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Happy I'm Not Doing That Anymore!

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There are so many different jobs on a farm, and our morning commute is measured in steps not miles. When I see the cars go by our house, I'm so happy I'm not doing that anymore! Today is a collection of small jobs: doing the chores, cleaning out the pigs pens, moving the Dexter cattle to new pasture, and packing for farmers market. Among them, I give a detailed explanation of how we set up temporary fences for strip grazing the cattle and talk about the importance of leaving trampled grass in the pasture vs. methods such as "zero grazing." I also spend some time while packing for market telling the story of how I got my first job in architecture. And I'm happy I'm not doing that anymore too!
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-We do not offer farm tours
-We do not ship our farm's products
-We do not sell live animals
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@isellcatlitter 3 года назад

i'm 63 years old, and i still don't know what i'm going to do, so i'll watch some cows and chickens on the internet for a while...lol

@BeeHus2256 3 года назад

Same. Except I am 56.

@plankface 3 года назад

52 here and pretty much addicted.

@cliffc2546 3 года назад

I've done some work with temp agencies, and do a bit of volunteering. After a long career, retired, and still relatively fit, I think the different temp jobs give me insight into things I didn't even know existed. Plus, being paid minimal wage and temporary work (one or 2 days a week, sometimes more, sometimes vacation), it makes each job fun, some more than others, but still, great experiences. Also, I've met good, non-professional people who are smarter than me and are making it, many doing very well. Some kids who don't know what to do, no clue as to even how to get a clue. I like to think I've helped a few of them, just telling them what I went through. You never know how you impact other people, hopefully in positive, encouraging ways. People did that for me, too.

@nolehopkins1077 3 года назад

I did 21 years In the army. And retired. I now make a living doing the things I like to do. I am a home inspector , I fix small engines I sharpen knives, I also run a handyman business. I get a military retirement pension as well as VA disability

@jamjar5716 3 года назад

Thankyou for your service. How wonderful that you are now doing the things you enjoy!

@windetrails 3 года назад

Thank you for your service!

@randym148 3 года назад

I am 63 years young and i think very few people know what the heck they want to do when their 30 years old. Life changes and and we change as we get older.

@lucrosus 3 года назад

Boy! The drone view definitely shows what's been grazed and what hasn't.

@WeycorIndus 3 года назад

Always look forward to drone shots.

@dwaynekoblitz6032 3 года назад

Yeah I thought it was really cool, actually.

@sassyfrass4295 3 года назад

your grazing methods are utilized by many and the results are beneficial indeed.

@billchase659 3 года назад

It’s so nice to hear from Hillary in this episode! We are so impressed with the hard work she does, and we hope hear more of her thoughts in the future.

@westernsurvival389 3 года назад

I’m a young man still trying to figure life out and I really enjoy the life lessons and just everything that you pass down. Thanks for making videos that give inspiration to average people like me who work and push through every day life….

@jerrygriffin7629 2 года назад

If it Flies, Floats or Fornicates. Rent it

@glennrubel4326 3 года назад

I recall after graduating from GA Tech with a bachelors degree in physics I tried unsuccessfully to find employment in my field. I eventually took a job doing bindery work in a printing business. I learned this skill while working part time at my Dad's printing company. Eventually I made enough money to return to graduate school and complete my education in that field. I worked 34 years in the government as a research scientist until retiring to the mountains of Virginia. I too am happy that I'm not doing that anymore.

@eyeofchorus6313 3 года назад

It was nice having Hillary talk to us a bit; more would be good.

@edmondlanceeastridge6039 3 года назад

Maybe she does want too don’t force no one too what they don’t

@ragandoil 2 года назад

AT 7 years old 1956 on Easter Sunday just before lunch in the UK, listening to AFN Europe /BFN and hearing about all those exotic places , i knew that day that my future was in the military, , I enlisted at age of 16 years and spent the next 20 in Germany , Holland the UK France, Belgium Denmark and the US as well as Canada at Suffield the brit army tank range in Canada, never looked back and had a whale of a time, stood me in good stead, still working at 73 as a commercial paint sprayer and love it

@kieranleopold9115 3 года назад

Pete, you are making such good use of that drone! The aerial footage of moving the fence is top-notch stuff.

@anthonymurry7935 3 года назад

Pete, the Drone shots remind me of the Eames powers of 10!

@markus1963nl 3 года назад

Love having a big hearty breakfast after a couple of hours of hard work in the morning. Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince and dinner like a peasant. Healthy way to live!

