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Farming blind with Duck
Registrace 7. 12. 2022
Hello everyone! My name is Jason Barber, better known to many people in rule, Bedford County, Tennessee, as Duck.
I am the owner and operator of the family 100+ acre farm that has been in our family since 1866. I created this channel to demonstrate just how a legally blind person can operate a 100+ acre farm, including approximately 35 head of cattle , while also being legally blind.
I want to demonstrate a multitude of assistive technologies that I use on the farm during a regular day. Whether or not, you are visually impaired, you may find some of this information, useful, and can even share this with someone else, you know who may be visually impaired in some aspect.
I am the owner and operator of the family 100+ acre farm that has been in our family since 1866. I created this channel to demonstrate just how a legally blind person can operate a 100+ acre farm, including approximately 35 head of cattle , while also being legally blind.
I want to demonstrate a multitude of assistive technologies that I use on the farm during a regular day. Whether or not, you are visually impaired, you may find some of this information, useful, and can even share this with someone else, you know who may be visually impaired in some aspect.
Making a fence repair 
Noticed my cattle had gotten into my hayfield. After investigating, noticed. A tree had fallen and torn a hole in the fence. So, had to make a sudden repair. 
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Legally blind, taking up hay, part four, bailing the hay 
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Watch how someone who is legally blind can still bail hey! 
Training to bail hay! 
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Took a moment today to let my friend mighty Michael Lamb get his first experience at square baling hay. It’s always good to have a back up plan, in case he needs to fill in to bail for me sometime. I think, he did very well for his first time out. Still lots to learn, but getting there! 
Legally blind, taking up hay, part three, raking the hay 
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See how someone who is legally blind can operate a tractor and rake, while raking hay. 
Barbwire fence repair 
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See how I make a repair to a section of Barbwire fence. I will be using some old school technology, along with some of the updated technology that I have available. All of this, while trying to do as much as I can, by myself! 
Legally blind! Taking up hay step two.teddering the hay 
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See how someone who is legally blind, can effectively tetter their hay. 
Getting to know each other! 
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Hey there, everybody! Thanks again for everyone’s support. Would love to take this opportunity to find out where a lot of you are located. So cool to find out which states are even countries these videos are being seen at. Hopefully, what I am doing is making sense to others, and hopefully making a difference! 
Rotational grazing 
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Moving the herd from one area of the farm to the other. This tends to help with the grazing process. Does not stress the grass nearly as bad. Especially, when we are getting some regular rains, finally. 
Legally blind, taking up hay, part one, cutting hay 
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This gives you a firsthand look on how someone like myself, who is legally blind, can operate a tractor while taking up hay. This is the first step in the taking up hay process. You can see how I can operate my tractor while cutting the hay. 
How the legally blind take up hay on the farm 
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This is an introduction to a four-part series, describing how someone who is legally blind, can operate hay equipment, and take up hay on the family farm. 
How I make my ice water last longer! 
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Just a tip on how I managed to keep my water colder longer on these hot summer days. Not a complete solution. But definitely does a great job. And, very inexpensive! 
Welcome all new subscribers and viewers 
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thanks to all of those who have stopped by to check out my channel, leave a comment, like my videos, and especially subscribe! Please feel free to share my videos. Hopefully they will encourage others who have some sort of disability, to persevere, and be successful in whatever they set their mind to! 
This is how visually impaired do fence work 
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Time to do some fencing repair on the back of the farm. Some people want to know, how someone who is visually impaired, can put up a fence. Work with wires, and steeple up fence with a hammer. Well, this will give you a good description on how it can be accomplished! 
Old school assistive technology 
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Take a look at how we store our Haybale’s in our barn. We do this by incorporating some old school techniques. This was done many, many years ago by my uncle. Now, it has been passed along to me. Basically, the same principal, with just a few updates made! 
Adaptive system to take up hay 
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Even as my vision impairment gets worse over the years, utilizing this adaptive way of taking up hay, that we started many years ago, allows me to continue caring on our family tradition. Dad and I took up many thousand square bales over the past 25 years or so. Even though he is now gone, with this system, I can find others to help out. This makes taking up hay, while being legally blind, much...
Benefits of a skid loader, part three 
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Benefits of a skid loader, part three 
Benefits of a skid loader, part two 
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Benefits of a skid loader, part two 
Benefits of a skid loader, part one 
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Benefits of a skid loader, part one 
Description of my cattle working facility 
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Description of my cattle working facility 
Demonstrating feeding round bale of hay 
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Demonstrating feeding round bale of hay 
Tractor camera installation updated 
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Tractor camera installation updated 
Looks good to me! Great job Duck!
