Meet the 8-year-old farmer going viral on TikTok for love of tractors

Jackson Laux of South Whitley, Indiana, is a tractor-riding farming enthusiast with a growing fan base on social media who has now developed a collaboration with John Deere! NBC’s Kathy Park spends the day with Jackson to learn everything there is to know about farm life.
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[@jillv4006]

John Deere just landed marketing gold! Love this kid! He’s authentic down to the way he stands like a farmer.

[@BALLSOFBEEF]

john deere is the next bud light

[@bluacuras]

Got to love this kid❤❤❤❤

[@jillv4006]

@@BALLSOFBEEF I finally get what you’re talking about. Fortunately they learned where their money comes from and have supposedly gotten rid of their DEI Statement. You’d think these companies would understand their customer base better.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

Great kid, and great parents. Keep that family farming tradition going, buddy...

[@BusyBeeFarmsAldenNY]

It is such a blessing

[@michaelwalsh9145]

He needs to learn about proper work before being left near a tractor

[@leviharrison4127]

"Learned it over the years" hahaha that's awesome. Kid is a perfect example of what proper homeschooling and hands on learning can produce, need more like him.

[@goldenwolf8081]

lol I’m 21 and I don’t really feel right saying over the years like I’m really 50 but an 8 year old makes it sound so sharp and easy I already like this kid😂

[@WranglermanLevi]

Very interesting how the pendulum shift of home schooled kids being the weird social outcasts in the 90's to now in 2024, the home schooled kid is the most refreshing, rooted, pleasant person to be around.

[@leviharrison4127]

@@WranglermanLevi for public perception it’s starting to shift for sure. However, there are a lot of terrible teachers that shouldn’t be homeschooling their kids too. These parents are just doing everything right and have the capacity to teach effectively. They’re the perfect example to look towards.

[@WranglermanLevi]

@@leviharrison4127 This is more of a political comment and the state of affairs in our country than anything. Of course the parents are critical to the quality of education a home schooled student would have. Just like the variable in quality of public education which does exist in the US today unfortunately. My own kids are in public school in a great state with wonderful teachers. I am just happy to see a great kid as a bi-product of homeschooling and not being indoctrinated by social media, government and woke ideologies so prevalent today. This kid is one good example, I can think of many others in my own community as well.

[@michaelwalsh9145]

He knows what two levers on the lawn mover are for, big deal.

[@markcampbell6884]

Couldn’t be happier for his success, and his vocabulary is a testament to his parents.

[@matthewosborne5963]

This is what I would like to see more of in this country. This young man has got it figured out.

[@Mel-fe8db]

What a special blessing ! Bringing all the farming back to America ! Hooray

[@bruceso797]

Great!!!! That was me 65 years ago. Couldn’t get enough of tractors and farming on my Grand parents farm ..

[@willm678]

Haha I’m jealous that you got to grow up on a farm!

[@CRJames-s5y]

Dude this is fricken AMAZING!!! 🤘that is the coolest eight year old ever. Glad there are family’s out there like that

[@TimHobson-x8f]

This is definitely a future farmer of America

[@michaelwalsh9145]

Haven’t you heard the globalists don’t want farmers, he’ll be living in a smart city eating dried bugs and fake meat if he survives their plan that is.

[@Razzlest]

Great work mom and dad!!!

[@GillianMcGeorge-Cruikshank]

And Grandpa.

[@amycoffin826]

This young man is going places.

[@LittleMaxx779]

He's a hoot and he'll be a great farmer.

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

thats clearly a high IQ/EQ kid thats already well adjusted to being able to communicate with adults. he will go far in life because his parents did well raising him.

[@jamalydude]

His communication with adults is so so impressive. Very mature. A lot better communicator than most adults

[@John-uo1qf]

Associating with adults is the best way to learn social skills

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

@@John-uo1qf absolutely. any parents that say things to their kids like "be quiet when the adults are talking" is doing them a disservice. the is a direct correlation between the amount of words spoken to a child and their IQ growth and how well at communicating they are. its quite sad that too many parents these days hand their kids a tablet and ignore them. my friend and his wife are above average IQ people and their 10 year old kid without any mental issues can barely speak because she has been raised on a tablet playing mindless games or watching cartoons and is ignored. its quite sad.

