Attended this event last weekend. This filled the South Dakota State Fair grounds with International Harvester equipment of all types from tractors to refrigerators. Interesting that "Red Power" would have had a completely different meaning in the 1950s. Hope to show some interesting equipment in coming days.
That last shot is really great! :D
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Fridges? Never knew.
ReplyDeleteThey made a wide range of farm equipment, trucks, implements, and appliances.
DeleteLove that last shot!
ReplyDeleteLove the last shot too!
ReplyDeleteI've not spent much time on any farm, so am a little lost in regard to the equipment, but I do love looking at the evolution of design for tractors and harvesters.
ReplyDeleteMost of the equipment at this show was antique, or at least old, and collectable for those who have lots of room. These days farm equipment is huge and costly. A modern tractor can be as much as $400,000.
DeleteI really like that middle shot showing how advances in machinery has changed the life of farmers. I find it almost impossible to compare the farming life of my grandfather with that of my son, they are worlds apart.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I winced when I read that, in light of the current brouhaha about the Washington Redskins.
ReplyDeletethe last shot is very interesting.
ReplyDeletefrankly my dear
The physical labour of farmer sure has changed (for the better) though I'm sure there are other pressures we city folk cannot imagine. One farmer I know of near us quit mostly because of all the paperwork and government interference. He really misses being out on his land, though.
ReplyDeleteI am guessing your were in your glory at this event.
ReplyDeleteCalling by from the Signs meme, great sign but I love the cute tractor!
ReplyDeleteI've never used machinery on a farm but I find it heart warming and riveting - not just the charming older tractors and balers but right up to to the massive modern harvesters. Can't explain it. Just do. Must be something to do with the shapes as well as an indication of ways of living and the provision of food. Farmers are about the most important people in any country.
ReplyDeleteDitto what Lucy above said TFG.. There's something very appealing about these old 'work horses' , especially when they have cute little faces :)
ReplyDeleteVery little "red power" in these parts...but a lot of "green power", though. Tom The Backroads Traveller
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