GMRS Walkie Talkies and Mobile Radios Keep Kansas Farm Moving

Greg Peterson farms with his brothers run their family farm and share their agriculture experience on social media. He shares how GMRS walkie talkies and mobile radios keep the farm connected, safe, and efficient. 

About The Peterson Farm

Fifth-generation farmers in central Kansas, the Peterson brothers- Greg, Nathan, and Kendal, carry on a family legacy rooted in hard work and shared responsibility. 

While day-to-day operations are primarily managed by the three brothers alongside their dad, farming is truly a family effort.

"It's not just the three brothers and our dad, it's all of our families. Everybody pitches in a little bit," Greg said. 

Sharing His Passion

For Greg, farming isn't just a job, it's a passion rooted in family, nature, and purpose.

"My favorite things about farming are getting to work with my family, being outside, working with animals and plants, and spending time in nature," Greg said. "But it's also knowing that you're growing food people get to eat. Being part of that is really rewarding."

Beyond the fields, the brothers advocate for agriculture by creating videos on their Youtube channel.

"In 2012, we created our first music video, 'I'm Farming and I Grow It,' and basically it went viral," Greg said. "It hit five million views in a week, landed us on national TV, and we've been going ever since- branching out into educational posts, blogs, and videos. We use social media to both entertain and expose people to agriculture."

The original goal was simple- reach people who didn't grow up on farms and clear up common misconceptions. 

"When we made our first video, it was really just for our friends," he added. "A lot of our high school and college friends didn't know anything about agriculture or where their food came from. THat's why we started and it's still why we're making videos today."

Today, Greg and his brothers have more than 312,000 subscribers on Youtube, using their platform to bridge the gap between rural and urban communities.  

"There are a lot of people, especially in bigger cities, who don't really think about what farmers do," Greg said. "We're just trying to bring more awareness to agriculture."

GMRS Walkie Talkies and Mobile Radios for the Farm

Clear, reliable communication is critical to the Petersons' operation and it's why the brothers rely on GMRS walkie talkies and mobile radios from Midland to stay connected across the farm. 

They use a mix of Midland's MXT115 MicroMobile® Two-Way Radio, MXT500 MicroMobile Two-Way Radio, X-Talker T71VP3 Two-Way Radio, and the GXT3000 GMRS Two-Way Radio Bundle (GXT3000VP4) to keep communication seamless from field to field. 

"Communication is everything, just like in any small business," Greg said. "Especially for families that work together like ours, it's not a one-person operation. There are. a lot of moving parts, which makes communication important." 

With planting season approaching, GMRS walkie talkies and mobile radios will be installed in every vehicle- from tractors and grain carts to semis, ensuring the entire crew stays in sync during long, fast-paced days. 

"The GMRS walkie talkies and mobile radios make things much easier than cell phones because you have immediate access to talk to someone," Greg explained. "You don't have to wait for a call to ring or try to send a text. Radios are never more valuable than planting or harvest season."

When it comes to Midland's GXT3000 GMRS walkie talkies, the brothers say the performance speaks for itself.

"The GXT3000 has been a great addition to our farm operation," Greg said. "The long battery life and overall durability are perfect for long days in dirty conditions. Busy times on the farm require constant communication, and the GXT3000 give us a dependable tool to stay connected." 

January on the Farm

While January might seem like a slow time on the farm, Greg says the work never really stops.

"We're still doing all of our regular cattle work," he said. "With the cold weather, that means making sure water sources aren't frozen and chopping ice in ponds for cattle that are out in the fields."

Beyond daily chores, winter is also a time to focus on behind-the-scenes work. Greg said January is spent tackling office tasks and end-of-year finances, planning ahead for the upcoming growing season, and catching up on equipment maintenance- ensuring everything is ready when spring arrives.