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I assume said YouTube channel is funded by the revenue they get from said YouTube channel. An individual trying to replicate their efforts would likely have a different experience.

It's the ol' "person selling you X didn't get rich from X, they got rich selling people X".

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For examples of Real Modern Farming™ documented on youtube that's bringing in a bit of extra cash and sponsership but is very much riding on a pre existing lifestyle .. see (say) Merrett Contracting

For similar, but documenting tree farming life in NZ there's Marty T .. which is almost 100% field fixing and shed restoring old tractors, bulldozers, excavators, and any bit of machinery related activity that might be useful in a rural setting - power from hydro, building rafts to move machinery, etc.

So far as I can tell, yes. Plus they do have occasional sponsors, plus a bit of swag.

Few of us can replicate their energy and resourcefulness.

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