Heritage Tractor, a local John Deere dealership with 21 locations in Eastern Kansas, Western Missouri, and Northern Arkansas, plans to donate to 21 different charitable organizations during their summer Traveling Tractor Tour. The Heritage Tractor team will gather on Friday, June 28, 2024, to present a check for $1,000 to Lily’s House.
The Traveling Tractor started in Smithville, Missouri earlier this summer, and will travel from Northern Kansas City to Northern Arkansas—more than 1,140 miles—stopping to donate to 21 charities along the way. Employees from each location voted for a charitable organization in their community earlier this year. The Adrian team tallied the votes and Lily’s House came out on top.
Lily’s House was founded in 2017 in Adrian, Missouri. The founders, Jeff and Sara Vick, were inspired to create this shelter after becoming foster parents. Lily’s House is a long-term substance abuse recovery home for mothers and their children. It is intended to give young families a fresh start in life and an opportunity to live clean and sober.
The John Deere 5E tractor is wrapped with an American flag decal to symbolize the fact that our communities, filled with hardworking Americans, are what make up the fabric of the nation. As an American company that sells American-made equipment, Heritage Tractor prides themselves on being part of these communities.
The company has a simplistic focus statement that they call the “Heart of Heritage.” Their heart as a business is centered around three things: their coworkers, their customers, and their communities. This idea is not a new one, but rather something that the founder placed in the highest regard and instilled in both coworkers and fellow owners.
“Our devotion to people stretches far outside the walls of our stores. Yes, we place a high value on providing high-quality equipment and expert service, but it’s more than that,” says Derek Dummermuth, owner, and CEO. “We also want to see our people succeed—our employees, our customers, and the communities they all call home. This initiative is just a small nod to that.”
The company continues to support many other local organizations throughout the year including area schools, FFAs and fairs. The Traveling Tractor donations are an increase over the current annual giving to local events.
About Heritage Tractor
Heritage Tractor is a full-service John Deere dealership that provides agricultural and outdoor equipment as well as OEM parts and certified service. Our company was founded in 1998 and today is a leading John Deere dealer worldwide focused on our coworkers, customers, and the communities they serve. Today, Heritage Tractor employs more than 560 employees across 21 locations in Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas.
