
- John Deere named one of the best global brands
- John Deere Iowa factory celebrates its 100th anniversary
- John Deere encourages children to carry on the tradition of farm life
- University expansion gives John Deere the chance to gain a new facility
- Illinois students become familiar with the most up-to-speed farming equipment
- A tractor museum in North Dakota features unique John Deere tractors
- John Deere antique clock keeps tabs on the company's dedication to farm life
- High school agriculture students get a sample of groundbreaking equipment
- John Deere plays its part in Perryville's Old Timers' Day event
- Renovations are being performed in Moline to maintain the John Deere heritage
Michigan boy heads to South Dakota to compete in toy tractor race
Posted by Green Fun Store on 12/16/2010
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Clad in John Deere apparel, Carson sat on his father David's lap and spoke with the Strugis Journal about his upcoming competition. Carson competed at a local event in the Bronson Polish Festival this past summer where he excelled and qualified for the state competition in Lawrence, where he also placed at the top of the field. Lara Alli, his mother, was surprised that such a competition even existed, jokingly asking "who knew?" Lara asserts that her son is a toy tractor fanatic and that during the Polish Festival race, he managed to pedal the maximum distance of 25 feet with a heavy weight attached to his toy farm equipment.
At the Lawrence competition, Carson won first place by pulling a 185-pound weight 25 feet, easily outpacing his fellow pedalers. As the family prepares for the national competition, Lara and David are surprised that a national version even exists and say they are just happy their son gets to participate in one of his favorite farm life activities.