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 🙌🏻🌽🐂❤️❤️
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Make it happen Louw, and thanks for watching- Mike
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Joel, Hope it all works out the way you want it too. Thanks for watching- Mike
@lkidawg4073 жыл бұрын
Yeaaa boiiiii
@wesshinn51085 жыл бұрын
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
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you dad for his service. Thanks for watching. Mike
@bobaumgartner77735 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate what you do because I’m a actual farmer out side of Torrington Wy
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bo.- Mike
@Bridgton15 жыл бұрын
This is on the road to being an educational tool for our schools.
@anthonykruse5 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite video so far it really hit me in the sweet spot because it shows the struggles us farmers go through
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks you, Anthony. This video barely scratches the surface of what AG families endure. Thanks for watching- MIke
@anthonykruse5 жыл бұрын
Mike I'm with you we just started playing our crops this year and lost about 5 thousand acres to water
@jbweld61935 жыл бұрын
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.
@RepublicanJesusthe2nd5 жыл бұрын
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?
@RepublicanJesusthe2nd5 жыл бұрын
BTW you sound very much like you have been drinking the Trump/conservative party coolaide.
@jbweld61935 жыл бұрын
@@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*
@Bigdoggq5 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@BillTheTractorMan5 жыл бұрын
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.
@treesawlimbnahbirch67885 жыл бұрын
Well said Bill
@bourjhammoudsy5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Datev K, sursue your dreams! Thanks for watching- Mike
@garysisk34315 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike, long live the American farmer......
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary- Mike
@williammccowen98945 жыл бұрын
Impressive, you must have done a lot of homework. I am a supporter and farming is my 2nd job, wish it was my first!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching- Mike
@pagebrosmining75155 жыл бұрын
Mine too however I’m working on to make it my only job
@danielhepp5415 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel, Hopefully someday more people will understand that fact. Thanks for watching- Mike
@tracyjerred33845 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tracy. You are the best and Earl says hi! - Mike
@julietmike91365 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
That sure is the truth, thanks - Mike
@davidoyaro23665 жыл бұрын
Am a proud farmer and preach farming
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, and keep preaching- Mike
@oldtimeengineer265 жыл бұрын
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
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Old Time Engineer- Mike
@brianborgmeier43205 жыл бұрын
old time engineer we farm too
@tammyracey5 жыл бұрын
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..
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
And Thank you. You have a unique perspective thats for sure. You can see things from all sides. Thanks for watching Mike
@gerardjohnson21065 жыл бұрын
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.
@charleehendershot6285 жыл бұрын
Another great video!! We really appreciate the way you educate viewers.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) - Mike
@cherryfarms21355 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon, it is getting harder and harder. Thanks for watching - Mike
@jaclynnarwold8645 жыл бұрын
Another great video! The loss of farm land is alarming, and yet there is good news! Thanks for giving us both.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, we cant give up! Thanks for watching- Mike
@randyhees33545 жыл бұрын
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
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Very cool, thanks Randy - Mike
@treesawlimbnahbirch67885 жыл бұрын
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
@sandrahart39015 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Good luck to your granddaughter, and on behalf of the Farmers and Ranchers Thank You very much - Mike
@jaystowater67465 жыл бұрын
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!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Best of Luck and make it happen Jay. Thanks for watching- Mike
@tkfarmgoods95085 жыл бұрын
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.
@AndrewHBailes5 жыл бұрын
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!!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Im happy we could share our story, and inspire you to pursue your own dream! Good Luck and thanks for watching- Mike
@danielschwartzhoff82905 жыл бұрын
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
@787Earl5 жыл бұрын
May you be blessed. Thank you for your videos and your farming.
