Comments on: Your stories and pictures can help Midwestern farmers

By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:39 +0000

Thanks, Chigiy. And I hope people will take steps to help as they can in the effort to rebuild the farms.

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How you can help Midwestern farmers « The Inadvertent Gardener — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:27:22 +0000

[...] Uncle Charlie died in December 2006, so he’s missing the mess left behind by the Flood of 2008. I’m sorry he’s gone, but I’m glad he’s not seeing the water pull back slowly—the effects [...]

By: chigiy

chigiy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:00:42 +0000

It is unbelievable and heartbreaking. It must be hard seeing all the photos and hearing the news. Good post, you are doing a great job getting the word out.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:48:12 +0000

Thanks for keeping a finger on the pulse of our bread basket. You may have relocated but your heart is with us here in Eastern Iowa.
And yes for the most part the pictures tell the story of what devastation has happened in the towns and cities along our rivers. Less footage of farms and fields of crops that have been eroded away.
This event has altered so many people in so many ways their stories will continue to unfold for the rest of the year. Change. An end. A begining. For some it will be hard but we will prevail. I guess it goes back to our ancestors, and their pioneer spirt to overcome adversity. And above all a willingness to help your brother.

By: Moe

Moe — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:16:44 +0000

Wow. I didn’t even realize the farmers were going to be hurt so badly. Great post.

By: talinan

talinan — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:40:36 +0000

It is so sad and I would love to do something to help them. Keep us posted please!

By: Libby

Libby — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:46:31 +0000

Thanks for this. When the Farmer’s Markets were all closed this week, I started thinking about these small farms.

There was a story on KCRG about the Kroul Farm Gardens in Mt. Vernon (I think it was this one). They are trying to replant their pumpkins but unsure if there will be a crop.

I’ll keep my ears pealed. My pictures are all town based, but I will keep my eyes open and let you know if I see anything additional.

By: Heather's Garden

Heather's Garden — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:57:43 +0000

Wow, I think of my office as being immune from these sorts of things. Seeing those photos almost hurts more than seeing some of the shots of homes with flood damage because it’s so unexpected. I would have thought cubicles to be indestructible.

By: NC Heather

NC Heather — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:23:36 +0000

I’m so glad you’re not there anymore. But, I also know you and I know how hard it probably is for you to NOT be there to help your friends and neighbors.

By: Corina

Corina — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:42:11 +0000

Thank you, Genie, for this update and the links. I’m sure the devastation is incredibly hard for you to watch. I am sure I speak for all your friends and blog readers (is that right?) when I say I am so glad you and your stuff made it to CA unscathed. Please keep us posted on this AND you. :)