I'm 15 almost 16. I was not raised Ina farm or a ranch. We did raise some chickens. I know this will sound weird but I feel like this profession is my calling. I keep telling my family I want to own my own ranch. And I am very glad to say I found your channel and absolutely love it, thank you for doing what you do for us here on KZread

@MikesMusicMethod

Жыл бұрын

Not weird at all, man. It's an honest living, and one that I imagine puts you in serious contact with God and nature everyday. Beats student debt and cubicle life. Do it!

@jacelyon5629

Жыл бұрын

Very similarly

@owensaucier1588

Жыл бұрын

You’ll get there one day my man! I’ll be turning 24 next week, been in the navy for 3 years met a ton of people from all across the country and I finally came to the conclusion that this is something I want to take up. Take this time while you’re young to learn as much as you can and if possible, find a nearby farm/ranch to go help out with chores and learn the way. The more you learn now, the more you’ll set yourself ahead. Be realistic, set goals, and keep moving forward my friend. Whatever you want can truly be yours if you want it bad enough.

@lilianlopez23

Жыл бұрын

Same I am sixteen and have had over 30 chickens, my family wants a farm but we know we can't yet. I want to have my own with a lot of animals. I did have a goat one time and being able to have more makes we want to have my own, healthier products and a garm/ranch.

@abel4776

Жыл бұрын

Whatever you do, don't feed them grain. Grass fed all the way.

"Why? Because it's a hell of a life grandson." John Dutton

@jakeabbatacola5092

2 жыл бұрын

Best show ever. Just discovered it…and that’s why I’m here

@kylewilkey1537

2 жыл бұрын

Guess we’re here for the same reason😂

@stillkarlo

2 жыл бұрын

Me too hahaha

@cleancutslawncare

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakeabbatacola5092 me too

@ruditopoderoso

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha me too... Greetings from Mexico

Great video. I have 47 acres in central WV. I take care of four horses, chickens, and a steer. I have had pigs also. Very small compared to your operation but the same in lots of ways. I bale my own hay and heat with wood. I also take care of my parents who cannot drive so I rarely leave the farm other than going to the store. I understand the responsibility you have and have great respect for you and Erin for taking it on. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@warrencraig6948

4 жыл бұрын

what do you mean heat with wood?

@steveware6325

4 жыл бұрын

@@warrencraig6948 I burn wood for heat. Cut it all off the farm.

@Onlinesully

4 жыл бұрын

Fair play to you. Well done.

@minsh5675

4 жыл бұрын

warren craig burn wood for heat

@Arkasha-Z

4 жыл бұрын

How much did that all cost? I'm thinking of getting something around 40-60 acres here in South Dakota.

This will be an awesome series to follow. Years ago I asked a Oklahoma Rancher how to get a million dollars in farming? He said "Start with 2 million." OK, well how do you protect your cows from the tornadoes? "I keep them fat." Why it was so windy in Oklahoma anyway? "Because Texas sucks and Kansas blows". It's hard to get more than a sentence out of a Sooner. LOL He always seem to have more $100 bills in his pocket, than I had dimes in my register. He'd say when cattle go on sale, you have to be ready to buy. Watch that market, know when to sell. Really, the guy was a wealth of 1 liners. Very few words that impart novels of knowledge. I have no desire to be a rancher, but I eat a lot of beef. Thanks for looking after the heard and sharing your knowledge with us, Mike. -EZ

Q: How do you make a small fortune in ranching. A: Start with a large fortune. Joking aside, before starting, get as much knowledge as you can. Read, ask questions, travel and study.

@ReevesCattleCo

4 жыл бұрын

Alex Jacobs To be a millionaire farming, you gotta start with a billion. Tough trade, but most awarding. Love my life.

@jbweld6193

4 жыл бұрын

Did you guys know Warren Buffetts son is an major investor in farmland? Hes the kind of guy who drives the prices up but he at least sees the value of black land dirt in iowa and its value for farm rents. You can make money off your land even if you arent the one tilling the soil.

@ardurbin2

4 жыл бұрын

U got that correct Alex. 👏👍.

@ardurbin2

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReevesCattleCo I will 2nd your comment...👍

@robertocavalli4156

3 жыл бұрын

Are there any books that you recommend?

