How old were you when you learned to drive combine?!

@RaleighEwings

Жыл бұрын

Thirteen I haven't. But I do cut and rake hay. And started to drive the skid steer around 4

@jboom87

Жыл бұрын

Well, if I can stop by your farm tomorrow, then, 35. 😆

@douglasthorson3214

Жыл бұрын

I was about 12 but the combines were much different then. No electronics other than lights. So Onyx is lightyears ahead. 👌

@djwheels66

Жыл бұрын

14.

@pumptruckjim

Жыл бұрын

If I swing by your farm next fall then 56.

That moment you look your son in the eyes and put your faith in him as a young man, then you get out the seat with your gut in faith and walk away with thoughts rushing though your head and then see them move off the spot then see them running it well. It just makes you wanna tear up being a proud father of your son becoming a young responsible man.

@petermemmelaar6236

Жыл бұрын

if i could double thumbs up that comment i would-tears to my eyes..

@kevinpolhemus

Жыл бұрын

I teared up.. damn you

@timwilkinson2797

Жыл бұрын

Great post cgb !!

@barrysimmons5489

Жыл бұрын

Oh Wow! Sorry I just don't have enough thumbs to cover this young man's coming out! Very impressive Onyx! Ya done yer Dad n family proud. Congratulations! 🏁🇺🇸🏁 🤔 💯%....

@daftDAFdriver

Жыл бұрын

He is 13 that’s the problem with society, kids are not being left to be kids

The patience Zac shows is impressive. Good vloger, better farmer, great dad

@jerrypelletier2328

Жыл бұрын

Great actor, I'd like to meet the real Zach Johnson

@CurrentChoices

Жыл бұрын

Ahem...Zach forgot to ask to SEE their thumbs first though!!

@Matt-vh9uc

Жыл бұрын

@@jerrypelletier2328 😂😂

@emilyireland2968

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more.

@HoLeeFuk317

Жыл бұрын

When my dad thought me operations I recall a lot more yelling LoL. Maybe I should of gave him a camera

I was a troubled teen into drugs, street racing, and burglary. My parents sent me to help one of my dad's friends on his 600 acre cattle, pork, and grain farm in Alabama. I spent a growing season there. It turned me around pronto. I learned what it was to be a good person, what a work ethic was, and how rewarding struggle and hard work can actually be. Onyx is a respectable young man off to a great start.

@PeterBirett

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your honest confess and sharing it proudly, that farmer‘s work can change your life.

Let's just appreciate what a great childhood those kids have, running around on pit bikes, atv's, surrounded by massive tractors in nature, always outside. And then they have this wonderful, loving family who likes to teach them things. I'm kinda jealous :)

@robertfinch6602

Жыл бұрын

???

@mcsnoefdoef7127

Жыл бұрын

for real its my dream job

@Herr_Schneider

10 ай бұрын

well go to germany there you find every second kid driving there own pitbike tractor and sometimes even cars (i don´t mean the citys btw )

@ashleytreagger3717

6 ай бұрын

amen so am i, im really jealous

@mrzombie1780

Ай бұрын

Same in Ireland 14 year olds driving tractors on the roads

This video is incredible. Truly. I've watched the videos for years. This one is the absolute best. Nothing special, no gimmicks. A father teaching the next generation with immense patience and pride. This video, in my opinion, is something that should be viewed by everyone and be stowed away so that it is saved. This video, albeit short relative to a lifetime of teaching, shows how your food is made and how the traditions and knowledge is passed on. This is one of the most incredible videos I've ever watched. Thank you Johnson family for all that you do.

@CurrentChoices

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate too[also] and Two myself!

@MillennialFarmer

Жыл бұрын

That's a heck of a compliment, thank you!

@longshooter457

Жыл бұрын

Joshua Vaughn, I agree with you 125%. You summed it up perfectly. Great stuff you guys. Cant wait to see the next one.

@JeepWranglerIslander

Жыл бұрын

Best pert is along the way he kinda naturally answers a lot of common questions for viewers.

@GaryLX870D

Жыл бұрын

@@MillennialFarmer well deserved. Keep up the good work 👍

I bet you're one proud dad Zach! The future of your farm is in good hands!

just want to say i feel happy watching you teach your kids this, your kids are lucky to have such a great dad around.

Im not a farmer, nor am I a father. But after watching for so long i must say. I am proud to support you and your family, watching the kids grow and learn is very revarding and brings joy knowing what great parents they have.

