Longtime Daviess County Farmer Holds Equipment Auction

John Pat Hart's farm equipment to be sold this Saturday in Cannelburg

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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After decades of farming in Daviess County, Indiana, John Pat Hart is retiring and selling off his family's farm equipment at a public auction this Saturday, March 9th, 2026. The auction will feature a wide range of agricultural machinery and will be held both in-person and online.

Why it matters

Family-owned farms and the equipment they rely on are an integral part of the rural Midwest economy. As older farmers retire, these auctions provide an opportunity for the next generation of farmers to acquire the tools they need to continue working the land.

The details

The John Pat Hart Farm Equipment Auction will take place at the Hart family farm located at 10383 East 100 South in Cannelburg, Indiana. Bidding will be available both in person and online, with J. Yagle serving as the auctioneer. A wide variety of farm machinery, including tractors, combines, and other implements, will be up for sale as John Pat Hart transitions into retirement after decades of operating the family farm.

  • The auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The players

John Pat Hart

A longtime farmer in Daviess County, Indiana who is retiring and selling off his family's farm equipment.

J. Yagle

The auctioneer who will be overseeing the sale of the John Pat Hart farm equipment.

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What’s next

Interested buyers can preview the equipment on Friday, March 8th from 3-6 p.m. at the Hart family farm.

The takeaway

As older farmers in the Midwest retire, these equipment auctions provide an important opportunity for the next generation to acquire the tools they need to continue the region's agricultural legacy.