What is the Best Part of Farming? (and life)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2022
- What is the BEST part of farming? You'll never guess...and I'll bet it applies to your life too.
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-We do not sell from the farm
-We do not ship our farm's products
-We do not sell live animals
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Pete I spend 10 hours a day in a telecom lab repairing fiber optic equipment and at the end of the day I can’t wait to get home to unwind with your latest video. This was one of the most uplifting videos I’ve seen in a while. Your wisdom is remarkable. Thanks so much for getting me back where I belong mentally.
Man Pete, you're such a credit to humanity. It's so nice that you've got such a well rounded approach to most everything, your job, the community at large, life in general, your seet wife Hilary, the people who buy from you, the planet and ecosystems, and your animals.
He is indeed a credit to humanity.
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I’m so happy that I found your channel. The world is a better place because of you. Thanks Pete.
Amen
Pete, I would have given anything to spend every day outside enjoying nature and create like you and your wife! I love this channel and keep up the great work!
Pete, I learn so much from your videos, especially the ones where your speak from your heart. I'm 60 years old, and still learn something new almost everyday, but really enjoy watching your videos. You and your wife are absolutely wonderful, down to earth folks. I wish I lived closer to you, and could meet you.
I cook every day (previously with my own personal chef business, now just for my family), quilt like I’m on a deadline, and make all of my own greeting cards. It all feeds my soul.
The satisfaction that comes from being a creator is built into us because we are made in the creators image😏
Well said Pete. Now if we could just figure out how to teach each new generation the joy of accomplishment. Seems to me lately we’ve become a society that wants to reward people whether or not they produce. I’d like to see that change.
Yes!!!! Seems like more and more folks are thinking the same as you! Maybe there's hope to turn this around.
A lot of this should be taught inside the home-family. Not everyone is the winner and there’s nothing wrong with being second. I always think about my ag teacher who had a mouse trap on his desk with a stuffed mouse caught in the trap stating being first isn’t always best. Just do your best and try to get better.
💯percent correct 🤠👍🏻🇺🇸
Taking pride of your work, and giving to others is huge. Showing others that being responsible, and working hard does pay off.
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Couldn't agree more. Thanks for reminding me of the things that really matter in life. Love your channel.
Things from a catalog - the saying goes "the novelty wears off quickly" Whereas a hand sewn beautiful quilt is remembered for lifetimes.
Very good Pete.
Nice pep talk. Be thankful that you have the freedom to choose what work you will do. Tyranny is just down the street and as close as that neighbor you avoid.
Pete - Your comments and challenge to folks is right on in my humble opinion. I spent 25 years as a police officer and at first glance one could ask what we produced....
I used to tell my guys we are "selling peace." What acts can we do to to bring peace to any given situation? and how can our presence at a call lead to peace verses chaos? Nothing was more satisfying than when we could leave a place with more peace then when we arrived by using the right words and acts. Thanks for your willingness to share positivity.
If I could shake your hand, I would. You do a great deal to educate those of us that never see the process that goes in to raising the food that we consume. Its honest, hard-working people like yourself that help society function.
Beautiful video and a clear message Pete. Enjoy the farmers market and your life together with your family and friends.
You got that right Pete you can't beat farming I absolutely love it 👍🇦🇺
One of your most moving and insightful videos. Thank you Pete!
Thanks for the positive pep talk. Sometimes we all need it.
When I was 54 I had just bought a 211 acre run down farm and 3 months later was diagnosed with cancer. That was 15 years ago. You are very blessed to be where you are.
You are correct Pete. I finished a year long project in March remodeling my kitchen, which included made from scratch solid oak cabinets designed and built by myself. I have never engaged in a more rewarding project and I am reminded of it every time I walk through my kitchen. Enjoy your videos Pete!
Good prospective Pete. Serving others is what it's all about. Blessings to you and your family
I love how Titus always comes to see you!
You’re a creator Pete. We are all creators in our own way. Thanks for reminding us all of the value of creation. So beautiful in it’s simplicity.
Mr Rogers of Farming. 100% enjoyable.
