Growing Up On the Farm
From sunrise chores to sunset rides, growing up on the farm isn’t just a way of life
It’s the foundation of resilience, hard work, and family tradition.
“Growing Up On the Farm” celebrates the people raised among fields, fences, and four-wheel drives
where lessons come from dirt roads and dreams are built with calloused hands.
For 50 years, Kubota has been part of that story.
Supplying the tools that helped shape generations, and powering the legacy that continues to grow
one season, one family, one future at a time.
Join us as we share the stories, snapshots, and spirit of farm life
past, present, and proudly fueled by Kubota.
Sponsored by
Philip Lawrence, MP Northumberland Clarke
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GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Anna Turnbull, Dragonfire Farm
For Anna Turnbull, life on the farm began with a simple fascination for horses. That passion has grown into Dragonfire Farm, a 100-acre equestrian facility where she trains horses and riders, coaches students of all ages and continues to build a dream rooted in hard work, family and community. Located in Roseneath, Dra...
Jul 21, 2026
GROWING UP ON THE FARM: The Van Dorp Family
For more than 60 years, the Van Dorp family has been growing strawberries in Northumberland, but farming has never been just about the crops. It's about family. It's about heritage. And it's about passing a way of life from one generation to the next. Bill and Mary Jean Van Dorp farm roughly 700 acres, growing strawber...
Jul 14, 2026