It's been a wild, but very fun week. Last week we were in Indianapolis, IN for the national FFA convention. This was the second year that I had the opportunity to attend and I was even more impressed with the quality of the students that were there. The next generation that will become involved in agriculture will definitely be prepared for the challenges ahead of them.
Today we are in Charleston, WV to speak to the West Virginia Conservation Partnership Conference. It will be fun and exciting to visit with these folks today and let them know about the important role they play in promoting modern production agriculture. All of us realize that the soil is one of our greatest natural resources and that we have a common goal protecting it so that we can raise our food.
There is one last thing I want to mention. Please pray for good harvesting weather for everyone. So many of us are struggling to get the crops out of the fields and is adding to the already stressful job of harvest. When times like these come along, we all need to rely on our faith. So please remember our farmers in your daily prayers.
Have a great week!
Troy
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Farm Rescue
Farm Rescue aim is just that as it expands into Minnesota
Morris Sun Tribune - 05/29/2009
Farmers are always looking out for their neighbors, especially when illness or natural disasters hit a family.
But it’s not easy today to be a good Samaritan, as farms grow larger and the schedules tighter.
That’s where Farm Rescue believes it can make a difference. And has.
“There are fewer family farms and fewer children on farms because they leave to get jobs,” said Farm Rescue founder and president Bill Gross, who grew up on a farm near Jamestown, N.D. “I remember illness and injuries when I was on the farm, and I thought there should be a formal organization to help family farmers at a time of crisis.”
Farm Rescue is a network of volunteers who will plant and harvest for free for farmers facing a crisis that takes them away from the fields.
This month, Farm Rescue planted soybeans near Hancock for the Gerald and Anita Lindgren family while Anita battles cancer.
Since its founding, Farm Rescue has helped 67 farmers with planting or harvesting. There are 22 cases in progress with year, and 15 were completed as of last week. Farm Rescue’s goal is to reach 100 cases by the end of the year, Gross said. Read More
The sense of community and family in rural America has always been impressive. And it doesn’t shine any brighter than when a friend or neighbor faces adversity and everyone pitches in to help. Farm Rescue tries to help farm families in crisis by helping with planting or harvesting. If you know someone that will need help during these crucial times of the farming year, contact this group for more information.
Morris Sun Tribune - 05/29/2009
Farmers are always looking out for their neighbors, especially when illness or natural disasters hit a family.
But it’s not easy today to be a good Samaritan, as farms grow larger and the schedules tighter.
That’s where Farm Rescue believes it can make a difference. And has.
“There are fewer family farms and fewer children on farms because they leave to get jobs,” said Farm Rescue founder and president Bill Gross, who grew up on a farm near Jamestown, N.D. “I remember illness and injuries when I was on the farm, and I thought there should be a formal organization to help family farmers at a time of crisis.”
Farm Rescue is a network of volunteers who will plant and harvest for free for farmers facing a crisis that takes them away from the fields.
This month, Farm Rescue planted soybeans near Hancock for the Gerald and Anita Lindgren family while Anita battles cancer.
Since its founding, Farm Rescue has helped 67 farmers with planting or harvesting. There are 22 cases in progress with year, and 15 were completed as of last week. Farm Rescue’s goal is to reach 100 cases by the end of the year, Gross said. Read More
The sense of community and family in rural America has always been impressive. And it doesn’t shine any brighter than when a friend or neighbor faces adversity and everyone pitches in to help. Farm Rescue tries to help farm families in crisis by helping with planting or harvesting. If you know someone that will need help during these crucial times of the farming year, contact this group for more information.
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