@timlyons24515 жыл бұрын
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
@allanr61325 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank You Tim. - Mike
@alanbloodworth26535 жыл бұрын
That was an excellent presentation, thank you!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Your wecome, and Thank YOU for watching- Mike
@markjones87045 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Very cool Mark, thanks for watching - Mike
@TheCritterWindow5 жыл бұрын
Very well done! Thank you.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks and your welcome. Mike
@Snowtruckdriver5 жыл бұрын
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
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Paul- Mike
@donaldshinn19155 жыл бұрын
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
@northernarctic83395 жыл бұрын
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!!
@bobedwards76575 жыл бұрын
Some land is only good for grazing,not good for food crops
@northernarctic83395 жыл бұрын
Chances are people will still grow hay or grain for that cattle though. We should use that land for housing then😂
@mommy2kdk5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us. Mike
@clairdeighan21835 жыл бұрын
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.
@redpillpirate1115 жыл бұрын
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-qz1xz5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Robert, and thanks for watching- Mike
@jayjdietrich5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Jay, if I won the lottery I dont think live would change that much either. Mike
@botodeov575 жыл бұрын
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!!
@alwaysdream76425 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very informative video mike, it went well with my Sunday morning coffee.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Happy you liked it. Thanks for watching- Mike
@chrisnickell16075 жыл бұрын
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.
@DavidNachtmann5 жыл бұрын
Great informational video. Loved it!
@MikeSmith-ul5of5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
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
@fire48pw5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Fire48pw, Its never to late to make a dream happen! Good Luck and Thanks for watching- Mike
@feliccasampson53765 жыл бұрын
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.
@thetraveler57985 жыл бұрын
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 Farming is our past Also our future . . . The true Heart Land Of America..!! 👍👌💚💥
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thats a fact Traveler. Thanks- Mike
@frankmetcalf95955 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Frank, Agree with you about free markets. Thanks for watching- Mike
@heatherweldon29005 жыл бұрын
Very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed this video and await the two hour documentary! :)
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks Heather might need some help with that one! :) - Mike
@genemciver34255 жыл бұрын
thank you for all that info and your devotion to the life and your family
@larrybelken75685 жыл бұрын
This is great. Thanks for your recap of the last 150 years of evolution of the farms of America!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - Mike
@Tomhohenadel5 жыл бұрын
Great discussion Mike. Very informative, future does look bleak for the farmers. I support you and all farmers.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Tom the numbers do seem bleak, but not insurmountable. Thanks for watching- Mike
@CharlieDawsonMusic5 жыл бұрын
Another OUTSTANDING video ... thanks for the info ..
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank You Charlie Dawson. Thanks for watching, Share it maybe it will spark something to get the word out. Mike
@Dan-yw9sg5 жыл бұрын
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!
@alexsandino88345 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
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
@wykeishacraft68205 жыл бұрын
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
@kaycox55555 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video, thanks.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kayinfso- Mike
@calumanderson56175 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Calum, No arguements outta me about the family farm. Thanks Mike
@cararogers55625 жыл бұрын
I am a supporter of agriculture thx for all the info you guys share! I luv it! Keep it coming 😁
@larryceaser17065 жыл бұрын
Well put together Mike Great video
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank You Larry- Mike
@JohnDoe-jq5wy5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding report, thank you.
@keithbrettell20585 жыл бұрын
Fascinating!
@ronfontenot45345 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this important information.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, and I hope you share it also! Thanks for watching- Mike
@sfc3345 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I will be in the hobby if not the profession next year.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Make it happen Steve, and Good Luck to you. Mike
@cathymacdonald17895 жыл бұрын
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.
@Xehxna5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
We all do what we can to make ends meet. Thanks for watching- Mike
@jensteffy54545 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks You Jen. I hope the trend changes also. Thanks for all you do- Mike
@SouthernColoradoWildlife5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time and research you put into your videos. Top Shelf!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks and Thank you for watching- Mike
@grandpasgaming52325 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Thanks for what you do.
@leevanruler1195 жыл бұрын
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!
@jiggjohns10285 жыл бұрын
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.
@garyzehr44455 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gary, I hope the back is up to snuff soon! :) - Mike
@jeffryblackmon48465 жыл бұрын
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.
