I’m 23 Years Old. And I’ve Bought a Farm.

Max Meyer on the tractor he calls a “super-glorified lawnmower,” which he bought after purchasing his 25 acres in Iowa. (All photos courtesy of the author.)
I never understood the point of blowing money on stupid purchases. My twin brother’s death last year changed that.
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We were in Europe in December 2021 when my twin brother—who had been backpacking on $100 a week and refused to waste a single euro on fondue or hot chocolate—told me he was going to buy a $3,000 camera.
Jackson, who had never voiced any interest in photography or filmmaking, said he wanted to become a videographer, to share his travels with the world.
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