Not Slowing Down! Hay, Beans & Real Talk With the Farmer

This one is all over the place, but so are we. 😅 If you like hearing Lawrence talk, you better watch this one! He's full of it (lol). Some real talk around the table, including around finances. Also, my take on a week at youth camp. If you make it through to the end, you're my people. 🫶 We appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards
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[@rachelfrees1268]

How beautiful you are. I went to camp with my 3 children for years, and was going to camp as young as 10. (84 now). God is good. Lawrence, please take care of yourself. You are a treasure that cannot be replaced.❤

[@davidsmith4009]

You are an amazing wife, mom, and friend to many. Most importantly a Godly woman. May God Bless you all.

[@alvincurry4753]

God is so awesome and allows us to share with others. Keep being you Meredith. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Craftmaster37]

❤ The kids at camp enjoying the outdoors it's what it's all about!

[@Michael-ld2cr]

Through God, all things are possible.

[@thegraymarlin]

15:40 love when Lawrence tells stories! That red cup he has reminds me of my grandpa ❤ he used to always drink his tea out of that cup. It was “his” and we all knew not to use it 😅 Hope some of the rain from hurricane Beryl we’ll be getting hit with heads to y’all! Thank you for always sharing part of your life with us. God bless y’all! Love from south TX

[@johnnypeden7766]

Mer, You are a blessing, remember a rubber band never knows it limits until its stretched!

[@Christine-kd5pc]

What a great saying. ❤

[@jameslester3861]

I always enjoy the view from the hay field with the church house in the background.

[@laurakelly1138]

The best way to know when it’s gonna rain is watch your cattle… if they all lay down in your pasture that’s a good sign… and if they bunch up in a corner of your pasture it’s another sign as well.

[@Winston90621]

Thank you for sharing your family life on the farm. God bless you and your family ❤

[@denise.kohler50]

What a true blessing. Love how your kids are involved with y’all’s church. God is great✝️

[@midwayfarms]

Great video how Lawrence is 100% right about the alfalfa

[@northcarolinagirl]

My two boys did church summer camps and they came back with the best stories. They loved it all and I loved how God worked in them. They are now in their 40's and those experiences at camp have helped them through some tough times in their latter years. It's so worth it to send them and I'm glad you got to go see it all happen. That age group , and you are right, can really teach you a lot. I hope you got the rain I saw on radar headed your way yesterday. And it's supposed to rain tomorrow. I want to see your seeds and seedlings grow!!! Hugs my NC sister... I'm so proud of you.

[@sashcraft51]

That hay bale chat that Lawrence gave!!! Farmers with his experience have quite the perspective. Very interesting.

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for sharing all about kids camp that look like lots fun and THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Glad you all enjoyed camp. Also, glad the farmer made it. Blessings

[@noelkeane5603]

Lawrence has two choices now. He either takes a break or he breaks, despite being make of tempered steel. We all need to take time out and he is no different. Great episode and bless all.

[@JerryGDawg56]

Another wonderful video, Meredith, as they always are. My favorite part was your wrap up talking about camp. I devoted a large portion of my life to working with kids and I knew exactly the feelings you were trying to relate. Working with kids is not for everyone. Takes a lot of patience and love but the blessings returned are something special; something you cannot obtain anywhere else. God bless you my friend and God bless your ministry. You’re making a much greater difference than you know. 🥰🙏🏼❤️

[@user-jv9yu2jf8sKSJ]

Loved seeing some of camp. God bless❤

[@user-dl1ku4sj1o]

God Bless you, your ,family, and all the kids that you guys made happy ❤

[@Hobocreekfarm]

Thanks for sharing with us Lawrence!

[@19jarhead66]

I am happy for you and your camp experience. I can see it had a spiritual impact on you, I hope you are able to do it again.👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-lo8kh6br9j]

God never fails us! When we dread something or go through something hard, He always makes it good and better! So happy for you and your family to be able to make this memory!

[@maccollins6716]

Thanks for sharing your experience at camp.

[@coolcoxfamily]

Wow!!! Spent many of Spring going to Ridgecrest in Black Mountain NC for weekend Youth Retreat back in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Miss those days

[@nancysimpson4246]

Hello Meredith & family Love them farm babies, horses😊 you are had a awesome time at camp wow that was beautiful to see. Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it. Happy birthday Charlie God bless you all you’re amazing.

[@mikesantimore6971]

I love this family. And I pray that you get a million subscribers. You deserve it

[@jessie4818]

.what a wonderful woman you are.not only beautiful on the outside but beautiful on the inside!!!

[@trebornesregrot]

Locust. God will help you after you have done all you can,,,, just like a good father would do.

[@paulawhite5157]

You're a precious soul. I'm so glad to know you.

[@ambassadorlight3146]

The last few videos have left me with a heaviness in my soul, and I have to ask you a personal question. Is Lawrence a born-again believer? With the challenges y'all have had, I can sense the anxiety and lack of God's peace, strength, and joy. I maybe wrong. I'm concerned, especially if things don't ease up. I hope and pray that our Lord's Hand moves in your lives. I'm relieved by your experience at the camp and time with the kids! I sense you are renewed and grateful! 💖🌞👑✝️😃

[@grannyframmy]

I just love your genuine heart Mer!!! Hugs and God bless!