Thank you, Mike. I'm 61 years young and after being asked the question all my life " What do you want to do when you grow up?" I think I've finally figured it out. Cattle, chickens, hogs, wheat, corn, soybeans... I'm not sure yet, maybe all of the above on some scale. Still working on figuring that part out. Currently, I'm getting some education in those different fields. Pun intended. And, I'm sure I'm headed in the right direction. Thank you for passing along your knowledge and wisdom to the rest of us!

Many years ago I was a Foster Parent (to many children) one young man looked me up after graduating from High School. After several minutes of catching up he asked me "how do I become a farmer?" I first answered "win the lottery." Then we talked about the commitment and hours of work, then never ending lessons you must learn from you mistakes and your successes, the sacrifices and heartaches. I no longer farm, I no longer raise cattle. I could right a book as to why. I miss the cattle the most. When the dust finally settles on the WHY. I pray that I will once again have my, though be it a lot smaller, a life with cattle. Thank You My Wyoming Like.

Saying sorry for the things I said while working Cattle ! 😂😂 that’s so funny!! My husband and I know that one all too well. And we are some of the very few who set out and chose ranching, starting with a single cow purchased at a local auction. We now have over 100 and are still learning but I love it

@Ayeeeill

2 жыл бұрын

any advice you could give me? me and a friend have been wanting to set out to montana an start a ranch of our own not anytime soon but any advice would be awesome

This is something PBS needs to pick up and broadcast

Thanks Mike this is exactly how I was married into also lots of hard work chores that never end but as I have aged my children have taken over all the responsibility now I kick back in my little micro Ranch I couldn't leave the farming so I have my own micro Ranch chickens a gardening couple of cows 5 Acres keeps is the best part that keeps me young Ranch is in my blood now I was so bored when the sons took over my responsibilities so I started my own micro Ranch thank you for sharing

@Onlinesully

4 жыл бұрын

Y B Your a lucky lady

I remember when I was a small boy, standing on the front porch of my Grandmother's house, she said to me, One day all of this will be yours. Her words may be coming true in the near future. I am pushing 70. Your words about if you are meant to be a rancher or farmer, it will find you, they ring true to me. I love the land I grew up on. It's run down now, from when my ancestors first settled it; I would love to regenerate the grasslands, and the livestock that lived on it. I enjoy your videos and your sincerity. You are helping to preserve a way of life that is the best for raising kids, and for independence. Thanks.

@JohnVanRuiten

Ай бұрын

Heck, I had back surgery at 69, that was pretty much the end of my ranching. Only lasted 5 years. It was the same thing, that tall grass blowing in the wind. Cattle, all that good stuff!

Love it Mike, we raise sheep here in Oklahoma. When you said we need to remember the phrase " I am sorry for what I said when working cattle" me and my wife had a good chuckle. I really appreciate what you are doing here on KZread. So often we as producers are demonized by people that really just don't understand. So thank you.

@JLC87420

4 жыл бұрын

Just had to say hello to a fellow Oklahoman.

@jeffgardenier609

4 жыл бұрын

@@JLC87420 well hello there

@lukeswain1752

4 жыл бұрын

I am so jjealous. I was just in Oklahoma just traveling the country. It was my favorite state. The smell was so clean. The people were so friendly. My dream is to own a small ranch and raise animals. Not a huge operation. Just enough to keep me busy but not swamped. I'd pay to be a ranch hand for a few years just to get the feel of it. 100% respect to you!

@ghlightning

4 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Oklahoman

@jeffgardenier609

4 жыл бұрын

Well howdy all

Mike, I enjoy your videos. Cathy and I have 30 acres and our little herd just doubled as our 3 cows just calved. When you said it finds you. That is what happened with us. I turn 57 in a few days and hope to retire from my day job as a principal soon. I enjoy every minute of this. Thank you again for Sharing. I have been watching for a while now and look forward to more videos. God Bless.

My grandfather had a couple dozen holsteins and many acres of corn. My father ran far and fast at 18. We went back a couple times a year. Being an introvert it was heaven.. Until a cow had to be put down. It was hot, it was dusty, and it was my heaven. I miss it. Thank you for this series! It's nice to meet you and nice to be back on familiar ground.

Mike we have a small 50 acre cattle ranch in south east Texas with 8 head of cattle. This sounds like a great series and you really did an excellent job on the first in the series. I enjoy your channel as its always informative and presented very well. Thanks for all the content and commitment of your family's time.

