This Little Piggy Goes to Market
2022 ж. 26 Жел.
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I'm not a farmer and will probably never be, I love watching the videos and I look forward to them every week. Thank you for sharing and please try not to listen to the people in the extreme. It's just noise and creates zero value. You keep doing you and thank you for sharing sir.
Hi Jeff ! I started my comment off saying exactly the same as yours. I guess we think alike lol.
Same here. Love the videos, and I too will never be a farmer, or a cowboy. It all looks like really hard work, and it looks that way because it is hard work!
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Well said. I think social media audiences are beginning to mature and, like you said, extreme attitudes and opinions are becoming just noise to be ignored by reasonable people.
Thank you, well said!
Red never knew anything but kindness from you. Enough food and water, and dry bedding. Never maltreatment. A good life. Now sustaining others with her healthily raised meat. Well done, Pete.
Total agreement here. Society has become too tribal. Must tune it out.
I agree also. Ignore the extremists on both sides, Pete. There are still a lot of us non extremists around!
Well said!
*FUCK THE VEGAN COMMUNITY*
I got ZERO PROBLEMS with you using the zapper You’re very gentle with your animals and they are very well cared for. Keep up the great work and the awesome videos.
The world is crazy nowadays God gave us a gift in animals it's our job to use that.
Thanks to all the farmers without yall this world wouldn't turn
There are still those of us that understand what it takes to run a farm. Happy New year!
Thank you, Pete, for your sincere comments. With so few people in agriculture these days folks have become disconnected from their food source. You are an ambassador for producers everywhere. God bless you.
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I have great respect for you Pete, we need to have some semblance of reason in this area. If we are going to eat meat, and we will, there will be somethings that appear to be harsh and maybe are. You do a great job of modeling one way it can be done. I am a hunter and I do everything I can to take animals quickly and cleanly. I have spent enough time out in the wild to tell you that very few if any predators in that environment kill as quickly of as cleanly as yours do. I grew up farming and left for another career, but I do know you do things well and criticism of what you do is petty at best,
Bravo, Pete. You are this Earth's salt. Without farmers...!? I'm dreading the thought even now.
We’re so disconnected from nature. People just don’t get it. Everything magically shows up in the grocery store. A lot of them want to support a cause to feel good about themselves.
1.Farmers feed the world. 2. Keep doing and living what you believe 3. Blessing upon you and your family
DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO PETE. Most of us know how things work. You are a kind man and we all know it.
Having been a teacher for 47 years I became accustomed to EVERYONE knowing more about what I was doing than I did. Your situation is similar yet different. All I can say Pete is CHIN UP, stay warm and believe in yourself! I resonate with all you have said about farming and animals. Don't be discouraged!
Don’t worry about the ones who don’t know Pete. We all know that you’re doing your best part for the comfort and wellbeing of these animals. Just keep doing what’s in your heart. That’s what your true fans love about your channel. God bless.
I hope you get a chance to read these comments, Pete, we ARE listening and are with you in spirit!💗
Ignore the people who have been educated with the wrong information. Your a shining example of how to farm
I’m a small family farmer in Maine. I have a family of 6 and we produce 100% of our own meat and sell to family and friends. I have had these issues too. People don’t understand that food doesn’t magically show up on store shelves ready for cooking. The meat we raise here is given such a good life, and just one bad day. I love watching your farm evolve and pray I can expand to your scale of farm someday. Until then, we will continue to advocate for homegrown food and educating people on humanly raised meat. Thank you for your authenticity!
This channel is the reason I decided to raise 5 pigs of my own this year. It gave me the knowledge to tackle this type of challenge for the very first time. I didn’t grow up on a farm, but always had a passion for it. When I had to unload my pigs at the butcher, 4 pigs locked up. I was encouraged to step on, kick and pull tales to get them off… I refused to do so. I tried to push and get them turned around but when they lock their legs and lay down in the trailer, I wasn’t winning anytime soon. When I was offered to use the « green stick » I didn’t hesitate, I knew what to expect because of this channel, it was the most humane and best tool for the job. Thanks Pete and Hillary for showing the « easy » and the « hard » sides of farming. You have my utmost respect.
