Millennial Farmer Makes More Money On Youtube Than Farming || Life Wide Open Podcast

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  • čas přidán 26. 02. 2024
  • In Today's Podcast we are joined by The Millennial Farmer Zach Johnson, He's a 5th Generation farmer who became viral online filming his day to day activities on the farm. We talked about farming, CZcams, racing together against Cleetus Mcfarland, the high cost of starting and running a farm, losing over 100k in just one year, trespassers on his property and being the Bob Ross of farming. Zach is more than "just" a farmer, lots of good laughs and an interesting conversation here hope y'all enjoy.
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    Main channel: CboysTV @CboysTV

Komentáře • 472

  • @GrindHardPlumbingCo
    @GrindHardPlumbingCo Před 2 měsíci +406

    I honestly think a lot of small businesses make more on CZcams than on their original business. Build channels being a huge example.

    • @devincampbell4451
      @devincampbell4451 Před 2 měsíci +34

      You guys don't make millions selling 100hp barbie Jeeps???

    • @BobSacramento-tr9gz
      @BobSacramento-tr9gz Před 2 měsíci +10

      Y'all comment on every video I watch on CZcams literally see y'all comment on rap songs? Wtf? Y'all just trying to get free advertising 😂

    • @fatherandsonsavejunk
      @fatherandsonsavejunk Před 2 měsíci +7

      Why yall hateing on grind hard supporting other youtubers

    • @GrindHardPlumbingCo
      @GrindHardPlumbingCo Před 2 měsíci +38

      @@BobSacramento-tr9gz I watch an insane amount of CZcams and am big into the hip hop scene 🤟- Edwin

    • @GrindHardPlumbingCo
      @GrindHardPlumbingCo Před 2 měsíci +30

      @@devincampbell4451 We could probably lose millions in law suits if we did haha

  • @TermIANator
    @TermIANator Před 2 měsíci +59

    He is genuinely one of the most interesting and down to earth youtuber. Hes just doing his job and showing us. Learn a lot from him.

  • @cherylmartin1740
    @cherylmartin1740 Před 14 dny +3

    I like his videos because they aren't staged and he has a good sense of humor.

  • @ethansaunders1396
    @ethansaunders1396 Před 2 měsíci +66

    So excited about this! Love the actor who plays Zach Johnson

    • @MillennialFarmer
      @MillennialFarmer Před 2 měsíci +18

      😂😂

    • @SK_2019
      @SK_2019 Před 2 měsíci +1

      AND Mrs. Millennial farmer, Becky ❤..... family 🌠

  • @cholle02
    @cholle02 Před 2 měsíci +119

    Wasn’t expecting to see my favorite CZcams Farmer on today, but I’m not mad about it. Keep it between the rows, boys.

  • @darrenlee2775
    @darrenlee2775 Před 2 měsíci +16

    I've watched Zach since the beginning of his channel, it's never seemed repetitive. Sure, planting, spraying, harvesting happens every year but each year brings new challenges. This year Jim was recovering so he wasn't around during harvest, we missed him but the farm kept going, had to. Bottom line, Zach and his family are my favorite farmers on CZcams.

  • @markleendertsen3043
    @markleendertsen3043 Před 2 měsíci +155

    Time for Larson farms now to get in on the Pod.

    • @LarsonFarms
      @LarsonFarms Před 2 měsíci +76

      That’d be something 😂

    • @connorhemenway8967
      @connorhemenway8967 Před 2 měsíci +10

      You need to get in contact with cboys and do a pod because Larson farms and cboys are my favorite CZcamsrs

    • @fourtraxing7910
      @fourtraxing7910 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Yes! Please!

    • @emanuelhurtado3718
      @emanuelhurtado3718 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@LarsonFarmslol didn’t expect this comment

    • @CFarms
      @CFarms Před 2 měsíci +4

      Haha I could see the Larsons being part of the cboys 😂

  • @Wyattstrnad8430
    @Wyattstrnad8430 Před 2 měsíci +140

    You need to get Larson Farms on next.

