ABOUT MICHAEL HINTON
A distinguished rural-raised Kansan, Michael Hinton has devoted a lifetime to promoting America’s heritage farm machinery – Creating and founding Antique Tractor Preservation Day. He is profoundly recognized as America’s Premier Antique Tractor Enthusiast; fulfilling his dream of serving as an unwavering advocate for agriculture and raising national awareness about the ways the tractor transformed American farming.
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THANK YOU, Ava & Rick Green for the wonderful visit – I enjoyed it immensely! Our conversation today is truly the reason why I have a passion for Heritage Tractors and created www.talkingtractors.com - The community of individuals from across the world that farm machinery brings together, the inherent goodness found in all humankind, the sharing of each person’s story and like interests, the genuine kindness & courtesies extended, and friendships formed.
ABOUT RICK GREEN:
Rick has a background in physics, and early in his career worked as a presenter, prior to comedy. He based his TV character [Bill Smith] on his childhood friend Bill Buchanan. Buchanan was known for his misadventures and his ability to turn even the simplest tasks into comedic escapades. Rick has worked on educational projects related to mental health and ADHD awareness. He’s created documentaries and educational content to increase understanding and reduce stigma surrounding these topics.
“It’s important to keep the “tractor oil circulating & wheels turning;” so that in time, younger generations have
an opportunity
to learn about and embrace the history, while seeing how
it all evolved.”
- Michael Hinton
If you’re the caretaker of one or more multi-generation preserved vintage tractors, proudly displayed as a testament to their story-filled-past ...
Share your Story & provide others a life enriching opportunity to Make a Connection with History.
History THAT
Inspires US!
GREAT STORIES
TOLD HERE
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Have you ever driven the backroads of America and seen an
antique tractor (or two, or three…) that caught your attention?
Displayed proudly out front a country homestead, near the
gravel roadside, or along a lesser traveled Highway.
This Norman Rockwell imagery - symbolizing our Nation's
esteemed Agricultural Heritage, exists all across our Country;
with volumes of untold stories yet to be told & shared.
ANTIQUE TRACTOR – RESOURCES
The Industry’s most complete Heritage Tractor Resource Directory
Published in the interest of Collectors & Enthusiasts
Associations/clubs
Book publishers
classic tractors
restoration
forums | classifieds
merchandise
Magazines
tractor parts
videos
Shows dedicated to antique tractor enthusiasts and the heritage farm machinery they love.
Preserving America’s Heritage Farm Machinery and our Nation’s Proud Agricultural History
Farm Progress Show
August 27-29, 2024 | Boone, IA
Husker Harvest Days
September 10-12, 2024 | Grand Island, NE
National Farm Machinery Show
February 12-15, 2025 | Louisville, KY
Half Century of Progress Show
August 21-24, 2025 | Rantoul, IL
To our growing Network of friends! We appreciate you taking interest in and continuing to cultivate our story.
“Love this site! Having family in dairy farming, we share an appreciation and love for old tractors too! There is so much untold history and dedication that we find so beautiful. We appreciate you sharing your part of the bigger story, and love what you’re doing!”
– Tori Anderson, Point West Creatives
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- 12-22-23 High Plains Journal
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PRESERVING AMERICA’S HERITAGE FARM MACHINERY
“Tractors are more than just imperative farm machinery used for agriculture production. They’re part of our core heritage. A cherished family keepsake, handed down from one generation to another, engrained with acres of stories. They create friendships that span fields near and far, and memories that last one’s lifetime.”
-Michael Hinton
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