Russ Prochaska attended the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
While at Norfolk completing his internship program, Prochaska applied for a job opening at what is currently Landmark Implement Fairfield and planted his roots in Fairfield.
For Prochaska, during the 42 years of working on farm equipment, the Implement dealership has had several name changes, but the determination of helping the customers has always been his biggest accomplishment.
The biggest challenge has been continuing education, staying up to date with the programming technology.
Prochaska has seen the farm industry evolve from the basic “start and go” tractors to programmed tractors with all computers.
All equipment has one basic part, it is all mechanical. Once that part is recognized, most everything else for repairs will fall into place. When working on farm equipment, Prochaska has always held on to the thought process of “learn as you go.” Prochaska and his wife Judy, live in Fairfield. They have four children and several grandchildren.
What future plans are in store for Prochaska? He and Judy plan to attend more of their grandchildren’s activities. Prochaska also has several various projects to complete.
A retirement celebration for Prochaska was held at Fairfield Landmark John Deere Implement on Friday, March 6, to honor the appreciation for his 42 years of commitment.
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