After a year-long wait, Grant Hilbert and his company, SquadBuilt, released American Farming on Nov. 24, 2023. Here’s a look back at his journey to become a gamer, social media influencer and farmer.

BARNES CITY, Iowa — For many people, playing video games is just a hobby. But for two brothers in central Iowa, playing Farming Simulator made buying their own farms possible. Grant Hilbert has always ...