I love my family! I love to garden, grow, can the things I grew. And give some away. I love to crochet things for children, all year, then give the items away for Christmas. These things make me happy. Bring joy to my heart. I have no regrets in my life. I have been married to my husband since 1978. We have 4 daughters. They are married. We have 13 grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.....There are no possessions that can top those accomplishments. God has blessed us and we love to Bless others. Thank you Pete and Hilary....You truly bless us
Hi Pete! I think for all of us, reflecting on what a person has done, when their older, is a natural thing. I appreciate you sharing your experiences with us. Thanks for that, have a great weekend.
Creating a More Caring, less Harsh Environment is the Best we can do as human beings
You are so genuine! I loved your thoughts today!! I’m a housewife for nearly 50 years and it’s hard sometimes to think of myself as a contributor to mankind! But you made me feel a little better about what I have done in my life! Thank you!! Just love when you are philosophical!
Pete I just want to thank you for being a wonderful person! This is a wonderful video and I totally agree with you! I was a holistic doctor for 29 years in Florida and I worked 100 hours a week inside just wishing to be outside I never saw the seasons I never got to enjoy any outdoor activities and all I could dream about was being outside. I got set up with the rat race and sold everything all my property that I had and I moved up to the Ozark Mountains and started a ranch. This was my first time ever seeing the seasons in my entire life I am going to be 54 years old! I spend all my days outside sun up to sun down with the animals the chickens ducks turkeys goats and cows! This is what life is really about producing producing food and enjoying our wonderful Earth! 😊 I love watching your videos every day if everybody understood what you understand what a beautiful world this would be!
Great! You made the very hard decision to change your life for the better!
Great! You made the very hard decision to change your life for the better!
@@robertkatje3760 Yes thank you so much I finally did before it was too late! Time is priceless 😊
Pete I can relate so much to that feeling of giving your raised product to the customer!
Thank you for creating this channel and providing your wisdom. You honestly have improved my respect for the food I consume…especially food that was once a living being.
Oh Pete, you are so insightful. It's one of the reasons I love watching you.
I spent years 25-55 raising our 4 kids with a couple of part-time jobs. Neither of my bosses during those years seemed to think that any type of encouragement through praise let alone a thank you, was a thing. I took a different part-time job when our 3rd went off to college. I started working in a artisan shop and the owner was very, very encouraging and seemed to know my worth and talents more than I. The first time someone bought one of my creations I was astonished that anyone would not only buy my work but pay that price for it. That 8 year "job" was so uplifting for me. After I retired at 62, I reintroduced my self to the art of sewing. By this time we had 7 grandkids and I enjoyed sewing for them. I thoroughly enjoy that they love and look forward to my creations. All 10 grandkids (and kids) like that my hobby is sewing and it makes this 68 year old lady feel needed and useful and loved.
I love your dad jokes too. They always make me chuckle.
Wish I lived where you are at so I could buy your home grown meats and eggs at your farmers market. Keep doing these awesome videos ❤️
Steer play roughhousing, next steer requesting pets, Titus giving a respectful greeting.... I bet your products are excellent quality. Those animals love you. Taking good care of them.
Your timing was perfect for me on this one. I was just feeling like nothing I do matters but I do make stuff and that's something in most cases in very proud of. Thanks Pete
Thanks Pete, it is good to remember that the little things we do for others really matter. After all isn't it the little things God does for us that mean so much, sun shine, family, flowers in the yard, birds that sing us awake and so much more.
Yes sir, you show your pride in your products, your beef, pork, Etc., your pastures. We do quality hay and Wagyu beef. by posting videos your costumers can see your products. Thank you Pete for your VIDEOS and show as well what you sell to your customers.
My husband and I enjoy watching your videos. We watch it every Sunday with our tea & coffee. We enjoy everything you do on your farm, and enjoy your talks about how to run a farm, taking care of the animals, farmers market and our top favorite your talks about life & choices. You mentioned about merchandise, I would love to have a tote bag with your logo, farm name on it. Thanks for keeping your videos real, sticking to your values and what you want to share.
When I was a Subway Train Operator, I worked on the PM shift. I took pride in bringing people home safe to their families and love ones. Thanks for everything you do, Pete.
