Farm Rescue launches services in Missouri
Nonprofit offers support for agricultural families in crisis
Missouri farmers can now call on Farm Rescue to help complete work such as harvesting crops, planting or baling hay when an injury or natural disaster strikes. With this expansion, the nonprofit organization now serves 11 states with free support.
Farm and ranch families in Missouri will soon have access to a new safety net when injury, illness or natural disaster threatens their ability to keep operations running. Farm Rescue, a nonprofit known for providing hands‑on assistance during family hardships, has announced it will expand its service area to Missouri—its 11th state.
Harvest assistance will begin in fall 2026, with planting, haying, commodity hauling and livestock feeding support to follow. All services are offered at no cost to qualified families.
“For more than 20 years, our mission has been to help farmers and ranchers keep their families and legacies moving forward,” said Tim Sullivan, executive director of Farm Rescue. “Expanding into Missouri allows us to stand alongside more families when they need it most.”
Founded in 2005 by North Dakota native Bill Gross, Farm Rescue deploys trained volunteers and modern equipment to fill labor gaps during critical times for agricultural operations. Since its inception, the organization has assisted more than 1,250 families and contributed thousands of volunteer hours to ensure timely farm work continues during family crises.
In addition to Missouri, Farm Rescue serves families across Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Applications for assistance in Missouri are currently being accepted at farmrescue.org or by calling 701‑252‑2017.
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