
- 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
Tennessee show co-hosted by John Deere toy maker
Posted by Green Fun Store on 11/5/2010
to Farm Lifestyle
According to the Jackson Sun, November 19-20 will see the 21st annual West Tennessee Toy Farm Show, which will be held in the city's Fairgrounds Park. Jim Rogier, who has played co-host to the event throughout its tenure, told the paper it always draws a large group of people.
Darryl Cox works along Rogier as the events other co-host. He has taken to creating John Deere toy tractors and other farm implements.
"You just take raw material and carve it out, and try to make each individual piece as close as possible, and hope it comes out looking like the real thing," Cox told the paper. "You try to make them as detailed as possible."
Rogier, 79, said he will eventually step down from co-hosting, and he told the Sun he hopes Cox will continue on leading the toy show.
While not everyone will be able to attend the event in Tennessee, there are other ways consumers can pick up John Deere toys. Similar shows occur across the country, and searching the internet also provides an option.