KX News: Farm Rescue

Rolling With Farm Rescue

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:28:00 GMT

In it's 5th year Farm Rescue has now come to the assistance of 121 farm families in crisis. The group is entirely comprised of volunteers that do the work in the field for farm families experiencing a one crisis such as a serious illness, injury or a nat

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A group representing North Dakota's various energy sectors is proposing a state energy policy. The 28-page document presented to a state legislative committee highlights accomplishments, challenges and goals for all energy areas, as well as for work

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is trying to determine why a woman drove the wrong way on Interstate 229 and caused an accident that killed one Sioux Falls man. The crash happened around 2 a.m. Saturday. The Highway Patrol says 27-year-old Micha

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GMT

Minneapolis residents will pay tribute to a recently deceased oak tree that dated back to a century before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Officials say the ancient tree was the oldest known Bur Oak in the city. Residents plan to gather t

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:42:00 GMT

Authorities are trying to determine why a woman drove the wrong way on Interstate 229, causing a crash that killed a 27-year-old Sioux Falls man. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the woman was driving south in the northbound lanes of the intersta

Farm Rescue accepting requests for harvest help

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

The nonprofit Farm Rescue organization is accepting requests for harvest help from farmers in North Dakota, South Dakota, western Minnesota and eastern Montana. The North Dakota-based Farm Rescue provides planting and harvesting assistance to fa

Farm Rescue accepting requests for harvest help

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

Farm Rescue accepting requests for harvest help

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

Farm Rescue accepting requests for harvest help

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

Farm Rescue Looking to Help

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:58:00 GMT

In their 5th season now, Farm Rescue has helped 121 farm families in crisis. The non-profit group, run by volunteers, has been criss-crossing North and South Dakota, and eastern Montana. (Bill Gross, Farm Rescue President) "Farm Rescue had anot

Eye on Ag - Farm Rescue Fall Applications

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:09:00 GMT

In their 5th season now, Farm Rescue has helped 121 farm families in crisis. This Spring the non-profit group, run by volunteers, was again criss-crossing North and South Dakota, and eastern Montana....... (Bill Gross, Farm Rescue President) "Farm Rescu

Eye on Ag - Farm Rescue Returns

Wed, 19 May 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Now Rolling in it's 5th year (nat sound) this volunteer driven, non-profit organization is once again crisscrossing the Dakotas, Eastern Montana, and far western Minnesota helping farm families in crisis. This week the volunteers in Blue of Farm Rescue w

Farm Rescue

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Farm Rescue is back in the field seeding fields of dreams and planting rows of hope. A recent cancer diagnosis brings the non-profit organization Northeast of Lehr. Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin brings us this touching story. (Ron Entzie / Farm Rescue

Farm Rescue

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:43:00 GMT

The Farm Rescue organization is accepting applications for spring planting assistance. The North Dakota-based nonprofit helps farmers in the Dakotas, western Minnesota and eastern Montana. Farm Rescue sets up camp on the farms of injured, ill or disaste

Farm Rescue Applications

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Meanwhile... The Farm Rescue organization is accepting applications for spring planting assistance. The North Dakota-based nonprofit helps farmers in the Dakotas, western Minnesota and eastern Montana. Farm Rescue sets up camp on the farms of in

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Bismarck Park Board has asked the state to investigate whether bids should have been sought for a biomass heating system for Bismarck State College's Aquatics and Wellness Center. The board has expressed concern that longtime Parks and Recr

Farm Rescue accepting spring applications

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Farm Rescue accepting spring applications

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Farm Rescue accepting spring applications

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Farm Rescue accepting spring applications

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Farm Rescue Taking Spring Planting Applications

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Farm Rescue is now taking spring planting applications for farm families in crisis. The non-profit organization provides assistance to farming assistance to those that have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. Last Year Farm Rescue

Volunteers come to injured farmers' rescue

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT

A broken pelvis and injured knee nearly put an end to [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] farmer Dustin Lien's harvest. But a group that helps injured farmers and the families of farmer who have died came to his aid. Farm Rescue sent

