Versatile : ver·sa·tile : vərsətl : [adjective] : able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
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Here,
the word versatile is not used as an adjective,
but a noun, a name; as in
Versatile Tractors.
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Before seeing this tractor
tucked up under the lean-to shed
attached to this red barn on a steep hillside in the Palouse,
I’d never heard of that brand.
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Apparently,
they’ve been around for more than fifty years.
A book was written
about the history of the Versatile Tractor Company
and its founder called ‘A Farm Boy’s Dream.’
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They’re newest models
with tracks rather than wheels
start at $404,000 and depending upon features
and accessories up to $445,000.
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No wonder family farms
have fallen upon such hard times in the last fifty years.
Good grief.
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‘RURALITY BLOG HOP’ #71
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I’m always a sucker for a tractor!
Farm Boy’s need to dream big – and powerful now. And need that Versatility too.
Hidden power…I hadn’t heard of that brand….thanks for the info♪
Nice shot.
i’ve never heard of it either, great find!
It’s really hard to farm if you aren’t born into it. I’m very fortunate to have obtained my 75 acres, but I’d never be able to farm it if I had to buy the equipment rather than hiring my nephew to do it. Beautiful photo.
That tractor looks rather lonesome.
I’d like to see this linky list open for several days.
The Pres would LOVE this!…)JP
Great shot. I like the tractor lurking in the shadows.
I love the photo, Madge!
It really is disheartening what’s happening to family farms. Especially as we truly need them.
Blessings…