40 Pounds To PERFECTION 

I am not a farmer but watching your videos make me value the Farmers Work more than ever. Keep those videos coming, very educational for the non-farmers. Many blessings to you and your family.

Pete, I loved this video! A beginning, a middle, and an end. You constructed this one perfect! It was so nice to see the little towns and old buildings. What a wonderful part of this beautiful country we all live in. Thanks for sharing so much!!

As a confirmed member of the "Old Farts Club", I couldn't agree more with your observation. It's sad for me to take a road trip on the state and county roads and see the remnants of formerly thriving little towns and each house (what're left of them) being different than the one next door. Stores closed up permanently make me sad. I remember the 5 and Dime stores and the 'emporiums' of the 40's and 50's with fond memories---I can still smell the uniqueness of their merchandise which was much better than the forced air perfumes of today's stores. Actually, the best was a trip into a big town and visiting a Sears with the pneumatic tubes to each cashier and the wooden floors----ahhh, great memories! Thanks for jogging this OF's memory button!

The banjo and drone shots are primo - keep it up! Pete, you are correct that modern music is homogenized, and that is largely governed by record exec behavior. Once market analytics became commonplace, studios started aiming for new music that sounded like existing successful tracks, and therefore innovation was stifled. For a renewed faith in humanity, check out your local music scene ("local" for you being all of the Northeast). New bluegrass, rock, folk, soul and punk music is being made by a lot of great bands.

I love every time Hilarie appears in your videos. She provides a bit of sarcastic, comic relief to your normal speaking. Even her facial expressions when you try to tell your dad jokes is amusing.

Im almost 66, and I agree with the observations and comments. Nothing stays the same and time marches on…glad I grew up when I did. (Music, cars, morals and ethics for the most part).

"Shovel faster." lol with my wife that would have devolved into a snowball fight pretty quickly. ;)

When I was a kid, my mom would occasionally turn off the main road onto a red dirt road. It had 2 whee hills in a row -they were pretty steep. The brothers and I thought this was wonderful. She’d turn around and go back over them and back to the highway. Big thrills in South Georgia..

I’m heading to the Omaha Holiday Farmer’s Market today simply because Pete has inspired me to think more locally and support local farmers. Thank you, Pete! Your influence is far-reaching and we appreciate your story!

Drone footage… Musical intros and even a hat tip to Manhunter! 👌🏻

I so enjoy our conversations with you even though it's one sided. Keep the humor coming 😊

Loving the musical intro and interlude! Need to see some more pickin'.

Pete, you are not the only one who was born too late. I wanted to be born in the horse and buggy days. I'm 70 now and miss my gardens and slow time in life.

Well Pete, I took my first steer to the butcher on Monday! You’ve provided a lot of inspiration for us and that was a proud moment in our farming adventure. We are looking forward to getting the meat back. PS - Hope tractor supply is giving you a discount on those pine shavings!

I’m 32 and even I agree with you Pete on liking everything old school. I do like my technology sometimes but it and I aren’t the best of friends.

Seven generations on your farm! Surely your multi-great grandparents who lived on the same land would be happy at what you have done and continue to do and even happier about your family.

At 57, I can already tell that if I live long enough, I'll probably end up a very grumpy old man cause as I age, everything is turning into one big cookie cutter. I know it isn't right and I find myself fighting it in just about every aspect of my life. Making your own music and food is a good start. Keep up the good work Pete..

I grew up around 1.5hrs north of you and loved it - 3 acres backing up to around 100 acres of the farm of a family friend. Haven't really spent much time in NY since 2001 - would really love to move back but the property (mainly school) taxes are insane.

The piglets already doing a little run run run !

100 years ago, we would have been complaining about how everybody is ordering a house out of the Sears catalog, and they all look the same. Kids these days buy entire BOXES of nails; Back in MY day we had to fire up the forge any time we wanted to put up a door. I'm also a proud member of the "Old Farts Club" but even I have to admit that there's some nuance to it.