Farm Rescue Helps Farmer

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:19:00 GMT

Farmers work long days and into the nights to get their crops harvested. One Westhope farmer gets some extra help doing what he can't go alone... (Daniel Stratton, Farms Near Westhope) "We had a two week period to try and scamble....." (Daniel

Eye On Ag - Night Harvest Farm Rescue

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:23:00 GMT

(Daniel Stratton, Farms Near Westhope) "We had a two week period to try and scamble....." (Daniel Stratton, Farms Near Westhope) "I've had colon cancer diagnosed..." (nat sound, harvester) (Daniel Stratton, Farms Near Westhope) "And just had surgery

Eye on Ag - Farm Rescue Harvesting

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:25:00 GMT

When a family crisis arises on the farm, the wheat won't wait. But for Steve Beck's family the wheat crop was coming ripe just as they were watching over their oldest daughter in Rochester, Minnesota. (Steve Beck, Farms north of Sawyer) "She had reconstr

Linton Man's Flood Damage

Mon, 11 May 2009 08:36:00 GMT

They help farm families plant or harvest after an illness, injury or natural disaster cause them to fall behind. And one farmer has had some of the worst flood damage in the whole state. Tonight we show you the story of how Farm Rescue volunteers are he

Farm Rescue Spring Planting

Tue, 05 May 2009 07:06:00 GMT

They bring a sense of hope to a struggling farming community. This afternoon we tag along with the Farm Rescue team for their 1st passes of the spring. The Farm Rescue team is back in the field planting seeds of hope. (Brenda Voth / Farm in Need) "We k

Eye on Agriculture - Farm Rescue Season 4

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A group that gained national recognition for helping sick and injured farmers plant or harvest their crops is back for another growing season. Farm Rescue is also back in the spotlight as their fourth season looks to be a busy one. Shaun Sipma has more

Farm Rescue Plots '09 Season

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:37:00 GMT

The helping hands of Farm Rescue are once again gearing up for a busy spring in the field. Farm Rescue helps farmers who are battling illness, injury or have been hit by a natural disaster to plant or harvest crops. This year the organization is planni

Deadline approaching for Farm Rescue planting help

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:22:00 GMT

An official with Farm Rescue, a North Dakota based group that helps farmers in need, says March 31 is the deadline for people to apply for help in planting their crops this spring. Farm Rescue's director of operations, Pam Musland, says farmers

Farm Rescue taking applications for assistance

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:40:00 GMT

A group that helps farm families suffering through major illnesses, injuries or natural disasters is accepting requests from farmers in North Dakota, South Dakota, western Minnesota and eastern Montana who need help planting crops this spring.

Farm Rescue taking applications for assistance

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:56:00 GMT

Farm Rescue Donation

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:16:00 GMT

A group dedicated to helping farmers who are sick, injured or affected by a natural disaster...... plant and harvest crops recieved a major shot in the arm today. Farm Rescue was presented with a check for $50 thousand dollars from Wal-Mart in Jamestown.

Farm Rescue expands in SD

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:13:00 GMT

Farm Rescue is using a $50,000 grant from Wal-Mart to expand operations in South Dakota. North Dakota-based Farm Rescue plants and harvests crops for injured, ill or disaster-stricken farmers in the Upper Midwest. It's supported by donations,

Farm Rescue expands in SD

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:10:00 GMT

Farm Rescue expands in SD

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:14:00 GMT

Farm Rescue founder speaks at convention

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:26:00 GMT

The president and founder of the nonprofit Farm Rescue organization says growing up on a family farm in North Dakota taught him the importance of helping others. Bill Gross addressed the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. The UPS p

Farm Rescue founder speaks at convention

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:24:00 GMT

Gross Promotes Farm Rescue at RNC

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Politics wasn't all that was on the agenda tonight at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Several great people from across the nation were also on the main stage talking about what it means to serve others and how anyone can be a h

Gross Promotes Farm Rescue at RNC

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:08:00 GMT

Politicas wasn't all that was on the agenda tonight at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Several great people from across the nation took were also on the main stage talking about what it means to serve others and how anyone can

Gross to speak at GOP convention

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:07:00 GMT

The president and founder of the nonprofit Farm Rescue organization will speak at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Bill Gross had been invited to speak on Monday at the convention, but it was scaled back because of Hurricane

