Third Generation Farmer Suffers Devastating Loss

On July 12, 2023 Mike Schutte, from rural Juniata, Nebraska, awoke in the middle of the night to his Morton building on fire. Due to the threat of severe weather and possible hail, he had packed the building more than usual.

The building was a total loss as well as all the contents containing his vital farming equipment. Just some of the equipment lost includes his combine, corn head, bean head, 2 tractors, planter, grain cart, 2 pick-ups, and all his tools. Mike does have insurance, but he has unfortunately found out he is greatly underinsured. The money raised will help replace lost equipment.

Due to the large insurance claim the insurance company sent an investigator to try and determine the cause of the fire. Their opinion was a battery cable on a tractor had caused a spark causing the gas tank on the same tractor to explode.

I grew up on a farm and I know how unbelievably expensive farm equipment is. My family and Mike’s family go back many years and have always found ways to help each other in times of need. In fact, Mike farms some of our family land and is a very hard-working man. Now it’s my turn to help Mike as he faces this huge loss. Please consider helping this third-generation family farmer recover. All donations small or large are greatly appreciated.