The dedication and hard work required to sustain a family farm for more than a century is difficult to fathom, and the thought of having everything you’ve built come crashing down due to an unexpected illness can be terrifying. This was the reality for Paul and Renee Ivesdal in the spring of 2020, when Paul was diagnosed with COVID-19. After a lengthy hospital stay, with time spent on a ventilator and some long-lasting effects on his mobility, Paul found himself in the midst of planting season without a solution for completing his necessary work. The Ivesdals decided it was time to contact Farm Rescue. Volunteers and equipment arrived in late May to ensure the family’s wheat and canola crops would be planted in time. This allowed Paul to continue his recovery and prepare for the harvest ahead. (Music courtesy of joshwoodward.com)