@avail1. 3 года назад

A farmer in Virginia? had a circus wagonwheeled type chicken coop, which he moved along with the cows progress through the pasture. The ciw pies attracted bugs, which the chickens consumes as a good protein source. So, as pasture height declined from cows, he moved cows and cart around. You know i believe at the beginning there was a chicken preening itself quickly, because of the camera? I certainly glad that you and the wife are educating us with necessary routine and principles like you taught us while you were in pasture. Ie. left behind grass for soil health, and natural instincts in cows ie. grazing. This is not only a field trip for me, but a educational class in ergonomics, and livestock farming, just as if i were attending a field course school. its great and thanks😁🖐

@_hot_deals 3 года назад

Pete and Hil(l?)ary. So grateful to have found your channel recently. Your disposition, knowledge, and eagerness to share is invigorating. This is my preferred kind of "reality tv".

@frankdeegan8974 3 года назад

This is exactly what my wife and I tell the grandkids now, take any job you can get. Take care of this job to protect your resume. This job need not be your career. At the end of high school, seeing as we were barbers we encourage them to be a barber it need not be your career, but did you ever know an unemployed barber, two every day you will have cash in your pocket at the end of the day as well as the end of the week. Plus you can be flexable enough to make tome for other studies. The biggest benefit was you need not like the customer because you only saw them for twenty minutes and listening to the stories of the whole shop you will get the broadest education ever imagined, and in the right shop we had the most fun fun fun.

@TheEnosh9 3 года назад

Really appreciated the story at the end. I'm mid-40s and seriously questioning if I want to keep doing my career.

@cliffc2546 3 года назад

Seems to me if you're out of debt, house paid off (if you have one) and have a decent 401K or IRA, you're free to choose.

@bruno7350 3 года назад

I don't even start and I just want this life :'( but I need start so I can buy a land and house and equipments 😭😭😭😭😭

@sthembisomthembu395 3 года назад

Thats me as well. But um a little scared

@shadowwizardmoneygrandpa 3 года назад

The drone shots looked really cool!

@raymccarter3542 3 года назад

Enjoyed the story, similar situation here. I work full time as an hvac technician and though I earn a great living and am able to support my family, i find most days my heart just isn’t in it as much as it used to be. So this week my wife and I put an offer in on a small farm a few towns over where we will be offering affordable horse boarding and training so people in our tax bracket can afford to enjoy and love these animals like we do. Thank you and please keep up the great content

@halfacrehomesteading3909 3 года назад

Hey!! Im an Architect currently that also has a small hobby farm on our little homestead in Texas. Not anything to your scale but slowly trying to build it to be as self sufficient as possible. Love the videos and i learn a lot from watching. Thanks for make them and pushing content out so often

@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia 3 года назад

When we were raising pigs, we made a back scratcher by attaching a used push broom to a piece of conduit pipe horizontally and suspended it over the stalls at back height.

@jonathanking3497 3 года назад

I loved to hear Hillary describing the work. You two are a great team

@lesgaal4017 3 года назад

It is a beautiful noise listening to cattle munch on grass but alot of city folk don't understand, for myself it's the smell of the farm that I'll never forget. God bless from down under.

@FlamingBasketballClub 3 года назад

I like that this channel uploads videos on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@danvanhoose6783 3 года назад

30 years a custodian,retired in 2014.live in a city,7 raised garden beds.lots of humming bird feeders out.make turkey calls and sew bucket hats for bowhunters.grew up on a farm.your growing quality food there.grew up doing that.

@michaelburt2233 3 года назад

I’ve never followed someone on RU-vid until I ran into your videos Pete. I have a 40 acre farm and I still enjoy watching your videos.

@darylbrown7849 3 года назад

I'm 60 and I think I'm gonna be a cowboy. My wife is sceptical. Pasture looks great. I know the rain makes a mess but I'm hearing that some are feeding hay.

@jamjar5716 3 года назад

Good plan! Give your wife a view of what the cowboy you might look like. Chaps, hat and boots. Might work.😊

@mvfc7637 3 года назад

Enjoyed the aerial view of you and Hillary moving the fence.

@michaelkoon8371 Год назад

Pete I watch your channel every night I’m 65 years old and just enjoy watching and learning a lot from lissioning to you just gos to show you your never to old to learn enjoy you and your jokes there so funny

@asamm5235 3 года назад

The cows ...they talk to you ..they love getting their food ..so nice 😁 from Trinidad 🇹🇹🇹🇹

@azzurriblue65 3 года назад

Wow, that aerial shot of the cows' pasture is incredible.