Maybe the activists should come to a small farm sometime and do some of the stock handling, including getting tapped by the fence as well as the zap stick. It might just do them a world of good. But I doubt they would ever make the effort.
@348Tobico the type that harass good people like Pete on anti social media are the type that are allergic to work. Bunch of good for nothings. Never saw or heard so many of them in all my years on this planet as we have in the last few years. This is a trend we have to shut down, not now but yesterday
You're more caring and careful than industrial farming businesses. People who eat meat NEED have a better understanding of the realities and learn to appreciate farmers like you. Thanks Pete and Hillary.
It’s not easy being a farmer. I love and respect our farmers. Without farmers there wouldn’t be food at the market!
Your comments are not a downer. We enjoy the depth of your thoughts and that you share them. This would be a great series for high school ag classes to watch. You and Hilary are compassionate, intelligent, and expressive farmers. We appreciate you.
Pete, I am a retired vet with a “regular” job but trying to get our homestead/farmstead up and running. We’ve raised pigs a few times before and it’s been a few years but we have 7 feeders now. You’re content and the way in which you present it is outstanding! Never stop doing what you are doing. Thank you!
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Pete, Merry Christmas! Don't let the keyboard commandos get to you. You've got a good channel going, I enjoy all of it. Love the Farmalls , and I appreciate all the hard work on them. Take care
Don’t be discouraged. We appreciate your work and are grateful you share it with us. And yes, the extremes are not a good place to exist. Thank you!
This just makes me respect the farmers like Pete and Hillary even more. Seeing the full circle of farming also makes me appreciate my food for the blessing it is. Thank you!
Thanks to all the farmers who work so hard so the rest of us can eat. Happy Holidays Pete!
Yes where would we be without you, today is Dec. 27 -22 but I’ve got a feeling we r going to find out real soon, if all the farmers around where I live are right
There are few reasonable people left in this world, very sad. You and Hillary are doing a wonderful job farming and educating . LOVE THIS CHANNEL❤️
Don’t listen to all the negative people..there’s a lot of extreme negative opinions out there attacking the common good people. Thanks for sharing your life, family and work as a farmer! We appreciate your honesty and being real with us! Keep it up!
Pete is the voice of reason. Thanks for sharing your farm with us!
Absolutely Pete! Couldn't of said it any better. The disconnect between where and how our food is grown and how those that don't know is crazy. Pete, your animals know love and peace. That's the best way to raise them. Keep up the amazing videos.
People see animals as pets not food so they want to get rid of food animals. With out knowing the harm that would cause. I had a small farm for 4 years loved it but couldn't keep it going by myself.
Your doing a great job Pete, you show the real world. Thank you for all the videos!!!
Thanks for not cutting the video when it became tough to unload. This is a reality of your work, not ideal, but also not dark - just a reality.
Hello Pete & Hillary I wanted to comment on your video yesterday when you were taking your pigs to market. I could sense in your demeanor you were feeling somewhat discouraged and perhaps wondering if your KZhead contributions are worth it all. You have brought this up in the best and I was proud of you when you decided to continue making videos. I think I speak for many that watch your videos that we thoroughly enjoy them every time we watch them. I remember when those pigs were born and how we watched them grew, and finally the day they are shipped to be processed. I raise animals for the same purpose, and no one enjoys the final process, but it is why they are raised in the first place. Please don’t let those that push for animal rights cause you to doubt what you are doing. No one will ever do something that everyone agrees on, that’s what is so great about so much diversity. You both will ultimately need to make the decision whether to go on or stop sharing videos, but for me, I hope you continue. I can see you appreciate your animals and enjoy sharing them with others. My best regards to you in the coming new year. Thanks for sharing life on the farm on “Just A Few Acres”
Pete I love your videos keep it up and make more videos!! My kids love watching them all!! And I love your videos on working on the old ih’s my daughter has her own international pulling tractor!! ❤ Happy new year!!
@Kenneth Miller, right on. You said bought everything I was going to. Pete, Hilarie, and Family do a great job. Man it is sad at how disconnected the consumers are and then the "animal rights" activists on top of it, is not fun to deal with. Logic and Reasoning ( what I equate to the cliche phrase "common sense" ) are sadly lacking for many, but are needed in all aspects of life. Tolerance is another trait we need more of. @Pete, Keep up the good work and hope you can plow through the bad comment BS of KZhead/Social-Media.