Eye on Agriculture - Farm Rescue With National Recognition

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:08:00 GMT

The word it out about this small group or retired farmers and volunteers that have been and continue to help farmers in their time of crisis. Farm Rescue was thrust into the national limelight this summer when its founder and President Bill Gross, a UPS

Farm Rescue Founder to Speak at Republican Convention

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:59:00 GMT

The Republican National Convention will get underway in Minneapolis next Monday and the founder of Farm Rescue is slated to speak on the opening day. Bill Gross, a UPS pilot and the President of Farm Rescue, will address delegates and reflect on the

Farm Rescue Founder to Speak at Republican Convention

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Farm Rescue Moving Into Minot Area

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:17:00 GMT

Farm Rescue, the non-profit organization that helps sick or injured farmers plant and harvest crops, is moving into the Minot area this weekend. The group will be near Washburn on Saturday and then will be north of Minot early next week to help out a far

Farm Rescue starting harvest work

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:57:00 GMT

A nonprofit group that helps sow and reap crops for injured, ill or disaster-stricken farmers in the Upper Midwest plans to start its harvest work this week. Farm Rescue founder Bill Gross says combines will be working at farms in southeastern N

Farm Rescue starting harvest work

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:22:00 GMT

Bill Gross as CNN Hero

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:27:00 GMT

A North Dakota man who started an organization to help injured farmers is recognized as one of the Heroes in our World... Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey... Bill Gross, the founder of Farm Rescue, is being featured as a CNN Hero. CNN will sp

Farm Rescue Featured in National Spotlight

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:06:00 GMT

Farm Rescue has received a lot of local and regional attention for its effort to help sick in injured farmers plant and harvest their crops, but now it's being thrust into the national spotlight. Tonight, CNN will feature Bill Gross, a UPS pilot and Nort

Fledgling farm aid group growing up

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:01:00 GMT

A one-of-a-kind program that helps plant and harvest crops for injured, ill or disaster-stricken farmers has wrapped up work for the spring. Farm Rescue helped 28 families this year in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Montana. The organization h

Fledgling farm aid group growing up

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:13:00 GMT

A one-of-a-kind program that helps plant and harvest crops for injured, ill or disaster-stricken farmers has wrapped up work for the spring. Farm Rescue helped 28 families in the Upper Midwest including South Dakota this year. The organi

Fledgling farm aid group growing up

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:45:00 GMT

Farm Rescue Wraps up Work in North Dakota

Tue, 27 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Farm Rescue is wrapping up its busiest spring planting season to date. The non-profit group, which helps sick and injured farmers or those affected by disaster get their crops in, assisted 28 producers this year in only its third year of existence. Late

Eye on Agriculture - Farm Rescue - A Season of Growth

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:07:00 GMT

It's the wrong time for a season ending injury for a farmer. That's exactly what happened to Paul Grilley. One day before Paul was to head out into the field to start spring planting, he fell from the top of his seed truck breaking his leg above the kn

Farm Rescue Helps with Planting

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:58:00 GMT

The helping hands of Farm Rescue are gaining national attention these days and are expected to be featured in several national media outlets over the next year. But the group right now is more concerned with its mission of helping sick and injured farmer

Farm Rescue Helps Area Farmer

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:46:00 GMT

Farm Rescue Helps Farmers

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:43:00 GMT

It's one sight our reporter says she'll never forget. Tractors, drills and plenty of helping hands...they aren't worried about their own crops, but the crops of farmers who are in need. Sarah Gustin takes us into one field, where the volunteers work ha

Program Helps Farmers

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:49:00 GMT

It's one organization working throughout the midwest that's helping people right here in North Dakota. Sarah Gustin tells us how one organization made a big difference in one farmer's life. For Elvin Agnew, he says they make the impossible...possible.

Farm Rescue to double number of farm families with planting help...

