Nominate a Farm or Ranch: Help Us Document the Backbone of America
This archive isn’t built by us alone. Follow The Tractor exists to document American agriculture, but the people closest to the land help shape what gets preserved. That’s why we’re asking for nominations.
What It Means to Nominate a Farm or Ranch
Nominating a farm or ranch isn’t about promotion or publicity. It’s about recognition.
It’s about acknowledging a place that represents the values, work, and heritage that define American agriculture — operating quietly, far from public attention.
A nomination helps bring that place into the record.
Who Can Be Nominated
We focus on farms and ranches across all 50 states, including:
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Family-owned farms
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Multi-generational operations
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Ranches, dairies, orchards, and specialty growers
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Small producers rooted in their land and community
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Operations that reflect care, resilience, and stewardship
Size doesn’t matter. Crop type doesn’t matter. What matters is the story.
Who Can Submit a Nomination
Anyone.
You don’t need to be a farmer. You don’t need permission. You don’t need to write perfectly.
You can nominate:
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A farm you grew up near
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A ranch run by someone you admire
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A place that supplies your local food
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Your family’s operation
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A farm you believe deserves to be seen
If a place matters to you, it belongs in the conversation.
What Happens After You Nominate
Every nomination is reviewed carefully.
Some farms may be researched further.
Some may be featured editorially.
Some may help shape future state releases or design directions within the Discover the States collection.
The goal is to build an honest, respectful archive.
Why Your Nomination Matters
When farms and ranches go undocumented, their history fades.
Nominations help preserve a record of:
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How land has been worked
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How families have adapted
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How agriculture continues beyond what most people see
This isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about awareness.
How to Nominate
If you know a farm or ranch that represents the heart of American agriculture, you can submit a nomination through our site.
You don’t need professional photos. You don’t need a long explanation. Just share what you know, and why it matters.
Help us document the backbone of America.
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