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N.D. (AP) – The founder of Jamestown based “Farm Rescue” has launched a separate foundation to further his cause of helping farmers stricken by major illnesses, ailments or disasters.

Farm Rescue helps farmers in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and eastern Montana with planting and harvesting. Founder and CEO Bill Gross says the new Farm Rescue Foundation will help farmers in the recovery process with specialized equipment, or with some farm tasks they’re unable to do.

Langdon farmer Brett Kakela is recovering from a stroke. The foundation helped him get equipment that will enable him to unload grain without having to climb out of his truck. He says he appreciates the help. The foundation aims to help about 20 farmers in North Dakota this spring and expand to the other four states this fall.