👍👍👍👍 Grammy's Lunch ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@samanthabloggins1775]

It was sooooooooo nice to see your mom!

[@munchkin5674]

I am always amazed with your harvesting, and it’s just so satisfying to watch! Love it with those jalapeños are so ready to harvest that they release when they are lifted up. Your corn harvesting brings back memories for me. If it was too wet to push a wheel barrow down between the rows, we went barefooted and used a big galvanized washtub to put the corn in. You had to get the corn harvested, especially when you had customers waiting for it! : ) Mature cantaloupes falling off the vine when they are ready… that makes for easy harvesting! : ) It is hard to see so much produce being tossed to the ground with rot issues. In the long run though, like you said, its not going to waste, its going back into the soil to feed future plants. Did you get the same storm that the Broyan’s farm got. I watched their video before yours came up. They got 2” of rain in about 30 minutes and had some storm damage and fields flooded. A tree had even been blown down in their trailer at the farm market.

[@shirleyblazer5051]

How is the inside of your home coming? I would love to see how your doing 😅 can we see an update soon

[@phyllisarrington7436]

Me too

[@grny28]

I could almost taste that watermelon through the screen....yumm.

[@horasan50]

You guys are awesome 😎😎 you have a great parents and their lucky to have great boys and girls like you ❤ God bless you all ❤️🙏🙏💗🎂we love Callie 💝💝😍

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Hopefully yall get some drier weather soon. It was really good to see grandpa's better half in more of the video today!

[@lockstockandbarrel8491]

Your field is growing rocks too

[@charlesmcdade9722]

Good show

[@patriciahusk3428]

So sorry those bears are lounging out in your field and feasting on your beautiful corn🥴!! That watermelon you picked out in the field looked so good….you can’t get any fresher than that🤗🤗!!

[@scrappinggrammychristine7508]

Yum! Zucchini brownies ❤

[@أحداثاليوم-ك1و]

Beautiful 🤩👍🤩

[@yvettekinchking8838]

Thoroughly enjoyable 👌

[@thenodiggardener]

Ahahaha Squeenies! Totally amused 🤣

[@lypich750]

So nice and fresh vegetables. I hope one day I can go to visit your farm.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

It was 97* here in Central Florida and you talking about cool rainy weather in front of those banana-bread-ready bananas got me wishing I was in PA. Is it too much to ask for cold weather and not cold AC 😅?! I need a hot tea and some fresh baked banana walnut bread with a cup of stew 😋

[@rodpasichnyk9140]

7:18, No pun intended, ha, cheers!

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Love Your Pep

[@suek4992]

I been waiting to see the bell peppers picked! My favorite to watch...please do so soon. HI Callie

[@inspiredscreens]

Great video, Andrew. Thank you.

[@k.p.1139]

Hey Andrew, ya know I was praying for the rain for you guys...Need to me to stop? ☺☺

[@lorifive]

When SHTF , we know who will still be alive ! Best to you all !

[@rennyray11]

Beautiful grass!!

[@lindawoody8501]

Glad you could get the orders filled promptly. Glad for your cantaloupe and watermelons. Refreshing on a Summer day even when it is a rainy one.

[@WV_Raised1983]

We grew those sugar babies watermelon one year but ours were yellow. They were the best watermelon i have ever had

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Hi Callie Rose. You are getting so big❤️💐🙏

[@MamMamKaro]

Love Mimi’s haircut

[@tinakon4386]

as usual I look forward to all your videos and so good to see all the activities in your farm. Callie is so sweet, extra minutes with her ? thank you .

[@letitiawatson3969]

Hey VB's and VG's so good to see y'all... Let's get pickin...

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Good morning Andrew, it was nice to see Mama out in the fields, so glad she did not help with the sweet corn, you would/could have lost her in there, my goodness there is not much size, height to her at all. Better keep an eye on her, so small she can easily get lost, keep her in the farm store :) Now, I have much empathy with you regarding the spoiling of the zucchini's, they like all the other fruits and vegetables with the "soft" skin do bruise easily and it can mean a loss. Logan on Broyans Farm was accessing the hail and rain damage and complaining bitterly. I think he was quite disillusioned regarding the damage, BUT he could have picked the small damaged goods, taken it home and they could have used it in preserving, just to cut out the damaged area and use the rest provided the flavour is not effected. He just dropped good looking tomatoes for no reason. I know in our small home gardens when we experience weather or insect damage we also can complain but at least we can make another plan, it is challenging when you are a farmer and you experience crop damage. Much can be said regarding food waste, but it is what it is. As always I really enjoy watching the family working on the farm, and Kelly is a super delight to watch. Take care around the muddy pools on the land, not just walking but driving as well. Kind regards.

[@amimeamine5970]

Good 👍👍