Farmer Writes Bold Message In Fresh Snow, Doesn’t Care If Some People Are Offended
Note: This story was originally reported in December 2015 and is being republished for readers celebrating the season once more.
In a dazzling tribute to both farming tradition and festive spirit, Prunty Farms, a fifth-generation family farm in South Dakota, has captured worldwide attention with a one-of-a-kind holiday creation — tractor snow art. The family recently released a mesmerizing video on YouTube titled “Deere Tracks”, showing farmer Dan Prunty skillfully maneuvering his John Deere 6400 tractor through ten inches of fresh snow to write the words “Merry Christmas” in sweeping cursive letters.
The remarkable footage, filmed from above by Dan’s son Adam Prunty using a drone, transforms an ordinary snow-covered field into a work of art. With the rhythmic hum of the tractor against a white winter canvas, the video captures both the precision of farming and the joy of the holiday season.
Adam shared that the project came together almost spontaneously. “I drove it first with the tractor, and then I had my dad drive it again while I filmed with a drone,” he explained. “I just kind of freehand-ed it.” What began as a family experiment quickly turned into a viral hit — a heartfelt celebration of creativity, heritage, and holiday cheer.
From above, the snowy masterpiece gleams like a handwritten card to the world, reminding viewers that the heart of Christmas can thrive anywhere — even in a frozen South Dakota cornfield.