I create all the time. It's in my blood line. For me that means food, knitting, drawing, writing and building models. But in my family it's well spread with music, singing, painting and ever silver smithing. Creating is something that gives me joy.
Great thoughts! I couldn’t agree more!
Once again...I popped in tonight, and Shazzam, a new video. Thank you so very much. I needed to hear your words tonight. Food for thought!
Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts, insights and perspectives with us all...
I have plans to move back to my family farm in Michigan in a couple years and do pretty much what Pete and Hillary are doing but on a little smaller scale. So, Pete, you are my template. I feel like I will hopefully make fewer mistakes from what I have learned from you. Thanks for your commitment to the channel, it is appreciated.
Thanks Pete for the wonderful gifts of TH-cam videos!
Thanks for reminding us what's really important in life! Sometimes our lives get pretty busy and its easy to forget. It's definitely not stuff! Have a great weekend!
Pete im so happy for you that you were able to accomplish so many of the things that you now enjoy. My very best for you and your family. North Eastern N.C. Terry
Holy Cow!!! you are so right about giving and being good for your soul...im blessed with making the best tomatoes for tomatoe juice and its so gratifying giving juice on Thanksgiving and Christmas..instead of soup its juice for the soul...hard work totally pays off even without pay...it's all good!!!
Just wanted to say Pete I take the words you Said in this video to the heart the words you said are lovely thank you Pete and your lovely family and friends ❤️🥰
Just found your channel, and am loving working my way through these videos. I couldn’t agree more about your sentiments that the best part of farming is when you hand a customer that product that you’ve poured your heart and soul into. It really is what makes it all worth it!
Good day Pete! I’m digging the new shirt! Thanks for another great video have a great weekend
Hi Peter. Talking about what we've made and accomplished made me think of my own life. I feel I was a good child... one out of nine. Cherished helping people while I was a Respiratory Therapist. Did some Hospice volunteering. Made a life with my husband and our two kids. I stayed home and raised our kids... I loved it. They were champions, our son has a degree in computer science and our daughter has a degree in mechanical engineering. How proud we are. They've given us 5 grandkids. What a treat they are!! I'm happy with my life and always looking forward to more exciting stuff. Be well.
I'm new to your channel and I love everything you do. Thanks for sharing your farm life with us. 👍
What a good video... a reflection on life and what makes it genuinely satisfying to live. And being surrounded by what you 'created' and accomplished. Life is truly worth living from this perspective and I thank you for the reminder and giving more clarity to that... it is pure wisdom to think on, ponder and apply more of. It is also what makes growing old worth every moment.
7 years ago at age 64 I bought an old run down house to renovate along with my son and 2 grandsons. One day as the younger, 14 yr old grandson and I were demoing the kitchen. As he was standing on a stepladder ripping off the ceiling, he turned to me and said "this really makes me feel good." I asked "how"? "I don't know, I just feel good doing this. I can't explain it." There you have it..... a sense of worth &/or a sense of accomplishment doing something worthwhile.
Wise words.Thanks Pete.
Farming gives you a very good sense of satisfaction watching the crops and animals growing it’s hard work but at least you get to spend lots of time outsides
Thank you for sharing. Wish you all the best.
To me you are still young.what I think I marvelous is the that you already know about quality of life and thankfullness..you are blessed.
A person's outlook on life is important to how well they live their life.
Pete, ,Another "feather in your cap" that needs to be added is that of "homespun philosopher " . I always enjoy your videos as it reminds me of my youth working summers on the family farm, learning to drive on the Super C & 400 , double clutching the 1951 Ford F3 pickup...etc.
But it's videos like these that are responsible for bringing such wonderful memories to the forefront of my thoughts on a more regular basis.
Thank you sir 👍
Thanks for the genuine and inspirational message!
Beautiful words of encouragement! Can't thank you enough!
Very good Pete Ray in Southern Illinois just giving thanks to God Almighty for the nice rain he’s given us right now.🌧💦
What a great life you have and you show it.
I know exactly what you mean. I raise Ragdoll kittens and it’s a true pleasure when I get to see someone take home their new pet.