[@John-uo1qf]

@@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem Government schools where the kids are expected to learn social skills from their peers also adds to their delayed social development

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

@@John-uo1qf yeah no doubt, the current education system in the USA is a joke. its the most well funded its every been yet our academic scores keep falling. today schools are basically just Statist neo-marxist indoctrination camps. programs like "no child left behind" have been devastating. there are Seniors that have the academic scores of a 3rd grader but are able to graduate because graduations equal more money from govt. most schools if they were competing in a free market would go bankrupt quite quickly because they're pumping out a crappy product.

[@briansmith8405]

We worked together in 79’…heck of a worker.

[@jamesbainton]

Worked with him in '84 - he always talked about Brian...

[@jackd8439]

We worked together in ‘90 world class guy

[@faustinemagdaong4481]

He helped me moved bales back in 64' I still owe him 5 bucks.

[@silverstar4289]

Yeah, I served with him when he was drafted. Couldn’t wait to get back to the farm

[@alross4515]

Fixed my truck back in 83 , had it humming like a new baby bird

[@IAMREIKI]

Thank You to all Farmers of our Great Country We Love You Very Much .

[@raulcorral9020]

After 27 years of living, I now know I wanna be like him when I grow up.

[@131dyana]

Love the boy and loved the story thanks. God bless him. Be careful son the machines are dangerous.

[@mondonott]

These little kids are all over the country side he just got the right publicity good for him!!! And Deere is of course smart to bring him on board with marketing and advertising! Allll these city folks need to remember when the farmers are doing good we all do good! Support your local farmer

[@thndr_5468]

This kid is awesome and I can tell he's bright and got a great future ahead of him

[@burtbrooks7731]

He likes the correct color of tractors👍👍❤️ Nothing runs like a Deere💪

[@MAKESHIFTFARMs]

Nothing runs like a Deere being pulled by an IH. 🤣😀Sorry I had to say it buddy. I’m a red guy tho.

[@Nm-co6zp]

Especially after taco night

[@jetoole2005]

If it ain't red, it's in the shed

[@troycarter5190]

Too bad JD is laying a bunch of people off and moving their factory to Mexico.

[@shaynejenkins446]

Green has gone woke.

[@time4paws]

A remarkable young man.

[@Harley-k6h]

My family go to meet him a wonderful and amazing young man! This kid will become very successful!

[@ThetreeDraggon]

Dang that kid knows more about tractors then my ranch hand self does. 😂👍🙏❤️

[@zoe6723]

adorable lil genius!

[@manuelbello5806]

He is

[@dougdiplacido2406]

He is a pint sized little adult. Really cool kid.

[@dj3114]

Yep, the epitome of an old soal.

[@stevebiddle8912]

What a great story!!

[@kimt1054]

Family nurturing at its best. Awesome young man and awesome family.

[@kevinr5187]

Brings tears to my eyes. Farm kids are built just a little different. My Dad was a farmer and I could not believe believe it growing up when I asked other kids what their Dad did for a living and they did not know, you can bet farm kids new, it’s a family affair. If your Dads a farmer everyone in your whole family is a farmer.

[@yvettelogel5621]

He is a breath of fresh air. What an amazing boy. Gives you hope 😁😁

[@montgomerypoulos6076]

I've been farming since I was 12 years old and it warms my heart to know that this young man wants to be a farmer one day, he is gonna go places and make it in this world

[@jillloutsch]

I just love this. My family has been John Deere green all of our lives. 💚💛💚💛

[@tammymyers9828]

Jackson will lead the next generation of farmers ❤

[@nancyinkf5516]

Thank goodness for our farmers!

[@bradysalaz5568]

Am from rural utah and dang this kid is my new hero. I'm 44 years young and it makes me wanna turn over my gramps deere and keep it runnin.

