It is the brainchild of Russell Strong, a highly proven leader in concept development and engineering of agricultural and industrial equipment, an innovator known in his industry as "Mr. Tractor" for his revolutonary designs for major corporations both here and in Europe.

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The white-tiled dining room has tractor-seat stools in front of the open kitchen and communal tables beneath industrial-looking lamps, plus a few two- and four-tops inside and out.

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