Helping Farm Families in Crisisfarmrescue.org

Farm Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides planting, harvesting and haying assistance free of charge for farm families who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. Operations are funded solely by donations, grants and sponsorships.

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“Helping farm families in crisis” is not a phrase that is taken lightly at Farm Rescue. Our dedicated team of selfless volunteers and generous sponsors allows us to reach out in ways like no other non-profit organization. We provided timely assistance to more farm families who experienced major injury, illness or natural disaster than in any previous year. We assisted 50 farm families in 2013 and more than 250 farm families since our inception in 2006.

Tragedies aren’t planned. They happen at the least-expected moment. Thanks to the free planting, harvesting and haying assistance provided by Farm Rescue, families are able to bridge unexpected crises so they have an opportunity to continue viable operations for future generations.

The continuation of viable farms is the organization’s focus. These viable operations are the backbone that sustains the strength of rural communities and businesses. As a result of the assistance provided by Farm Rescue, farm families can survive potentially devastating circumstances, which in turn helps the economic well-being of communities.

Farm Rescue is able to lend a helping hand to those experiencing unexpected crises. It has become a common sight to see the Farm Rescue fleet of trucks, tractors or combines traveling through rural communities to the next farm that is in need of assistance. We are proud to be helping the very farm families and rural communities that built America’s heartland.

We are having a positive impact on many people. When I say “we,” I am referring to the Farm Rescue “family” of compassionate and generous volunteers, sponsors and supporters who make our mission possible. We sincerely thank you for lending a helping hand to our noble and worthy cause. You are making a positive impact in the lives of others far beyond the immediate farm families we assist. The tangible and intangible benefits are far-reaching in terms of families and communities.

We welcome new volunteers, sponsors and supporters. You have an opportunity to clearly show that you care about the well-being of farm families and rural communities. Farm families consistently praise volunteers, sponsors and supporters of Farm Rescue. We hope that you will join us in making a positive impact for present and future generations of farm families and rural communities.

Bill GrossFarm RescuePresident & Founder

Over 30 years ago, a cow fell on Daryl De Groot injuring one of his knees. It would be 2005 before he finally went in for knee

replacement surgery. What should have been a simple procedure turned to the worst when the artificial knee became askew. To correct the problem, another knee replacement surgery was performed in February of 2012.

All was going well until staph infection set in. Antibiotics seemed to clear the infection, but in March of 2013, the infection returned. Daryl was taken to Mayo Clinic where doctors removed his knee and told him that he would remain knee-less for the next two months, which meant no fieldwork.

A friend of the De Groot’s told them about Farm Rescue and encouraged them to apply for assistance. “I had never heard of Farm Rescue,” said Daryl “but I’m glad that I called them.” Farm Rescue rolled into the farm with RDO sponsored equipment to plant the De Groot’s crops, assuring them an income later in the year. Daryl had a new knee put in and has returned to working on the farm – a farm that endured a crisis and remains “home” for the De Groot family thanks to the generosity of many sponsors and donors who support the mission of Farm Rescue.

On March 28, 2013, Shawn Sundberg’s day started out with a soggy living room, courtesy of the melting ice on the roof.

After climbing up on the ladder to remove the ice, the ladder slipped and Shawn fell 10’ to the Sundberg’s concrete driveway.

With two broken legs, Shawn was sent to Rochester, where he and his wife, Amanda, remained for 10 days. Fortunately, they farm with Shawn’s dad, but like Amanda said, “When you have two farm families, you have two family farm’s worth of work.” Shawn’s dad suggested they contact Farm Rescue, and since Amanda works at the local grain elevator, she was very familiar with Farm Rescue.

Following the application process, Farm Rescue was able to lend a hand planting the Sundberg’s crops, relieving Shawn from the worry and allowing him to focus on healing. Shawn spent four months in a wheelchair, went through therapy, and made a full recovery.

Amanda said, “Our four-year-old was especially excited that the Farm Rescue Banquet was on her birthday so that she could see Charlie

(Bartsch), Pete (Von Bank), and Louie (Rothmann) again.” The Farm Rescue volunteers arrive on the scene as part of the crew, but when they leave, they’re part of the family.

