Testimonials | Custom Harvesting

What Past Employees Have to Say

- Layne - Harvest '23, '24, '25

I started harvesting in 2023 with a different company and found VDH at the end of the season when fall harvest was just beginning. I applied for long-nose Petes and yellow engines, not knowing that three years later, this place would feel like home. What truly keeps me coming back is the people. Mike and Brittany don’t just manage a crew — they genuinely care for us like family, the same way they care for their own two boys. The crew and farmers I’ve met along the way have become more than coworkers; many of us still keep in touch daily. I’m grateful for the friendships, the memories, and the sense of belonging this company has given me. If you have a passion for long highways, hard work, and farming, this is truly the place to be.

- Leroy - Harvest '24 '25

It was an amazing season with VDH. Now with the holidays upon us; I find myself still looking back at pictures and videos from the summer. If anyone is looking to see some gorgeous country and love farming and trucks, I highly recommend working for Mike and Brittany. They will take care of you like family, and with any luck, you'll make lifelong friends and unforgettable memories. I also gained more experience with hauling oversize and long-distance trucking. Getting to run a combine in the big feilds of Montana and Saskatchewan was an awesome experience.

- Layne G.- Harvest '25

Working for VDH was a great experience and seemed like one of the top cutting crews! Mike and Brittany were great bosses and hire a good crew. They take pride in good work in what they do. It was a lot of fun and great learning experience at the same time. Definitely ate well with Brittany’s cooking and learnt lots with Mikes knowledge.

Thanks for everything VDH!

- Eric- Harvest '24

I joined the crew for the 2024 harvest run halfway through the season in Colorado. This was a great experience and gave me the opportunity to truck through states I otherwise would have never seen. Brittanys meals were top notch, and her chili takes the cake. VDH is a family oriented operation and it felt like home away from home. I would highly recommend joining on the run if you are looking for an experience like no other surrounded by the best people.

- Colin- Harvest '24

I started my harvest journey in 2023, fell in love and wanted to do the full run! When I found VDH I was very exited about the home cooked meals and all the new adventures I would experience. I have nothing but good things to say about Mike, Brittany and the boys. The experience I gained from learning to run a combine to chaining down equipment and doing basic maintenance on the trucks and equipment are skills that I will continue to use. You meet so many good people and farmers along the way, I would highly recommend the VDH harvest run!

- Seth- Harvest '23

I joined VDH for the 2023 harvest season as a truck driver. We travelled to so many places and got to see such an amazing chunk of country. Doing a harvest run has always been a dream of mine and I’m beyond grateful that I took the opportunity that was in front of me to go on the run. There’s so many memories that were made with a great group of guys. If anyone is interested in going on harvest, do it. Great team to work with and Brittany always keeps our belly’s full of smoker meals!

- Brandon - Harvest '23

Thank you to @Van Driesten Harvesting for having me out on the harvest crew this summer. Was an absolute blast and got too see parts of America i didnt think i would. #farming #graintrain #customharvest2023

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- Simon - Harvest '23

Going on the harvest run in 2023 was a great experience not only to have on my license but also for myself, I was hired as a truck driver and had just gotten my license that winter before the season, Mike and Brittany were great to work with and they try their best to keep an excellent environment for all their employees. Any questions you have will be answered and any concerns will be taken care of, if I were to do it again there’s no doubt I would work for them.

- Anthony - Harvest '23

Working on a harvest crew was something new to me and I joined as a driver late in the season to help finish up. I’m glad I got to learn more about the harvest operation, the equipment used as well as the grains harvested. I was able to gain experience hauling a variety of grains with a combination of trailers in a safe and controlled manner. The crew as a whole were all very supportive, understanding and easy to get along with. An unforgettable experience I would recommend to anyone wanting to share laughs and is up for an adventure.

- Lucas - Harvest '22

My time with the VDH crew was a ton of fun and made lots of memories. Joining the harvest crew was a great way to travel and see a good chunk of America well making money doing so. I would highly recommend VDH if you're looking to go on the harvest run.

- Codie - Harvest '19, '20, '21, '22

I started working for VDH in 2019 as a Grain Cart & Combine Operator. In 2020 I returned with my Class 1 and gained experience Hauling oversize & hauling grain. 2021 brought new challenges, and Mike sending me out on my own when needed. I have learned many new skills and made lifelong friends.

- Kyle - Harvest '20, '21

The Harvest run is an experience that will take you on an adventure. Travelling the country side, seeing towns and places you might not other wise visit. With a crew of strangers that in the end will become friends. Learning things you might never have the opportunity to experience. Making memories and stories that will stick with you for a life time. With Harvest 2021 in the books, now we look back and see the memories and friendships made thru this season.

Thanks for an amazing season Mike & Brittany!

- Ben - Harvest '21

I enjoyed my time with VDH! Lots of new friends and new experiences. If you are looking to gain a wide variety of skills as a Class 1 Driver, VDH is an excellent place for you to do so!

- Prestin - Harvest '21, '22

I quite enjoyed working for VDH this past summer I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. The food was good and met some very good lifelong friends along the way!

- Colby - Harvest '21, '22

I joined the crew as a new driver, I had the fortune to be able to experience the harvest run from the summer heat of Oklahoma to the chilly fall of North Dakota with a great crew. I gained experience hauling grain with doubles as well as hauling oversize. My favorite memory was the state of Montana, having the chance to go see all the sights along the way, and the countless hours of working on them summer nights. Life long memories.

Tyson - Harvest '20

With the snow settling in can’t help but reminisce the lifetime experience grind of a summer I got to have ! If anyone is looking to go on a run I highly recommend you talk to Mike and Britt with Vandriesten Harvesting !! Was one hell of a ride with these boys few pints or lots whenever we meet up again!

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- Lyndon - Harvest '15, '17, '18, '19

I started going on a custom harvest crew in 2014 and I fell in love with it. Since then I kept going back down almost every year; this time with family. It’s such an amazing experience - it really is. The crew starts to feel like your own brothers. Some of my really close friends I made on harvest. Mike and Brittany are really good to their crew - doing things like taking you to Mount Rushmore, taking you out to dinner, or letting you use the pick up to go have some fun on rain days. The miles you do, the country you see, and the friends you make is like no other. This is an experience you’ll never forget. I would strongly recommend doing the custom harvest run.

- Peter - Harvest '17

Was amazing working for VDH! It was a great experience and lot of fun. I had an amazing crew to work with the whole time I was there; also Mike an Brittany are good to work for very understanding and kind. I . Learned a lot and out of all the farm experience I’ve had, this would be one of the best. I would definitely recommend, if I had a chance to do it again I would.

- Lydia - Harvest '15, '16 & '17

There's nothing like sitting in the cab of a combine cutting a beautiful crop of wheat! Working for Van Driesten Harvesting Ltd. is one of the best experiences I've ever had. The camaraderie between the crew is awesome.. From joking around on the 2-way to getting down and dirty when there's maintenance to do on the equipment, you become as close as family. Not to mention Britt is a fantastic cook! ☺ ️ Harvest is an awesome opportunity to see some country and make new friends. I've got three seasons under my belt and if the opportunity comes up again I would go again in a heartbeat!