@shalyndadeane7015

4 жыл бұрын

We love in Houston county tx we are trying to get a bison ranch going. Any advice on our bipolar weather lol

One thing is for sure whether it be a farmer,rancher,homesteader. You will never get back the hours you put in. But you will learn to be more humble threw it all😉👍.

Thanks Mike. I find it amazing how you are able to transmit to people how ranch and farm life really is. You hit the nail on the head at least for me as a farmer. I could never explain it the way you do. Keep up the good work.

This series has so much potential! This is going to be a Fantastic series! Thanks Mike!👍

Thank you for a great first video! I'm really looking forward to this series...

Looking forward to this series.

This is going to be a great. Thanks Mike.

This is such a huge undertaking seeing as how the growing season is so different across the continent.

Thank you for the time you share with all of us and your hard work

Wow! Best video yet. You have the heart of a rancher. I appreciate our ranchers and farmers more than ever.Thank you for this video.

What a great video. Much respect and appreciation for all the Ranchers and Farmers.

Great video. I miss my ranch life soooo much. Even when I think of feeding in a snow storm. I was so blessed to have grown up in that lifestyle.

Absolutely fantastic video, looking forward to remainder of the series.

You're absolutely right Mike, I'm a rancher myself and when I take vacations always worry about my herd. Keep up the good work

Hands down one of the best videos you have made. So many things that people don't see or want to see. Great Video Mike so truthful and informative.

What a great episode Mike I look forward to the rest of them I know this touch of so many people's heart haven't been raised on a ranch and been around the ranch most of my life you are 100% correct I look forward to the rest of the episodes

This was so well done it almost brought a tear to my eye. I can feel the care and passion in your presentation and you told us the truth about farming and ranching. I appreciate this video

This is gonna be a great series. It’s very honorable what your family does. To show people on the outside, The way of life farmers and ranchers live. Helping to inspire more farmers and ranchers into a dying way of life. Especially now days. When the average age of farmers and ranchers is almost 60 years old. Thanks Mike keep up the good videos

Looking forward to the series. Thanks for sharing.

I can't wait to be in your shoes. I'm on the countdown. Thank you so much.

Just so inspiring, I live in the southern highlands of Australia and have always enjoyed watching these videos coming from the American perspective. Apart from the snow, we still follow the same day to day struggles. Yes it’s definitely not a job, it’s a lifestyle. Amazing channel. Subscribed and following 🤠

Hey, just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for this series of videos. I'm in the process of working on my business plan with intentions of starting a ranch down in Colorado, and your videos have been a frank, open, honest exploration of ranching that have been of immense value to me. It's been good to have your channel as a resource in those times I come up against the wall of unknown-unknowns that have me so scared at times that I slip into planning paralysis. It's a refreshing reminder that hey, I don't have to have it ALL figured out up front -- cover the basics then learn together with the land and animals.

After looking for a few years, my wife & I recently purchased a 100 acre ranch in East Texas. We are just getting started, so this series should be a big help.

Ranching is what Mc Manis calls "a fine and pleasant misery".

I am not even planning on ranching at all, and yet, I love this video. Good to know about the hard work that goes into providing for our society!

Oh man I’m so excited for this series! I love your channel and so glad I came across it. I’ve been reading, and researching, and talking to farmers about the ins and outs but I’ve never talked to a rancher w cows so I’m extra excited to learn about this and your perspectives are soo good since they cover so much. Thanks for the hope you give us city girls. Watch, one day we’ll make you proud and give you a shout out from our own farm. :D 💜

Hi again MIKE! Point by point you've learned well and that's exactly why this will be a great series! Culture shock back in the day for you and Erin but what a huge blessing most everything was in place for you to fall in literally! I can truly imagine how that must have been for the city meeting the ranch!! The one thing that is the given no matter what the animals get fed first!! Teaching the kids they eat before they do is the best way to get that important chore done and fast. When tummies are full they are slow and dink around too much. When kids have animals they need to understand that responsibility and privilege or not have them or the special rewards because of them. Always hard to bundle up when the weather is crappy but The Show Must Go On as it's said. Wonderfully whether crappy or great they will be blessed with special memories for a lifetime... Needless to say Mike that's a topic that would also be of great interest and help for younger ranchers or farmers. Look forward to seeing your bunch out there! It is always said startem young and actually have been wise words through time because it truly does get harder the older they are. That rhythm of responsibility especially gets established and will move from a chore to special times. Stay safe and warm out there Mike and everyone and thx for such quality vids as always...