    • @MrJerryjam
      @MrJerryjam Před 2 měsíci +5

      Maybe Welker Farms as well.

  • @billyschannel997
    @billyschannel997 Před 2 měsíci +82

    Cboys dirty jobs would be hilarious😂 Also Zach was super smooth and natural on the pod. Good stuff boys!

  • @allenmason1098
    @allenmason1098 Před měsícem +2

    My favorite Zach clip
    Him chasing a mouse
    Zach said, come here, little guy, I just want to pet you, WITH A SHOVEL!
    "Splat."

  • @JohnDoe-lc9yj
    @JohnDoe-lc9yj Před 2 měsíci +17

    "You're average Joe-Schmo, that's 60 years old isn't going to get it."
    Me at 65: "I felt that."

  • @ThumbDairyman
    @ThumbDairyman Před 2 měsíci +19

    Always appreciate the support? Zach has for the dairy farmers. Been watching his videos since the early days.
    Signed a dairy farmer who gets up to milk cows everyday.

  • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
    @user-fv5yo5fi5c Před 2 měsíci +5

    Hey guys, I just found your channel. I've been watching Zach for years. I really enjoy how genuine he comes across in his videos. I was a grain trader as well as an options trader my entire career. Watching Zach's channel is not only very entertaining, but he really does a superb job of educating his subs on how farming works. It's really very interesting, especially for a retired grain trader like me. The entire Johnson Family comes across as very real everyday Americans making the most of life. I have the utmost respect for them and all farmers. Even with all the great new equipment and modern conveniences, farming is a hard business. Anyway, I'm glad I was able to watch this. I look forward to upcoming content from you guys too. Thanks for the great interview with Zach. Cheers from Chicago

  • @MrRjdoane
    @MrRjdoane Před 2 měsíci +12

    This has gotta be one of the best podcasts in my opinion. Felt like four guys that had known each other for years 😂 just a couple neighbors

  • @patw3038
    @patw3038 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Being a 1st generation dairy farmer. I appreciate Zach giving respect to us. Sometimes it's difficult to feel sorry for grain farmers. Dairy farming isn't just milking cows. It's also crop farming. Currently milk price is very low. Mn and wi have lost many dairies in last 4yrs. Great podcast.

  • @willyfindlay4398
    @willyfindlay4398 Před měsícem +1

    Watching from Edinburgh Scotland.
    Pity Onyx was not at the main desk for this podcast.😊
    Thanks to the CZcams Algorithm for finding this podcast.😊

  • @user-tj6yz5uw6b
    @user-tj6yz5uw6b Před 2 měsíci +8

    Zack is the OG of CZcams farmers. Keep doing what you do!

  • @minnesotarailfan11
    @minnesotarailfan11 Před 2 měsíci +12

    I’ve been waiting for this pod for years boys love it!

  • @TooManyHobbies
    @TooManyHobbies Před 2 měsíci +5

    Zach not having his headset plugged in is the cherry on top of this lol fantastic podcast

  • @derricklist4903
    @derricklist4903 Před 2 měsíci +8

    The collab I’ve waited for. Great pods fellas

  • @reillyhills7503
    @reillyhills7503 Před 2 měsíci +8

    He is a truly humble CZcamsr I asked him and 8 others about dewalt tools he was the only one to respond and with a honest answer i bought it have had it for 3 years now

  • @thatmnguy6099
    @thatmnguy6099 Před 2 měsíci +2

    As a fellow Minnesotan from the central part of the state, i love both of your channels, and hope to see more of these collabs with each other, such as Zach and Onyx joining you guys on atvs and snowmobiles, and you guys helping him out on the farm. Keep on keeping on Zach and the Cboys 🤙

  • @tylerwolfe3014
    @tylerwolfe3014 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That was honestly just a great pod. A little different from the normal content but it was just super smooth! Been watching both the channels since the beginning and I really appreciate you guys hard work!💪

  • @everettdavis88
    @everettdavis88 Před 2 měsíci +7

    My dad and I who are farmers always will watch the newest millennial farmer video love watching them

  • @laynepringle2574
    @laynepringle2574 Před 2 měsíci +20

    Wow guys, you really outdid yourself with this one. I love both of your guises channels the Wide Open podcast the Cboys and the Millennial Farmer in this was by far my favorite podcast. I tune in every Thursday and Tuesday when a podcast or a video is dropped and you guys have done amazing thank you for the entertainment .