[@LAP1050]

Meredith, loved your camp wrap up. Glad you were able to attend and experience it all with your kids and all.

[@trebornesregrot]

Thank you for your sweet testimony of God and his works! I always teach and preach that if you are not happy or fulfilled it is because you are not serving enough! Best of life to you and yours always!

[@sandrarhea2328]

It’s wonderful how God encourages us to do things outside our comfort zones. And that experience changes us forever. Praise our Lord & savior.❤

[@geralddicarlo3249]

Nice experience away from the farm. A lifetime of memory for your children that you went along. I'll bet the counselors had you working. You can't go away this time of year again. Sounds like Lawrence really depends on you. You do so much for everybody, including us KZbin fans. Thanks for your videos, Meredith! God Bless YOU!

[@jamizimmerman8501]

I love going along on your field checks! Thanks for taking us along. The conversations are great! 😉 Oh, my heart! Thank you for sharing you experience at camp. Wow, just wow! God Bless you Meredith and all you put your hands to. ❤

[@rk-xv4km]

You are our inspiration! Thankyou.

[@canvids1]

Bless your sweet heart Lady and I so enjoy listening to you talk. I am up here in Canada retired but you just make my day with your great videos. I wish you and all your kin the best there is out there, keep your heart warming videos coming Thank You.

[@nathanalmond8280]

Thanks so much for sharing the video Meredith. Glad you and the kids enjoyed the camp. Sorry to hear Lawrence had a rough week. Hope y'all are getting some rain. Hope the crops do well for the season. Hope that hemp makes a great crop of hay. Hope the millet does good too. Stay safe out there working and don't get overheated.

[@user-fz1ks7ns9v]

no rain in georgia my crops have had no rain after planting love your videos god bless

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

I still remember my church camp experiences and that was a long time ago. God is so good and faithful. I have done some outings with my mens group as well and God has done some amazing things through those experiences. It always takes some time to process those experiences which is a good thing in my view. My boys and I have wonderful memories of our camping experiences as will the three of you. Thanks for sharing.

[@timcatlin920]

We all have a lot to be thankful for. Sometimes we think we have it hard. But it says in the Bible that we are to make our living by the sweat of our brow. I’m thankful for my health that the good Lord gives me every day so I’m able to work every day. I hope you and your family keep making the videos. I watch them religiously. You guys are so down to earth and I like it when Lawrence tells his old time stories it brings back memories. God bless your family.

[@brianstroud6729]

As always a great video! We are getting ready for hurricane beryl in Texas and I am praying for my fellow Texans on the coast!! Keep up the great work!!

[@Davidjb37721]

I wished I had my wife I used to have. He reminds me so much of you. You have a good day and always enjoy your work on your videos. You and your family are very special to me.

[@florencetwichell7307]

Thank you for sharing your videos. God bless you and your family!

[@user-zr1ij2tm6u]

Great video....seeing round the farm....Lawrence knows his stuff on the farm.....The camp looked to have been awesome....Stay safe and see you on the next one

[@mikecowan8762]

Thank You...I'm Not a "Cropsman" But Working With Horses....I Never Knew About Why Alfalfa Hay .....Is Generally Green.....Maybe I'll Learn Something Yet.!!!

[@connierodriguez8751]

Gods got you and we do change everyday and you are going thru that now ❤

[@piperdoug428]

After the camp you appreciate the kids and Lawrence appreciates you when yer there to help

[@robertlafollette2236]

Meredith you are an awesome lady , God Bless you.❤🙏🙏

[@rmlestes]

Thanks

[@terrychristian3403]

We love watching you and your family. Very funny sometimes. God bless from Kansas.

[@hugeblue]

7/6/24 - Meredith, Y'all have the Greatest Kids! True hardworking Farmers! You are an Amazing Lady! God Bless you.

[@SugarDog2006]

Our youth camp started up in the Northern Colorado Mountains and every other day we moved south along the Eastern range to the Southern Colorado Mountains 🏞️

[@jeanclayton2861]

Hope you all have a great camp experience, we went to Ridgecrest several years with our kids and youth groups loved it.

[@rg1599]

Great memories of my church camp in Glen Rose, TX growing up. My mother also went there when she was a child. There are dinosaur tracks in the stone riverbed there which is really cool.

[@KeithSizemore]

My christian heart is smiling 😊 Thanks for sharing

[@zorg2263]

Can we get an update on the yellow tractor with mower that LB bought? How's it working for what he needed it for?

[@sheilamessick6545]

Love your family have fun at camp ❤

[@paulws58]

I live in and was born in Wise, Va. 74 years ago. It is a great small town in the Appalachian mountains. I suspect the camp in Wise is Camp Bethel which is about 5 minutes from my house. Camp Bethel has been operating as long as I can remember. In November 2007 I was baptized at Camp Bethel lake and we had to break ice in order to conduct the baptism. I can’t believe that you and the kiddos are going to be in my hometown.

