Today, M&H Equipment serves a diverse customer base across the Northeast. The dealership has become a trusted partner for a various range of clientele.

The pace of change in information technology is no longer linear — it is exponential. Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly influence the decisions made by our leaders, our administrators, and the rising generation of businesswomen and men who are stepping into leadership earlier than ever before.

Young entrepreneur couple attempt to make it in a shortline-only dealership group.

Gerry Bourgault’s first taste of innovation was working with his dad, Frank, in 1970 before he went off to Univ. of Saskatchewan and 4 years before the elder Bourgault formally established Bourgault Industries.

For the past 5 decades, Ricky Brown has built more than just innovative farm equipment — he has built a reputation that will outlast him.

Jim Hellbusch is a self-described good ol’ Nebraska guy. As a second-generation president of Duo Lift Manufacturing, his leadership, ingenuity and innovative thinking have helped his family’s businesses thrive for nearly 60 years.

Harley got knocked down hard in his mid-40s when his lifelong profession began facing disruption. But his lifelong relationship with area farmers helped him get back up, and ultimately led to the creation of Summers Mfg.

The 2026 class of Farm Equipment’s ‘Shortline Legends’ forever changed the tools for North American farmers

For most of the farm machinery business, the big sign out front commands the lion’s share of investment, time and attention — and the major-lines monitor it, of course.