Father and sons celebrate final harvest together

From the Illinois Harvest 2023 series

Phyllis Coulter
Oct 28, 2023
Oct 28, 2023

David, his dad, Herbert, and brother Steven Roos enjoy a special harvest photo as it is their last harvest with Herbert’s grandson, Noah, taking over the home farm next year.
Photo courtesy of the Roos Family

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Phyllis Coulter

HAVANA, Ill. — Steven Roos had a nice surprise during harvest near Havana in western Illinois this fall.

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Roos combines — Steven Roos is the cart driver at the family farm during harvest in western Illinois. His brother David drives the combine and their dad checks the moisture in the bins.
Photo by Phyllis Coulter

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