I don't think this could have been more timely for me, Pete. I just finished a long effort at work, and even though it's a lot of paper pushing, ultimately what it means is that hopefully a lot of people are going to have good jobs they enjoy in the future. It's very gratifying, even if I'd rather be doing something more immediate like you are.
It's always good to see you Pete.
Thank you Pete for this video! You have a lot of encouragement to bring to our tables.
Great video. Any day that I am blessed to have a video that you have created Pete, is a great day.
You, Sir, are a teacher at heart. I enjoy every one of your lessons.
Pete you keep us sane reminding us about everything everyone needs to hear. I love how you give us advice on how to just do what we can and want to do and just not focus on the bad stuff. Hope your family are good thank you ❤️
Outstanding Pete! I couldn't agree more...those events in life we helped create/make are what make our existence more full and rich! Thank you for reminding us viewers of that.
This is my favorite type of video you put out, Pete. Such a beautiful message and so inspiring. Thank you.
I finally figured out who he reminds me of: Mr Rodgers. Pete is the farmer version of Mr Rodgers without the muppets and sweater.
Pete, you are the best of the best! Thank you!
Thank you for the challenge. You always give me good things to think about 🙂
It was funny tonight, I was in the kitchen preparing dinner for the next day. I took out the turkey and thought about your farm and how you raise turkeys and how you show the cycle of life on the farm.
Words of Wisdom! Always great Pete! Thanks 🙏
Always a day brightener, to see the new video. Thanks
Great word of wisdom Pete .and this is why I see ur Vids.i find my self finding something good for me. Thanks for ur vids
Pete , always in joy you’re videos it’s more like a learning channel an the animals on your farm is always in joy to watch keep up the good work
Thank You Pete!! I totally agree with you!! God Bless and have a Wonderful Weekend!! 😊❤⚘
thanks for making videos. they do bring a little sunshine to each day. you (have us convinced) you really are a down to earth person.
Your words ring true to me so you got me to feel better. Thanks.
Best video yet. Thanks for what you do and how you do it.
Thank you! That felt very good to listen to and even better to ponder over. Yup, I feel good again.
Love your content! Thanks for your perspective!
You always have a great perspective on life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Thanks Pete!
Gotta say Pete, you definitely give to us. Thank you for your videos. Keep 'em comin'. God bless and take care. 😃😃😃😃
You're an inspirational man Pete and your thoughts are obviously well considered and come from a place of experience and lessons learnt. I for one am glad you chucked in the towel on architecture.
It was nice to hear you describe the things you do and about the things you create. Great video Pete! Thanks for taking us along.
Have a great day!
Wonderful video yet again! I myself loose sight of what you talked about and I needed this video, we all do. Thank you Pete.
All of your videos are entertaining and interesting and educational on some level, but this was a "nuts and bolts of life" idea that really hit home. Thanks for sharing your insights, Pete!
Thank you for your service
Per usual, your videos are insightful and thought provoking. I think you just challenged me to make the remaining part of my life matter in a new way. Thank you.
Great video Pete. I enjoy your thoughtful and insightful perspective very much.
I hope you and Hillary have a great weekend.
Thanks Pete for another great video. love your philosophy on life . and as so many others it jives with mine. But there are so many values that I've seen go by the wayside. we have gone from a nation of providers. to a nation of receiving. We used to ship wheat, oats, oil, steel. cars paper products. wool etc. I remember all those things being produced here. I remember all the paper mills around my home town. the tannery where I worked as a youth. woolen mills. farms. they are all gone now. we get all those products from other nations. and we have taught our children to accept them rather than teach them how to be one of those providers. Respect, for each other. elders. manners. has gone astray. Oh there are still many out there that provide the above and what I've just mentioned but they are waning, we need to get back to the values and pride of a nation of providers, rather than a nation of seekers of other peoples efforts to make the world a better place. thanks For sharing ECF.
Hi Pete! Thank you for another great video and for sharing your thoughts. I have to agree with every word that you said. You always have something good to share with your viewers; whether it’s in words or deeds. Please keep producing your videos and sharing good and valuable information with us. Thank you for all that you do.
Great video Pete. I have missed your Sunday talks can we look forward to them now being Friday talks. Hope you start doing videos of you at the farmers market miss them as well. Y'all stay safe and be careful.