Farm Equipment Trading Memories with Vern Johnson

Farm Tales and Cow Pies · Jul 23, 2026 · 31m

Today's guest is Vern Johnson, an equipment trader who's worn a lot of hats. From his family's dairy farm—where his dad famously tripled the herd in a single day—to more than 40 years of buying, selling, and trading equipment. Vern has collected stories that are as memorable as the

machines themselves.

He takes us back to the days of corn pickers, four bottom plows and long Iowa road trips. You'll hear about a 600-mile joyride for a swather that ended about 2,640 feet from home. For Vern, it's never just about the equipment—it's about the people you meet, the relationships…