Organization helps farms and ranches in need
Farm Rescue Serves Nebraska and Surrounding States
Learn how they assist
When family farm operations experience crisis due to injury, illness or natural disaster, getting the work done can be a struggle. Fortunately, an organization dedicated to assisting farm families can come alongside them to relieve the strain. Farm Rescue is a nonprofit organization that provides free planting, haying, harvest and livestock feeding assistance to farm and ranch families in crisis.
These services are provided by volunteers trained to operate Farm Rescue’s equipment, with the hope that the family’s farming legacy can be extended far into the future. Since it was founded in 2005, Farm Rescue has assisted over 1200 farm families. The organization relies heavily on referrals to learn of farms in need of their help.
To learn more about the group’s mission and impact visit FarmRescue.org. If you know a family in need of assistance, call (701)252-2017.
Informational meeting for ag land owners and tenants
Ag Land Leasing and Management Workshop in Ord
December 18, 2025 at the Valley County Fairgrounds
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a landlord/tenant cash rent workshop in Ord for landowners and operators from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 18, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Valley County, 801 S St.
The meeting, titled “Financial Strategies for Effective Agricultural Land Leasing and Management” will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract considerations. The meeting will also include financial considerations for farm succession and transition and offer an opportunity for those in attendance to have their leasing questions answered.
Agricultural economists Anastasia Meyer and Jim Jansen will lead the presentation. Both are with the Center for Agricultural Profitability.
Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Farmers National Company.
The meeting is free to attend, but registration is required by Dec. 18 by calling Nebraska Extension in Valley County at 308-728-5071.
