Despite Illness, Modified Tractor Symbolizes A Father’s Fortitude

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Tractor Tales is all about family. The tractor was purchased brand new and modified so that one man could continue to do what he loves—farm.

By US Farm Report

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November 17, 2020 05:42 PM

A family Ferguson symbolizes one man's fortitude to be self-supporting, even in the wake of illness. — A family Ferguson symbolizes one man’s fortitude to be self-supporting, even in the wake of illness.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Tractor Tales is all about family. Three brothers are carrying on a family tradition with a special 1956 Ferguson TO35. The tractor was purchased brand new and modified so that one man could continue to do what he loves—farm. His sons say the tractor is a symbol—showing their dad’s fortitude and drive to be self-supporting in life and work.

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