@BuckingHorse-Bull

Жыл бұрын

You don't have to be a father to be a man member that

Not gonna lie I cried during this video because it brought back so many memories of my grandfather teaching me to drive a tractor at 7 years old in the fields. I dumped my first load of hay at 9 off of a flatbed truck he had mounted blocks to the gas and break pedals so I could reach them. Thank you for bringing those memories flooding back to me today! So many life lessons for me at that age farming a small farm in Georgia … I just recently bought that land back from the bank during a foreclosure! This might be your greatest video ever! Thank you

@brianhrobsky9200

Жыл бұрын

Same

@jaskim5723

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting your family land back.

@KriszYT_BS

3 ай бұрын

My grandfather was teaching me how to drive a tractor too at 7 years.❤️😊 Cuz he have farm with cows. But now he's left side is paralyzed and there is nothing we can do...😢😞

@fr.barryschoonbaert3844

29 күн бұрын

Wow, same memory but the 1960s. I loved doing this with my Dad! I am also wiping away the tears as it brings back such beautiful memories! Except we didn’t have a cab and the combine was a smaller one.

It brought a tear to my eye as Zach walked away as onyx took over by himself. I know exactly the thoughts that went through Zach’s mind. And then I laughed out loud when onyx was like come on dad let’s dump on the run and get it done! I loved every second of this video. And the new grain cart driver will be kicking ol dad out soon enough.

@Torchedini

Жыл бұрын

I remember that scaredy look and lots of concentration in the last bit as well. Very familiar, that time where you have to do it alone and you don't wanna ask too much.

I am very impressed with Onyx and his drive to learn the machinery. I see tons of comments about Zach being the nervous and proud dad and that is all true. But I can only imagine just how beaming proud Grandpa is to see his grandson in the combine. And then to see his granddaughter in the grain cart much have been a huge teary-eyed moment for him. Awesome video for sure.

These kids are getting a better education in the cab of a farm machine than they would in any public school.

@thesandman4907

Жыл бұрын

100% agree on this what a proud moment for a father and a grandfather to witness the next generation of Farmers

@victorsmith1375

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I wish I learned this way instead of public school.

@cityguyinthecountry

9 ай бұрын

His insights are very appreciated, he is very knowledgeable

@someguy9778

Ай бұрын

He's cutting the grain for your bread instead of going to school.

@AWSVids

Ай бұрын

This is just job training, not a full education. Don't conflate the two. There's no need to pit them against each other either.

I think I had the biggest smile on my face watching Onyx run that combine all by himself. Can't wait to see the two kids operating in the fields Great job Zach and Becky!!!!!!!!! You ought to be proud!!!!!

@wetsaltypickle

Жыл бұрын

you're not the only one!!!

The excitement in his face ❤

@mikewithers299

Жыл бұрын

And the terror in Zachs face!🤣🤣🤣

In the mid ‘60s, I loved being able to help on grandpa’s farm by driving the John Deere B tractor for various jobs …at 10 years old. Memories. This young man’s abilities are praiseworthy. Great job dad/teacher!

Way to go ! Another Generation of Farmers in the making. We need more of them.........

Oh my goodness, I am not sure who had the bigger smile. Onyx or Dad, I can only imagine how proud both of you are. Way to go Onyx and Rhiannon will be doing the grain cart duties. For all of the haters out there, this is not child abuse or endangerment, this is passing the torch to the next generation of our farmers who keep us fed. My hat is off to all of you. Zach your patience teaching is remarkable. Excellent video

@deblarsen8528

Жыл бұрын

Well said Bobby! In order for family farms to keep running, the younger members step up and learn what needs to be done! Onyx and Rhiannon are stepping up and learning how to run the farm equipment! Well done Onyx and Rhiannon!

@deadghost1964

Жыл бұрын

@@deblarsen8528 talking to me? 🤣

@deadghost1964

Жыл бұрын

@@user-vb6wq9zn7p speak English dorko.

@dalefunk9337

Жыл бұрын

I agree this is a good age to teach them looks like these kids love working on the farm. I always liked unloading the grain truck when my dad and grandpa were farming together we didn't have a sophisticated machine like what these kids are driving.

Wow...what an impressive young man Onyx is becoming. A chip off the old block.

@faithgarcia8660

Ай бұрын

Wow..WhatanimPerssiveYoungMan Becominf.AChipOffTheOldBloCk. YoungmanOnyXis

Great Job dad. My pops had me on his farmhall in the garden at 8 years old. I needed blocks wired on the gas predal of our riding lawnmower cause I was too small. Great memories!!!!

