Richards is not only a farm leader, he is also a STARS Very Important Patient (VIP), whose personal story has made him a strong supporter of the organization.
In 2021, Ryley was severely injured in a snowmobile accident while at Duck Mountain Provincial Park. With a broken femur and a shattered wrist, he was rescued thanks to quick action from friends, local responders, and STARS air ambulance. “As I collected myself, I was laying on my back, looking up to the sky and the first thought in my mind was ‘STARS could come get me,’” Ryley recalled.
Today, Ryley serves as Managing Partner at Richards Farms Ventures, preparing with his crew for a busy harvest using large-scale equipment, from combines to trailers. Despite the challenges of farming, he remains committed to both his land and his community.
The agriculture community’s support ensures STARS continues to serve rural areas when help is needed most. As fields fill with combines this harvest, farmers like Ryley remind us that the season is not only about crops but also about care, community, and gratitude.
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