Love seeing the scenery with the farms covered by snow on your drives. I'm listening and I understand. Hang in there,.
Being born and raised in the city, I always took for granted our meat supply. However, discovering your channel has developed my sincere appreciation for you and small farmers throughout our country. I am fascinated by the dedication and hard work that goes into caring for your animals from birth to butcher. Keep up the good work! See ya next time!
Very well said!
I'm a city girl too but I remember when I was in school (in the late 60s) we had field trips to a real farm to see live pigs, chickens and cows, and were able to see how we really got milk from cows (not just from a carton in the store) and that these were the animals that fed all of us. Kids today are shielded from the basic food process, and have no clue that pork chops come from pigs or milk comes from cows. If they do, they have no idea HOW we get those food items.
Pete, I just wanted you to know that you have my support 100%. Having grown up on a farm I understand you completely. I feel that you do have a lot of support out there, but we’re the silent majority, who don’t rant and rave about things. Keep up the good work
I don't understand why people watch your videos and then leave negative comments.... if one doesn't like the content? Don't watch! Keep up the nice work we love your videos..(and reasoning with people these days? best to let it go!)
I support you and every independent farmer. God bless all of you.
Hi Pete, I grew up in the country, and I understand the processing of animals for food. The people who don't understand this process are people who have only been to the grocery store for their food. I love your content and wish you & your family the best
Yes! It would take about a week of these morons foraging for their own food to come crawling over to the voice of reason.
Exactly my thoughts!
These are the same people who turn a blind eye to all the human rights violations for there precious raw materials for their electric vehicles
@blahgiggy4612 BINGO. and they ignore other human rights violations also, but they will whinge (for example) about a 100 lb man riding a 1200 lb horse. These nasty keyboard commandos are nothing but nuts and bullies who won't listen to reason nor accept reality.
Look how many folks are providing the positive feedback and fully support you ! You are doing great and many of us enjoy it time and again and appreciate the hard work and heart that you and your family are putting into it. Enjoy the short rest and have a great start of the New Year.
The loudest amongst us are typically not representative of us all. We support you Pete!
If those people had to live on very low amounts of food they might think twice before criticizing a farmer. Thank God for farmers, we appreciate your efforts to put food on our tables. Ignore the ignorant, they know not what they do! There are plenty of us who appreciate you!
I grew up next door to a farm and worked there during my teenage years. I witnessed first hand life and death that go hand in hand on a working farm. It's often sad and not pretty but is a necessary part of farm life, meat doesn't just magically appear in grocery stores. Pete's videos realistically depict the cycle of life on a farm and he treats his animals well. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Pete and his family and hope he ignores the negative comments and continues to make videos for those of us who understand and appreciate his honesty and efforts to bring the realities of farming to the KZhead audience.
Pete, I see you as a Great ambassador for your industry because to me you have just the correct amount of humbleness , reason ,add in humor. The world needs a lot more of you. I believe you are getting through.
Pete, you nailed it. Those people only come to your channel to cause discourse, not because they are interested in what it takes to sustain human life.
My grandparents had a farm in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Your farm and the way you farm is so reminiscent of what I grew up with. . Kudos to you in the caring and loving way you treat the animals. I especially like educational way you produce these videos. Thanks and please don’t get discouraged, it is the way of the world now, and we have to be diligent in keeping up the good fight.
Pete, love your channel. No reasonable person should find fault with the way you treat your animals. I’ve seen the other kind of farm, typically the big factory operations and the contrast is stark. Your emphasis on pasture makes all the difference.
Too many unreasonable folks running their mouth before engaging their brains Pete. You never should have to explain the science and wisdom behind your farming. Those with the worst comments are the least informed. It’s simply verbal vomit. Let it go.
I'm not a farmer myself but I have no problem watching content like this. If I had the means to support my local farmer I would do it in a heart beat. Its kind of inspirational watching these farming videos
my parents buy whole pigs and cows from farmers all the time. they process the animals on the farm so no processing fee. if you got a family, a fridge and a ride, it's easier than you think. you can even split with friends and family when it comes to cost.