    • @MillennialFarmer
      @MillennialFarmer Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you man! Onyx and I had a blast!

    • @laynepringle2574
      @laynepringle2574 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@MillennialFarmer do you have any merch available for purchase I literally search my CZcams for your posts I farm in Florida cotton , peanuts and corn you guys are awsome

    • @SK_2019
      @SK_2019 Před 2 měsíci

      Blessings ❤

  • @DeutzFarmer96
    @DeutzFarmer96 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's fun seeing farms still running. So much of American Agriculture has been strangled by raising costs, especially machinery. It's awesome that youtube is helping people run farms that wouldn't be financially sound otherwise.

  • @hulmestanner
    @hulmestanner Před 2 měsíci +3

    I farm and I love watching the youtube farmers. I like seeing how other people in other places do things different

  • @BPFLY417
    @BPFLY417 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Seriously , Who doesn’t want to drive a combine or the planters . We almost feel like we are there with you guys. Thanks

  • @Martin-zl7lh
    @Martin-zl7lh Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am a farmer myself in Germany and love the millennial farmer channel, but it is sad to hear that CZcams makes more money than producing food. That is no hate on Zach at all, I hope he and his family make a boatload of money, it just shows what our society really values.....and what not. I really hope people wake up soon, because farms are dying here in Germany, EU and I think the US is not so much different.

  • @nicholaswilson9545
    @nicholaswilson9545 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I’ve been watching millennial farmers videos since the beginning always enjoy when a new one comes out

  • @wormsfishing1406
    @wormsfishing1406 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks guys!!! Helps me through the Tuesday!

  • @GeekyDad84
    @GeekyDad84 Před 2 měsíci +4

    That ending was great!! Can't believe he went the whole podcast like that. I look forward to a Cboys go farming video.

  • @lucasrezac379
    @lucasrezac379 Před 2 měsíci +24

    This was 100% the best podcast ever next is grant hilbert and Larson farms

  • @Black9924v
    @Black9924v Před 2 měsíci +8

    I never thought id see our boy zach and the cboys together

  • @Shenanigans_tday
    @Shenanigans_tday Před 2 měsíci +32

    I’ve been following him for years!!!! So excited for this.

  • @david__savage
    @david__savage Před 2 měsíci +6

    Putting in my pre-order for that Bob Ross shirt 💳

  • @mikaelanole
    @mikaelanole Před 2 měsíci +1

    I was hurtin last week for a podcast, thanks guys keep up the great work

  • @Mopedman007
    @Mopedman007 Před 2 měsíci +1

    this is my first bobcast made by you that I have listened (watched) and I like it, keep it up. I even liked it in Finland

  • @mattprovost9878
    @mattprovost9878 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Mav is also from Minnesota, if you like overlanding, fishing, camping, or just adventuring, I highly suggest checking out his channel.

    • @NeRvExCHillzZ
      @NeRvExCHillzZ Před 2 měsíci +1

      SobiFishing is also from MN. Used to do videos with Mav and did a few with the googan squad a few years ago.

  • @viprgaming641
    @viprgaming641 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well this was a treat! I watch Zack all the time on his videos. Very entertaining. For a camera I heard that the DJI OSMO is a good one and not too expensive alternative to a go pro. It's going to be my next one if my Gopro Session dies.

