A Community of Care: Farmers Supporting Farmers Through Farm Rescue

November 7, 2024

When a farming injury left Chris unable to farm in the Spring, the community came together in a powerful display of support. Jim Birge, the local Farm Bureau manager, along with a network of Chris’s friends in agriculture, stepped up to keep the farm running during the busy planting season. The organization Farm Rescue also played a crucial role, coordinating skilled drivers to help with the fall harvest. Watch this short video from Tom Martin explaining a bit about Farm Rescue and Chris Martin praising the camaraderie and resilience of the ag industry.

IL Corn is a proud financial supporter of Farm Rescue.

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