Stories of Assistance

2013 Farmers Assisted

Roger ArtzTorn Rotator Cuff

Ipswich, SD

Chad & Jennifer BergCattle AccidentUnderwood, ND

Steven DickStroke

Lisbon, ND

Mike BergFused Ankle

Underwood, ND

Daryl & Marla De GrootSurgery Complications

Hull, IA

Joel & Janelle HoffmanDislocated Ankle

McHenry, ND

Levi & Ally HaluskaBrain TumorBowden, ND

Richard & Joan Hintz Fractured Ankle

Bentley, ND

Joseph & Rosemary GoeserPneumonia

Munich, ND

Kenton & Autumn HoferCancer

Bridgewater, SD

Jimmy & Regina JacksonLiver DiseaseBowdle, SD

David KinzleyRotator Cuff Surgery

Mohall, ND

Delree KilburSurgery

Hazen, ND

Vernon & Sheila HoytCancer

McHenry, ND

Eugene LehrSurgery

Lehr, ND

David & Derae HoffmanHeart Surgery

Watford City, ND

Brian HapkaCancer

Argyle, MN

Doyle & Sandy BurkhardtFarm Accident

Oakes, ND

Mark & Phyllis BuechlerCancer

Sawyer, ND

Daniel AshSurgery

Butler, SD

Daniel & Diane FullHeart Surgery

Royal, IA

Dave & Mary KraftSurgery

Timber Lake, SD

Larry & Mina HoneymanWest Nile VirusMorristown, SD

Nick HoffmanHand SurgeryMcHenry, ND

Merle & Ida LehmanSurgery Complications

McClusky, ND

Travis & Mandy Tollerud Broken Pelvis

Pelican Rapids, MN

Richard & Cindy TraphagenRuptured Appendix

Columbia, SD

Patty VerbitskyDiabetes Complications

Butte, ND

Daryl & Laurie ZarakHead Injury

South Heart, ND

Tom & Desarae ZhariaBroken PelvisPembina, ND

Dan & Joni McGinnityHeart Surgery

Tioga, ND

Bill LemnaCancer

Enderlin, ND

“You always hear about a farmer’s pride. Sometimes you have to take that pride and have even greater pride and accept help.” – Amanda Sundberg, Crosby, ND

John & Tracey RomeyATV AccidentRapid City, SD

Lee & Susan RuotsinojaShoulder Injury

Edgeley, ND

Jeremy SielBroken PelvisBowden, ND

Glenda/Alan SchollCattle AccidentWashburn, ND

James RentschlerKnee Replacement

Howard, SD

Darrel & Deborah StokesCancer

Bottineau, ND

Shawn & Amanda SundbergBroken LegsCrosby, ND

Mark & Tami NaadenCancer

Braddock, ND

Jay & Jackie PeriusShoulder Surgery

Wadena, MN

Ronald & Diane OgleCancer

New Virginia, IA

Rodney RebelTractor AccidentRichardton, ND

James & Carol NovacekHeart SurgeryEdmore, ND

Marlowe SchlechtBrain SurgeryMedina, ND

Wayne & Sue SchroederBrain Tumor

Park Rapids, MN

Chad SorensonFarm Accident

Dickens, IA

Tracy & Mary WolffCancer

Meadow, SD

Shane & Angela WilliamsTornado

Bronson, IA

Brenda WilhelmHouse Fire

Edgeley, ND

Thank You

“I’m surprised that so many times when things seem to be going ‘wrong’, we wind up smiling at the end of the day. It sure says something about working

together with a willing heart.” – Jack Rutledge, Peachtree, GA

Volunteers-in-Action

Equipment Sponsors

Minot, NDBismarck, ND

Fargo, ND

Puklich Chevrolet, a family-owned business founded in 1984, established Farm Rescue’s trademark fleet of Chevy trucks when it made its first donation back in 2008. They have been a strong and generous supporter of Farm Rescue.

The Ryan name is synonymous with auto dealerships in Minot, Bismarck and Williston. This family-owned dynasty has been a strong and generous supporter of Farm Rescue.

Twenty auto dealerships in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota comprise the Certified Heartland Chevy Dealers. They have been dependable truck sponsors making it possible for us to help farm families in the eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota region.

RDO Equipment Company has been the Exclusive Equipment Sponsor since the in-ception of Farm Rescue. Their green John Deere equipment planted the first seed when we started helping farm families in 2006. That seed of generosity sprouted into what has become a bountiful field of compassionate sponsors and volunteers from across the nation.

