Rantoul Illinois Tractor Show: Sustainable Farming's Past & Future
The roar of vintage engines, the gleam of chrome under the Illinois sun, the scent of diesel and turned earth—the Rantoul Tractor Show, also known as the Half Century of Progress, is more than a nostalgic spectacle. This massive agricultural gathering, boasting 3,178 tractors and pieces of farm equipment in 2023, serves as a powerful lens through which to examine the evolution of farming and its crucial intersection with sustainable practices....