Dave Brandt Accident: ‘But it’s honest work’ meme personality died at 76

‘But it’s honest work’ meme personality Dave Brandt died at 76.

(Source: Facebook/ Brunner Farms Stockdale Ohio)

David Brandt of Fairfield County, who died at the age of 76 from complications following a car accident, was a global cultural phenomenon that Ohio agriculture had never experienced before. He was a fierce supporter of using cover crops as a substitute for tilling the soil as a different way to prepare the ground. He leaves an impact that is not just positive for those who knew and loved him, but also for the environment. Keep reading to know about David Brandt cause of death in detail.

Who was David Brandt?

Davis was regarded as the “Greatest of All Time” and the “True Godfather of Soil Regen.” Many people who knew him during his well-lived life saw him as an inspiration. He was a pioneer, teacher, mentor, philosopher, and farmer in addition to being an inspiration.

The photo and phrase But It’s Honest Work that went viral in 2014 gave Farmer Dave Brandt his most famous online status as a meme.

David Brandt. (Source : reddit.com)

In the world of agriculture, Brandt will be regarded as a pioneer in no-till, cover crops, soil health, crops high in nutrients, and direct marketing. Each year, agriculturalists from all over the world came to his property in Fairfield County to observe his soils firsthand and gain knowledge from his extensive experience. He also lectured about his farm all over the world.

In the late 1960s, Brandt, a Vietnam War veteran, came home to farm, but not long after his arrival, Brandt’s father passed away in a farming accident. The farm had to be sold, and he and his wife, Kendra (who passed away in 2020), had to start anew with very little gear.

Cost-saving strategies included no-till. Since then, soil organic matter has increased and input costs have been dropped because of Brandt’s utilization of no-till and cover crops. Many have benefited from his mentoring in conservation. He owned Walnut Creek Seeds and ran a farm alongside his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

How did David Brandt die?

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, David Brandt, a former president of the Ohio No-Till Council, sadly passed away, leaving many in shock and grief.

His friend has shared the devastating news on Facebook,

“Just got word that my friend Dave Brandt passed away from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident while delivering seed.

This was the man that got me started on my path of working with regenerative agriculture and has taught me more about soil health, cover crops, and soil biology, than I ever learned in the years prior to our meeting at a conference in Ohio so many years ago now. It hurts my heart to know I won’t get to see him at that same conference anymore and enjoy his conversations, stories, and laughter. He touched thousands of lives the same way he did mine and He will be sorely missed.

Please keep his son Jay Brandt and their family in prayer as they go through this difficult time.”

Dave Brandt cause of death

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, David Brandt was tragically died in a car accident.

He was reportedly taken from his truck and suffered a broken arm and wrist. According to other sources, he reportedly had broken ribs, an ankle fracture, and injuries to his face and body from slamming against the concrete. Despite having spinal damage, he can move his toes on one foot and both hands. He was taken into consideration. Unfortunately he had been pronounced dead.

Last night, a pioneer in no-till and regenerative farming passed away. Before the term “no till farming” existed, Dave Brandt was a pioneer in the field. This is only one of the many ways his legacy will endure beyond his passing.

Tributes to Dave Brandt

However, a larger group of individuals online are mourning him for a different cause—the fact that his ground-breaking study failed to make an impact. The term “no-till farming” refers to farming without disturbing the soil, and Dave Brandt was a pioneering researcher and farmer in this field. His decades-long no-till farming career, as well as the various techniques and materials he employed to raise crop yields, have improved agriculture throughout the world in varied climates and locations where more modern tilling isn’t a possibility.

Steve Brunner wrote: “The Agriculture and Conservation / Cover Crop World lost a true legend yesterday. Dave Brandt was a pioneer in cover crops. I was fortunate enough to have known Dave and experience some of his teachings and use them on our farm. The bottom picture is of Dave and I at a cover crop event here at our place. Dave will be missed, his knowledge and eagerness to pass it on to others made him special to many if you knew him you know what I mean. Prayers for Dave’s family and those close to him over the next few days!!”

The Lazy L Farm wrote: “We had the privilege and the honor to go to the same church as Dave for several years, so this loss hits us hard! Dave was a pioneer in the cover crop area of agriculture. We here on Earth are mourning but Heaven gained a Saint!!! RIP in Dave!”

One of the worst things anyone can go through in life is losing a loved one. Any journey must have a destination at the end. The person’s time on earth has regrettably come to an end now that they have died. We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends. May he rest in peace.

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