Merrill Farm Fest Tractor Show

08/08/2026

Merrill Farm Fest Tractor Show Winners!
Best in Show: 1939 Farmall F-14 owned by Brandon Wingle
Peoples Choice: 1954 Oliver 77 owned by Kiley Watson
Best Restored: 1947 Farmall M owned by Ryan Krueger
Best Surviver: 1950 Farmall Cub owned by Brian Hammand
Best unrestored: 1974 International Harvester 4366 (not shown)
Congratulations to the winners!
Thanks Ryan Krueger for all your help
Thanks to our sponsors: Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. Rock Ag Services Steverino's Tonsorial Parlor Ellens Equipment ZFS Ithaca Card Brothers Equipment, Inc Hutson, Inc. Burnips Equipment Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. (ZFS) Michigan Agricultural Commodities, The Anderson’s - Hemlock
Merrill Farm Fest Committee and The Merrill Monitor

08/03/2026

Support ZFS Ithaca and thank them for supporting the Merrill Farm Fest Tractor Show

We're looking for a passionate individual to support plant operations at our soybean processing facility. This position provides onsite support to our Production Department during nights at ZFS Ithaca.

As a Process Technician, you'll gain an operational understanding of our preparation, crushing, and extraction processes while supporting efficient and safe plant operations.

The ideal candidate for this position enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, is comfortable operating control systems and processing equipment, and demonstrates strong attention to detail for quality assurance procedures.

For more information on our job posting, please visit our Careers page at www.zfsithaca.com or contact Lauren with Human Resources at 989-449-6110

08/01/2026

More than just Tractors, it a whole weekend of activities!

07/26/2026

Nothing more fun than a Parade!

07/26/2026

The Merrill Farm Fest Tractor 🚜 Show is Saturday August 8th
The Corner of N. Midland Street and E. Mahoney
(The 100 block of N. Midland will be blocked off so you’ll have to go around if you’re coming from the south)

07/25/2026

Support Rock Ag Services and thank them for supporting the Merrill Farm Fest Tractor Show

When you’re used to being the tallest and someone starts gaining on you…

07/24/2026

Support Card Brothers Equipment, Inc, and thank them for supporting the Merrill Farm Fest Tractor Show