[@jonathanhulsey3565]

Amazing!! Our country needs more of this!!

[@bfields1448]

I love tractors too. Farmers feed the world. ❤🙏. Sweet little boy i bet his momma daddy loves him alot.

[@jeanniestegner9915]

I can tell he grew up on the family farm, handling daily chores with animals and equipment. I can see him leaning against a hitching post chewing on piece of straw while listening intently to his elders and remembering all their stories and jokes. He is what I call a sponge for knowledge. 😊

[@joypayne5534]

My goodness what a sweetheart smart little man 🧍‍♂️ god bless him 😊

[@SkiD2000]

Love that kid! He is amazing!

[@shannonmcdonald6896]

So adorable and smart! I love that this kid is going places! Very Wholesome!

[@stephnews4]

I just saw Jackson on a John Deere commercial during the World Series!!! I’m so happy for him! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🎉

[@Jon-t2c]

This kid has a photogenic memory..and a old soul..

[@f0xixtaiail2000]

We need more kids like this! Homeschooling and not sending the kid to a public school was one of the best decisions the parents made. There was a time in America when many kids had his wisdom and can-do attitude. Now, the public schools have gotten the kids so twisted that most do not know if they are coming or going.

[@patricias5122]

He has the speech of a much much older man, "you got your" and "you take your" obviously a smart young fella and cute as heck.

[@JAMPOS1]

It's not that hard to know he's an old soul that is so intelligent and so smart about what's going on he talks like a 55 year old man that can have a conversation with and knows exactly what he's talking about at all times.

[@deepfrieddeals]

He's a remarkable young man. I can't wait to see what he achieves in his life and hope he will continue to share his journey with us.

[@melrosabal3564]

Been a fan of this amazing young boy for a while and never get enough of watching his videos ♥️god bless him 🙏

[@4literfandaniel373]

Smart kid. Powershift is amazing.

[@mattcraztex9940]

Kids amazing, Keep that farming tradition going he’s going to good places in life

[@raytaylor582]

Love this kid

[@shawnwhite08sw]

That kid lives right down the road from my old house in Columbia City, IN. Smart kid

[@toca5700]

I love this kid! I have a 10 yr old son I try to teach him as much as I can about our John Deere's as well but this is just amazing!!!! I think the parents need some credit as well! One hell of a child.

[@robertfitzsimmons2507]

How awesome is that. Right on man

[@emiliobello2538]

I remember seeing this on TV just this morning

[@fredrikjaensson7350]

He will be a great farmer one day. He might be the President one day. He have the skills and he will reach the stars😁👍. God bless you all and greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@timstroh216]

Farm On little Man!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😲👍😎😎

[@MAKESHIFTFARMs]

What a great kid. Gives me a little hope for the future, lol.

[@Doghunter0222]

This is so America.. thank you Jackson you are appreciated.

[@jkdean82]

That 8 year old just said, "that transmission is nice to shift through"!!! Couldn't have said it better myself. 👏

[@cupwalker24.7]

Tractors and Diesels Build Great Men For the Future and keep the World Alive and Family's Strong 💪🙏

[@shaynejenkins446]

To bad John Deere has forgotten that.

[@cupwalker24.7]

@@shaynejenkins446 yes! we should Support Company's who Give us Great Product support and the ability to fix our Own Equipment in the field without computers and balls and Chains that come with new John deer Equipment so everyone can still eat and survive ;) What is Everyone's Favorite Tractor ? love me Some International ;)

[@gailoreilly1516]

I love that kid!

[@LindaPeavy-sf3pb]

He is so awesome

[@Dribbledribbles]

That kid is exactly what this country needs!!!! Get er done Jackson

[@newman653]

This young fella is a credit to his parents.

[@ryanwhite4912]

Just a good old boy so impressive good job parents.

[@yolandaneely6431]

There are 30 years old that dont know what they want to do with their lives! This kiddo does❤

[@PeteDyer-o9e]

Awesome Brother God bless you

[@mylesstopmotionsandcats2482]

This kid is lucky (in my opinion) I’ve always loved farming, and I’ve dreamed of farming, but this kid, this kid is just lucky to be doing my dream

[@stevenarnold1960]

Need more kids like Jackson.

