A relief fund has been set up by the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation to help cattleman affected by wildfires in the state. The need will only grow as wildfires continue to burn there and in Colorado, Kansas and Texas.
Source: Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, March 7, 2017.
Make checks payable to Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation and put “Fire Relief” in the memo line and send to P.O. Box 82395, Oklahoma City, OK, 73148. To donate online, visit www.oklahomacattlemen.org.
Kansas Livestock Association, through the Kansas Livestock Foundation, is accepting donations at www.kla.org/donationform.aspx. Hay and fencing materials and other in-kind donations can be arranged by calling KLA at 785-373-5115.
The Colorado Farm Bureau Federation has activated its disaster relief fund. You can donate at www.coloradofarmbureau.com/disasterfund/
Additional efforts will likely be announced this week. Follow your local association news and check websites for Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and Texas Cattle Feeders Association to find ways you can help producer and veterinary customers.