Producers help fellow farmer in need

Jun 28, 2021

Greg Webb’s neighbors lent a hand after he received news about his health

By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com

Farmers from the U.S. Midwest lent a fellow grower support after he received some health news.

A group of farmers from Ullin, Ill., helped Greg Webb finish planting his corn last week after he was diagnosed with lymphoma.

Between a mix of doctor’s appointments, bad weather and not feeling well overall, Webb’s crops had taken a back seat.

But farmers in the community stepped up to ensure Webb would have enough acres to harvest in the fall.

“When we were coming down the road (and) there were like nine tractors in my fields,” Webb told KFVS12. “Disking, and planning and just going at it. And that was quite a shock. I had about 300 acres left to plant. And they actually came in here and wiped that out.”

The gesture of kindness may have made local news, but for local farmers, helping out is second nature.

“It’s just something you do,” said Chuck Clark, one of the producers who helped on Webb’s farm. “That’s just part of this community. I mean, it’s important because you’re helping a brother out. And helping him get what he needs done, even in his time of not so good.”

Farms.com has contacted members of the Illinois farming community for comment.

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Lyrics:

My days begin with workin’, Alarm’s at 5 o’clock,
I Fill 5 gallon buckets, The feeders and the troughs,
This five to nine ain’t workin’, why the heck do I work so hard?,
I can’t worry ‘bout health problems, I can sleep in when I’m gone,

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

I’ve been working pretty stressed but,
I ain’t changing for some cash,
Lord knows that I’m very blessed (More chores),
But I gotta say it’s hard,
Workin’ outside gettin’ charred,
Living out here on the farm, (more chores)

One, here comes the two to the three to the four,
Tell em’ ‘buy another cow, we need plenty more’,
Blue jeans are gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history
There’s another 20 chickens that still need feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Everybody on the farm getting’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,

Fun, here on ranch that’s what you can’t ignore,
Might be pretty hard but I love it to its core,
Flannel’s gettin’ dirty, what else could I ask for,
Oh my, more chores (Tell ‘em sing with me)

Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
There’s another flock of sheep that still needs feed,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Someone pour me up another shot of sweet tea,
They know me and working hard’s got a history,
Watching cattle in the dark, don’t miss me,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
(Yeeeeeehaw)
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
Everybody on the farm gettin’ busy,
It’s the best bro, go get yourself a farm