![John Ibbotson of Gulmarrad with his dog looks over his backyard \"studio\" - where he shot some of the images for his latest book.](https://media.apnarm.net.au/media/images/2016/11/18/b88442831z1_20161118153831_000g84dco1s2-0-dj8yhefpv58n2nc39n2_fct640x480x893.0x51.0_ct140x105.jpg "John Ibbotson of Gulmarrad with his dog looks over his backyard \\"studio\\" - where he shot some of the images for his latest book.")
THE Ipswich community has banded together to support drought-affected farmers, with local schools and community groups raising thousands.
Silkstone State School raised over $2000, with the student council deciding to take part in radio station hit105's 'Fiver for a Farmer' initiative, with all funds going to Rural Aid.
Students brought in a gold coin donation and dressed as farmers for a day.
Deputy Principal Sally-Anne Weise said that the response from students was impressive, with some students emptying their piggy banks and donating their entire savings to the cause.