I just want to say that all that matters is that your Family and God knows your Heart! Keep being you! 💛🐖
Pigs never go where and when you want them to. You two have patience to share
Pete - I live in a rural Maryland county with a 5,000 acre farm just at the end of my street. We love and appreciate our farmers here and support them as much as we can. Most of them are small like you. You have done so much to educate the public with what is involved in day to day farming. Thank you for that. Sending you and Hillary and your family all the best for 2023!
Hi Pete, appreciate and respect what you do. I grew up around farms and from my observation, the quality of life you deliver for your livestock is very high. Good luck with your new venture!
Getting a pig to move in the direction u want is like winning the lottery! Even the best trained slop bucket pig knows when’s something’s up!
P & H-Hey there. I have not missed a video you have put out that I know of. In 1950's, our family gathered in fall. I had help grandpa earlier move our ear marked pigs from the wild to the hog pens on the farm. Our ear marks were registered at courthouse. The whole family showed up and processed the pigs. We salted and smoked meat. People have lost these family events. Sitting in chair talking to grandma while she cooked sausage on wood cook stove. Listening to your videos brings back memories. All the work you put in on your farm is understood by some of us. I really enjoy your works. I love you. Dewayne Willis
You are inspiring! I am an engineer at 10 years and just moved up a rung. Before watching your videos I did have that sense of emptiness at work. I have made some moves to try and achieve what you have done. I only have 10 acres but have quickly found the small farmer support group both in my community and on KZhead. I don’t think I will have a problem getting started with what I have. The people every step of the way are amazing. If the engineering world was only filled with the kind and genuine people I have found from getting hey, pigs and feed. I think so many few people realize how many cool people are out there when you slow down to meet them. What was raise enough chickens and pigs to pay for free meat has turned into something different mostly from the inspiration found on your channel and how I have related to your experience. For me at this point it’s all about meeting people and learning new things. Something I forgot in my professional life. Maybe I can change that to. Found my 8 year old watching your old shows. The other day she insisted that we use a hose instead of a bucket to water the pigs. It won’t freeze dad! I’ll show you. Thankyou!
The last three sentences said it all. I just can't say it any better than that. I could try expounding on it. But when you have such a great example that covers about everything, why?
That is an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing and good luck to you and yours for 2023
Thank you Pete and Hillary! What you do is fantastic and I hope you do not let the nay sayers get you down, we need both sides of the story to keep us grounded. I get irritated with folks who don't have a clue how their food gets to the store. You're video's are very educational and I look forward to them every week. At some point in the near future I will be leaving the rat race and 9-5 job to start my own homestead and getting ready to turn 50 some may say it's late...it's never to late is my view point. Happy New Year, God bless you and your entire family
I'm sure there are comments you see that we don't. Your channel is entertaining but you give us something to think about too. Wish more people would ponder things more often.
Pete most people have no idea how much work is involved in raising and caring for animals so we can eat....you are not only a steward but and educator for those who do not have the luxury of being out in the country. Have a Happy New Year....keep doing great things for your animals and farm. You are appreciated here in New Hampshire God Bless
What an impact you can have Pete … all the comments are so positive and supportive. It’s great to see the reality of farming combined with your caring nature for the animals .
What a fine idea using Bossy Pig as a transitional step! It is amazing how each enduring farm adapts to remain relevant to the market and the farmer's limitations and dreams. People who object without balance fail to see how many farms and families would be devastated to heed their tantrums. We would be a lesser society without wonderful small farms and families as yours, Pete. Enjoy the holidays, and may you and yours be blessed with a prosperous joy-filled New Year.
You do a great job Pete, if people want to complain about such ethical farming, they should stick to eating the food that they are prepared to grow themselves. We've grown our own pigs, sheep and cows and know the love, effort and pride it takes to raise animals for consumption, it is hard but brings the greatest rewards for us, our family and friends. Your videos are inspirational too many more than the few who complain through their lack of knowledge or ignorance, please keep the good information flowing!👍👍
Hang in there Pete, your a good guy and doing what is right. No one can fault you for that...