  • @rickferguson6223
    @rickferguson6223 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Both are great channels I follow both keep up the good work men

  • @blakedowell531
    @blakedowell531 Před 2 měsíci +2

    holy shit. Zach @millenialFarmer waiting until they've wrapped up the podcast and then subtly say "what are the headset's for if there's no audio?" was absolutely hysterical.

  • @brodymorris3396
    @brodymorris3396 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Would definitely like to see him on more he was a good touch to today's pod

  • @PlainStraightShooter
    @PlainStraightShooter Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m loving the pod here. One of my more watched channels. And the racing. But I have made comments on you tube because I’ve already experienced the situation. Being a mechanic in a farm implement dealership while in high school, driving trucks and farm and ranch born I just try to share a truck or tip. But I’ve seen so many people jump at that or even like your farm channel and they couldn’t diagnose a tooth ache.

  • @noahlasi4938
    @noahlasi4938 Před 2 měsíci +9

    The CZcamsr he was talking about is “the squad” i used to watch him all the time you guys should get him on the pod!

  • @Mattius98
    @Mattius98 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Can’t believe the tube pulls more $ than his farm. He’s not small…. He’s also not big. I’m happy he shared that.

  • @christianhansen3009
    @christianhansen3009 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love to hear a real farmer being honest about his revenue from socials💪. Hate when people with 5 cows and 50 ducks calls himself a farmer. Because without youtube it could never work. Just be honest. No names gold s f.

  • @ryleefisher7491
    @ryleefisher7491 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I met Zach at the farm progress show in Decatur il this past fall and he was a funny respectful nice guy and love his videos

  • @halfastracing8311
    @halfastracing8311 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Being from MN, this is my favorite podcast so far

  • @daniellekristine2311
    @daniellekristine2311 Před 11 dny

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video/podcast from a fellow farmer/youtuber!!

  • @CFarms
    @CFarms Před 2 měsíci +3

    The only thing I’m jealous of the millennial farmer is the snap. That would be pretty nice some days on the farm 😂. Keep up the awesome vids Zack

  • @trrifixxplayz3829
    @trrifixxplayz3829 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Get Larson farms on here next

  • @ryanstratichuk7517
    @ryanstratichuk7517 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Been waiting extremely long for this, definitely should get the boys into a farming crew for zach

  • @TheJimmybud
    @TheJimmybud Před 2 měsíci +2

    I have watched Zach since the beginning, and he was my very first sub. He just reminds me of all my friends and the type of people I prefer to be around. Larsons, Brian Brown, Ivers, Farmer Johnson, Sonne farms, and Cole. I grew up and still live in farm country and both sides of my family are farmers.

    • @darrenlee2775
      @darrenlee2775 Před 2 měsíci

      You probably already know about Welker Farms but if not, give them a try.

  • @joeskewes9618
    @joeskewes9618 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I watch Zach and Larson farms because I’m not a farmer and I think I would enjoy doing it so it’s the next best thing watching a farm working. I do heavy construction on bridges and highways so watching these guys gives me a break and I can learn a little along the way

  • @BlueInOrangeAgain
    @BlueInOrangeAgain Před 2 měsíci +1

    Guys this is great. Huge fan of MF, and now y’all peel back the layers of Zach’s journey. Great stuff!

  • @DanCornish-wj7wk
    @DanCornish-wj7wk Před 2 měsíci +2

    watch both you guys what a crazy unexpected collab lmao

  • @jerrid486
    @jerrid486 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am so happy to see this video !!!!!!!

  • @Garenthefarmer
    @Garenthefarmer Před 2 měsíci +4

    I love being a farmer and seeing a farmer that I love to watch and of course love to watch you guys. If there is a possibility i think you guys should also try to get Larson Farms on the podcast.

  • @tymatt4555
    @tymatt4555 Před měsícem +1

    Love Zach and his family

  • @christianhansen3009
    @christianhansen3009 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is a really good podcast. First time listener, but I really liked it. Watching from little Denmark.

