As harvest begins across the country, Farm Rescue is reminding rural communities that help is available for farm families facing an unexpected crisis. When illness, injury or natural disaster strikes, the work on the farm doesn’t stop. Crops still need to come out of the field, and for a family already navigating a difficult season, harvest can quickly become an overwhelming challenge.
Farm Rescue provides free harvest assistance to farm families in crisis, bringing together equipment, volunteers and support to help families get their crops safely out of the field. This harvest season, Farm Rescue is asking farmers, neighbors, agricultural professionals, healthcare providers, community organizations, friends and family members to help identify those who may need assistance.
If you know a farm family facing a crisis this harvest season, refer them to Farm Rescue. Families can also apply directly for assistance at Farmrescue.org/need-help. Farm Rescue harvest assistance is available in: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Montana, and Kentucky.
“Farm families are strong and resilient, but when an unexpected injury, illness or natural disaster occurs, it can be a challenge to navigate on top of the needs of the farm,” said Shari Rogge-Fidler, Executive Director of Farm Rescue. “In rural communities, neighbors have always looked out for one another, but during harvest, those same neighbors are often working long days to bring in their own crops. That’s where Farm Rescue can step in. We’re here to help carry the load so families facing a crisis can focus on what matters most: their family and recovery.”
