They Told Me to Quit, But I Wouldn't

<p>At just 17 years old, Dalton lost his father unexpectedly. With a family farming operation to carry on and college just around the corner, he faced a decision that would shape the rest of his life.</p><p>Some told him it might be time to walk away from farming. But Dalton never imagined doing anything else.</p><p>Today, he&#39;s farming 5,500 acres in northeast Arkansas, growing rice, corn, and soybeans while navigating changing markets, new technology, and the challenges of keeping a family operation going for the next generation.</p><p>We sat down with Dalton at the Fendt booth during Farm Progress Show to talk about overcoming adversity, the realities of growing rice and cotton, his longtime loyalty to RoGator sprayers, and what it takes to keep a family farm alive for another 100 years.</p><p><strong>Because sometimes farming isn&#39;t just what you do. It&#39;s who you are.</strong></p><p>For this episode and more, visit https://www.humblegroundag.com</p><p>Presented in partnership with Fendt.</p>