Like the banjo. Agree on your assessment of the state of things nowadays.

I'm 43 and I feel the same way pete hand made is highly underrated!!

Well Pete, I believe we're about the same age - 50 something. And yes, I'm with you on the view of 70's music being way better than the music of today. Interesting how you observe on the old family dairy operations - there are plenty of those former dairy farms in the hinterlands around Seattle. Now, they're not too far from suburbia - but back in the day, they were out in the middle of nowhere. They're easy to spot with the old barns and adjoining buildings and the now overgrown former pastures / corn fields / hay fields. There's still a dairy in Issaquah (an eastern suburb of Seattle) and every time I go by there, I see the double tanker trucks unloading the raw milk. Clearly from a bigger than a 30 cow operation. I'm looking forward to see how your experiment with grain finishing on the cows goes. Ditto the adjustments you're making on the pig feed amounts. If you find success in grain finishing the cows, would you ever consider growing a few acres of corn of your own to eliminate the need to purchase this input? Just think - a classic 1 or 2 row harvester to fix up could be in your future. I've seen one on Tractor Time with Tim. :-)

im an old fart myself and i whole-heartedly agree, thanks pete, another good one look forward to your next .you have a good day also.

The cording adds a lot to your videos, it makes them more personal, thanks

Great video Pete, that was a nice tour of the area.

I remember “wee” roads as a child in upstate NY…in fact my Dad searched them out…for his pleasure as HE remembered how wonderful it was…AND for our new experience and pleasure…just like he experienced!!! Both are ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED for an outstanding and lasting experience…You know..the one you so enjoyed that passing it on….to your Children and Grand babies was EXACTLY what you were hoping to experience all over again…just like you did the very first THRILLING time!!!!!! YEAH BABY!!!!

I agree with your "speculatin' and thinkin' about" - maybe not a 100 years too late. 50-60 years ago was a good time to grow up.

I’m 100% with you regarding the Hedgerows Pete. A guard against wind soil erosion, providing mini ecosystems and shelter for a number of fauna Not to mention the wonderful patchwork they make across the landscape.

I agree with you Pete it seems like everything is becoming more centralized and the same

Great to hear that analog banjo! Keep it comming! You are not alone in your opinions!

Love the drone shots a b-roll footage with your playing in the background. I’m happy for you guys, full freezers, is an amazing feeling.

Hi Pete! Another great video, keep up the great work! I'd be careful about a wife who is great with a shovel...that can backfire on you if you say the wrong thing! All kidding aside, it's great to see the two of you enjoy yourself and life on the farm together. I think it builds strong relationships and it's something often missing from couples who spend most of their time apart because of hectic schedules. One quick point on what you mentioned about the butt roast and why it's called a butt roast. In colonial New England, butchers packed inexpensive cuts of meat into large barrels, called butts, for storage and transportation. The shoulder meat packed into these barrels became known as pork butt, and the name stuck. Just a bit of trivia for you Pete! Keep up the great work.

Those cute little piggies!! Makes me chuckle every time you show them!

True! Everything is so processed and artificial! Good to see you guys, always! Hugs🤗🤗🤗

Pete and Hillary. Love your videos. So much there. Alot of detail. Animal husbandry and mechanicals. Many others I have seen seem lacking. I am an old city guy in Cincinnati. However. I worked on a family family farm in Butler County Ohio when I was 11 to 17. Sparked my my love for Agriculture. Ended up earning a Bachelors degree in Agronomy an Horticulture from The Ohio State University. Worked in Agricultural my entire career. Your videos are so peaceful and kind. Really takes me back. Please keep it going. Rob - Cincinnati.

Thanks for the birds eye view..you have a great farm surrounded by beautiful scenic views!

Love your banjo picking!!!! It's amazing how much your topography resembles my home here in South Central Kentucky!!! Stay safe!!!