Had it not been for RDO Equipment Company sponsoring the field equipment, (and other sponsors providing operating funds), we would have never been able to help 250 + farm families. They provide the best available equipment and service to ensure that we do an outstanding job for the assisted farm families.

RDO Equipment Company is the leader in their industry. They are clearly helping farm families and rural communities throughout the region. Their sponsorship commitment to the Farm Rescue organization is impressive and we are honored to be partners in helping people who have experienced unexpected crises.

Wilson Trailer is known for customer satisfaction through quality products and services.

The trailers are produced to provide customers with the latest innovations, a long durable service life, and the best in value.

Wilson Trailer joined on as a sponsor in 2012.

RDO Truck Centers is known for high quality new and used trucks, as well as a full service shop and

parts operation. They sell / lease Mack, Volvo, Izuzu and UD trucks. RDO Truck Centers joined on as a sponsor in 2012.

Premier Sponsors

Premier $100,000 + Home Page 4 4 4 4 4 4 9

Diamond $50,000 Home Page 4 4 4 4 4 4 6

Emerald $25,000 Sponsor Page 4 4 4 4 4 4 3

Platinum $10,000 Sponsor Page 4 4 4 4 4 4 1

Gold $5,000 Sponsor Page 4 4 4 4 4 4

Silver $2,500 Sponsor Page 4 4 4

Bronze $1,000 Sponsor Page 4

Copper $500 Sponsor Page

* All levels receive Farm Rescue sponsor decals.

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Farm Rescue operations are funded by donations from businesses, organizations and individuals that support America’s tradition of independent family farms and strong rural economies.

We do not distribute funds to farmers. All donations are used to pay for the many expenses associated with planting, harvesting and haying of crops.

Farm Rescue’s board of directors and president are volunteers and receive no monetary compensation. Supporters of Farm Rescue can feel confident that their donation is directly helping families experiencing an unexpected crisis.

“We have an obligation to help those who have fallen on hard times. Farm Rescue gives us the opportunity to fulfill that responsibility.” - Sherry Schaefer, Heritage Iron

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Platinum Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

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Quesnel Lake Caribou Lodge

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Gold Sponsors

Crop Insurance Division

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COMMUNITY BANK

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Farmers Union OilJamestown/Medina, ND

Schauer & AssociatesCertified Public Accountants

Velva • Butte • Drake •Martin

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Bronze Sponsors

Refer A Farm FamilyWe encourage sponsors, friends and neighbors to refer a farm family that may be in need of assistance due to a major injury, illness or natural disaster. Farmers are a strong, independent group of people and are sometimes hesitant to ask for assistance. Oftentimes, it is a neighbor or business which anonymously refers a farm family that has experienced a major injury, illness or natural disaster. We then contact the family and see if they could use a helping hand to make it through an unexpected crisis. Farm Rescue is here to help and we all know that everyone needs a helping hand at one time or another in life. Please do not assume that someone else may need the help more than you.

Call 701-252-2017 or visit farmrescue.org to apply for assistance or refer a family in need.

It takes a special womanto be a farmer’s wife. Her duties number many. It’s not an easy life.

Her day begins before the sun, With others still in bed. Her hands prepare the early meal To keep her family fed.

With chores that need done dailyShe hasn’t time to spare. Her hands are never idle. She works with reverent care.

Her husband holds her high aboveThe women seen in town.She’s in the field when days are longAnd rarely lets him down.

It takes a special personTo stay when things get tough.But a life of any other kindJust wouldn’t be enough.

From calves to crops to kids,She prays about them all.Her faith is never daunting,With it she will not fall.

She’s the rock that remains solidIn the farmer’s changing life.No words can ever thank her enoughFor being his “farmer’s wife.”

Long before the sun rises, the farmer’s strong hands start the day clasped together to pray.

Asking God’s blessings on the day and the strength to deal with whatever comes his way.

With folded hands he prays for family, friends, and his fields. He knows his crops need a good yield.

From sun up to sun down his hands have cared for his family, plowed the fields, and tilled the ground.

After he has fed the flocks, and harvested the grain, he looks to Heaven and thanks the Lord for the evening rain.

