Thank you Buy a Bale for the opportunity to support our farmers. We live in a drought affected community and see the starving cattle being droved along the roadside, we see the town getting quieter as business slows because farmers are struggling, we see the land void of fodder, but what we find the hardest thing to accept is the Government sitting on their hands. Instead of drought relief, money is wasted on schemes like funded marriage counselling for newly weds! Shame on you Liberal Government shame on you!
Glenn and Natarsha Bovey,
Just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you do. Hang in there, you haven't been forgotten. I hope this becomes a real grass roots campaign. I know where my food comes from, and anyone who travels knows we have the best food and the greatest variety. Thank you again for contributing to the wonderful Australian way of life.
Kim,
We are right behind you in all the hard work you do for us, our Government should definitely support you. Keep up the good work and I will pray for rain for you.
Lorraine Clements,
Our dedicated farmers, contributors to our economy, fathers, mothers, families, we are thinking of you and I know I personally am giving as much as I can, as a caring community we will get through this, with further Government support (anyone listening?) we will get through this, and with your integrity, strength and Australia behind you, you will get through this. From a loving supporter of our rural and regional Australians, Reichel and family.
Reichel Cheslett,
We knows the farmers are doing it tough, however do not lose hope. We need every single one of you ! Our thoughts are prayers are with you - and we pray that rain is not too far away.
Janice & Martin,
Our farmers are the backbone of who we are as Australians. I believe successive govts have badly let our farmers down for years, including ridiculous 'free trade' policies which just sell Australia out and make it almost impossible for our farmers and related industries to compete. Even the supermarkets bully our farmers. And now this. Yet we will always need food and water and these should never be sold off or be allowed to run down. Farmers should be very highly esteemed in this country and supported in every way. God bless the farmers. I have donated.Meg,
nandinasplace.blogspot.com.au/ As farmers in WA we know how hard you work to get through on a regular year let alone with this horrid drought... Keep your chins up and know you're not alone! Sending lots of love and support to you all ????
Gem, Grant & Cruze Haddrick, Williams WA
Gemma Haddrick ,
The Quitter
When you're lost in the Wild, and you're scared as a child,
And Death looks you bang in the eye,
And you're sore as a boil, it’s according to Hoyle
To cock your revolver and . . . die.
But the Code of a Man says: "Fight all you can,"
And self-dissolution is barred.
In hunger and woe, oh, it’s easy to blow . . .
It’s the hell-served-for-breakfast that’s hard.
"You're sick of the game!" Well, now that’s a shame.
You're young and you're brave and you're bright.
"You've had a raw deal!" I know — but don't squeal,
Buck up, do your damnedest, and fight.
It’s the plugging away that will win you the day,
So don't be a piker, old pard!
Just draw on your grit, it’s so easy to quit.
It’s the keeping-your chin-up that’s hard.
It’s easy to cry that you're beaten — and die;
It’s easy to crawfish and crawl;
But to fight and to fight when hope’s out of sight —
Why that’s the best game of them all!
And though you come out of each gruelling bout,
All broken and battered and scarred,
Just have one more try — it’s dead easy to die,
It’s the keeping-on-living that’s hard.
Rhymes of a Rolling Stones. Robert W. Service.
1912
Richard Crispin,
I/We appreciate you so much for what you do and the food you have/do produce for us year round, that basically keeps Australia and beyond alive, and how vital and important farmers and farming is in, and for this Nation, that feeds and clothes our people!
I want our Government to offer all manner of financial and personal assistance to farmers, as a matter or urgent priority, to keep their property's going, and to provide help for you to live and survive, and for our nations food security, that should be available to all Australians no matter where we are? in remote places, or the city, as a matter of course and not just in the tough times.
Our Country depends on it! and please don't despair, or sell to foreign ownership. if at all possible.
This situation is not your fault. I am sure it will come good again...It must soon!
I believe help is on it's way. You just need to ask, and let people know you need it, and it will be there for you, I am sure.
I and many others are praying for you, and for it to rain!
Here is a scripture from The Holy Bible and hope it will help;
The poor and needy seek water,
but there is none,
Their tongues fail for thirst,
I, the Lord Will hear them;
I, The Lord Will not forsake them,
I will open rivers in desolate heights,
And fountains in the midst of the Valleys;
I Will make the wilderness a pool of water,
And the dry Land springs of water,
I will plant in the wilderness the cedar and the acacia tree; The myrtle and the oil tree;
I will set in the desert the cypress tree and the pine and the box tree together,
That they may see and know,
And consider and understand together,
That the Hand of the Lord has done this,
And the Holy one of Israel has created it.
Isaiah 41:17 - 20
We all need to pray and believe for this prayer to happen.
Melissa,
We in Perth are thinking of you.