@leeheagney1713 3 года назад

That overhead shot with the drone showing the fence move to fresh grazing for the cows...nicely done!

@rjk930 3 года назад

I grew up around tractors like yours and I do enjoy hearing that steady uniform exhaust sound. I also do enjoy the sound of deisel green! There is a u-tube guy just north of you that has a huge dairy operation. Watching both him and you I get a wonderful mix of what farm life is like today. But your way reminds me of my childhood memories of all my relaive's farms in the Boonville, Louville area. That was in the 1950's, so you've have helped me remember those days- Keep up the farmin' & video'in from an old country boy now livin' the urban life in Rochester, NY

@tjmcmurtrie5756 3 года назад

We need more farms like urs..in this country....almost like starting over from the early 1900s. You know what I mean Pete....you are the man with a plan...god bless you Pete and Hillary an ur whole family

@perrymoore4673 3 года назад

Good to see you in that University of Tennessee T-shirt! Go Big Orange!!

@oldgrumpy 3 года назад

What a beautiful office it is too. You are blessed my friend.

@careyclayton7743 3 года назад

Pete, I look forward to your videos. Thank for sharing your life experiences.

@normannix4623 3 года назад

Saw the two parts on your home, not house, and I joyed it throughly! I am a draftsman for an Architect for last 42 years and when I was younger built our home with family and friends help. It took bout 4 years to complete.it was an awesome experience. You have a great farm too! Thanks for sharing!

@cynthiaparsons9339 3 года назад

I love the way you show so many different jobs on the farm. More people need to know about what all go into raising animals and how they are processed. Everybody needs to know where there food comes from!!!!

@jorgebarrero2917 3 года назад

These videos are so nice to watch!

@tylers7390 2 года назад

That drone shot of you extending the pasture was GOLD. Love it!

@laikalu 3 года назад

Hi from Lithuania, watching and learning from your videos every day. Old, new, all of them :) I'm 34 and turned my life upside down 2 times and now the third time - trying to start a cattle farm. If you do something it has to bring you joy, if its not fun anymore - dont do it. Ofcourse it is ups and downs, but in general it must bring joy to your life. When you realise that you can do and learn to do what ever you want, then you experience freedom. Have a nice day, looking forward to new videos :)

@tammymorgan9309 3 года назад

I'll be 63 in October. My previous job lasted almost 20 years. Now I'm at a small company just working until I retire. I can't say I've ever really know what I wanted to do, just that I loved being around people. I've got one duck and a few vegetable plants. I'm not sure if I'll ever be into farming like you, but I'd love to work on a farm to get a good feel for it. Sure enjoy your videos! Love from SC!

@kathrynhelm4176 3 года назад

Great visit with you and Hilary. The drone shot was great for giving a clear view of the fence movement. Thoroughly enjoyed the diversity. ❤️

@davidsample9130 3 года назад

It just takes that much living experience to figure out how to live. Congratulations! You made it!

@billlowe6883 3 года назад

What a beautiful farm you have ! Great story at the end.

@sidneycashion7817 2 года назад

Boy that drone shot really makes it clear what you're doing and the difference in the grass is striking.

@shelleykienel2454 Год назад

The arial shot helped so much to see what is reaally happening thanks. I wish people would just enjoy watching and stop trying to tell you how to do your job. Clearly you are good at what you do.

@big.g.fromohio3546 3 года назад

That was a great drone view of the before and after of your pastures. No dad joke? 😁

@lourdesaguirre4882 Год назад

Wow!! As kids would say, this airial shot was amazing. Real perspective of what you are doing and explaining. Thank you

@deborahsimmons2414 3 года назад

Too short and not a single joke! However, best content ever and love your videos. Yes, it’s 3:55am in CA as I am watching this. Thank you.

@laurielacomb2765 2 года назад

You are so right about not being sure what to do out of high school. It’s the diversity of little experiences that are what is drawn from that will help you in your future. I didn’t want kids for the longest time, but my being a babysitter for the neighbors when I was younger sure helped me when I married and did want a family.

@scratchypants1 3 года назад

I was on 81 somewhere north of Syracuse during that blizzard - on my way to Bradford, PA from Montreal. I won't soon forget that trip.