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:56:00 GMT

A nonprofit group that helps farmers who are sick or injured says it will lend a hand to 24 farmers planting crops this spring. Farm Rescue says that is double the number of farmers it helped last year. They include farmers who have been sidelin

Eye On Agriculture - Season 3 Farm Rescue

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:39:00 GMT

It all began here in a quiet farm yard in southwest North Dakota just two years ago, helping out an injured producer plant his crop. Since then Farm Rescue has helped 26 farm family's plant their crops and last added another needed service. Seven family f

Farm Rescue starts its third season

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:13:00 GMT

The third season of Farm Rescue is about to get under way. The group is accepting applications for spring planting. Executive Director Christina Hood says Farm Rescue will take applications through March 15th. She says it covers [[kxtopic:n

Farm Rescue starts its third season

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:45:00 GMT

A nonprofit group that seeds crops for farmers who need the help is accepting applications for spring planting. Farm Rescue hopes to help about 30 farm families this year. The agency relies on donations, volunteers and corporate sponsors, and h

Farm Rescue starts its third season

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:56:00 GMT

Farm Rescue starts its third season

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Favorite Stories - Shaun Sipma

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:05:00 GMT

Finally tonight, we continue to share our favorite stories of 2007. And it's my turn today - My first choice was a story about a program that has helped many farmers in need across North Dakota, Farm Rescue. Like a symbol representing the very best th

Favorite Stories - Shaun Sipma

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:50:00 GMT

Farm Rescue's New Director

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:47:00 GMT

In just a few short years Farm Rescue has grown into a powerful beacon of hope and generocity in the farm community. This year the non-profit organization is on course to more than double the number of farm families that they've helped plant and harvest

Farm Rescue Keeps Growing

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:14:00 GMT

If your neighbor is hurt sometimes you'll take a meal over to them, mow their lawn or shovel their walk just to help out. You've probably heard of Farm Rescue it's a non profit based on the same concept. As Donnell Preskey reports... Farm Resc

Farm Rescue Growing Quickly

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:41:00 GMT

In the past two years, Farm Rescue has helped thirty farmers who've been kept out of their fields by illness or injury to either plant or harvest their crops. The non-profit organization has exceeded founder Bill Gross's expectations. He came up with th

Wilton Farmer Rescued By Fellow Farmers

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:10:00 GMT

An injured Wilton farmer has gotten some help harvesting his crops. Wes Doepke was severely burned when his combine started on fire. He just returned home last week after being treated at a Minnesota Burn Center. As you can imagine, this is a busy time

Wilton Farmer Gets Some Help

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:02:00 GMT

This Wilton farmer says his crops would be a wreck if it wouldn't be for friends and Farm Rescue... As you can imagine, it's a busy time of year for farmers. They're hustling to get their crops harvested. But one Wilton Farmer has had to put his faith

Farm Rescue hires operations director

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:23:00 GMT

A nonprofit group that helps Upper Midwest farmers in need plant and harvest their crops has hired an operations director. Christina Wiederrich (WEED'-uh-rick) will be based in Jamestown. She'll begin her duties overseeing the day-to-day opera

Farm Rescue hires operations director

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:08:00 GMT

Farm Rescue hires operations director

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:08:00 GMT

Farm Rescue exposure on national TV proving beneficial...

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:03:00 GMT

The nonprofit Farm Rescue group was featured on NBC's "Today" show earlier this month and the national exposure is proving beneficial to the program started in North Dakota. Founder Bill Gross says the segment prompted e-mails from more than 1

Eye on Ag - Harvest Help

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:46:00 GMT

(Ron Tschepen, Farms Near Bisbee) "I just really appreciate it." (Ron) "I really, really love them. I really I appreciate it." How many times can you say thank you? Well, for Ron Tschepen maybe a thousand, one for every acre of spring wheat and barley

Eye on Ag - Harvest Help

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:45:00 GMT

Southwestern ND farm featured on "Today Show"

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:12:00 GMT

A Stark County farmer was in the national spotlight today. N-B-C's "Today" show came to Jay Elkin's farm as part of its series on "America the Beautiful" places. The Elkin segment was called "Amber Waves of Grain: Discover America's Farms."

Farm Rescue Founder Nominated For Award

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:07:00 GMT

He started a grass roots foundation two years ago, and built it into a organization of hope. Bill Gross, founder of Farm Rescue in North Dakota was here at the Fair this week. But two years ago the UPS Pilot and North Dakota native was busy unveiling Fa