One of the best videos that you have done.

Amazing and very interesting video Mike. Wishing you, Erin and the kids all the good health

Great video and looking forward to the series!

What an awesome idea for a video series..... thanks

Great video Mike. I read all the comments below and I believe the best advice you gave was “it chooses you”. It’s easy to see how it choose you and Erin because of family. Now you do it because you love it. It’s a lot of hard work and it blows me away ALL you and Erin have to do...I know I was meant to do this had Donald (my cowboy) come home from Vietnam but now I’m a city girl and too old to start over so I really enjoy all the information. You and Erin amaze me!! Really looking forward to this series!!

Brilliant idea for a series. Really look forward to part 2. Smaller operation is my passion and I would love to hear your take on the managing and profitability issues. Keepbupnthecgood work on your videos. One of my new favorite channels for sure.

Great video, Mike. I look forward to the rest of the series....

I loved it Mike! I said it before, you are a true ambassador for ranching and farming. Thank you for giving your own, honest depiction of the ranching life. Too many of the channels on here feature some young punk that has walked into a fairytale world of easy street. It is refreshing to see a genuine man's man that is working his butt off. Looking forward to the rest of your series and becoming a neighbor in your cold and unforgiving state. Haven't decided for sure if I want to be East or West of you. Leaning toward the East side more and more. Thank you for the effort you invest at entertaining us.

Thanks for sharing, well said. I have worked on a small farm, and it is hard. Helps to have others helping also, especially when you get sick. I have seen a lot of things, had nice times and hard times. Got to hot, and to cold, and enjoyed the warm times. Those that want to ranch, farm, will find a way, buying land, or renting and getting livestock. Being outside, seeing the sunsets, hanging out with the animals, is the nice part of farming.

Great video. I'm going to love this series!

awesome video glad i stumbled across your channel love all videos and the blunt honest man you are

Awesome video, I’m off to look for the next one in the series. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and don’t know how I’ve missed that one. Or I have watched it, forgot about it, and now being amused with it once more :D

Brilliant video and needed badly as a city boy who a ranch this will help a lot … nuggets of gold and thank you

Really enjoyed this !! You hit the nail on the head!!! LOL

Well said Mike. Some of the times when I just didn't want to go out the door have yielded the greatest rewards.

Wow!! Thank you so much for allowing me to let my imagination soar into the ranch lifestyle. I truly enjoyed your video! I subscribed immediately and will continue this journey watching the next series of videos. Cheers!!

Mike thank you for this video. I remember when 2 of my aunts who lived in Chicago and met men from farms and when they married those men they needed to learn how to farm and also learn to deal with no inside plumbing. They learned to grow corn and oats and they had cows and chickens and pigs. They really never made alot of money doing this and since neither had children so they did that till they were 70 and moved to town.

This is awesome content!!! Very laid back and informative.

Mike love the videos the reason i ranch is because of the lifestyle i have a passion for it and i dont know what I would do without it

This was wonderful and you are an excellent storyteller and explainer of what the ranch life means. I found myself enthralled👍

Beautiful words used in this video super genuine and informational thanks

I'm only here because of the TV show The Ranch and because I started a garden in my backyard and I fell in love with the idea of ranching

Well done.

Great series start Mike! Down this way the snow shovel works good, the old dependable arm strong variety! But the sky is clearing off. -Bob...

Looking forward to this new series.

This will be good! Thanks, Mike, for the practical approach you're taking to this. Farming seems to be a hard industry because you pay the vendor's price for supplies, and receive the buyer's price for sales. No other industry has no control over profit margins. I'm interested to see what all you come up with in this series.

So glad I found this video. I grew up in a farm town and there are a lot of farms. You’re right. Networking is essential. I really want to own my own farm but working for someone else seems like the first step. Thank you for the reassurance and encouragement 👍🏽

"It's not just a job, it's an adventure"

I hope u had a nice Thanksgiving with the family, as usual ur video didn't disappoint. Look forward to the next one.

Mike and Erin thank you so much for making and sharing your life, like many I have dreamed of living your life style. Hopefully before I die I’ll get the opportunity as I’m retired and looking to give it a try. God bless you and your family.

Hey Mike thanks for the great video I love ranching but don't live or work on one so your videos always cheer me up, keep up the good work.