[@portrrbeeson3754]

We have them all over America growing up on farms. Farm kids just learn life lessons early in life. First thing you learn to drive on a farm is a tractor usually around 5 years of age.

[@michaelwalsh9145]

@@portrrbeeson37545 is way too young which is why a farm kid is killed every 3 days on US farms and thousands injured.

[@jacksperf8003]

HOME SCHOOLED on the farm best education you can get

[@PeterBrown349]

Great work man 😊

[@heatmoon]

I started picking rocks on a allis 185 at that age. I could reach the clutch and underatood the tractor as well as any kid. Spent my life following my dad from tractor to tractor

[@lynnepichotta9492]

This kid is so amazing!

[@lynheydt3304]

We need more kids like this and the parents that bring them up. This is what America is about.

[@stevedemoe1359]

Good job dad!

[@kevinhunt1202]

There is sone hope for the future after all! Me and my friends spent all our times hanging on the garage working on our atv s then eventually cars ! Rippin and running! Best times of my life!

[@redwoods7370]

Very bright and well adjusted. Great little guy.

[@JoshOwings-ih2ob]

Amazing young man

[@daviovann]

He is a very gifted person. WOW

[@agger838]

Poured a concrete slab with the guy back in 86. Great guy

[@iramcclure6189]

Smart move for John Deere

[@shaynejenkins446]

They needed to do something. This is damage control.

[@papatomsthoughts]

This kid is amazing. 😊😊😊😊

[@TheRealHeartLeSS_Music]

This is what happens when you allow your kids to be productive and keep a phone from their hands. Our youth in this country could be so resilient if parents would pay attention to their kids and actually teach them something instead of letting the phone and television do all the work for you. Good on em, I hope him and his family succeed for many years to come, as well as any other family that puts time and effort into their kids schooling and home life.

[@ilikeminecraftgaming9331]

This is like me with steam locomotives....Most people outside of fellow train nerds have no clue what on earth I'm talking about XD.It's amazing how certain people can just soak in any knowledge of what they're interested in like a sponge,this kid's definitely done that!

[@MrBigrobmjca3]

You see where UP is touring one of the old Big Boy steamers?

[@MrBigrobmjca3]

You see where UP is touring Big Boy?

[@kellybuentiempo6924]

Great Kid, 8 yrs. old! ❤🇺🇸👍!

[@maxk5134]

I love this little guy! 😂

[@franciscarodriguez2855]

He the kind of man you would love to have a beer with just talking about tractors

[@justkelly6992]

There is the future of our farming community, smart and articulate and has a genuine feel for values and no doubt American values. I would shake his hand and buy him a John Deere Hat if I ever met him!!

[@John-z6d9s]

He knows his stuff john Deere..... Nothing and I mean nothing. Nothing runs like a Deere great job Jackson hard worker worker salt of the earth

[@shaynejenkins446]

Loyal customers are running from John Deere. They stabbed their customer base in the back.

[@nemo227]

That was GOOD! GOOD! GOOD!

[@BRPFan]

That’s awesome!!

[@Sureshots.]

This kid maybe 8 but he has 20 year’s experience.

[@billlevassiur5891]

Remarkable young man.

[@leanncarpenter9138]

He is definitely like my Son. My Son is 30 now. We do not have a Farm, but he farms 200 acres and has a job and a you tube channel. My Son used to collect farm cards(like baseball cards). My Son Uses Oliver equipment

[@agapapowers]

Love you forever baby boy

[@neldadavis2793]

Love this kid!!!!

[@michaelaschildknecht4397]

He would fit right in with the early morning McDonald's crew of coffee drinking retired granddads.

[@KeithPanetta-jx9ut]

Love this kid!

[@karenshaffer1265]

Awesome young man. Good future. Blessing to you.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@GordCurry-it4xo]

Excellent!!