A prominent Ohio farmer whose image was used in a popular social media meme touting the value of “hard work” has died after he was injured in a vehicle crash in Illinois.

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A prominent Ohio farmer whose image was used in a popular social media meme touting the value of “hard work” has died after he was injured in a crash in Illinois. David ...

But he became well-known for comments he made in 2012 at a Natural Resources Conservation Service event held on his farm. While discussing his occupation, Brandt said “it ain’t much but its honest ...