Pete, the biggest problem is the internet. Everybody can see the real life of raising animals. Most everyone wants their food, but don't want to know how it is raised. You do a very good job of showing the real world of how the farm works in real life. I for one appreciate the way you go about this. Please don't let the few negative comments get to you. I hope the new year brings you happiness and health for your family 👍👍👍✌️
^^ this and I wanna add that usually I have found that abuse like that usually only comes from a small minority of people using bots/multiple sock accounts to make it look like there are more people that agree with their opinions then there really is.
Being a farmer requires a particular bravery. Thank you for demonstrating what that looks like. Merry Christmas from Long Island! Enjoy the time with your family.
A fellow Long Islander! Hello! I agree wholeheartedly with you words.
From somebody who's raised hogs for 50 years your doing a great job don't let the comments bother you those people don't have a clue! Sincerely an old hog farmer from Missouri
Reasonable and realistic captures your farm which is connected to EXACTLY what the world needs NOW! Dont let the nay sayers grab any of your time. They'll never understand. Keep going your channel and farm is 100% connected to truth and reality. Best to your farm and family in 2023! Looking forward to the piggers.
I follow a couple other farmers on here and you are by far the most open and honest and caring one by far. The way you handle your animals and show them the care and respect they deserve is amazing to me and so many others. Yes in this day and age people have something to say about every little thing someone does and it’s just stupid. Keep being YOU! It’s why you have the success of this channel that you do. Easier said than done but try and ignore the select few that just have to run their mouths to feel important.
My first video after Christmas break how pleasant this morning thank you pete!! P.s. people that make comments about another's life usually have more problems in their own life and feel the need to tell others how to live theirs.
Pete I really appreciate your point of views. God bless you and your family
Hey Pete, I am not a farmer but I appreciate your wisdom, your patience and your persistence. Please don't give up on us. You have a community of people out here who want to see your few acres progress. You are such a great teacher (despite the jokes!) Best, Liz on Ontario.
Pete, among your many gifts, I think communication is right near the top. You wouldn't have had to make this video-could have just taken the pigs to market and showed us the frozen results. But you stuck your neck out to make an important point about something you believe in-and you communicated with sensitivity and understanding your work most ably. Thank you for approaching farming on KZhead the way that you do-always with a presence and humility-attributes in short supply, but with which you have been clearly blessed. And Hilary's calm and steadfast presence is always positive! Blessings to both of you and the children-Happy New Year!
To Pete & Hilarie. I'm a farmboy from Iowa, that finally got to move back to my heartfelt land of where i grew up after years of missing what you have been blessed with right at the present. Even though we all see & hear the horrible ways that some humans think things should be (We only hope that their hearts will be changed), we are still in the majority of the true meanings of everyday life on the farm (& Yes, we are out there). I know by watching your videos & listening to your heart about these negative attitudes that a few seem to think they are always right. Well, i believe that God made the farmer for Many reasons; way too many to count, so just know that he put you both there at this Time for ALL of us to enjoy & dream our dreams as well! Keep up the good fight of Faith. Blessings to you & your family in this joyous season of Believing.
You can't cure stupidity mate. Keep doing what your doing. Thoroughly enjoy your content.
God Bless our American livestock farmers!! No farmers….no ham and no bacon!! Even our tofu eating friends depend on our soybean farmers… God Bless all our American farmers… still the backbone of society !!!
Your video showed a typical ride to the locker. I remember the trip and dad never talked, mom neither. It was quiet on the farm for several days. Everyone needs to see this side to have a deeper appreciation for the food they eat. Thanks for the video Pete - I look forward to them.
Very well said..
Agreed 💯 because we need to lear where our food comes from I had relatives wth a farm id get attached but it's part of life
Thank you Pete for your honesty. I have a small homestead and raise five pigs, two cows, about fifty meat birds every year.all for myself and family. The disconnect from farm to plate is outrageous these days. I have taken up butchering and processing myself because I'm just tired of the nonsense that comes from people's mouths. Keep up the good work and have a wonderful holidays. Indiana here.
in response to your inquiry about subject matter...We love you and Hillary working on day to day stuff. My husband is glued to your tractor rebuilds and maintenance. Our grandson say's "hi" when you say " Hi, I'm Pete" . He is almost two years old and loves the moos and peep peeps and meow. I can get him to eat his entire lunch when he sits and watches you do things with the animals.Every show may not be riveting to each of us, but each of us loves the show. Thank you and keep up the good work.Going to try to make a pilgrimage up to see you at the market next summer. We have learned a lot from your channel.