Awesome video Love watching y’all because I always wanted to do what y’all do but I also got the white line fever when I was a kid and 43 years later I’m still out here trucking back and forth across this country and now I’m 60 and I’m planning on in the next 5 years purchasing a 10 to 20 acres and finish out my life farming and ranching on a small scale 🤠 Y’all take care and May God Always Bless Y’all...

Good information, Mike. And you explained it very well. Thank you for sharing. Cheers, Mark.

Great video Mike. I can’t imagine trying to film some of that in the blowing and cold and snowy conditions in Wyoming.

Great video. This is a great video series idea!!!!! Thanks Mike!

I really enjoyed cattle farm and ranch and we will call it I’m going to start a new farm in Tennessee it’s a small farm just 25 acres enough for me to have five cows but I watch your videos every day I really enjoyed them

As someone who just got into ranching I would be happy to share. I didn't inherit anything so I do have a unique point of view

@bobbyboykin7137

4 жыл бұрын

Me either. 100% out of my own pocket. :-(

@linseycollins7424

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.all done on my own nothing givin.

@stevenbertrand8508

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I come from a long line of ranchers, but didnt get into ranching until I was almost 40.... I still have my corporate job for now because that pays the bill... I started with a blank canvas... Nothing on it but sage brush. The cost to get started in ranching is near impossible... but every year I grow a little... This ranch will be my retirement plan some day... All I need is just enough money to keep the lights on... everything else is just for showing off :)

@troubleinbound

4 жыл бұрын

How'd you do it?

@TheJohnnybravo4

4 жыл бұрын

Leased land. Bought a few bred heifers and started. Read a lot: never followed what the traditionalists said and worried about profit per acre

Very inspiring!

Thanks for the snow ❄️ on Cape Cod ! It’s creeping towards the east coast. Lol 😂 I 😊 love it and so does my horse!

You are very helpful it’s my dream to have my own ranch and you have helped me out so much!

Great video. Great information about ranching.

looking forward to this series....

Thx so much. Super authentic

Love this 💯

Nice job!!!

Great video Mike, I have 4 cows, 2 donkeys, 4 pigs and 24 chickens that are keeping me busy in my retirement. But the best thing is every animal I have is happy to see me every morming.

Great topic and well done. One thing for sure, I won't be in that cold snow. Lol. Lots of credit to you there.

Good series! I enjoy watching your ranching work and the cows. Our place is 15 acres in the mountains. We have a small herd of Nubian goats and chickens, gardens and orchards. LOVE the life, even when I headed out in the snow and wind this morning to care for the animals with my trusty English Shepherd beside me. As I approach my golden years, I can't think of anything I would love to do more, growing soil and food.

Thks, Mike.

Great videos! Keep up the good fight!

I look so forward to this series. I am a farmer at heart. Besides a few chickens that is the extent of my farming now. However I hope to have a "real" farm someday.

Mike is a real legend

Thank you Mike

Hi Mike, I was lucky enough to to have been born in to Ranching, Cowboying, farming, Truckun, it's a Great way of life. Retired now and living in town. Miss those days, and the cow's and horse's. Good video Thanks. 🌵

I follow a number of ranchers and farms across the United States and have concluded that when you have seen one farm/ranch, that you have seen only one farm or ranch. The land, weather and everything in the entire supply chain for your area is very different. The one site that I follow that I believe have some very good best practices for starting and keeping costs low is Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher who is in Missouri. Other ranchers follow similar practices with success. But for the beginner it is a good read. For experienced the rancher/farmer, there may be some tips to glean from any site. Also, don't forget to put together a business plan and research to know the industry very well. God Bless in your endeavors. I would be interested in hearing Mike's perspective.

I watch knowing I will not own a farm as I am a caregiver to my 92 yr old marine daddy. His father was a sharecropper who died at 54 in 1959. He never owned a tractor. He plowed with mule and plow. In sc 40 acres was planting in cotton and tobacco for income. Daddy is deaf and blind now. So I enjoy your videos so I can tell him about what life is like on a ranch in wy. He loved westerns. Ty for sharing.

Thank you for the explanation. Bravo.

I took an apprenticeship on a dairy farm. Worked for room and board, learned a ton. It was tough, but you never went hungry and every day was fun. That's a great way to get into farming if you lack experience but show initiative!

Like always... Great video!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇹