New Leadership for Farm Rescue
Farm Rescue has named Shari Rogge-Fidler as its new executive director. A fifth-generation farmer from Nebraska, Rogge-Fidler most recently served as president and chief executive officer of Farm Foundation.
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Farm Rescue Reaches Major Milestone
Farm Rescue has reached a major milestone, completing its 1,300th family assistance case since the organization was founded in 2005. The milestone case took place near Selfridge, where volunteers helped the Froelich family with spring planting following a series of…
Farm Rescue Steps Up for Farmers
Farm families facing crisis have a safety net through Farm Rescue, providing critical support during some of the toughest times in agriculture. Executive Director Tim Sullivan says the organization focuses on helping farmers stay in operation during emergencies. “We provide…
Fighter Pilot Volunteers for Farm Rescue
North Dakota-based Farm Rescue has been helping farmers and ranchers deal with family emergencies for nearly 20 years. Former Kansas farm broadcaster Kathy Patton-Strunk has personal experience with Farm Rescue after her son was hospitalized and unable to harvest his…
Operation Hay Lift Activated
Farm Rescue has activated its ‘Operation Hay Lift’ to help the ranchers affected by the wildfires in western North Dakota. The nonprofit group has already sourced 2,000 round bales of hay and straw, but additional feed supplies are needed. Affected…
Fun at the Farm
Bertsch Farms is hosting its third annual Fun at the Farm event near Hillsboro, North Dakota on Friday from 5-9 p.m. This event provides an experience on the farm, especially those individuals who do not usually have a connection to…
Clark Named Farm Rescue Executive Director
Nate Clark has been named as the new executive director of Farm Rescue. Clark was previously with John Deere where he held titles of global director of corporate social responsibility and president of the John Deere Foundation. Founder and President…
Farm Rescue Expands to Ninth State
Wisconsin has become the ninth state to join the list of Farm Rescue states. "Our first year we helped ten farmers. Last June, we had the honor of assisting our 1,000th family since our beginning," said Farm Rescue Executive Director…
A Farm Rescue Milestone
Farm Rescue will soon complete its 1,000th assistance case. Farm Rescue volunteers will harvest the winter wheat for an Illinois family who’s farmstead was destroyed by a tornado. A special ceremony will be held Tuesday in Palestine, Illinois. Farm Rescue…
Farm Rescue Adds IL to Eligible States in 2023
Farm Rescue, a non-profit organization, currently accepts applications to assist farm families who have experienced a major injury, illness or natural disaster in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota. Farm Rescue says operations in Illinois will…
