UKRAINIAN VILLAGE: Pumpkins, Tractors, and Seeds

[@joetaadaa7074]

You have quite an operation going there. Nice job.

[@yuliafromukraine]

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[@yuliafromukraine]

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[@c-d]

Hello Yulia, it's so good to see you all again. Bohdan has his first teeth now - how cute, he is growing up so fast. Since your video about growing pumpkins, I've been wondering what you're going to do with so many pumpkins - now I know. You have all been very busy and I hope that all the effort will pay off financially for your family. The view from your attic across your property down to the lake is very beautiful. Say hello from me to all the contributors in your new video. Thank you so much for letting us be your guests again. You are a wonderful family. 💙💛

[@yuliafromukraine]

Hello! Your words make me want to cry tears of happiness 🥹 I'm very pleased! I'm so grateful to you for this support! It means a lot to me! Such comments encourage me not to give up and continue my work on my channel! Thank you! I'll definitely pass it on 🥹💙💛

[@c-d]

@Yulia: Hello Yulia, I really hope that I can encourage you not to give up and that you will continue your important work. You already have some supporters from all over the world and more and more are coming, which I am also very happy about. In addition to some well-intentioned comments from other supporters of your channel, I can recommend you to consider whether you really only want to process the pumpkin seeds and not also the rest of the pumpkin. At the moment you are using the pumpkins as cow feed in exchange for milk or as fertiliser. But maybe you could also use the pumpkins for other things. They are organic, vegan, allergen-free, gluten-free and regionally produced. Perhaps, if you are interested and have the time, you could type the following keywords into the KZbin search bar: pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie, pumpkin powder, pumpkin syrup, pumpkin spice (this is just an idea - I support the "zero waste" initiative.) And the pumpkin variety certainly plays a part in it. Maybe you'll find an idea among the search results that's worth trying out. And maybe it can be sold at your place, too. 💙💛🎃

[@yuliafromukraine]

@@c-d Hello! Your suggestions are valuable and can really open up new opportunities for pumpkin related initiatives. Exploring options like pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie, pumpkin powder, syrup, and other pumpkin-based products can not only reduce waste, but also offer a greater variety of products for sale that meet the zero waste initiative. I may also consider doing market research and assessing the local demand for such products in our area. This is a promising direction that can add value to our work and expand our business while remaining environmentally conscious. Your support and ideas are valuable as they help me continue my important work. I thank you very much!💙💛🥰🤗

[@c-d]

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[@yuliafromukraine]

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[@aarhusnord]

Thanks Yulia, for showing us how pumpkins (in Danish: "græskar") are harvested and processed in Ukraine. Honestly, 130 USD sounds like very little for so much work. It would be less than what you pay some skilled professionals here in Denmark for a single hour of work (e.g. a specialized lawyer may charge 400 USD pr. hour, sometimes more ... or less). Or it could pay the wages of a teacher or nurse for maybe 2 or 3 hours. Here in Denmark 🇩🇰 pumpkins are mostly used whole for Halloween decorations, so actually not processing them at all may give you a better price per pumpkin. In Germany, I have tried them as food for soup ("kürbis" they call it), but I don't believe that is something many eat in Denmark.

[@yuliafromukraine]

It's great that you found video on pumpkin harvesting and processing in Ukraine interesting! It's true that the value of labor can vary significantly between countries. I'll be honest with you, as sad as it may sound, many Ukrainians don't appreciate their work and their workers. My mother works as a salesperson and earns a salary of $270 per month. She works 14 hours a day, 20 days a month. Thanks for sharing your insights on the different uses of pumpkins in Denmark and Germany!

[@aarhusnord]

@@yuliafromukraine Some weeks ago, I were in Jelenia Gorá, Poland, and bought some Ukrainian roasted sunflower seeds in a Ukrainian shop there. With all these Ukrainians in Poland, there could be a market for your seeds there, in similar shops. In Aarhus, Denmark, a shop called "Amber" specialized in Central and Eastern European Food products, they may even have more branches. Poles, Lithuanians, e.g. have been here for long. With displaced Ukrainians such kinds of shops could be a place to do some first steps in export/Foreign sales. Exporting whole pumpkins would be more demanding, I guess. Or a crazy idea - if these seeds can be eaten, maybe an airline such as WizzAir could use them as an inflight snack.

