To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign.
Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on rural heroes who have helped others through a challenging time like helping harvest crops. Members of the agriculture community are encouraged to nominate anyone who has made an impact in their lives or in the lives of someone they know.
“Heroes of Hope highlights the rural heroes who helped bring hope, help, or healing to other farmers and farm families during tough times,” Wisconsin Farm Bureau Chief Administrative Officer Kim Pokorny mentioned, “It’s a chance to say, ‘thank you’ to those who have made a difference in the lives of others.”
Heroes of Hope will recognize five farmers who have helped a neighbor with generous prize packages donated from local sponsors. These heroes will share their stories in Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Rural Route magazine. Nominations will be accepted May 1st through the 21st and winners will be announced on May 28th.
“Farmers are a big family and they support each other in the darkest of times. Knowing others are available to help get the fieldwork finished, cows milked, the family fed, or to lend a shoulder to lean on or a listening ear is priceless and needs to be recognized and celebrated,” Pokorny added.
Nominations can be submitted by clicking the link and filling out the form.
