It’s finally happening—we’re breaking ground for a brand-new barn here on the farm! 🚜 This barn will serve as a critical space for storing our apple boxes and farm equipment, especially during harvest and the off-season. It’s something we’ve been planning for a while, and we're excited to bring y...

With Andy out of town for a few days, it's up to Matt and Kelly to get things done, Matt spreading litter and Kelly spraying. However when Kelly gets done spraying, she pitches in to help Matt by loading litter while he spreads. Before multiple rounds of rain moves in, Matt hooks to the dirt pa...

More problems with the John Deere R4038 sprayer are making Matt want to pull his hair out. After changing the A/C compressor Matt explains how he properly charges an A/C system. After Andy and Kelly get the wheat fertilizing done, him and Matt quickly switch gears to get started back spreading ...

It's time to haul the steers to slaughter but Matt and Andy quickly find out they have some escape artists that refuse to cooperate. Matt shows the devastating effect of soil erosion from winter rains. Kelly and Andy continue to have big problems with the John Deere R4038 sprayer.

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The parts saga with the I&J roller crimper continues after Matt gets an email from an I&J representative. The John Deere sprayer pump saga continues also as Kelly has to get more parts to repair it. Matt has to change some corn seed selections on the fly. A cold night results in a frozen spraye...

What do Clint Eastwood, global ag policy, and a bent steering wheel have in common? They all show up—one way or another—in this spirited episode of The Granary. Damian Mason pulls up a chair with Chad Henderson, Kevin Matthews, and Temple Rhodes for a no-holds-barred conversation on the good, the...

What’s really holding farmers back? In this lively roundtable at The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Temple Rhodes, Chad Henderson, and special guest Daniel Hensley from Concept Agritek to dive deep into the habits and mindsets that might be hurting—not helping—success on the farm. From fear o...

What if free trade isn't really free? Tariffs are a distortion to free market economics. The only problem: We don’t have a free market economy as countries prop up and protect their native industries with restrictive rules on — or even entirely against — imports. In this episode of The Business...

With Matt spraying burndown, Andy works on fixing the rust on the John Deere R4038 sprayer. The sprayer also has a leaking solution pump but Matt only makes the problem worse when he tries to fix it.

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In this video, We put our new John Deere 4455 to the test as we tackle the challenge of grinding up cherry wood from a long winter of pruning. Watch as we use our Rear Pull Flail Grinder to efficiently clear 600 acres this spring. It’s the perfect solution for brush removal, brush grinding, and b...

In today’s video, Join me as I head out to pick up a tractor disc we won at a farm auction! But the real question is — will my pickup truck be able to handle it and get it home without any issues? Tune in to find out! 🚚✨

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Welcome to Pomes and Stones! In today’s video, we’re going over the essential dos and don’ts of pruning young apple trees during the winter months. Whether you're growing Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Ambrosia, or Gala apples, understanding the best pruning techniques is crucial for promoting healthy gro...

Welcome to another day on our Michigan fruit farm! In this video, we tackle some major farm organization and improvement projects. Watch as we dive into the process of reorganizing our farm shop, making space for future projects, and working on our tractor and harvest equipment. We also take on t...

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our honey bee operation on our Michigan apple and cherry farm! In this video, we’re sharing the journey of our hardworking bees as they travel from Michigan to Florida and California, helping to pollinate various crops along the way.

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Root Stock To Apple Trees: 2024 Growing Season In One Video!!!
The 2024 growing season at our 10,000 apple tree nursery has come to an end! In this video, we take you step-by-step through the entire process of growing apple trees from scratch, starting with rootstock planting all the way to chip...

What happened to my John Deere tractor? Find out in this video as we dive into the surprising breakdown of our tractor and what caused it to split in two! Not only that, but we're also tackling another big issue at our farm shop—a massive hydraulic leak on our Hitachi excavator. This video gives ...

In this video, We take you step-by-step through the process of installing a deer fence on our farm to protect our crops in 2025. As farmers, we know the importance of safeguarding our harvest from wildlife, especially deer, who can damage crops and threaten our food supply. With the right tools a...

"Thank a farmer"? Sure. But does ag sometimes lean a little too hard into the humble hero narrative? In this refreshingly honest and often hilarious episode, Damian Mason sits down with Chad Henderson, Temple Rhodes, and Kelly Garrett to dig deep into the concept of the "farmer hero complex." Fro...

In this video, we take you step-by-step through the process of installing a deer fence on our farm to protect our crops in 2025. As farmers, we know the importance of safeguarding our harvest from wildlife, especially deer, who can damage crops and threaten our food supply. With the right tools a...

In this video, we had big plans to start building a deer fence around the farm, but Mother Nature had other ideas! 🌨️ With a massive 4-day snowstorm rolling in, our team had to pivot and make the most of the unexpected snow. Watch as we bring in not one, but two excavators to tackle snow removal,...

In this video, we take you through the process of planting 80 acres of tart Montmorency cherries in Michigan, a prime location for one of the most popular fruit crops in the U.S. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or a newcomer to agriculture, this step-by-step guide will provide valuable insights ...

In this video, we take you behind the scenes to show how it's possible to plant 18,000 apple trees in just one day! Watch as we use advanced farming equipment, including tractors, to make it happen efficiently and sustainably. Learn how innovative farming techniques and sustainable agriculture pr...

in this video, we showcase the effective use of two tractors on our farm to prepare the land for planting fruit trees in just two weeks! Join us as we demonstrate the step-by-step process of land preparation, highlighting the benefits of using multiple tractors and implements to increase efficien...

🌳 Clearing Trees for a New Deer Fence | Protecting My Fruit Trees in 2025 🦌

In this video, I’ll take you through the essential steps of clearing trees along my property line to prepare for a new deer fence. As I work to protect my fruit trees from hungry deer, I’ll share tips, tools, and techniq...