[@yuliafromukraine]

@@aarhusnord That's an interesting idea! It's true that there are Ukrainian and Eastern European communities in various countries, including Poland and Denmark. Offering Ukrainian roasted sunflower seeds in specialized shops like "Amber" or exploring partnerships with airlines for inflight snacks could be a good opportunity. Thank you for sharing with me🤗

[@aarhusnord]

@@yuliafromukraine I think the EU has given Ukraine some access to its otherwise quite closed markets, in order to support Ukrainian economy. Some time ago, you could buy Ukrainian made noodles in my local Rema 1000, a Norwegian supermarket, which is also huge in Denmark. Never seen that before. But I think, small local Ukrainian shops abroad - or maybe an airline would be a place to start. If a small local producer wants to sell to Rema 1000, they may require great quantities, low prices, ask all sorts of demands when it comes to quality, packaging, delivery time. Talking with other Ukrainians, that have started up a few shops in e.g. Poland or Denmark might be easier. They also need "authentic" products, not the foods, that any ordinary Polish/Danish Supermarket (like Rema 1000) has.

[@yuliafromukraine]

@@aarhusnord You make a good point about the challenges that small local producers might face when trying to sell to large supermarket chains like Rema 1000. In such cases, starting with small local Ukrainian shops abroad or exploring partnerships with airlines, as mentioned earlier, can be a more manageable approach. These smaller outlets may be more open to stocking products from local producers, and it could serve as a stepping stone for Ukrainian-made goods to gain recognition and a customer base in foreign markets. Additionally, the support provided by the EU to Ukraine, which includes trade agreements, could indeed open up opportunities for Ukrainian products to enter otherwise closed markets. It's a great strategy to consider when expanding into foreign markets💙💛

[@kralikkral5560]

Nice video. If you want to make really good business: make salat oil from your pumpkin seeds ! This type of oil is having very high prices in Austria and Germany and is sold well, because there is not enough. Mainly Austrians like it very much. In the region "Steiermark" in Southern Austria, around the 2. largest Austrian city "Graz", they are totally crazy for this oil and cook absolutely everything from it. Greetings and take care !

[@aarhusnord]

I think, you have a point there. There also seems to be a lack of olive oil at the moment, due to weather and climate challenges, so an alternative for cooking might be sought for.

[@yuliafromukraine]

Thank you very much! Yes, I thought about it! it's a good business idea. But now we need to increase the amount of land, increase the amount of seeds. And in the future, I would dream of selling my product abroad😍

[@yuliafromukraine]

I have never tried pumpkin oil🫣

[@kralikkral5560]

@@yuliafromukraine I use it for salads regularly, as it is most healthy. It has a quite green colour.

[@yuliafromukraine]

@@kralikkral5560 Cool! I will definitely try! And what does it taste like?

[@trevmacc]

Hi Yulia interesting video hi to Bohdan ,take care

[@yuliafromukraine]

Hi Trev☺️ thank you so much 🥰💙💛

[@billjacobson1967]

How are the seeds used? Can you do a video on how they are prepared? I have roasted seeds for eating. I also have heard that they are good to feed to animals to remove internal parasites.

[@yuliafromukraine]

We sell most of the seeds. And the smaller part is simply fried in a pan and eaten. It's delicious) and our dogs and cats love to eat these seeds😊

[@KuldeepVerma-oj6zx]

After taking seeds, what do you do the remaining part of pumpkin? Here at my place we give it to our animals.

[@yuliafromukraine]

We will also give it to animals. Neighbors come and take parts of pumpkins from us for their animals. And all that remains is fertilizer for the earth. Where are you from?

[@KuldeepVerma-oj6zx]

I am from India and also a farmer. I like Ukrainian people. 👍

[@yuliafromukraine]

@@KuldeepVerma-oj6zx Cool! What are the animals on your farm? I am very curious about farming in India😍 I like your national clothes and traditions👍

[@KuldeepVerma-oj6zx]

@yuliafromukraine I have buffaloes and cows at my farm .I cultivate sugarcane, wheat, rice mustard , and potatoes. In India, there are many cultures, 22 officials, language, different foods, and different types of dresses. My village is in northern India, just 100 Km away from our capital delhi.

[@yuliafromukraine]

@@KuldeepVerma-oj6zx I saw buffaloes only in the picture😍 this is hard work! do you harvest with a harvester? or by hand, for example digging potatoes. And it is also very interesting how much your bread or butter costs, to understand how different our prices are🧐

[@mnblkjh6757]

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[@yuliafromukraine]

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