The Todd Central FFA Chapter did not let weather stop their annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day. After rescheduling the event, a multitude of participants across Todd County still showed up. The event is a favorite for many members of the FFA and tractor enthusiasts across the world. Each year Jason Hassert films the day and posts it on his YouTube page, big tractor power. He says he has people watch the videos from as far as Australia.
Kenzie Hicks drove one of the tractors loaned out by Garnett Farms. She also won the award for biggest tractor. She tells us about the tractor and how FFA will go on to impact her life.
For Todd Central FFA member Wade Morse, this is his first time driving in the parade. He tells us about his tractor.
Madi Harrison had a special drive your tractor day. She was driving her grandfather’s tractor, which she also drove last year, and got to drive next to her younger sister. She tells us about the parade and how being an officer has helped her in life.
Jon Luke Roberts had a legacy to live up to. A tractor from his family farm is usually found in the winners circle for cleanest tractor. Roberts kept the tradition going and tells us the work he put in.
Adlynn Brown started her agriculture path with a floral class. From there she fell in love with the entire process. Brown plans to stay in Todd County and work as a florist. She tells us what she contributes to her chapter and how FFA has prepared her.
Cameron Sanford grew up on his family farm and is driving one of their own tractors. He talks about the farm and what it has meant for him to grow up in the life.
Drive Your Tractor to School Day highlighted Todd Central FFA’s strong sense of community, tradition, and lasting impact on its members.