[@rolandtinker734]

Love the videos Meredith ❤ Have a great day Keep smiling!

[@darrell3368]

God’s blessings for the Meredith family and blessings for the farm and animals ps we here in South Georgia love you all

[@cajunoneforchrist]

Grasshopper was brown because lack of water

[@firashusseini9263]

you are a strong lady and a fighter, nothing comes easy, you are a great lady and you have a great family, never look back, kids are growing up and helping, and there will be a time for everything, you and Lawrence need a full day or couple for a break call it a weekend break, go fishing, go the river, just both, it can be managed, the kids will manage the feeding and the farm stuff, be strong and be safe

[@boerjan464]

Groetjes Jan nog een fijne dag👍🇧🇪

[@scarlettohara74]

Love your channel and your spirit!! As a farmer's daughter and a farmer's wife. I do not understand why those fileds are plowed/turned over before planting.. it boggles my mind. We plant some fields without rows, just as you do, but we turn the earth prior to that.

[@JD-zm4eh]

God Bless America.

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌❤️🇨🇦, the Bernard family never slows down, go, go, go

[@roypeavy3542]

Enjoyed your video 👍 keep up the farmers work.

[@tomw5824]

I know the times L wants to be on camera is few and far between, but his explanations are priceless. Please convince him to do it more often.

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB EVERYONE!

[@donettaclaytonkinard4870]

I spent every summer in Wise VA with my cousins, it is a small town. The town next to it is Norton VA and there is a place call Flag Rock. You can see an American flag 🇺🇸 on the rock way up the mountain. The road to it is very curvy 😳 we had family reunions up there. My mom was born and raised there in Norton. Enjoy your trip 🙏🏼

[@thomascruff786]

Awesome video Meredith

[@dennisszantyr7636]

God Bless Ya'll!! Weather in this part of West Virginia has been in the 90s as well. Have a great evening Ya'll!!

[@AlleyCat-1]

What a great video 🙏 ❤

[@paulsawyer4541]

Being a good parent is a lot of work, you and Lawrence are raising a couple of good kids . Aren't you glad Austin talked you into going

[@kenbettygregor3900]

SUPER GOOD BLESS YOU

[@TheFalconExecs]

Totally agree with Mr Farmer on the Alfalfa explanation!!!!

[@drknockers5716]

Great videos

[@stevecobb7844]

Thanks for interviewing LB on the Sun hemp.

[@johnpearce3011]

Does your husband like all the extra ventilation around his elbows .🤣🤣🤣🥰

[@cathysnead2586]

Get out of here Karen! We love him❤

[@johnpearce3011]

Just a little humor from an 82 yr. old man 😂😂

[@johnpearce3011]

@@cathysnead2586 Just a little humor from an 82 yr. old man .😂

[@jdpark2413]

Your family is top shelf

[@GlenCannon239]

Enjoyed the longer video.

[@user-rd3em5xm6j]

🎉🎉 great video meredith&family 😇🎊😇💯🐓

[@micaltoy824]

How wonderful ❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MegaBait1616]

Been really hot lately keep cool MB .. 👍👍 ..

[@elviraobregon5414]

Please include us in your prayers here in Texas as we wait for hurricane Beryl to hit our city.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Two Since to hear. I'm just worried about Lawrences being home by himself. If you do this again please have someone come and check up on him everyday. He was definitely in my prayers. I'm sorry everything broke down. I'm really happy that you all enjoyed Capp.. God bless you all and keep safe.

[@Dennismelnychuk]

I've grown alfalfa all my life around 400 acres a year, we either bale at night 18 to 28 % with an inoculant to prevent mold and wrap everything over 25%

[@johnbrown9623]

Beautiful

[@williamwright8286]

I remember camp at Goshen Virginia growing up.

[@JCannon-mk1ug]

You said you went to Ridgecrest NC as a kid. I did to. I have some good memories from there too.

[@nedflora1154]

Thanks LB for explaining. I know very little about hay. I could dig you a ditch with an excavator from here to china, but never did any farming

[@jerryfaulkner6518]

You would make a great counselor for these camps. sign up !😁👍

[@MrTonyharrell]

I had a commercial pest control account in Wise, I found out the late actor George C Scott was born there. He played Patton for anyone not knowing who he was. It’s a small place now, it had to be really small a hundred years ago.

[@CurrentChoices]

spectrum of Life

[@harveynailbanger]

Ah, ridgecrest, rec hill, uphill both ways! Lol. Centrifuge, ridgecrest and carson newman collage . Fond memories as a chaperone.

[@rayeddy528]

Wise Virginia !!! That is where I live now !!! Are you going to Camp Bethel ? I live 1 mile from Camp Bethel . A wonderful Camp . Started by John Henry . I pray you all are blessed there !!! God is good !!! Eddy. I have been to many a Baptisms in that lake !!!

[@kevinriddle9829]

I’m a county over and when she says it’s been hot and dry. She is not saying that lightly. It has been miserable.