@alberthendershot1702 3 года назад

Pete when you let the chickens out it looked like a jailbreak !!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jimh1369 3 года назад

I was going to send you a Tennessee shirt, but I see someone beat me to it. Keep up the great work, and Go Vols!

@57fitter 3 года назад

I bet he'd put up with another.

@zadokmotorfreight2423 3 года назад

Moving the cows to fresh grass was always my favorite part of the day as well!!

@prasan6828 3 года назад

Addicted to watch your video's You are lucky to have a supporting wife god bless your family

@NISHANTH-bq2sm 3 года назад

I like your videos so much grandpa iam from( India, Tamil nadu )world oldest language Tamil

@richardcompton2555 3 года назад

Well, I'm so glad I started watching your channel. I retired 6 years ago and am enjoying being retired. It gives me plenty of time to watch quality channels, like yours. Your gentle nature comes across with ease and non- judgmental. I love the little things you share about life and can relate to your walk. And to have your life partner walking along beside you as you work the animals and land is so precious. I'm glad you left your professional career and went back to the land. I feel you two were made for it. I see joy and encouragement coming from your smile and your eyes. And I actually believe you mean what you say at the end of each video, Oh, and I have started to watch all the commercials all the way through because every little bit helps. The best to you and yours from Tempe, Arizona.

@bradellison1345 3 года назад

Stumbled on to your videos and realized we are leading parallel lives with the notable exception of me making the jump to farm life. :) I am an architect, graduated college in 92, have done many different jobs, have renovated a late 19th century home, etc. :)

@GratefulNachos 3 года назад

This channel is like therapy!

@blackpistolcompany3482 3 года назад

The cow grazing comments were just fantastic!

@stayinalivemedical790 2 года назад

I LOVE the aerial view of what you are doing! It helps me picture it better what you are really doing. Thanks for including that!

@carlj7588 2 года назад

I liked Hillary explaining the chicken food and such. Nice to hear from her.

@airwolf61970 2 года назад

Man... I could listen to you talk all day. Love the stories, keep it coming.

@edwardjones6403 3 года назад

This is some very wholesome farming.

@nelsoncreekfarm 3 года назад

We will never disagree with your grazing operation. It makes total sense to us and we would do the same thing, if or when we start a herd.

@doug1883 3 года назад

I have only been watching for a couple of days now but.. man this really makes me think about life haha

@robertpepper2767 3 года назад

OH you have missed so much take a few hours and watch some of the previous videos especially the tractor rebuild and others,JUST A TREAT!!!!!!!!!

@troymundy7420 3 года назад

Mariners,Airforce ,Army and Coastguard! Live well!👍

@peterstevens4223 2 года назад

Good morning from Auckland, New Zealand !!!

@champbk2bk575 6 месяцев назад

So looking forward to the spring/summer on this channel! 🌳🌲🌞

@phillipkeeling7327 3 года назад

That was such a nice video. Good for the soul. Thanks for sharing some of your personal story. My wife has just promoted me to executive Vice President in charge of horse poop spreading. Love my little ground driven spreader.

@harrytackett1645 3 года назад

I enjoy your sensible approach to farming and the animals. You love and enjoy what you are doing. Keep up the good work Pete and Hillary.

@scottkeeports2308 Год назад

Life is a journey. It's not reaching the destination, but the hard work and enjoyment along the way. Inspiring video.

@stevenandrews6627 3 года назад

........and another relaxing & interesting post. Thanks Pete. 👋🇨🇦👍👍👍👍👍👍

@dwaynekoblitz6032 3 года назад

Hilarie is at least a little more involved in the videos. Which I think is awesome. But I truly understand not getting your family involved too much. The inter trolls can be relentless. I’m not sure if I should start reading the comments or just keep not reading them. You’re always good for a story and a point, Pete. Excellent content! Love it.

@malewpw 3 года назад

Another well-spent 20 min watching your video. Please keep them coming. They are inspiring.

@MrNardo1238 2 года назад

I like your office better than mine! Keep up the good work. I agree with your management of moving the herd daily off of trample forage, away from their feces, and onto the fresh salad garden. And it didn't require a drop of gasoline/diesel. Keep it up!

@kenthawkins2418 3 года назад

"Morning commute".....WITHOUT the "road rage". Farm-life certainly has it's share of struggles, challenges and demands, but you're still doing it because it's worth it, ( there ARE elements of it that are "therapeutic"!😊).

