- 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
Tractor competition draws youngsters at farm life show
Posted by Green Fun Store on 1/20/2011
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The contest pits young farm life lovers against one another as they pull weights attached to their toy tractors across a specified distance. "It looks easy, but it's hard," 9-year-old participant Jordan told the Harrisburg Public Opinion; he and his three siblings competed in the event, affirming that the 100 pounds of weights attached to their tractors were difficult to tow.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exhibition in the nation and runs through Saturday. John Stitch, who volunteers at the show every year, said that the tractor pedal push competition has been going on for the past seven years at the show, growing in popularity every year.
The youngsters were divided into six separate groups based on their weights; those who finished first received a model truck or toy tractor for their athleticism. Jordan won a model Ford 9N tractor for his performance, and said that he was unsure whether he would play with it or keep it as a collectible.