In the second Season 2 episode of Farmer Wants a Wife, Nathan tells producers that Makenzie had to unexpectedly leave and go back home to Ohio. According to Nathan, there was a health emergency back home regarding Makenzie’s father. We don't actually see Makenzie leave, but clearly, there was a conversation between her and Nathan that resulted in Nathan heading back to his Florida farm solo to await the arrival of the other four women competing for his heart.

Since filming ended, Makenzie hasn't shared much on social media about what happened to her dad. However, in a February 20, 2024 post on Instagram, she shared a photo of what appears to be her dad with a caption about losing him after "five months of fighting."