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Farm Rescue Planting, Haying, Harvest, Hay Hauling & Livestock Feeding Assistance
Farm Rescue
What you can get
In-kind services at no cost (equipment and volunteer crew supplied) • Not a cash grant. Farm Rescue supplies sponsored equipment and a volunteer crew (usually two to five people) to plant, hay, harvest, haul hay, or feed livestock at no cost to the qualifying family; a farmer's own equipment may be used if necessary. Emergency 'Operation Hay Lift' hay hauling is mobilized after disasters such as the 2026 Nebraska wildfires.
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, Farm and ranch families in Farm Rescue's service states who have experienced a major injury, illness, or natural disaster and need help completing planting, haying, harvest, commodity hauling, or livestock feeding.
- Coverage
- ND, SD, MN, IA, NE, KS, MT, IL, WI, KY, MO
- Deadline & timing
- Applications for planting, haying, harvest, hay hauling and livestock feeding assistance are accepted through the program page, with no published cutoff. Farm Rescue aims to review requests within 24-48 hours; approval often follows within 48 hours of interview. Missouri harvest service begins fall 2026, with other services to follow. Availability depends on the case, location, staffing, weather and schedule.
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 3, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.