George Cook,
TO ARE COUNTRY COUSINS AUSTRALIANS HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THE EARTH YOU TOIL THE HARDSHIP MOTHER NATURES THROWS AT YOU ALL , I HAVE DONATED EVERY WEEK OF MY PAY I DONATE AGAIN AGAIN DONT GIVE UP GOD BLESS . ARE COUNTRY IS AT STAKE . THE MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT TO ARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THIS PROUD NATIONAL STATE
Craige North,
My son is a farmer in southern Qld - struggling to survive and feed his stock - this is a wonderful initiative and I will do whatever ever I can to donate myself and spread the word! Cheers TerriTerri Mary Cooper,
www.realestatemastery.com.au Stay strong farmers! You are the hard workers of Australia and we all need to get behind you all and help out because that is the true Aussie spirit. For all the selfish city slickers out there who shrug it off, you won't know what you had until it's gone so DONATE!!!! I will be spreading the word in Alice Springs that's for sure as I am a born Queenslander and I believe that no matter what if you live in this country then You do your part to help! No matter where you are from. My thoughts are with you all and your animals.
Jaime McElligott,
We are so thankful for the hard work and persistence you show to provide us with food off the land. Thank you farmers, this city girl and my family supports you.Sam Manauzzi,
blog.coastalhome.com.au/ We really hope you get the support you guys need from the government . We really hope the State gets behind a very important cause as so many lives are affected here.
Hang in there till the bitter end !! Sometimes in life we are pushed to the absolute bitter end then good comes from somewhere and you look back and can't believe you got there. We wish you guys heaps and heaps of good luck to come your way
Heidi Somerville and al Somerville,
To all the hard working Men Woman & Children of our farming sector in Australia please do not give up hope. I come from a farming background & understand just how difficult it is during these dry times. My fiancee & myself have just donated $200.00 towards help I know it is not a lot but I am sure if we who can afford a little all put in then it just may be the help you all need to get through this dry time. Our hearts go out to you with out you Australia is nothing god bless you & we will keep our toes, fingers & anything crossed that rain will not be far away.
Trevor & Sue xx
Trevor Nott,
You may not have the support of the Australian government, but you have the support of Australians everywhere. Hang in there, get help if you need it. Ill be doing everything I can to get the message out there and raise any money we can get and there are thousands more like me. God bless.
Dean Morgan,
I am going to put a challenge to my friends on Facebook to donate $20.00 and ask them to challenge their friends on face book to do the same. My thoughts go out the families struggling in the bush. Hang in their help is on its way
Patrick,
Im proud to donate and help Aussie farmers.Im an Aussie artist and ive dedicated a song called "Get to the end" to the farmers of Australia.Your not alone,we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.Recieve you free track at www.neptunesoul.com
There are many people thinking of you and my family are just some,keep fighting to get to the end of tough times.
Regards
DavidDavid Wakefield,
www.neptunesoul.com Please know that we are thinking of you during this time of need. We desperately need to keep our farmers. Where will we be if we have no farmers. Very scary thought. Many in the cities have no idea and TV shows like Sunrise can make everybody aware. Hang in there and hopefully rain will come soon. You all do us proud. Lisa Eliason. Xx
Lisa Eliason,
Please know my heart is with each and everyone of you. I will be doing everything I can possibly do to help you. We need our farmers so please, hang in there. If I can help in any way I will. Fae
Fae,
My heart breaks to know of your sufferings in the country's backbone, of the defeated looks in the animals, the incredible courage of the people of our land to hold together what we love. There are a lot of good people thinking of you and trying to help in any way we can be it small or large and praying for an end to this awful hardship of drought. God Bless,
Maureen May
Maureen May,
I feel for you it breaks my heart. Brings tears to my eyes. I had lived out west for 9 years and I could see the devastation it had caused years ago .I could only imagine what it is like now. Please do not give up hope .There is hope. We are all chipping in. I have just donated and I have emailed 20 of my friends to donate too. Take care and stay safe. Thinking of you all.
Sonja grava ,
Please know that you have more well wishes and support than you will be made aware of.
Farmers are the backbone of our country and must be given any and all assistance to get through this drought period and get back on track for future production.
It is not viewed as a personal failure when nature is at its nastiest.
We all find it hard to accept assistance at times, and usually when we need it most, but please, please make sure that it is accepted if needed to get through this period and stop people taking drastic actions that affect so many people.
I would like to personally say a huge THANK YOU.
Christine Hopkinson,
Know that you are not alone. there are many throughout this beautiful country of ours thinking of you. I have been spreading the word and for my 40th birthday have been asking my friends to donate. The response from them has been awesome. Stay strong we will get through this together - That's what Aussies do!!!
Annette ,
Please know you are not alone. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. And we will continue to donate and spread the word. Please don't give up hope. We need you and always will.In our prayers always.
Liz Priester ,
You're all doing it tough at the moment - and my donation wasn't much this month - but its all I could spare. I will be spreading the word amongst family and friends because this cause - our Aussie Farmers and Farming Families - are vital to all of us who don't do the hard yards.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to all of us.. We need to support you all more - and its something I plan and hope to be able to continue to do.
Thank you, and well wishes to all x
Zoe Seymour,
We love the support of the Buy a Bale program
Doug Wilson, Lightning Ridge