  • @ringobeam7620
    @ringobeam7620 Před 2 měsíci +2

    As a farmer myself , i love everything that Zack those...

  • @jasonsorrentino8994
    @jasonsorrentino8994 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Whatta good pod boys. Perfectly executed!

  • @AngryTallGiraffe
    @AngryTallGiraffe Před 2 měsíci +4

    I never watch any of the podcasts, just the main channel but I seen zack. i clicked so fast.

  • @jimmybassett4516
    @jimmybassett4516 Před 2 měsíci +2

    By far best podcast yet 🤙🏼

  • @BradleyBeeksAdventures
    @BradleyBeeksAdventures Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love this one, always wanted to do something with farming!

  • @GiantRobo77
    @GiantRobo77 Před měsícem

    The circle will be complete if Letterkenny lampoons this episode. Laughed so much along with this one ...😂

  • @Mulletman2007
    @Mulletman2007 Před 2 měsíci

    I love listening to these while I’m at work

  • @88electricco
    @88electricco Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good podcast gentlemen, keep up the good work. :)

  • @CooperCondon
    @CooperCondon Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is great content! Bunch of awesome Minnesota guys making Minnesota proud. And Ben since you got your motorcycle license are you riding on the highways this year? Hope so man!

  • @user-wh5sg3pj8o
    @user-wh5sg3pj8o Před 2 měsíci +8

    Larson farm are a big CZcams channel in Minnesota

  • @noahff292
    @noahff292 Před 2 měsíci

    Great episode! Keep it up boys

  • @bobcaleyrealtor
    @bobcaleyrealtor Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love the dogs interaction, Zach. And, you sure do have to push a lot of buttons to load a truck….

  • @joshuaclauson-tf2hs
    @joshuaclauson-tf2hs Před 2 měsíci +1

    Best one yet!

  • @nicroney2309
    @nicroney2309 Před 2 měsíci +12

    YES YES YES! This is exactly what I needed!

  • @blainelenbaum4290
    @blainelenbaum4290 Před 2 měsíci

    Being a small 5th generation crop farmer with 4,000 acres this was amazing podcast

  • @fourtraxing7910
    @fourtraxing7910 Před 2 měsíci +5

    You need to get Larson farms on👍

  • @jakedixon5746
    @jakedixon5746 Před 2 měsíci +1

    We need him on the podcast more often !!!

  • @Cptdavis907
    @Cptdavis907 Před 2 měsíci +2

    A big deal for me here in oklahona is I hate that it's cold but no snow, no point in going outside. If there's snow at least there is a reason for it to be cold

  • @johnathonrice6150
    @johnathonrice6150 Před 2 měsíci

    love both channels watch every video.

  • @v206896
    @v206896 Před 2 měsíci

    So maybe what you tubers such as yourselves could do is have like an event were people could come to your farm or to your shop on a specific day to see you guys and see your shop or farms that gives them the opportunity to satisfy their curiosity in a controlled setting that makes everyone more comfortable.

  • @Minnesotafarmkid
    @Minnesotafarmkid Před 2 měsíci +7

    Larson farms next

  • @JonP_4-31inf
    @JonP_4-31inf Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome video! Watching from Zimmerman.

  • @user-os5xz9hj8y
    @user-os5xz9hj8y Před 2 měsíci +17

    Chet Larson from Larson Farms is also a youtuber from Minnesota

    • @SwedeJr.
      @SwedeJr. Před 2 měsíci +4

      All the guys at Larson Farms are great on the videos.

    • @fourtraxing7910
      @fourtraxing7910 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes!

    • @jackbannock3458
      @jackbannock3458 Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@SwedeJr. If they'd stop yelling all the time in their videos, they'd be more enjoyable to watch.

    • @DHBJ1981
      @DHBJ1981 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@jackbannock3458 I don’t wanna sound like a prick, but I got to agree. I think it’s just the northern accent

    • @cbcoolbreeze
      @cbcoolbreeze Před 2 měsíci +1

      Larsons do so much better with their videos it’s not even funny. For the guy that says they yell all the time doesn’t know what he’s talking about and obviously doesn’t watch.

