Rural Response Hotline fielding more calls from farmers worried about finances, drought
"Since the 1980s farm crisis, the hotline has been a wide-ranging resource for ag families when it comes to issues such as mental health assistance, natural disasters, family problems or financial distress."
Nebraska Public MediaRural Response Hotline fielding more calls from farmers worried about finances, droughtThe long-standing Rural Response Hotline is seeing an increase in calls from farmers who are stressed over finances. According to hotline statistics, 260 calls received so far this year have been from farmers or rural residents who are worried about money.
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He wears a light-colored sweater over what seems to be work clothes - specifically, dark denim overalls that are typical for farming or manual labor occupations during the early 20th century in America. The overall's pockets have flaps with buttons, one of which appears partially visible on his right chest pocket. There is also a small buttoned patch on the left shoulder strap.
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The image has text overlay on the left and right edges which reads "1942-08" indicating that it may have been taken around August 1942 during Dorothea Lange's assignment in Nebraska. The caption provided suggests this individual was once a farm owner near Independence, Polk County, Oregon.
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He wears a light-colored sweater over what seems to be work clothes - specifically, dark denim overalls that are typical for farming or manual labor occupations during the early 20th century in America. The overall's pockets have flaps with buttons, one of which appears partially visible on his right chest pocket. There is also a small buttoned patch on the left shoulder strap.
The background consists of an open sky and what could be part of agricultural equipment or structures to the far right side, suggesting that this photo was taken in a rural setting possibly related to farming activities during Dorothea Lange's time as documented by her photography archive. The man is looking slightly off-camera with his head tilted upwards, giving him a contemplative expression.
The image has text overlay on the left and right edges which reads \"1942-08\" indicating that it may have been taken around August 1942 during Dorothea Lange's assignment in Nebraska. The caption provided suggests this individual was once a farm owner near Independence, Polk County, Oregon.
This photograph is part of the collection at the International Center of Photog [...]")
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In his hands are held what looks like a pair of gloves that feature a white skull and crossbones emblem on each hand, which is typically associated with danger. His boots suggest outdoor work as well, reinforced by visible dirt marks around the soles indicating wear from frequent use outside.
Behind him extends an industrial scene where two railway cars can be seen; one appears to have windows facing us while the other seems more in shadow, likely due to distance or obstruction of light sources within the frame. The track on which he stands is straight and aligned with parallel train tracks receding into the background, indicating a large transport area.
There are several people visible at some distance behind him near what could be station platforms; they seem small but suggest activity in this transportation hub. There's no discernible movement or distinct action captured among them that draws attention away from the main subject.
Smoke can be seen rising from one of the railway cars, which might indicate its recent use for travel or freight services within an industrial setting like a [...]")
