Farmer Carves Bold Message Into Fresh Snow — And He Doesn’t Care Who It Upsets
In a striking display of winter creativity, Prunty Farms — a fifth-generation operation in South Dakota — has captured national attention with a remarkable holiday tradition: tractor-drawn snow art. Their latest creation features farmer Dan Prunty skillfully guiding a John Deere 6400 through nearly a foot of untouched snow, shaping the words “Merry Christmas” in sweeping cursive letters. The moment was filmed from above by his son, Adam, using a drone to reveal the design in all its glory.
Photo Credit: Prunty Farms / YouTube
The now-viral YouTube video, titled “Deere Tracks,” has introduced thousands to this unusually beautiful art form. Speaking to the Argus Leader, Adam explained how the snowy masterpiece came together. “I drove the pattern first with the tractor, then had Dad do it again while I recorded from the drone,” he shared. “Honestly, it was just freehand.”
The snowy message sprawled across the family’s fields highlights not only their deep farming roots, but also their willingness to embrace modern tools and creativity. The aerial view adds a magical touch, offering a perspective far beyond what anyone on the ground could see.
Interestingly, this isn’t a random one-off project. Since getting his drone two years earlier, Adam has been filming regular videos around the farm, turning it into a personal passion — and inadvertently building an online audience fascinated by rural life, machinery, and unexpected moments of beauty.
As viewers watch the words “Merry Christmas” stretch across the white landscape of South Dakota, the scene feels like a warm reminder that joy and imagination can bloom anywhere — even in frozen fields. Prunty Farms’ snowy message doesn’t just highlight their skill behind the wheel; it spreads holiday cheer far beyond their property lines.
In a digital world where viral clips often come and go in a flash, this simple, heartfelt creation continues to resonate, celebrating the resourcefulness, spirit, and heart that define the holiday season.