Thanks. Just a quick easy fix anyway.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks, KENNETH! I tried to keep it as interesting as I can anyway. Of course, if some people does not have any clue of farming, it may not be as interesting lol
That boy is a natural. Go Big Mike!!! 🏁🏁🏁
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You are a fast learner Mike......but you have a great teacher too! Bravo!!
Good job duck
Thanks for the fencing lesson!!
You bet!
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That is so awesome. God bless you. Sure wished I could smell that hay. lol. I love that smell
Thanks, Charlie! It always has a unique smell about it. No matter what time of year, or what year it is, it always has a great smile. Seems like they smell is the same whether I was five years old or 50 years old! It always is so nostalgic! Reminds me of my dad, grandfather, and uncle. So where are you located?
Glad to find your channel. Looking forward to your inspiration to help with vision loss and your encouraging words on the VEI meeting. I am 12 miles N of Nashville and visually impaired. I grew up on a farm and miss it tremendously so I look forward to both your beautiful farm and words to remind me that life doesn’t end with vision loss. Thank you.
That’s awesome! Glad you were able to locate the channel. Appreciate you taking the opportunity to check it out. I tried to post videos from time to time to keep things on updated fashion. Keep in touch. And let me know if you need anything!
Man, you give me confidence to this more. I'm legally blind too, about 10 degree's in one eye is it. You film like I do! I love it. I grew up on a potato farm, moved to wild blueberries, the berries were fun, especially spring & fall burning season, ride around rocky & hilly fields with a flame thrower behind a tractor. Missing the farming, glad you're able and sharing! Thank you, - B
Awesome thanks a lot! At least I do have a friend that does some of my videoing for me. That definitely makes it a lot easier! Lol! Where are you located at? Thanks for stopping in and checking out my channel.
@@jasonbarber5643 I'm up in northern Maine. Near Canada. :) Guess in my excitement I forgot to mention that important bit of info.
Awesome! Glad you stopped by to check out the channel! Appreciate the supportive words! Always thought I would love to visit that area of the country sometime. 1:56
@@jasonbarber5643 I proudly subscribed. :)
Always keep the great memories, Duck! They will help carry you through! Take care, brother!
Another amazing video! I’m proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Take care and have a great day!
Well! Thanks for the compliment. I just do what I do. But at the same time, enjoy sharing my experiences with others. Where are you located?
You’re doing great! A word of safety - on the second roof rafter in from the back end of the short barn, right above where you lock the cattle in the pen, there’s a hornet or wasp or bees nest! Please get someone to help you get safely rid of it! Best wishes always and please be careful!
Wow! You must have some really good eyes! We have never paid any attention to that! 😉
Absolutely amazing! I could not agree more with you about the technology part! You are a true inspiration to us all! Be safe, God Bless, & keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot. I just do what I do. Technology is a good thing, but it comes in so many different forms. Some can make life easier, but at the same time, can be so complicated. It’s hard to use it! Where are you located if you do not mind me asking.
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We still ride the wagon too, not a fan of accumulators
I like doing it by hand myself. Seems like you have more control about the stack and how you put it in the barn. True, it’s a lot more work. But more satisfying to me. Thanks for your comment.
Hello Duck, I'm a new subscriber from the state of Maine. I enjoy watching your videos about your life on a small farm, rather than the mega outfits that, to me, loose touch with what family farms are all about. Stay healthy and keep up the good work!
Thanks! Appreciate you taking the time to respond and leave a comment! So awesome to know that I am reaching all the way up to Maine! Yes. As compared to the mega forms, I am just a needle in a haystack! But, not many farms that are operated this away around here. Especially, those that have been in the family for years. Even at that, most of them are crop farmers. But, we need all the farmers, no matter what they do.
You're an inspiration Duck
Thanks! Not sure about inspiration. But it is good to know. I just do what I do that! 😉
The genius of the average man.
Thanks! Not sure about genius or not. However, are you referring to me, or my uncle who actually built the caddy system? 😉 but, I would agree, he’s definitely very smart when it comes to something like that. And, proud to know I was able to salvage it after all of these years, and get things back in operation! Thanks for joining my channel. If you don’t mind me asking, where are you from? I love to see how far the reach goes. 3:14
Oxford NY. Just finished 500 squares just me and my wife.allmost 70 now. Need to find a few young guys.
