The Best of 'It Ain't Much, But It's Honest Work' Memes in Honor of Dave Brandt's Legacy

The sad news of the death of a farmer named Dave Brandt after complications from an accident hit the internet on May 21st, 2023. Brandt, who went viral after a meme was created of him saying "It ain't much, but it's honest work" spread like wildfire on the internet in 2014 and remained a popular meme format to the present day.

Aside from his internet fame, Brandt was hailed as a pioneer of 'Soil Health' and appeared in a United States Department of Agriculture article entitled "Soil Health Campaign Turns Two: Seeks to Unlock Benefits on- and off-the-Farm." So in honor of his legacy both on and off the internet, here is a round-up of some of the best 'It ain't much' memes.