Play S3 E5 Dirt Farmers follows the story of two brothers, Trevor and Jason, and a loyal team of farmhands and helpers working hard to run a successful family farm on the Canadian Prairies. While they seem a bit rough around the edges, first appearances can be deceiving. Through a shared dedication to their long-family history of working the land and their endearing support for one another (despite their extreme differences) you’ll quickly find yourself rooting for them through thick and thin. Showcasing the ups and downs of farm life on the prairies including spontaneous hailstorms and early snow, the brothers offer an intriguing, educational, and extremely entertaining view into what farming life is really like.
Episodes
5 — The Upshot
The Upshot. A season of drought, frost, and hail have led to a poor harvest. Jason runs the numbers to see if the farm will survive.
4 — Solo Run
Solo Run. Harvest has begun at the Simpsons, and Trevor is under more stress than usual as he tackles most of it on his own.
3 — Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks. Kruz shows his dad Jason how hard he's been working on the farm. Mother nature has a surprise for everyone.
2 — On Edge
On Edge. Summer drought is killing the crops, and Jason goes in for a risky surgery.
1 — Dry Spell
Dry Spell. The Simpsons start seeding a man short, and lack of spring rain has Jason and Trevor worried about the year ahead.
1 — Risky Business
Jason decides to plant a risky crop at the Simpson's farm. We meet their neighbors the Danychuks.
2 — Dipstick
Dipstick. Young Kruz Simpson learns a hard lesson from Uncle Trevor. The Simpsons race to finish seeding.
3 — My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper. At the Simpsons, Trevor plays chemist, much to Jason's dismay. The Danychuks struggle to finish last year's harvest.
4 — Here We Go Again
Here We Go Again. Jason takes a chance with a new purchase for the farm. Trevor tries to teach Kruz to run the swather.
5 — Back In Saddle
Back In Saddle. Jason chomps at the bit to get in on harvest this year. Kruz struggles with combining lentils.
6 — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. Sparks fly on the Simpson farm, and the Danychuks keep losing combines, putting the future of both farms in question.
1 — Hard as a Rock
Mother nature and Jason’s screw up has put seeding way behind schedule and everybody on edge.
2 — A Family Affair
Kruz skipping school for the last day of seeding causes tension between the two brother’s and everyone is caught in the middle.
3 — Growing Pains
After a hailstorm caused some crop damage, Jason turns a bad situation into a learning opportunity for Kruz. The brothers try to manage a fish fly infestation while trying to fix a well. The family comes together to see Trevor and Colleen get married
4 — Not so Cut and Dried
Jason and Trevor get into another one of their classic arguments, this time over swathing. Chuck makes an attempt to mediate, but Trevor isn’t having any of it. Jason has bigger, health related issues to worry about. Sammy recovers from knee surgery.
5 — Armchair Quarterback
With his brother laid up in the hospital, Trevor is scrambling to finish harvest before the snow comes.
6 — Money Grows in Rows
The brothers' worst fears come true as an early snowfall halts harvesting and leaves half the crop frozen in the field.