@Truckerstar 2 года назад

Pete I’m a city guy but I really enjoy your videos . You have answered a lot of my questions about a farm and how things go on a farm . Keep up the good videos . Loyal Fan

@hschultz123 3 года назад

One great thing about your videos is that it shows a life style that is not focused on efficiency. Thank you. Also terrific done shots.

@leeannosaurus 3 года назад

Seeing 2 week old turkeys strut is the funniest thing!

@juliebalch6454 3 года назад

The little piglets are very cute and the drone footage really shows the benefits of grazing the cattle the way you do.

@donbright3340 3 года назад

What I like most is the reality of your work,at age 75 I appreciate your life story,had same professional career job for 47 years after schooling.Was very fortunate/blessed to have life long career in one endeavor .Constant learning is a must trait for all in life’s journey.You and Hillary seem to have found your happy spot,continue with great videos.

@christophercote7992 3 года назад

Hi Pete!! Are you able to do a video on the different grasses your cattle and chicken forage on? You and your videos have been a huge inspiration to me. So much that I started my own farm in the Pacific Northwest. Last year was just 50 meat chickens and this year, I'll be processing over 200 chickens, 15 turkeys, and 8 pigs!! Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication to your family and animals! You're a wonderful steward to your land!

@mabdman2140 3 года назад

That drone footage showing the grazing is amazing.

@phillipbenefield3279 3 года назад

Great video and great drone shot of moving the cows from one pasture to another. Loved it.

@davidadak 3 года назад

I could watch one of your videos just of the cattle eating grass, very relaxing.

@jeffboothe2102 3 года назад

Love the aerial views when the cows move. 😁👍

@johnmenz148 3 года назад

Rubber boots and shorts! Great work attire! Love it!

@herbhouston5378 3 года назад

I love your videos!! I don't remember your wife saying anything before... Or I may have missed it, but in any event, I enjoyed her comments and watching her do her work.

@Barbara-se8od 2 года назад

Watching the little hams always puts a smile on my face. It takes me back to my childhood on the farm.

@Tombo28 3 года назад

It's sad! You don't see too many cattle on pastures these days! It's still amazing site when you do see cattle out on pastures.

@IIllytch321nonadinfinitum 3 года назад

I'd like to read your version of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations". Whether it would touch on philosophy, politics, mathematics, farm life, religion, mechanics, psychology, or whatever else (dad jokes, et cetera), I bet it would be interesting. Peace.

@LanceMcCormick 3 года назад

Mamma can pull the freezer out of the SUV herself? Go Girl! Ha I graduated in 86 with engineer degree and was slow to find a decent job, mom said come back to the farm, I said no way, and joined the Navy and made a career out of it! Keep up the great work!

@57fitter 3 года назад

I'm curious. What happened to the farm?

@LanceMcCormick 3 года назад

@@57fitter swamp logger TV show guy bought it when my mom died.

@plankface 3 года назад

Thank you for drone footage of fence move - I get it now 🤪🤓💛

@markvittorini5163 3 года назад

Wow! With that high drone shot you can see the cut down sectors the cows were on as you move them onto the fresh portion you extend... very cool!

@Reciprocity_Soils 3 года назад

Thank goodness you persevere in bringing the animals to the food. The entire cycle depends on intense rotational grazing, even throughout the winter, and keeping fuel costs down. You could even get the pigs out there in a "pig tractor" box.

@NotOnYourLife 3 года назад

It makes me happy that you were able to succeed as an architect, it is not the norm. I went to college to become an architect in the early 80's. Towards the end of my second year my professor came in with a copy of the Wall Street Journal and read to us an article that showed architects at the time had about a 70% unemployment rate. My Dad worked two jobs to help me with tuition so it was a hard pill to swallow that I would spend all of this money to probably become unemployed. My Dad was very disappointed that I dropped out of college and went to work. I did work, I worked my way all the way up to middle management in a Fortune 250 before I stepped back to smaller companies where I had more, and at times, complete control. Not bad for a kid with a high school degree. I am almost certain I would have been a miserable architect, the thrill of managing a business was more than I could have imagined.

@canvids1 3 года назад

Pete, your are a very down to earth man and a pleasure to listen to and watch how easy you make things work on your farm. Yes at 18 you have lots of ideas but not always the right ones.

@adamahmadbey714 3 года назад

Hi Pete, I am from India. Your videos are great and your wisdom thoughts are very good. Well i guess you miss some goats and sheeps in your farm animal collection may be a milking cow or two for home.