Lessiter Media Launches New Docu-Series on Farm Equipment’s Entrepreneurs

Feb 02, 2023

The multi-media team at ag publisher Lessiter Media has announced a new ongoing documentary-style video series on the unique stories of independent farm equipment manufacturers.

The multi-media team at ag publisher Lessiter Media has announced a new ongoing documentary-style video series on the unique stories of independent farm equipment manufacturers. Titled “How We Did It: Stories from Independent Innovators,” the new series culminates nearly 5 years of “oral history” research to chronicle the stories of dozens of farm equipment pioneers in what has increasingly become a big business dominated by the major manufacturers.

“It’s important that the farm equipment industry understands the individuals and situations of those who made the farm equipment business what it is today,” says Mike Lessiter, who has covered the farm equipment business since 2004. “Particularly with the recent passings of several of the shortline industry’s pioneers, we wanted to bring these stories to life – in the entrepreneurs’ own words, memories and expressions. In sharing the trials and tribulations of those who’ve gone before, the series will provide meaning, and inspiration, to farmers, dealers and manufacturers alike.”

The first episode (Part 1 of 2) features Lessiter’s interview with second-generation entrepreneur Steve Martin of Kentucky-based equipment manufacturer Martin-Till, and includes footage of founder Howard Martin as well.

The series includes 15-minute vignettes on some of the most influential entrepreneurs to impact farmers in North America — and worldwide. Visit this link to be notified as the newest episodes are released.

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: A Farm Song (Busy) | Parody of A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey

Lyrics:

My days begin with workin’, Alarm’s at 5 o’clock,
I Fill 5 gallon buckets, The feeders and the troughs,
This five to nine ain’t workin’, why the heck do I work so hard?,
I can’t worry ‘bout health problems, I can sleep in when I’m gone,

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

I’ve been working pretty stressed but,
I ain’t changing for some cash,
Lord knows that I’m very blessed (More chores),
But I gotta say it’s hard,
Workin’ outside gettin’ charred,
Living out here on the farm, (more chores)

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history
There’s another 20 chickens that still need feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm getting’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Fun, here on ranch that’s what you can’t ignore,
Might be pretty hard but I love it to its core,
Flannel’s gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores (Tell ‘em sing with me)

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
Watching cattle in the dark, don’t miss me,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
(Yeeeeeehaw)
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
It’s the best bro, go get yourself a farm