This reminds me when my dad put me on a tractor at 7 yrs old on the farm back in Kansas in 1951. He was on a tractor on one side of the field and i on another tractor on the other side of the field. Some great experiences I can look back on. I’ll be 80 next year, great memories. Im proud of you the experiences your giving your kids! God bless you!

I don’t typically comment on videos. Awesome job harvesting young man. You don’t seem like you will be scared of anything. More of this right here is what we need in this country.

@deblarsen8528

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@garyaroth

7 ай бұрын

His insights are very appreciated, he is very knowledgeable

I absolutly love Zack for taking the time to teach his littles on farming! And much respect and love for his littles with the interest in learning.

How cool to teach your son a family tradition, farming. Lost my son 7 yrs ago and know firsthand how precious this time with your son is. Thank you so much for sharing your life and knowledge with us. J.Au-en

Farmers are truly the backbone of the country

What an awesome mentor you are! Bet Mum was so proud watching and editing this video

My father died when I was 4 so I pretty much had to rely on my neighbors to teach me everything Zach is teaching Onyx. I have since passed those things along to my son when he was very young and who is 33 and has a family of his own. Something that did come to mind was the family across the road from us who basically treated me like one of their own. They were like parents to me. The wife was buried last week and the husband about a year ago. Watching this reminds me of the neighbor that taught me to me teaching my son.

@lorindavert3902

Жыл бұрын

Very sad

@crocodile1313

Жыл бұрын

God bless those wonderful neighbors who helped bring you up after your father was called home. May they all rest in peace.

got to sit in a combine when i was 8 years old in germany... never actually drove one. Such an amazing piece of farm equipment.

This is quite possibly one of the most American channels on KZread. I love the content here! Your wife does a great job editing! And the dogs and kids are so cute! You are very blessed 🙏

Zach, your entire family and farm operation is impressive. The way your dad, you, and Jim interact always brings a smile to my face. My late father and I were police officers together for several years in the early 1980's and I have great memories of our time together. I'm sure you are a proud Papa of your family and your farming heritage.

@sallydunbar1683

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Service!

@douglashayes3167

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤

Another great one, Becky. Thanks for your hard work and patience with the cast and camera crew.

This video Is why we love watching the Millennial Farmer! As the fabric of this country gets torn apart we are reminded of what is really important in life. From an old farmer to the next generation - Well Done.

@cityguyinthecountry

9 ай бұрын

He is very inspiring, I admire his passion

You are an amazing father who teaches your children how to do hard work. Keep it up...not many great dads and great children to follow in your footsteps. God bless you for keeping us with food and a hope for many successful crops!

The best episode of the year! I'm as proud as if they were my own kids.

You should let Rhiannon run the grain cart next year and have Onyx run the combine.

@joeykuiperij4806

Жыл бұрын

And sit in the field with a cold one

@ethonator4099

Жыл бұрын

If you watch his insta post she already does run it with Zach in the tractor

@joeykuiperij4806

Жыл бұрын

@@ethonator4099 I don't do social media it's toxic

@shadowknightpg3d694

Жыл бұрын

@@joeykuiperij4806 I was just about to say that lol

@ninjabugy

Жыл бұрын

Yea let’s do that for onx

The credit for how well Zach has raised Onyx actually goes to his father. He taught Zach to teach that way. Props to Gramps. (I am sure you have had just as important a role, Becky, props to you/your parents as well.}

@helmutkrahn9337

Жыл бұрын

Which is why Zac picked her?!

Seeing you interact with your son and teaching him brought a little tear to my eye. I cant wait to see you and your daughter operate the grain cart and witness the beginning of the next generation of your farm. God bless y’all.

I will simply add my name to the list of those so very impressed with this video. Zach for the patience and wisdom to so patiently teach. Onyx for the confidence and courage to be a great student (and operator). So many buttons!! What a great way to end my day. The world/country is in such a mess, and this little piece of the world is filled with hope and pride! God bless you all. You all deserve a big hug! This made my day! Way to go Onyx!!

That's why we have kids. Free labor! Awesome job Zach! I'm sure Becky is smiling ear to ear editing the video.

It's great seeing these children learning the family farming business. It's a shame this industry has suffered the way it has, and there aren't farms like there use to be. Agriculture is literally one of the most important things in our planet and most of us take it for granted. This video made my morning.

this is the way to teach the kids! showing them that you trust them and you have confidence in them! not yelling or screaming at them when they do something wrong! hats off to you sir!

I bet it feels good for you Zack making the memorys with your kids that you probably made with your dad back in the day like it comes full circle

He's such a great father. Just imagine if everyone had a father like that and what the world would be like.