As his family gathers round the table for the evening meal, his strong hands hold the hands beside him. He gives thanks to the Heavenly Father for the fruit of his labor, and asks for wisdom to guide him.Each wrinkle on his hands shows the love, devotion, hard work and pain; But through God’s love, his perseverance will sustain.

God has said the rain, the snow, the sunshine, and the night all have purpose and a season.The farmer’s hands know the reason.The farmer’s hands are done for the day, one last time they are clasped to pray.Thanking God for the beautiful day the Master has sent his way.

™C O L L E C T I O N

Mail to:

FARM RESCUEPO Box 1100

Jamestown, ND 58402

or order on-line

or call

farmrescue.org

701-252-2017Produced by

Each picture is printed using fade resistant UV inks on acid-free archival paper and includes the mat. It is complete and ready to be installed by you into the frame of your choice.

Farm Rescue provides planting, harvesting and haying assistance to farm families that have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. Our mission is to help family farmers bridge crises so they have an opportunity to continue viable operations.

Proceeds from the sale of these prints go toward funding the mission of Farm Rescue. Proudly display the Beautiful Hands of a Farmer or the Farmer’s Wife and help another farm family at the same time. This is one of those prints that will be passed down to the next generation.

Farm Rescue is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Farm Rescue®

Card# _______________________________________________________________________________________

Exp. Date __________________ 3-digit Security Code ____________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________________________________________________________

State ____________________________________Zip ________________________________________________

❑Farmer’s Wife: $55 _________________❑Farmer: $55 __________________Please the box and indicate the number of prints you wish to order.

Total size16x20 with Mat

The “Beautiful Hands of a Farmer’s Wife” tells a story of her dedication to her family, faith and way of life on the farm.

The farmer’s hands tell a story of hard work and dedication through calloused fingers, scars and soiled nails. It’s a story that only the farm family can understand.

Every hand tells a story.

“The Beautiful Hands of a Farmer’s Wife”

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“The Beautiful Hands of a Farmer’s Wife”

Great fellowship and food with Farm Rescue volunteers, farm families and sponsors, not to men-tion a silent auction and commodity silent auction. Plus, you could win a Colorado Adventure Trip for two. You must be present to win and seating is limited, so purchase your ticket now. The commodity auction has turned out to be a big hit among farmers (seed, fertilizer, herbicide and crop application services)! All proceeds benefit Farm Rescue operations.

To buy tickets go to www.FarmRescue.org

You could win a 2014 Honda FourTrax Rancher or one of six other great prizes!

Receive a FREE $10 Pizza Ranch gift card with every raffle ticket purchase!

It’s the Farm Rescue Raffle - an annual fundraising event to be held now through November 1, 2014. Raffle tickets are $100 each and will be limited to 350 tickets. Odds are 1 in 50 of winning one of the great prizes listed below and you need not be present to win.

Proceeds from this raffle go to Farm Rescue for use in planting, harvesting, and haying operations to help family farmers in crisis from an unexpected injury, illness or natural disaster.

Buy a ticket and help a great cause! Visit www.farmrescue.org for complete raffle details and rules.

Contact the Farm Rescue office for more information and purchase your ticket before they are gone. (701-252-2017)

GREAT PRIZES!1. Honda FourTrax Rancher™2. John Deere D110 Riding Lawn Mower3. Samsung 40” Plasma TV4. Apple iPad - 32GB5. Apple iPad Mini - 16GB6. $500 Walmart Gift Card7. $500 STOP-FYRE™ Fire Extinguisher

Images may not be representative of actual raffle prizes.

Farm Rescue Banquet

November 1, 2014

Win A Trip To Colorado! (Sponsored by San Juan Outfitting)

Ramada Plaza & Suites • Fargo, ND5 p.m. Social • 6 p.m. Dinner • 8 p.m. Concert

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Performing Live!

“When a four-year old whose family had been helped by Farm Rescue found out that the Farm Rescue Banquet was on her birthday, she was so excited. She could

not wait to see the volunteers again. That’s what this organization means to a four-year old.” - Tracie Bettenhausen, Basin Electric Cooperative

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It takes a special womanto be a farmer’s wife. Her duties number many. It’s not an easy life.

Her day begins before the sun, With others still in bed. Her hands prepare the early meal To keep her family fed.

With chores that need done dailyShe hasn’t time to spare. Her hands are never idle. She works with reverent care.

