There have been several ATV accidents reported lately and we’d like to remind all our friends to please use caution and safety when operating those type of vehicles because we want you all to stay safe and healthy. Safe and healthy is how you want your family and friends, so do the same for yourself, please.
We all remember how nice it was to have the wind in our hair and the bugs in our teeth, but helmets are made to protect you from hurtful objects like the hard ground and large rocks that might be in the way when you happen to fall off, so use them.
Haying season rolls on and Farm Rescue’s Angels in Blue finished up two haying projects this week.
A nasty fall tore the quad muscle of a Crosby, North Dakota, farmer and our volunteers were able to roll up 539 bales so his cattle would have a feed source this winter. We gave the farmer time to heal up and be back on the move when his herd needs him.
An Almont, North Dakota, farmer has struggled with physical and mental issues since being trampled by a cow and requested help from Farm Rescue to bring in his hay crop. One of our dedicated volunteers rolled 241 bales on his acres. That makes one less worry for the farmer and his family.
We’re also currently working a harvest case for a Bloomfield, Montana, family who is navigating the unexpected loss of the farm’s main operator. Grief and anger can make it difficult for any family to carry on with day-to-day tasks, let alone handle the bigger projects that often arise on a farm. Farm Rescue is honored to step up and give this family a little relief.
If you or anyone you know are battling mental health issues and the many stresses involved with farming, please dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). There are also some great resources available through the Farm Family Wellness Alliance, which provides farm families access to mental health and wellbeing services at no cost. Farm Rescue is privileged to be part of this important coalition. To learn more about the Farm Family Wellness Alliance and the services available through their Togetherall platform, visit farmfoundation.org/resources/farm-family-wellness-alliance.
We’re busy relocating combines and equipment so they are in the best position for upcoming harvest cases. Field Operations Manager Luke Benedict is coordinating our efforts to best help farmers in need.
Farm Rescue had a little Fun at the Farm with Bertsch Farms in Hillsboro, North Dakota. Bertsch Farms used the event to educate visitors about farms and raise money for Farm Rescue. With activities like axe throwing, bounce houses, tractor rides, hayrides, and drone demos, a good time was had by all.
Good times are always happening at the Iowa State Fair and Farm Rescue was blessed to receive an invitation to share our mission inside the Titan Tire booth. Field Operations Manager Ben Smith and Development Officer Terry Johnston manned Farm Rescue’s part of the booth and we thank them for taking the time to go. It was another great opportunity to display our Farm Rescue and Busch Light co-branded pickup, as well. Maybe next time they’ll bring a funnel cake back to share.
Our Angels in Blue sharing their time this week were Andy Wittenburg, Garry Deckert, Dave Zimmer, Bill Bjorneby, Keith Barkema, Kieth Worthley, Jack Limke, and Volunteer Coordinator Genita Limke. Thank you all so much!
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”—Robin Sharma
Respectfully,
Jennifer Theurer
Field Operations Support Assistant