  • @Seiderisatank53
    @Seiderisatank53 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Life Wide Open Ranch has a nice ring to it eh boys, coming sooner than you think

  • @elijahkinn
    @elijahkinn Před 2 měsíci

    I can't believe that I can watch my two favorite CZcams's in one

  • @Len_M.
    @Len_M. Před 2 měsíci

    There are a ton of Counterstrike/CoD fans that went into the Military, Gen X mostly, some Millennials, but after that, the military is finding a lot of people that either have factors that disqualify them, or their PT is bad and the recruits are experiencing stress fractures due to leading more sedentary lifestyles.
    As for the question, you asked Zach about Farms folding. My Uncle and two cousins were farming approximately between 16,000-20,000 Acres (some owned, some rented with crop share.) The older cousin was diagnosed with Cancer in his Hip which was successfully treated, but came back with a vengeance about 3 or 4 years later which punched his ticket unfortunately. My Uncle and younger Cousin had some difficulties with the Equipment and Land Payments which ended in them downsizing Equipment and Land (they also ran a Saw Mill/Logging operation where they made dimensional Lumber, or hauled to the nearby Pulp and Paper Mill.) The younger cousin got remarried this past August and while doing an annual memorial quad ride for his older brother, him and his wife had an accident after the ride where he hit an approach he passed from his injuries and his wife was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition and was in a coma for a few days. She didn't know he had passed yet when she woke up. I feel really bad for my Uncle, my cousins wife, my cousins son, and my other cousin that went looking for them when they didn't show up. It took them a couple hrs to find, and he is traumatized. My Uncle lost his Wife(Lorraine Heidel 1955-2013) to a stroke, oldest son to cancer(Jason Heidel 1978-2016), and youngest son(Jody Heidel 1983-2023) to an accident all within a decade. If you google their names with North Battleford, SK, their write-ups are easy to find. I just hope my Uncle can find meaning again teaching his Grandsons about Farming, I can't even imagine.

  • @thatchermarquis-rz5vq
    @thatchermarquis-rz5vq Před 2 měsíci +1

    Best podcast yet boys

  • @JonP_4-31inf
    @JonP_4-31inf Před 2 měsíci

    Lol. That ending was funny.

  • @johnwayne4590
    @johnwayne4590 Před 2 měsíci

    I like the channel since a year now. its very good

  • @joshmartin7924
    @joshmartin7924 Před 2 měsíci

    The last minute was so funny.

  • @trevintrevin719
    @trevintrevin719 Před 2 měsíci

    I was so excited to final see this podcast

  • @thatboyjt5839
    @thatboyjt5839 Před 2 měsíci

    As someone that also watches millenial, hes not lying. I remember he hsd a few vids take off and then all of a sudden bro gained a couple hundred k in a couple weeks.

  • @Ridingthecushion
    @Ridingthecushion Před 2 měsíci

    Yeah the cboys are my favourite podcast plus them and cleetus top 2 you tube for me 😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @user-ov9rj6ze7v
    @user-ov9rj6ze7v Před 2 měsíci

    Shoot I chime in on videos all the time . Even if it’s wrong or right. But only on channels that I like. Plus, I know it helps with the algorithm with people engaging.

  • @parkerhulshof9505
    @parkerhulshof9505 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m watching this video with my feet up in my tractor doing some spring tillage in southeast Missouri.

  • @tractorboy373
    @tractorboy373 Před 2 měsíci

    My two favorite CZcamsrs

  • @dakotahanemann-rawlings4566
    @dakotahanemann-rawlings4566 Před 2 měsíci

    Epic cast boys!

  • @d3202s
    @d3202s Před 2 měsíci

    He is great. Great channel.

  • @joannford5860
    @joannford5860 Před 5 dny

    Awesome podcast, guys..