Bye Red you will be missed by me and you served your time well and brought me 😊 joy
This is what I appreciate most about you and your channel Pete! Honest , not sugar coated and tell it like it is! I was raised on a farm. The way you live is very natural to me. Keep doing what you do. I’ve learned much from You when it comes to my own homestead and raising animals.I lean heavy on your advice as I am making my transition from my full time job as mechanic To full time small farmer! Keep doing what you do and don’t get discouraged! Thanks for being real Pete ! Cheers
You can be proud of how you run your farm. You treat the animals with respect and care for them in the best possible way. Happy new year from Iceland
Pete your raising them for food . Some people don't under stand where there meat comes from. Your doing the right thing.
I would guess that MOST of your subscribers are not disconnected from reality. Thanks for keeping it real!
I do understand that feeling of the extreme reactions. I was told that I was heartless once. Just I see the difference between a pet we care for and an animal we care for. As a farmers daughter, I learned this difference. Bless the farmers and the families this year and the years to come.
Merry Christmas, Pete! Don’t forget millions of us stand with you.
You treat your animals with care and respect.
Those people who criticize you I’m sure they are employed to provide a living for themselves and families and go to the store to buy their food. You have chosen farming to earn your living. You are kind and caring of your animals and how you use your land to give them nutritional hay and grasses and practice rotation. I’ve learned a lot from following you….I understand and in my prayers I need to thank the bird or animal or the plants and fruits I eat to provide me and my family with life. It’s reality you gotta eat no matter wearing you live on this earth food comes from farms, ranches, hunting and the sea!
Hang in there Pete. You are doing a great service to your community and society in general. You have a gift to simply and calmly explain the prcoesses of farming. Keep up the good work! Pigs are the most obstinate of all farm animals. I have spent too many hours on my grandfathers farm trying to make a pig go somewhere it does NOT want to go. In fact I learned all kings of new words via those experiences. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. Appreciate you!
But see this is why we (or at least i anyway) like your channel. You don't say away from the maybe ugly or less pretty realities of farming. You show the birth of new piglets just as much as you show them going off the the butcher. You show the cows grazing on the field just as much as you show shoveling out the manure. I really appreciate that, since it feels like a lot of these farm youtube channels are all about "the farm life™" and not about how the day to day actually works
I appreciate that you and Hilary are true to your calling as farmers. You care for your animals well yet don't make pets out of them. Every animal has a purpose and are a valuable part of the business plan. There are many creators out there that appear to be collecting animals with no clear plan or purpose. Some of them don't understand animal behavior or instincts. What I see on your farm is working with the animals for the least stress and minimal wasted energy. Keep up the good work. 🙂
I understand the purpose of the taking of animals to the slaughter house. You are kind and caring of your animals.
Pete there will always be naysayers in everything you do. Growing up on a farm in rural South Georgia we handled all of the things that you do and I think you are the most humane farmer I have ever seen. Keep up the good work and all of us who enjoy your channel look forward to each and every video. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you. your family and all of your supporters.
I'm so glad you're recording in 4K now Pete, it makes these video's so much better when I watch them on my T.V. and now I think this is my favorite farming channel because of that.
Thanks!
@@JustaFewAcresFarm how many pigs do you have ? How many acres does your PIG PIN cover ? How much do the pigs sell for per pound at the market ?
Well done. my G/Father had a small rarm and so enjoyed my school holidays with him, long live the small farmers!!
Pete you have to do what you have to do. You are a wonderful voice of reason 😁 Thanks so much for inviting me along on your farm. Looking forward to seeing your adventures….
