By Blake Jackson
The 2025 Keep Missouri Farming Tractor Cruise is gearing up for another successful event in Northwest Missouri, benefiting the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. All proceeds will support agricultural education and leadership programs throughout the state.
The cruise kicks off on Saturday, July 14, at the Northwest Missouri Steam Engine Grounds in Hamilton, MO. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., with a driver meeting at 8:30 a.m. and the cruise officially starting at 9 a.m. The route will take drivers through scenic rural Missouri and includes a pork lunch at Gallatin R-V High School at 11:30 a.m.
Registration fees are $35 for open-station tractors and $50 for tractors with air-conditioned cabs.
Lunch is included for drivers, and guests can purchase meals for $10 per adult and $5 per child. Drivers can register online until Monday, July 14, or register on-site with cash or cheque.
Sponsorship opportunities begin at $100, with Gold ($500), Silver ($250), and Bronze ($100) levels. Sponsors receive recognition on signage and materials and a free lunch at the event. Silver and Gold sponsors who register by June 30 will be listed on the event T-shirt.
Strict safety rules are in place to ensure the well-being of all participants. Tractors must be in good condition, drivers must have valid licenses and insurance, and no trailers, ATVs, or alcohol are permitted.
As organizers emphasize, “The main purpose of the Tractor Cruise is to raise money for agricultural awareness through the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and to have fun in the process.”
Participants must sign a disclaimer and agree to all terms and conditions. With over a decade of tradition, this event celebrates Missouri’s agricultural roots while raising funds for the future of farming.
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