TalkingTractors.com today announced the launch of its Nationwide Heritage Tractor Tribute, a hands-on, grassroots initiative honoring American agriculture while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The nationwide effort invites individuals, families, schools, youth organizations, businesses, and communities in all 50 states to design and decorate small wooden tractors representing their state’s agricultural heritage and role in the American story.
The goal of the tribute is to receive at least one decorated wooden tractor from each U.S. state, with no limit on the number of entries per participant or per state; and will include a friendly competition recognizing the state with the greatest level of involvement. The effort may also qualify for a Guinness World Record based on participation and number of tractors received.
Participants are encouraged to showcase creativity and state pride. Wooden tractors may be handcrafted or commercially produced and decorated to reflect local agricultural traditions and America’s 250th anniversary. Each entry must clearly display the state name, include the words “America 250” and list the entrant’s name on the bottom of the tractor.
“America’s agricultural story is the backbone of this nation and must never be forgotten,” said Michael Hinton, CEO of TalkingTractors.com and a 2025 National Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee. “By inviting families, FFA and 4-H members and young Americans to take part, we are giving the next generation a hands-on opportunity to connect with our roots and take pride in where we came from. These tractors represent more than wood and paint — they symbolize our shared heritage, enduring values, and our responsibility to preserve the legacy of American agriculture and antique tractors as we celebrate 250 years of freedom.”
Participation is open to families, schools, youth organizations, state agriculture and tourism departments, businesses, and community groups nationwide. Full details, guidelines, and updates are available HERE.
Completed tractors must be postmarked by April 30, 2026, and mailed via the United States Postal Service [USPS] to:
Talking Tractors | c/o Heritage Tractor Tribute to America
PO Box 154, Hutchinson, Kan. 67504
Decorated tractors received will be displayed collectively and published online ahead of the July 4, 2026, national semiquincentennial celebration, forming a nationwide visual tribute to the people, places, and traditions that have shaped American agriculture.
About TalkingTractors.com
TalkingTractors.com is the nation’s leading online heritage tractor platform. developed by Michael Hinton, America’s Antique Tractor Ambassador and Founder of National Antique Tractor Preservation Day. The site is dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating agricultural history and antique tractors. Through education, storytelling, and nationwide initiatives, TalkingTractors.com connects generations and honors the people and machines that helped build American agriculture into a global leader.