The trailer has useful features for shifting critters around. Pigs are notorious for just being uncooperative unless it’s something they want to do. Getting OFF the trailer right at first wasn’t what they wanted to do. I remember your chat about “purposeful” goals on the farm - that’s sensible. Red has produced some gorgeous litters - and served her purpose admirably. My observation has been that you certainly treat your animals with purpose and reason. It shouldn’t have to be said by you - but I’m glad you did take the time to chip away at the blockheads who just don’t see reason. Wishing you ALL the joy and success in the coming year, and looking forward to watching your progress toward your heritage breed goals - and the rest of your endeavors.
Pete, For whatever it is worth please do not give into the loud minority! Most reasonable people understand what you do and why you are doing it. I can’t begin to tell you how much knowledge my family and I have gained from your channel alone. DO NOT give in to the uneducated, as this is what they want! Happy New Year to you and your family, From a small homestead in Michigan!
Thank you for your hard work so that we can eat. You are kind and thoughtful. I appreciate your videos.
I've never farmed a day in my life however I love the lifestyle and respect it undoubtedly. It's not all sunshine and rainbows
You are a bacon of reality that people need to see. The life you live is what we should be praising. Keep it up.
I personally believe that a big part of getting older is collecting experiences and perspectives. Things are rarely a binary good/bad. I believe that there are a lot of things that need to be improved in modern farming, but I think you do a great job trying to reach a balance between being a responsible farmer and running a business that feeds people. I do appreciate your efforts to run a farm that sustainably utilizes the land, does not make the animals suffer needlessly, and passes the realistic cost of farming onto the client. The world would be a better place if more farmers operated like your family does.
Beautifully said!
This reminds me of a documentary I saw long time ago. Of people protesting of cruelty to animals. I guess they were changing shifts but someone had bought some food for the other to eat . And there I see this person eating a hamburger a little ways away from the protesters. I remember at the time I was with them thinking how terrible it was for the poor animals. Now as time has gone on and I've been watching your videos and I also been farming myself a little. How ignorant I have been growing up in the city. Not once while I was a kid did anyone say this is how we get our food. Or explain step by step. All I got was your ABC, that's what a cow looks like. And when I became a teenager where babies come from. They forgot to tell us the next step. The raising of the animals. How a farmer gets up early in the morning to feed his animals, make sure their safe and warm. Also making sure their health. Weither its sunny, raining, or cold as heck. And when it comes time to take the animals to the butcher. It's hard, you put your heart and time into raising these animals. But you know that they are mint to feed your family as well as other people. So nothing is taken lightly. Now I understand why farmers get mad at city people. Someone forgot to explain to them as little children the story. All they got was cute little babies and the killing part. They were never told or show what it takes to help that mom animal bring their babies into this world. Or to make sure their safe and warm or feed. And they don't understand that it takes a strong person to make and go through with taking them to the butchers. Because if it was all about the money. They won't worry if it got feed right, or kept safe from predators. But farmers and ranchers do care. It shows when their the first ones up in the morning or the last ones to go to bed or they might not go to bed at all because they're up wit a sick animal. We need to teach our kids were their food comes from. Not just the grocerie stores. About their birth, life and their death. And about the butchers, the truckers and the grocery stores. And finally about us. Yes most of us are meat eaters on this planet. And only a few of us are vegans. One more thing I want to say before I get off my soap box . If you want to not eat meat that's fine but you don't have the right to tell me I can't eat meat either. And don't get to say what I did at the end was cruel because you weren't there when it was born, or raised it,or there at the end when I decided it was time. Rrrrrh am repeating myself. Just know that I understand and appreciate all the farmers, ranchers, butchers, truckers,grocers and all others who make it possible for us to eat. Thank you
❤🎉Blessings and Blessings and Blessings to you and your families and all your animals.
Hang in there Pete, the internet is a tough place but you do a great job of bringing the realities of farming to the people!
could tell the butcher was done with it when he walked away after going to grab and chuck a pig but looked up into camera....he and you were very gentle with the animals....keep up the good work being the voice of reason!! Thank You for helping to feed America.
Wishing I lived closer! Mm good meat. Any one watching this should understand. I wish I lived closer to you Pete. Every thing you and Hillary do is golden.
Pete your animals love you because of caring and kindness