Pretty cool to see and hear from people from other states. Never thought this video would get this much attention. 2:49
If it’s up there, like it is here, very hard to find anyone to help. Even young guys. This is why, several years ago, I decided to fix the system where me and my dad could basically do things ourselves. I actually have one of my video describing that! 4:24
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Love the channel. New subscriber here Im 59 and grew up on a southwest Virginia dairy farm. My “job” as a youngster was to carry water to my dad, brothers & and hired man during hay season we only had a huge pickle jar. And i remember those ice cubes were melted before i got to the field . Also dad bought Bluestone Dairy; and the former owner was blind I remember hearing mom & dad talk about ropes he had strung between house, barn & milk parlor. What a wonderful childhood we enjoyed. Keep the content coming. 😊😊
Thanks for the kind words! I can appreciate your history as well. I have heard of other people, who were blind using the rope system. In fact, there was an older lady who lived down the road from me, sort of like a second mom to me. Her aunt, was blind. She actually had a rope from her house into her garden. And she would tend the garden by herself. I am fortunate enough now, I still do have a good bit of vision, even though I am quite a bit impaired. I just felt compelled about six months ago or so to put a channel like this together. Glad you can enjoy it.
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Another awesome video about hay 😎👍👍
You gave it away Jason the fan beside you Yelp I see how it is now lol getting soft boy 😅
That’s usually more for my help. I’m typically the one who’s up in the barn near the hot 10 roof! 😛
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Never give up!
Duck you found your calling now who’s behind the camera?
It’s my good friend and neighbor, Michael Lamb. Same one who helped me haul hay! He loves doing all the stuff!
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Duck... you are the epitome of Adapt...Improvise... and... Overcome!
I am curious, do you feel like I have kids? Where are you located? I am always interested in hearing where my new subscribers are from.
Awesome video
Thanks a lot! Nothing special here. Just keeping it real! Not afraid of some good honest hard work. But, we do make attempts to make it as easy as possible. It can be a challenge, even with a vision disorder. But, we make it happen! 1:20
Howdy! I am a new subscriber here on your channel....I was just wondering if you could tell me a little bit about yourself and your farm. Much obliged.....
Thanks for subscribing! I own 100 acres of our family farm that has been in our family since 1866. I am a eighth generation farmer. I have grown up working around this farm since I was a kid. Worked with my grandfather for many years growing up. In fact, he even gave me some calves, to raise and grow my own little herd throughout the years. My grandfather passed away in 1997. At which time, my dad and I both ran this form together. When he passed away in 2020, it was his wishes to leave me the farm and, everything with it. He knew, I had worked hard on this farm all my life, and felt I deserved it. Plus, he knew that I would be one of the family members that would carry on the family tradition as long as I could. In many cases, once forms are inherited, they are quickly sold off to cash out. Not for me. I am caring on my dad‘s wishes. And for the most part,my siblings know this is true. 3:08 3:16 4:13
@@jasonbarber5643 Thanks so much for sharing that with me. I grew up on a small family farm(much smaller than yours) we had some pigs, couple of cows, chickens and a very large garden. We also had a small herd of goats(which were fun to be around) and one time we even had 8 baby raccoons that dad found in the attic of our neighbors down the road. I shall always remember those golden memories....
That’s cool. Not to be nosy, but are you disabled or anything like that. Maybe the reason you found my videos interesting? With myself, being legally, blind, many people, even those who know me here very well, are fascinated that I can still do the things I do, while at the same time being visually impaired. What part of the country are you located in?
@@jasonbarber5643 Not to worry....you are not being nosy. I worked on farms when I was just a boy growing up, learned many things while on the farm(which in my opinion a lot of kids today are not getting) like working hard, getting dirty, working with your hands and mind, learning how to drive a truck/tractor. I am legally blind in one eye(right) which the Army did not like when I was drafted in Nov.66, in the Army for 2 months and then they said nope.....they told me I could not drive, fire a weapon, fly an airplane etc....My twin brother eventually went to Vietnam for 13 months and he just passed last Dec. from complications from agent orange. I reside in Rochester NY worked on farms in the Churchville area which is just west of Rochester. Just for sake of argument I have been driving for the last 53 years with nary an accident or ticket and I shoot rifles/shotgun/pistols left handed which I gotta say I am damn good at too. If you need to know more just ask.....
@@jasonbarber5643 Nope....not disabled. Just a old guy that loves to see that hard work and a little ingenuity still pays off. i live in upstate NY, Rochester to be more precise, not in the city itself but in the burbs.
Another fantastic video Duck 😎👍👍👍
Awesome video I’m sort of a old school guy myself 👍👍😎😎
I see this all the time.....nobody uses hooks anymore. Can someone explain why...
What are you referring to as hooks? 1:52
@@jasonbarber5643 When I was way younger I handled many a hay or straw bale (thousands) I would think. Anyway the farms here in upstate New York would use hay hooks. Like what Capt.Hook would have on but the ones we used would have a wooden handle about 5 or 6 inches long and 3/4 diameter. As the bales came off the baler we would use those hooks to snag and drag the bale to its proper spot on the wagon.
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He is definitely a blessing!!
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You amaze me Duck!
Thanks! I just do what I do! 2:03