(Horace, ND) – When a serious injury, illness or natural disaster threatens a farm family’s ability to plant, harvest or care for livestock, the future of that operation can hang in the balance. Now, farm and ranch families in Missouri will have a new safety net.
Farm Rescue on Wednesday announced it is expanding its service area into Missouri, marking the 11th state served by the organization. Harvest assistance will begin in fall 2026, with planting, haying, commodity hauling and livestock feeding support to follow. All services are provided at no cost to qualified families.
For over 20 years, Farm Rescue has been the only nonprofit organization of its kind providing farm and ranch families with the operational support they need in times of crisis. The organization’s vision is a world where family farms and ranches thrive for generations to come.
“Our mission is to provide farmers and ranchers the operational support they need so their families and legacies can continue,” said Tim Sullivan, Executive Director of Farm Rescue. “Expanding into Missouri allows us to stand alongside more families when they need it most and help keep their operations moving forward during incredibly difficult times.”
Missouri agricultural leaders are welcoming the expansion. “Farm Rescue brings critical support to farm families when they need it most,” said Casey Wasser, CEO and executive director of Missouri Soybeans. “Farming is more than an occupation — it’s a way of life, and when challenges arise, having organizations willing to step in and help can make all the difference. We are proud to support efforts that strengthen Missouri’s farm families and the communities they call home.”