WHAT WE THINK Farm Rescue: a good program   Farm Rescue is a new program that we hope farmers in crisis use.  Cleveland, N.D., native Bill Gross has launched the program, devoted much of his time and hard work to getting it off the ground.   Farm Rescue helps farmers who can’t plant their crops because of major injury or illness.  It’s operated entirely by volunteers.  They will plant the crops, but the farmer is expected to provide the seed and fertilizer.  The assistance is limited to 1,000 acres, and the land must be in a condition for no-till planting.   Gross has signed on some impressive sponsors to help with this nonprofit program venture.  They include Newman Outdoor Advertising, Cavendish Farms, Bank of North Dakota, Farm Credit Services and others.  Donations to Farm Rescue provide the fuel and other needs to plant crops.  Farmers can apply now through March 16.   North Dakota farmers are used to helping one another when the need arises.  Farm Rescue recognizes that and is offering additional support to keep viable family farms operating.   This is a creative solution to helping farmers in crisis.  We hope farmers in need don’t hesitate to ask for the help available, and that the program’s first year is successful.   January 20, 2006 editorial: Reprinted with permission of The Jamestown Sun.