@cityguyinthecountry

10 ай бұрын

He is very knowledgeable, I appreciate his insights

I love how you teach you kids and how they love to help. The look on my sons face when I asked him if he wanted to drive the tractor baler and wagon was priceless and he did an amazing job following the rows and took it so seriously. Way to go dad!!

Zach, this is one of your coolest videos ever, just seeing you teach Onyx how to run the combine! i have never driven a combine, but I learned a lot from my dad about other stuff. I bet your dad is a pretty proud grandpa too! Getting the next generation ready.

18:29 It is wonderful to see your kids working with you in the field. 😊 Thanks for a great video.

it makes me so happy to see that you are teaching your kids so much stuff and that you let them learn a lot, during their childhood and not just "park" Infront of a PC ore TV, so big pad on your shoulder for that Zack, you are a great dad

That is bye far the best video that I have seen in my life on the Internet. Have followed your videos from the very early on . What a lovely family you are. I love your dad he is the image of my grandfather,only difference is he had 28 acres of land in Ireland. God bless you all and stay safe.

Farmers have the best work ethic and this is exactly why, they learn young! Love it! Nice job, Onyx!! Proud viewer!! It's only 250,000 dollar machine! When I was 13 I was in charge of mu huffy bike!

Zach you are a good teacher and Onyx is a quick learner. You two are a great combination, your both doing an amazing job.

@garyaroth

8 ай бұрын

His insights are very appreciated, he is very knowledgeable

The smile on Onyx his face, combined with the teaching by his father. I can almost see the previous pre KZread generation. Zak was no doubt as curious and interested as onyx is now

Just amazing that you're teaching your kids these important things that keep our country running. So refreshing to see young kids doing this kind of work and actually enjoying it.

I remember my first time soloing for a day in the combine at 11 years old. I have never felt as proud as I did then. Way to go Onyx!

Looks like you finally get that dedicated camera man for the channel. And guess what - it's you! :) Good to see the kids taking over

It's great to see the next generation up and running Great video

This is how dad and son should be... God Bless them both..

What a Blessing it is to have encouraging parents. My parents have been gone for years. They always encouraged me, but never criticised me. You and Becky are doing a swell job as parents. Your patience may very well be the deciding factor whereby Onyx and his sisters pursue farming once they get a little older.

Oh my goodness this video made my heart full. We were reared on a dairy farm and by the time we were 11 and 12 we each had mastered milking cows, plowing , bailing hay, raising baby calves, cooking, and caring for the vegetable garden. We worked like adults and it set us all up to be productive adults. These instructions will sever your child more than anything you could do for them. Good jobs Mom and Dad!

That’s got to make you proud. God bless. So great to have the kids involved. Get them in the shop too.

Awesome machine. Awesome teaching. Awesome bonding. Awesome memories. Awesome video!

@Dhrupaalpatel

11 ай бұрын

❤

IT'S A WONDERFUL THING WHEN THE KIDS GROW UP LEARNING THE TRADES OF FARMING,,,WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BLESSING...GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!!!

@deadghost1964

Жыл бұрын

See anyone else YELLING?

that is so cool that he gets to drive a combine! props to you Zach!

Watching you and your son work together makes me tear up a little. Happened to see some pictures we took of my son and I about 30+ years ago when we were goofing around at the beach and laughing and so forth. Brings back a lot of happy memories. Good on you Zach

Your relationship with your dad and your son are really special. It is a pleasure to watch, and as a father makes me a little jealous. Living on a farm has some amazing benefits. Thanks again from Seattle.

How wonderful it is to have your son learning what his dad does for a living and want to take part. Total awesome 👍👍

Such an amazing job parenting. So many kids are engulfed in electronics tied to a t.v. I remember learning to drive my first car when I was 9 years old down the old dirt roads. My dad said you’re going to learn someday so today is no better a day to learn and put me in the seat. I was smiling ear to ear. I love seeing the pride you have with your children. Do you ever have those moments of don’t tell your mother with your son? I experienced that a lot. The bond with my dad was so strong.

the young man has some mad skills! good to him learning the farm! thank you for sharing!

Oh, My Word! I feel so proud of those two. What an amazing experience for them. It is a moment that they will never ever forget. Your whole family is a force to be reckoned with. You must be incredibly proud, Zach.

@cityguyinthecountry

8 ай бұрын

He has a great personality, I enjoy his videos

Hey dad , your going to end up just a maintenance man , you and Becky have fantastic , awsome children !!!! Fantastic love this video .

Good to see all the children learning to help with the harvest.

