A picture of hope

Melisa Goss
Oct 4, 2024
Oct 4, 2024

Lallemand Grant (3).JPG — Joe Bryce’s winning photo in the Lallemand Hometown Roots, contest shows his son Brenden driving his tractor down the road on his FFA chapter’s “drive your tractor to school” day. The photo was a representation of how far Brenden had come after a traumatic brain injury, Bryce said.
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A picture might be worth 1,000 words, but in the case of one Minnesota man, it’s also worth $5,000.

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Lallemand Grant (1).JPG — After a traumatic brain injury, Brenden Bryce’s therapists worked with him on his goals to show cattle, specifically tailoring therapy programs to barn-related tasks, which he was able to replicate at home.
Submitted photo

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Lallemand Grant (2).JPG — Brenden had a goal of showing cattle the summer after his traumatic brain injury, a goal he was able to achieve. He even won a few of the local jackpot shows.
Submitted photo

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Melisa Goss, Assistant Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Hartford with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.