Farming gets to the heart of the matter of what it is to lead a meaningful life. A direct relationship with Nature, a sense of connection to living things, accomplishments that are tangible, being responsible for the health of the land, and rich interactions with the customers who eat your products all create a meaningful life for small, direct-to-consumer farmers. I believe that caring for and nurturing other life is deeply rewarding, and gives us the happiness and noble purpose that is sometimes missing in our modern world.
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Pete, I discovered you a few months ago and am working my way through the Just a Few Acres archives. As one old guy among (at the moment) more than half a million others, I doubt that you'll ever see this. But there are several comments here that are as recent as one year ago, so I feel like bearing witness. I grew up on a very small farm that my Dad bought years before he retired, then I worked for four or five other farmers who lived nearby. They all felt pretty much the same as you, although they were nowhere near as articulate as you are about it. I went off to grad school eventually and became a Professor of English. I sometimes regret not taking the road less travelled as you did. But when I watch your videos–especially this one–the regret turns into a warm sense of nostalgia. I could write a whole critique about corporate farming, starting with their approach to the land. For most of the giant industrial farms, the soil is just an inanimate sterile medium that they infuse with various semi-toxic chemicals in order to force crop growth. It's like a 1500-acre Petri dish! That's not stewardship, it's coerced foliation. But not so on Just a Few Acres Farm. Your land is an sentient partner from which you and your viewers have learned many lessons. I am grateful to to you for hitting the sweet spots in my farming memory. Thank you and yours for pointing the way!~~Jeff from CT
Pete, I was bored and decided scrolled to your least viewed video. Little did I know it would hit home with me as I am hoping to take over my grandfathers farm one day. Such a beautifully put together video. Love all of your values. Thank you Pete
I appreciate the sentiments regarding the care and consideration of the land and animals that we keep. This ideals can also fit nicely into a Christian view of the world. The Genesis 2:15 directive that man is to dress and keep the land, to nurture and preserve it, is meant to show God's affection for us, and our affection and joy in fulfilling the responsibilities that He has given to us. Still working through all of your videos, Pete, in order. Thanks for your work.
Really enjoy these videos, If you ever add a slogan to your farm I think I heard it. “We’re about healing, not overcoming.†That comment resonated deeply with me
Love this!
Well said!
Great video!!
Best video yet.
I agree with your philosophy of farming and nurturing life.
An incredibly inspirational message that everyone should hear.
Hey Pete….I don't know how YouTube notifications work but, just a possible seed for an idea. (I will link this message to your most up to date video.)
I am a Health Ed. teacher here in NY and follow your channel and agree with a lot of what you say. Is there a possibility of you putting together a vlog about community/health/food/other ideas? To link into a possible cirriculum to high school and middle school students?
I wont get to my nutrition unit until late October/November with the kiddos….but you are inciteful/knowledgeable/inspirational about food and farming here in New York. Life is busy but if you have time…or just make a video geared towards that it would be the best!
Send me a message 🙂 If needed. Cheers
This video, and in general the whole content of this channel, is not only edifying, but constitutes an invaluable legacy for your children.
Amen brother !! …… Pete your the kind of guy everyone wishes they had as a next door neighbor
pure wisdom, thank you!
Thank you!!!
Amen!
One of your best videos! I love the shots taken in your woods!
This video was amazing, Pete. Thanks as always.
Farmer's like you are an inspiration. For all the hard work to put food on our tables that you do you have my utmost respect and gratitude. Thank you so much.
Good Morning Pete!!! This was a very good start to the morning. It’s good to hear from like minded people. Hope all is wellðŸ‘
Very happy to hear his message Sir. I have been trying to transition from an Electrical Engineer to Farmer. Family and friend ask me why? Now i can point them to your video.
Pete – You’re a smart, thoughtful man. Keep up the great work!ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
How inspirational!.. Im on your team for sure!.. Someone that has never woken on a Farm are missing out on that interconnection between Humans an Nature.
Very inspirational, thanks!
Great video. Truly the answer to how to live a happy life – Be connected!
Pete, this was a beautiful piece. 👌
Thank you so much for sharing
Another great video ! The pigs are looking like plump butterballs lol .
PETE,this is exactly how i feel towards the land,, i was taught that if we took care of the land it would take care of us,, be blessed and safe