The heritage of the John Deere brand goes back nearly two centuries with the creation of our first polished-steel plow. Since then, John Deere has managed to climb its way to the top of the agriculture industry, forever solidifying its name in American history.

With such a strong foundation, the John Deere name isn’t only synonymous with farming, tractors, and hard work — it has become a part of American culture. Judging by the brand loyalty on display in the images below, it looks as if the John Deere brand will continue extending its reach for centuries to come. If there’s one thing we know about tractors, it’s that children love them. Many thanks to the parents and photographers responsible for posting these. Their notes are in quotes and italicized.

1. Me and My John Deere Tractor (Source: ~ESnod~)

2. John Deere Girl (Source: TumblingRun)

“My great niece, Ella, gets ready for an evening tractor ride. Ella lives on an Iowa grain and livestock farm where they raise stock cows, feeder cattle and turkeys. They also grow corn and soybeans.”

3. John Deere Gal

4. Twotrails /Kid Farmer (Source: Two Trails)

“A sandy breeze comes swirlin’ ‘round the corner of the shed,
‘tween the house that Grandpa built and that barn Grandma painted red.”

“And that shed door keeps on slammin’ and that breeze keeps circlin’ ‘round,
I know Grandpa surely built it strong but that old shed’s a fallin’ down.”

“And there’s an old green John Deere tractor been settin’ there for years,

Belly deep and sinkin’ fast in sand up to it’s gears.”

“With the cultivator still attached, that sun’s done burned it brown,
And I wonder if it’s figured out Grandpa won’t be back around.”

5. The Little Farmer

6. John Deere Pavilion (Source: wjmanon74)

“I don’t think it will fit in the Van.”

7. Nathan is a TRACTOR! (Source: anothamotha)

8. Me and Bro Circa 1967 (Source: photoshoparama)

“My brother Donald, second from left, me on far right looking like I was smacked with a frying pan. It was the bright sun that we were squinting from circa 1967 in front of our house at 16177 Monte Vista DR, Detroit, Michigan.”

9. Don’t mess with a man while he’s working on his tractor. (Source: JenCarter)

“He can really work those eyebrows. lol!”

10. Playing in the Mud

11. John Deere (Source: ONE/MILLION)

12. My Little Farmers (Source: Lori Garcia)

13. 54th and Lex! And Step on it!

“Muggs hitches a ride from his buddy Osten.”

14. The Cutest Kids in the World! (Source: fruitfulharvest1983)

15. Driving the “JD Wannabe” in the Snow (Source: wkostelecky)

16. Speed Racer ‘08 (Source: empirical_perception)

17. A Boy and His Toy (Source: Mark Griffith)

“Stac, for some reason, decided to buy Miles a John Deere tractor. (Like he needs one more trike/bike type of thing). Miles loves it of course -’That’s my tractor’”

18. Lola (Source: Jon Cartwright)

19. Traveling in Style (Source: Sherlock77 (James))

“Another one of those times where you just have to ask if you can take a photo… Mom was quite friendly and told me that her mother was into photography as well…”

20. Super Farmer (Source: cestelle)

“This is my nephew and to make a long story he asked my mom(his mamaw) to make him a Spiderman cape and when they went to the fabric store to get the fabric he decided he wanted a John Deere cape. So, without further delay……I introduce SUPER FARMER!!!!”

21. Thank God, I’m a country boy… (Source: .:Michelle.Cordes:.)

22. MY Tractor!

23. John Deere 9870STS Pedal Combine (Source: WeGotGreen)

24. 36 Weeks: John Deere Mossy Oak Boots