I was born in 1987 and to be honest I agree with your opinion. I love the homemade and handmade kind of things over the modern things. I love the older equipment, vehicles, music, and more. I wish the world today wasn't so modern. Have a great weekend and be safe.

BANJO - AWESOME , GREAT , DRONE - AWESOME , GREAT .

I remember my grandma cooking up our farm raised chicken back in the 80 s yummy there’s a difference between store bought and good farm raised thanks for sharing god bless everyone

Your sentiments on the value and importance of homemade resonates with me!! We all need a purpose and some of that purpose comes through what we do and create. Thanks for recognizing the need for homemade!!

I always enjoy your insights to life. I would like to live, again, the way I did in Southwest Ohio in the 40' and 50'. I never knew anyone who carried any level of stress. The area was mostly farms and the fields were small. None of the buildings were new, nor the equipment. A farmer would have a car at least 25 years old, but it looked and ran great. Gas was cheap, at a "full service" station. Neighbors talked to each other. Kids all played well together. What was a "bully"? Some things you shouldn't let die.

Thank you both for a little serenity 🥰

I keep reviewing your videos. My father's second farm was near Berkshire. I remember the flat land between there and Ithaca. Traveled those roads weekly for cancer treatment for my shetland sheepdog. So many of the little towns arnt doing well and the feed stores are gone that were there in the early 50's. These videos bring so many fond memories.

I had my husband come and watch the hilarious snow shovel wife moment...he's always kidding me about getting a snow helper I can handle whilst he sips tea!!! We laughed so hard! gotta say, we love the banjo intros, and your dad jokes!! Finally subscribed, (stumbled onto the house rebuild initially) and decided to stay! We are really enjoying you two! Blessings!

We really enjoy watching you make a living and your sense of humor. Grew up on a dairy farm in NNY and appreciate your farm

Love the content. Hilarie's sarcasm is awesome. please keep the videos coming.

Thank you Pete thank you Miss Hillary I enjoyed the overview of the farm and you're correct all the old feed mills that used to be here are all but gone used to drive to a dozen of them in less than 10 miles and now there's maybe one every 50 miles thank you Pete God bless both of y'all

You live in a lovely community..don't forget your "honey do list". Thanks for showing the animals...esp. your cat.

I love the view of the countryside with the music thank you for sharing.

HI Pete. I love the Drone shots and the visit to the Butcher's. Thank you for telling us your experiments and how they turned out! Please keep playing the Banjo....I love it!

Hi Pete i enjoy your videos they bring me back to the days when my grandparents had a farm here in Michigan. I loved staying there on weekends and helping with the chores. Keep up with the videos they put me in a happy place.

I visited Skaneatles in 2015 with my Dad. We left and followed the Eastern shore of the lake and then turned toward Elmira. Never knew just how close we were towards your home area. We traveled all over avoiding the Interstates. Beautiful land around You.

Pete, I can't tell you how many times I've said I should have been born 50 years sooner. Mainly because of music, but also goods & services, etc. Everything you said is my sentiments exactly. 🎵🎶❤️ P.S. By the way, I'm 38 years old and grew up 30 miles west of Cleveland. It's pretty big cow and corn country there, as well. 👍

Thank you so much for the entertainment....I don't get out much....Enjoyed it thank you

Love the drone shots and the banjo 🪕 pickin

Good morning Pete. It's 45 here in the Denver area this morning. We haven't had any measurable snow yet. The farmers are complaining of course but I'm loving it. I grew up in south Florida and am not a winter person. Enjoyed the tour of the area and the music..

I Agree with you! I'm 67yrs and I know I was born in the Wrong Era!!! I had a small farm in the late 80's mid 90's...I So Miss It!!! If I had the $ I would still do it only bigger!! God Bless!! 😊⚘❤

Hilary has a wonderful smile.

It is nice to see your farm from above. You created yourself a wonderful place!

