Harvest of Thanks: Touching Stories of Grit and Gratitude Showcase the Resilience in Rural America

2021 Harvest of Thanks Special
2021 Harvest of Thanks Special
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As families gather to give thanks this year, Farm Journal's AgDay and U.S. Farm Report programs teamed up with BASF's "Biggest Job on Earth" to celebrate agriculture and share stories of grit and gratitude. From an Oklahoma man surviving a raging wildfire to a mail carrier in rural Virginia who saved a rancher's life, each story showcase the resilience shown across rural America. Enjoy stories that will warm your heart this Thanksgiving week.


 

From the Flames: A Lesson in Thanksgiving from a Man Who Survived a Raging Oklahoma Wildfire 

When nearly 300,000 Oklahoma acres burned in April of 2018, Terry Burleson found himself caught in the wind-driven flames. His escape is nothing short of a miracle.


 

Rural Route Hero: USPS Mail Carrier Rescues Cattle Producer After Near-Death Tractor Accident

After John Moody was ran over by his tractor in March, USPS mail carrier Allen Dix made a life-saving delivery that went above and beyond his job. Dix received the USPS Hero Award for his remarkable rural route rescue.


 

Harvest of Thanks: Why A Lifelong Coach's Love for the Baseball Field Turned into a Love for the Farm Field

After a battle with COVID-19, first generation farmer Chance McMillan didn't just lose his dad, but a life-long coach. That's as the two had plans to finally farm full-time as father and son.


 

Resilience of Farmers on Full Display After Hurricane Ida Ravaged Louisiana Agriculture

Hurricane Ida ravaged Louisiana agriculture this fall. The hurricane brought as much as two feet of rain in some areas, as producers grappled with the aftermath, help from other states was already underway.


 

Don't Forget Grace This Thanksgiving

As you gather this holiday season with friends and family, some for the first time in months or years, don't forget grace.


 

John Phipps: An Unexpected Moment of Thanks 

John Phipps says after a year many paused large family gatherings, he's acquired new habits to improve my chances of happiness.

 

 

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