We Are Seeking Engineers Who Understand
This is the truth: We are at the beginning. We have a vision to break John Deere's $4.2B monopoly through cooperative ownership and open-source design. Now we need 247 like-minded engineers who understand the significance of this mission.
Where We Are Today (The Truth)
The Problem Is Real: John Deere's $4.2B/year extraction from farmers is documented through FTC lawsuits, NBC News investigations, and farmer testimonials.
The Vision Exists: We believe 247 engineers can design an open-source modular tractor system and own the cooperative that manufactures it.
We Are Beginning: We have zero engineers recruited. We are in the planning phase for how to attract like-minded engineers who understand the significance.
Truth Matters: Without truth, there is no trust. Without trust, there is no healing. We will document this journey honestly from day one.
Why This Mission Matters
The documented evidence that drives our vision
The Monopoly Is Real
$4.2 billion/year extracted from farmers through repair monopolies
FTC lawsuit (January 2025) documents 100% dealer control over repairs
Farmer testimonials: Jared Wilson lost entire harvests waiting 28 days for dealer repairs
Suicide crisis: Walter Schweitzer links repair delays to 1.5x higher farmer suicide rate
Software locks: $3,000+/year for dealer diagnostic tools farmers can't access
The Engineering Solution
Open-source design: No proprietary software locks or dealer dependencies
Modular architecture: Farmers can repair and upgrade without manufacturer permission
Cooperative ownership: Engineers and farmers own the means of production together
Democratic governance: One engineer, one vote prevents future extraction
Cost transparency: Manufacturing at cost, not maximizing shareholder profit
We're Seeking 247 Engineers Who Understand
Like-minded engineers who see the significance of this mission
Mechanical Engineers
Modular tractor architecture, powertrain design, hydraulic systems
Electrical Engineers
Control systems, sensors, power distribution, diagnostics
Software Engineers
Open-source firmware, diagnostic tools, fleet management
What We're Looking For
Engineers who understand that monopolies harm farmers and communities
Engineers who believe workers should own the means of production
Engineers who want to demonstrate cooperative manufacturing at scale
Engineers who value truth, healing, and breaking extraction systems
What Happens When Engineers Join
The honest roadmap for what we will build together
Recruitment Phase (Now - 2026 Q2)
We seek 247 like-minded engineers who understand the significance. We build trust through truth and transparency about the mission.
Design Phase (When Engineers Commit)
Once 247 engineers join, we collaboratively design the open-source modular tractor system. Democratic governance from day one.
Manufacturing Phase (Future)
We establish the cooperative manufacturing facility and prove that engineer-owned production can break monopolies at scale.