Her husband holds her high aboveThe women seen in town.She’s in the field when days are longAnd rarely lets him down.

It takes a special personTo stay when things get tough.But a life of any other kindJust wouldn’t be enough.

From calves to crops to kids,She prays about them all.Her faith is never daunting,With it she will not fall.

She’s the rock that remains solidIn the farmer’s changing life.No words can ever thank her enoughFor being his “farmer’s wife.”

Long before the sun rises, the farmer’s strong hands start the day clasped together to pray.

Asking God’s blessings on the day and the strength to deal with whatever comes his way.

With folded hands he prays for family, friends, and his fields. He knows his crops need a good yield.

From sun up to sun down his hands have cared for his family, plowed the fields, and tilled the ground.

After he has fed the flocks, and harvested the grain, he looks to Heaven and thanks the Lord for the evening rain.

As his family gathers round the table for the evening meal, his strong hands hold the hands beside him. He gives thanks to the Heavenly Father for the fruit of his labor, and asks for wisdom to guide him.Each wrinkle on his hands shows the love, devotion, hard work and pain; But through God’s love, his perseverance will sustain.

God has said the rain, the snow, the sunshine, and the night all have purpose and a season.The farmer’s hands know the reason.The farmer’s hands are done for the day, one last time they are clasped to pray.Thanking God for the beautiful day the Master has sent his way.

™C O L L E C T I O N

Mail to:

FARM RESCUEPO Box 1100

Jamestown, ND 58402

or order on-line

or call

farmrescue.org

701-252-2017Produced by

Each picture is printed using fade resistant UV inks on acid-free archival paper and includes the mat. It is complete and ready to be installed by you into the frame of your choice.

Farm Rescue provides planting, harvesting and haying assistance to farm families that have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. Our mission is to help family farmers bridge crises so they have an opportunity to continue viable operations.

Proceeds from the sale of these prints go toward funding the mission of Farm Rescue. Proudly display the Beautiful Hands of a Farmer or the Farmer’s Wife and help another farm family at the same time. This is one of those prints that will be passed down to the next generation.

Farm Rescue is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Farm Rescue®

Card# _______________________________________________________________________________________

Exp. Date __________________ 3-digit Security Code ____________________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________________________________________________________

State ____________________________________Zip ________________________________________________

❑Farmer’s Wife: $55 _________________❑Farmer: $55 __________________Please the box and indicate the number of prints you wish to order.

Total size16x20 with Mat

The “Beautiful Hands of a Farmer’s Wife” tells a story of her dedication to her family, faith and way of life on the farm.

The farmer’s hands tell a story of hard work and dedication through calloused fingers, scars and soiled nails. It’s a story that only the farm family can understand.

Every hand tells a story.

“The Beautiful Hands of a Farmer’s Wife”

“The Beautiful Hands of a Farmer”“The Beautiful Hands of a Farmer”

“The Beautiful Hands of a Farmer’s Wife”

Total Size 16x20 with mat. Available in a solid wood frame with mahogany-finish. Frame is made in the U.S.A. Framed Farmer’s Wife: $109 ____________ Framed Farmer: $109_____________

Here to help!Farm Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides planting, harvesting and haying assistance free of charge for farm families who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. Operations are funded solely by donations, business sponsorships and grants. Experienced volunteers comprise the organization’s field workforce.

We are a mobile farming operation with a dedicated group of volunteers operating modern equipment. Traveling throughout a five-state area, Farm Rescue offers an opportunity for farm families experiencing an unexpected crisis to continue viable operations. Farm Rescue is a win-win for those who need assistance and rural communities. We help maintain stability so future generations may continue farming.

Applying or referring a family is easy!1. Applications are available at farmrescue.org or by calling 701-252-2017.2. Complete a brief 2-page application and submit to Farm Rescue via mail or fax. (Applications are confidential.)3. Upon approval, Farm Rescue will notify the family of our arrival date to plant or harvest crops.4. Relax and know that you’re in good hands. We have planted/harvested 100,000 + acres for 250 + farm families.

Farm RescueP.O. Box 1100 • Jamestown, ND 58402

Phone: 701-252-2017 • Fax: 708-221-6488 • farmrescue.org • info@farmrescue.org

Have you or someone you know experienced a major injury, illness or natural disaster?

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