Love the way you are building confidence in the young man. This is awesome. I know you are proud of him. As you should be. Great to see this!

This video shows what is right in this world. I still remember my own dad and grandpa teaching me. So good to see the next generation learning and being eager to do so. I know Zach was proud and I can just imagine Zach’s dad beaming in the grain cart too. Great job Onyx!

I've loved your videos for several years, but Dang this is awesome!!! #1 passing this onto the next generation. #2 Showing us city slickers how dang complicated these machines really are! #3 the Sarcasm never ends!!! From my heart, thank you for sharing your farm life with us all!

Nice to see 3 Generations working in one field.... Keep the content coming , enjoy all you and Co. do here in 🇬🇧...

Proud of you Zack. My son is 29. Still get goosebumps when I teach him something new and can walk away knowing he can handle it after I walk away

Love the video. Bring back memories of farming with my grandfather. I was 8 when I started driving a tractor. 12 when I first drove a combine...Now, when you get both of the kids taught how to run the equipment. You can just drive around and yell at everyone! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Or go down to the local restaurant and set Allday shooting the breeze...

Nothing better than teaching the kids the family business. Starting driving pick-ups at 8 years of age. By the time I was thirteen, I was driving anything with an engine on the farm. All that experience would help me later when I went on to drive ambulances and fire engines.

Great job onyx wont be long and you will be doing all the work and the actor who plays millennial farmer will move on to a different movie career lol 😂 you all are awesome thanks for sharing

I AM BEYOND SOO PROUD OF YOUR BOY AS IF HE IS MY OWN!! GREAT JOB ONYX!! I honesty wish i could see more great men raising another great man in training!! You are truley blessed. Thank you for doing what you ALL are doing. 💪💪🦅🦅♥️♥️

My first visit from a 77 year old man. I really enjoyed the video and look forward to looking at more. Have subscribe.😀

Dad you have to be proud. Another generation of farmers. Congrats.

Good to see Onyx learning the combine. Give him more time and he'll have it in short time. Teach them young and they'll never forget these lessons. Won't be long now and your kids will be taking over. Great video, cheers :)

Green combines of today are simply amazing machines. Thank you, Zach and Becky for showing the machines and being proud of your amazing children, all three(or is it four😂).

I think this is my favorite video yet . Teaching your son to run the equipment has to feel awesome as a father .

For my 14th birthday, I wanted to skip school and disk soybean stubble ahead of planting winter wheat. I was on an early model JD 4020 with no cab or canopy. It was cool and breezy. But I was on top of the world. Thank you Zack and Becky for allowing us to follow the beginning of the training before the transition...

Such a proud moment for you Zach. Watching your children progress into different jobs shows the farm would be in good hands in the future.

Way to go Onyx!! You guys are raising those youngins right. Agriculture has the ability to teach so many great assets it is amazing. Go Millennial Farm Family.

It’s nice for you to teach him to drive a combine at a young age, I became an operator when I was 12 and I drove a John Deere 9600. Love your videos and good luck mate

Glad that your kids are showing interest in running equipment, and your patience in teaching them!

Way to go Onyx. You are going to be a great asset for your Dad. Be safe you are doing great.

That was fun to watch. He catches on quickly. Looking forward to tomorrow's lesson. 🙂

When you hand over the 'con' to your son, its a huge leap of faith. When it all works out, its testament to the teaching you have done, and the learning he has done. Then he will improve on it 😎. Go Onyx! Well done young man 👍. And well done Dad, you're getting nearer that time when you can take it easier.....as you say;" the machines aren't that expensive" 🤪😂 Brilliant video both of you, brilliant. Thanks!

Pretty cool to see the kiddos stepping up to learn how to run the machines.👍🏼👍🏼

@tracyannbanks123_12

Жыл бұрын

Hi what’s up with you

@tracyannbanks123_12

Жыл бұрын

Let’s get to know each other better

Has to be such a proud moment for you all, I Love it that you’re getting Rhiannon involved on the farm

You have taught these kids well

13 is a good age for independence with farm equipment. Onyx is lucky enough to have been born in a time and on a farm that he has equipment that is easy and comfortable to operate. Old school combines were death traps.

Its great to see these kids taking such an interest in continuing on the family farm.

There’s no better feeling. it was a joy to watch, reminding me of the little ones as they got older and wanted to learn how to work on engines. Well done Dad.

“Oh, we’re dumpin on the go” He took charge of that combine, that was really, really cool to see. Awesome video.

Nice to see you have a camera for him now. Let him go and see how he does. Stay safe and keep the videos coming I love them. God bless.