Tetanus Shop empowers youth with Farmall B Project at Highland County Antique Machinery Show
Winner Madison Gindele is shown with her family and Tetanus Shop owners Dusty and Jacob Neff. (Courtesy of Wyatt Morrow.)
By Wyatt Morrow
At the 41st Annual Highland County Antique Machinery Show, a unique opportunity was created to inspire the next generation of antique machinery enthusiasts and restorers. The team behind Tetanus Shop generously gave away a running antique Farmall B tractor to a young winner – not fully restored, but ready for hands-on learning and growth.
The giveaway came as the grand prize of a youth coloring contest that encouraged creativity and thoughtful reflection on the history and value of antique machinery. Among 55 imaginative entries, Madison Gindele was chosen to receive the tractor as a restoration project she could take ownership of and learn from firsthand. Two other finalists, Owen Lee and Trenton Gulley, were also recognized for their outstanding participation and were awarded toy tractors.
The tractor was the centerpiece of a live restoration demonstration, a first for Tetanus Shop at the show. Visitors were given a rare glimpse into the hard work and passion involved in restoring antique machinery. What started as an expected quick restoration soon became a true labor of dedication.
“When we brought the tractor in, we thought it would be a quick flip project,” said Dusty Neff of Tetanus Shop. “But we quickly realized the engine was locked up – most people would have given up. Instead, we freed up the engine and got it running and driving.”
This approach perfectly embodies the spirit of the project: giving young people not a finished product, but a meaningful start to a journey – a chance to learn, solve problems, and grow their skills. “The goal wasn’t to finish the tractor but to make it running so the winner could continue the project,” Neff said.
Tetanus Shop is made up of brothers Dusty and Jacob Neff and their wives, Hannah and Jessika Neff. Known for their engaging restoration videos, their mission extends beyond mechanics to sharing faith, preserving rural traditions, and inspiring youth to carry forward the heritage of agriculture and craftsmanship.
This perfectly aligns with the Highland County Antique Machinery Show – celebrating the past while igniting passion and curiosity in the next generation.
The hope is that through projects like this, young people will develop not only skills but also a lasting connection to their agricultural roots and the values that come with them.
For more information about Tetanus Shop, visit their YouTube channel and Facebook page. To learn more about the Highland County Antique Machinery Show, HCAMC follow their Facebook page.