I love the view of the countryside as well as the music to go along thanks for sharing.

Thanks for taking us along for scenery.

Ty Jesus for these farm tours , i just love them , thanks for your hard work :)

Great video friend thank you 😊from Scotland 👍

I absolutely love watching your videos!! Please keep em coming!!

A woman in Jackson Maine finishes her cows on apples! Interested to see which finishing method your customers will prefer. Always look forward to your new posts! Thank you!!

Pete another great video. Have a great rest of your Friday and an awesome weekend.

Echoing my own sentiments Pete. 💛

Thanks for taking the time out of your busy days to video’s much appreciated 👍

Thank you for showing us your beautiful home

Pete you are definitely playing with fire... hell hath no fury as a farm wife scorned......lol

I hope you have a great day Pete. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

Lovely video 🥰 Thanks Pete and Hilary 😊

I like to recommend channels I like, such as this one. For those who like the banjo: Clifton Hicks. He has a pretty unique sound.

Very informative, and yes enjoy the candid realistic conversation in the videos😃🌈🤙

I was in one of those 70’s garage bands that made it big in 1969. The radio stations still play our tunes in the classic rock format on the air. Who would have thunk?

I do so enjoy your shows! I now live on the 14 acre farm I grew up on. Everything is leased out to the Brother in law now but I hope to buy out my two sisters some day.

Your opinions are valuable even if noone listened to them but us older guys that remember the way life was better. Be true to yourself, good always wins. Thanks for your videos.

Another great video from the Fred Rogers of farmtubers. Thank you Pete.

Love the drone shots and bad jokes. Have a great weekend Pete!

Im a member of old farts club also, 59, and I Agree with you! Need to return to the old ways. Have a good day.

Love the aerial shots.

You weren't born 100 years too late. You were born just in time to see some really good stuff and the way the world is going there's a whole lot less of it these days. You keep doing your part and I'll do mine and maybe we can show a few people what real stuff is.

Your videos are so relaxing…this old farts opinion…late sixties and early seventies rock can not be beat…have a great day!!!!

Iron Butterfly on the banjo. PERFECT!

Great Job on this video!! You all have a GREAT Day! 😊

I'm loving that banjo picking, great work Pete!

"It's gettin' near dark, an' life closes its tired eyes...." Cream, 1960-somethin' Yer showin' yer age there, Pete! (But don' let ME stop ya!) Which is to say, "Keep up the good work!" Also. Your philosophical insights are (or should be...) appreciated by many! Curious as to why your Sunday offerings tend more in that direction. (?)

It's lovely to see your farm from above

I'm naming the orange/black piglet Poukipskee. Or however it's spelled. It's colors are beautiful.

Relaxing. thank you bud

Real nice banjo pickin'. Keep up the good work.

Love the drone footage Pete.

I agree. There should be a separate category for auto-tuned songs and artists aside from the actual best songs and artists. Maybe call it the E-tuned category of the Grammys.

Favorite part: The "old fart opinion" at the end. 😁 Keep 'em comin'.

Great video....always good to have a visit from you. The piggies antics are so fun to watch. 👍🥰❤️

I'm just across the border from you basically, neat to see how similar the topography, weather, and climate is. But also the differences!

My dad left hedge rows to help game. Now my brother has eliminated the hedge rows. He rents the land out. We milked 50 head of dairy. In 1969 dad built milking parlor Double herringbone with glass pipelines and stainless steel. I went off to college. Dad kept farming till 1984 when Illinois had 2 year drought. He sold all the cows and machinery. He was 77 when he retired and lived to be 91.

Love your new format - music, drone footage, livestock footage - mixed in with your usual interesting content. One thought: your 'dramatic' videos are so delightful, have you thought of doing a bloopers reel? Or a drama/comedy starring the animals? I'm sure with your sense of humor and style it would be hilarious. A lot of work for you, I'm sure, but a lot of fun for us!