6 SOURCE | Fall 2021
actually thought about using the original site , but it wasn ’ t level enough and they didn ’ t want to disturb what had become a part of modern-era movie history .
Picture from the warning track in left field the day before the game .
“ The league and FOX were actually terrific to work with ,” added Adam .
On the big night , the brothers took their families to the game – their wives , three kids each , and parents . They both said the experience was one they won ’ t soon forget , and that all of the players they met were really gracious and appreciative of what they had built .
The field after Rahe finished hand applying some plant food one evening in June .
But even more important were the messages that started pouring in from others .
“ Halfway through the game , my phone started blowing up with texts from friends and colleagues in ag , some who aren ’ t even huge baseball fans but were watching the game ,” added Andy . “ They said it was such a positive thing for farming and Iowa .”
“ I received really supportive messages from so many in the industry and those are the compliments that really mean something to me ,” added Adam . “ I ’ m just very thankful for the training I ’ ve had through Three Rivers FS and the GROWMARK System over the years . Everyone knows that GROWMARK has the best training in the industry and that almost 20 years of education allowed us to put on such a good face for agriculture in America .”
And America responded by watching the game in droves . With the Field of Dreams game becoming the most watched MLB game since 2005 , the league has already announced they are coming back next August . And the Rahe brothers say they are ready .
“ We ’ re excited to tackle it next year ,” added Andy . “ All you can do is work to make it look the best you can , and now we ’ ve got some experience doing that for two years in a row !”
From the cab of the tractor when Rahe was planting it this year .
Adam ’ s two oldest girls , Sienna ( right ) and Lucy ( Left ) after hand planting corn in right field by the light pole and outfield fence .
Adam and his oldest daughter Sienna after hand applying some plant food in the left field corn .
Adam with his two oldest girls after hand planting some corn next to the light pole in left field this spring .