05/12/2026
GTA spotlight:
At just 12 years old, Gauge Ferguson is already showing what hard work, determination, and strong values can accomplish.
Over the course of a year, Gauge rebuilt a 1965 John Deere mower with an 8-horsepower motor — learning mechanical skills, patience, and perseverance every step of the way. From finding parts through John Deere and online sources to painting and restoring the mower himself, this project became more than rebuilding a mower… it became building character. Two years later he has purchased his first tractor!
At Griffith-Tillery Agency, we believe in the same values young people like Gauge demonstrate every day:
• Faith — trusting God and staying grounded in what matters most
• Family — learning from and working alongside those who support and encourage us
• Community — investing in the future of agriculture and our local communities
• Integrity — doing honest, quality work and seeing a project through to the end.
The future of agriculture — and our communities — is bright with young people like this leading the way.” 🚜💚💛
Amy Holmes Ferguson
TimandShelba Holmes