@yeah4me25 жыл бұрын
B being from Niagara County, I remember apple orchards, and of course grapes!
@hilltopacres57375 жыл бұрын
A very interesting though at the same time a sad story. You do very informative videos, keep up the great work.
@mattphillips42605 жыл бұрын
be safe and have a great week guys
@theresathreadgill13865 жыл бұрын
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!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
It is sad, and its seems to be the trend. Thanks for watching- Mike
@garypollard97705 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Erin for what you do! Some of us really do appreciate it!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary- Erin
@summerland63975 жыл бұрын
Sharing in support of agriculture my friends. Thank you for another great video.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank You Summerland - Mike
@BethGrantDeRoos5 жыл бұрын
What a spectacular video!!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Beth- Mike
@Garrettito66715 жыл бұрын
The first half of the video is honestly pretty saddening hearing how we are losing so many acres to development and farmers are dropping in numbers. But I’m glad to hear that there is some hope out there for the American farmer. Another great video y’all
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
When I started researching this topic it became sad then sadder. Thanks for watching- Mike
@Rambo552935 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@CC-xk6cp5 жыл бұрын
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...
@matmilton98935 жыл бұрын
Great and interesting content 👍
@prezzle2085 жыл бұрын
Half way through my ag business degree. I'm the next generation of farmers coming to take on the challenges.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Very good Preston, Keep up the good work. Thanks for watching - Mike
@bullrider06533 жыл бұрын
Mike you are doing my dream job thank you Loren
@ernestdougherty31625 жыл бұрын
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
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
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
@ernestdougherty31625 жыл бұрын
@@OurWyomingLife yes you are right about that
@WPF175 жыл бұрын
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!
@scottauctions72155 жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB.....You guys are awesome
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott Auctions- Mike
@thomasdesmond22485 жыл бұрын
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
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Thomas.- Mike
@debrahchristensen95285 жыл бұрын
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!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Debrah, Glad we were able to give you another place for research. Thank you for watching- Mike
@debrahchristensen95285 жыл бұрын
@@OurWyomingLife My pleasure!
@petermavus41315 жыл бұрын
Great research great history and great support for our great farmers..thanks
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Peter - Mike
@Shortymafia5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank You for your service, Troy, and good luck. Thanks for watching Mike
@Shortymafia5 жыл бұрын
@@OurWyomingLife cant wait to meet yall at the round up
@smoke09able5 жыл бұрын
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!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick, and enjoy that T-Bone - Mike
@pepifarms50095 жыл бұрын
long-time subscriber first-time question here's the question so how do we feed all these people if we're losing 3,000 acres per minute I love to hear what you got to say. I know I'll be able to survive with my crops on my land as a small farmer I don't know what the other people are going to do
@jbweld61935 жыл бұрын
Higher yields per acre. Sometimes significantly. I think in the future we are going to move toward high intensity large greenhouses and meat replacers or lab grown meat (KFC is working on that among other people). When that happens you can kiss the family farm goodbye as it will become completely untenable as a single source of income. Hobby farms and niche market farms and ranches will be the only survivors.
@jimjohnson68575 жыл бұрын
I grow 3 gardens a year. Next year may be 4... Good work guys!
@Ticky66MN5 жыл бұрын
What a great but startling video. Thank you!
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - Mike
@MarylandDroneMedia5 жыл бұрын
Great info.
@johnloken14455 жыл бұрын
Good video, well done and interesting as well.
@OurWyomingLife5 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much, and thanks for watching - Mike
@wranther5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting fact presentation Mike. I wonder how much stronger the American Family Farm and Farm Family would be if, big if I know, if corporate welfare and cheap foreign, unlawful, or illegal workers were removed from corporate ag?
@mikelangholf23795 жыл бұрын
Very true, we support those who basically offer very little to this country. We demand and take more from those who work, have invested all and are taking all the risks.