The first annual Farm Rescue Foundation Grain Bin Raffle fundraiser runs through July 11, 2018. 

The Farm Rescue Foundation provides assistance to farmers and ranchers stricken by an unexpected major injury, illness or natural disaster. Assistance is provided following a crisis so farmers and ranchers are able to continue to their livelihood by way of tractor lifts or other types of disability assistance equipment.

“It [Farm Rescue] is something I never thought I’d need,” explained Jamestown, N.D. Farmer, Russell Carlson. “It’s unbelievable and hard to explain how good it feels just to get out there and feel useful again.”

After experiencing a tragic, paralyzing accident, Farm Rescue was not only able to help Carlson make it through the season by harvesting his wheat crop, but The Farm Rescue Foundation enabled Carlson to continue farming by providing a tractor lift, as well. “You can’t ask for nicer people, and I can’t say enough about the sponsors. Without their sponsorship, this would not happen.”

The Farm Rescue Foundation is partnering with more than 20 FFA chapters and 14 sponsors for the Grain Bin Raffle fundraiser. Supporters who purchase raffle tickets now through July 11, 2018, are entered in a drawing to win a 5,000-bushel hopper bin.

Those interested in purchasing tickets can visit WinTheBin.com, call 701-252-2016 (ext. 1), check with participating FFA students or visit business locations of the following participating sponsors in Rugby, N.D.: Envision Cooperative, Bremer Bank, Gooseneck Implement, Farm Credit Services of North Dakota, North Star Community Credit Union, Heart of America Ag Services, Rugby Livestock Auction, North Central Ag, First International Bank & Trust, McGuire’s, Merchants Bank and Schill Construction (Langdon, ND).

A winner will be drawn at 1 p.m. July 11, 2018, at Envision, 2819 Hwy 2, Rugby, ND. Winner need not be present to win. Food and refreshments from noon to 2 p.m. will be provided by Ideal Seed. All proceeds benefit farmers and ranchers in crisis.

“I think that saying is true – that we rise ourselves when we lift others, and that’s the true essence of our organization,” said Bill Gross, Farm Rescue founder. “Through generous sponsors, donors and volunteers of Farm Rescue and The Farm Rescue Foundation, we are helping farmers not only make it through the season, but also help them continue to farm for seasons to come. There’s no better gift or legacy to leave than to help others and support our American heritage of independent farm families. We have faith the Farm Rescue Foundation Grain Bin Raffle will be a hit and this event will continue for many years down the road helping future farmers in need.” 

Source: Farm Rescue Foundation