A little bit about us!
Nature's tantrum!
In early 1952, in the drought-stricken plains outside a small town in Kansas, farmer William “Bill” Turner faced a crisis that threatened not only his family’s livelihood but the well-being of his entire community. Bill’s farm, once a thriving patchwork of wheat and corn, had been ravaged by a succession of dry seasons and erratic weather.
Along with unreliable, outdated equipment that often broke down at the most crucial moments, crop yields dwindled and debts mounted. Frustrated by the constant setbacks and driven by a fierce determination to change the course of his fate, Bill decided that something radical needed to be done.
An acorn was planted...
That same year, Bill confided in his longtime friend and neighbor, Frank Davis, a mechanically gifted tinkerer who had a reputation for fixing almost anything and Frank’s brother. Together, the three men began experimenting in the cramped space of Bill’s barn, repurposing old machinery and sketching out innovative designs to create more efficient, sustainable farming tools. Their goal was not merely to improve yields on Bill’s own fields, but to develop a suite of practical, affordable solutions that could help local farmers weather the unpredictable challenges of the environment.
As word of their breakthroughs spread throughout the community, more farmers began to join Bill and Frank in their makeshift workshop. In 1955, Bill and Frank formalized their efforts by establishing an organization they called Green Horizon.
...It's first leaves started to emerge...
The organization’s early days were challenging; the founders held outdoor classes by candlelight during long winter evenings, shared best practices at local community centers, and used every available resource to fund prototype development. Their hands-on approach meant that Green Horizon wasn’t just about selling a product—it was about building a support network where farmers could learn, experiment, and adapt to modern challenges together.
Over time, Green Horizon’s reputation grew. The organization expanded its activities to include field demonstrations where new tools were tested in real-world conditions, workshops on soil conservation and water management, and even partnerships with local technical colleges to train the next generation of agricultural innovators. Bill Turner’s passion and Frank Davis’s ingenuity had not only alleviated immediate concerns on a patch of Kansas farmland but had also sparked a broader movement towards sustainable, resilient farming practices—a legacy that continues to inspire rural communities to this day.
...It kept growing, growing, growing...
...And it grew into a mighty Oak Tree!
Green Horizon stands as a testament to what can be achieved when determination meets ingenuity, and when one man’s desperate need for change becomes the catalyst for an enduring movement toward healthier, more sustainable agriculture..