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NATIONAL FARM RESCUER DAY

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March 7, 2017 7:31 pm CST

NATIONAL FARM RESCUER DAY

National Farm Rescuer Day dedicates the third Thursday of March to those who support farmers in need.

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When crisis strikes in the form of illness, injury, or natural disaster, Farm Rescuers throughout the heartland get the jobs done. Whether seeds need planting, hay needs to be baled, or crops need to be harvested, these men and women labor in the fields and feed the souls of the farm family when times take a turn for the worse.

What was once a community tradition is now a nonprofit called Farm Rescue. Founded in 2005, Farm Rescue and its volunteers have assisted nearly 1,200 farm and ranch families throughout the region. The day encourages you to join the community that lends a hand when crisis strikes.

Whether a Farm Rescuer volunteers their time, talents, or financial resources, their commitment is valuable. Keeping a farm running is hard work. When the unexpected happens, many hands make the work manageable. There are several ways to get involved with Farm Rescue and make a difference on National Farm Rescuer Day.

HOW TO OBSERVE FARM RESCUER DAY

  • Consider volunteering your skills and time.

  • Support Farm Rescue volunteers by becoming a partner.

  • Make an individual donation.

  • Read more about Farm Rescue in the Celebration Spotlight.

  • Thank a Farm Rescuer and spread the word by using #BeAFarmRescuer and #FarmRescuerDay on social media.

NATIONAL FARM RESCUER DAY HISTORY

Farm Rescue founded National Farm Rescuer Day in 2017 to recognize all the amazing men and women who help get the crops in the ground or to the market from all around the country. It’s also an opportunity to give thanks to the many individual donors, business partners, and grantors who make the organization’s mission possible. Founded by Bill Gross in 2005, Farm Rescue has helped nearly 1,200 families across the region. In 2008, People Magazine named Farm Rescue’s Founder and President, Bill Gross, the original Farm Rescuer. Like Gross, many Rescuers have a deep appreciation for the land and the strong community spirit found in farming and ranching. Farm Rescuers come from all walks of life, from coast to coast, and often generations removed from the family farm.

The Registrar at National Day Calendar®  declared the day to be celebrated annually on the third Thursday of March.

Farm Rescuer FAQ

Q. Where has Farm Rescue helped?
A. Farm Rescuers have impacted farms in nine Midwest states including:

  • Illinois

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

  • Minnesota

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • North Dakota

  • South Dakota

  • Wisconsin

Q. Do you have to be a farmer to volunteer for Farm Rescue?
A. No. In fact, according to Dan Erdmann, Farm Rescue's director of communications, volunteers come from diverse backgrounds.