Forrest Young returns to his hometown to develop eco-agriculture but is harassed by village tyrant Barton Sutton, who damages his property and sabotages him. Forrest resolves crises, establishing a farming cooperative, solving environmental issues and increasing income. Barton Sutton pays for his actions. Forrest secures a national eco-agriculture project and finds happiness with Chloe Landon, achieving common prosperity and rural revitalization.