TSCRA e-xpress: Action Alert!

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TSCRA e-xpress: Action Alert!

CATTLE GROUPS ESTABLISH DISASTER RELIEF FUND



For Immediate Release March 16, 2006



For Information: Burt Rutherford, TCFA (800) 299-8232

Matt Brockman, TSCRA (800) 242-7820

Keith Chapman, LMA of Texas (512) 863-7005







The Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA), the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) and the Livestock Marketing Association of Texas (LMA) have established the Cattlemens Disaster Relief Fund. The fund, established at the Amarillo Area Foundation, will assist cattlemen affected by wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, as well as similar disasters in other areas of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Even as fires continue to burn, cattle producers are dealing with dead and displaced cattle, destroyed fences and buildings and the loss of their land and livelihood. Estimates are that upwards of 1 million acres have burned and thousands of cattle and other livestock have died or been injured. Similar to the Cattlemens Hurricane Fund established last year, the groups will use the Disaster Fund to help cattle producers begin to put their lives back together.

In addition, hay and feed donations are being accepted. Staging areas for donated hay and feed have been established at several locations in the affected areas.

To make a donation, send a tax-deductible check made out to Cattlemens Disaster Relief Fund to 5501 I-40 West, Amarillo, TX 79106. For information on hay donations, contact Burt Rutherford at TCFA at (806) 358-3681.





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CB - Has there been word about how to get hay to these staging areas, say from different parts of the country?

Michele
 
mitchwi":37bgn2vz said:
CB - Has there been word about how to get hay to these staging areas, say from different parts of the country?

Michele

I called my Farm Bureau office. He said he would find out for me.
 
MikeC":6jne7ake said:
mitchwi":6jne7ake said:
CB - Has there been word about how to get hay to these staging areas, say from different parts of the country?

Michele

I called my Farm Bureau office. He said he would find out for me.

Have you heard anything MikeC? I contacted our local Ag Extension a couple of days ago, and have not a heard on anything yet.

I hope everyone can dig up something to help all these farmers out.. (oops, sorry, ranchers :) )

Take care - Hope some rain is coming for you today!
 
mitchwi":11c5jt5y said:
MikeC":11c5jt5y said:
mitchwi":11c5jt5y said:
CB - Has there been word about how to get hay to these staging areas, say from different parts of the country?

Michele

I called my Farm Bureau office. He said he would find out for me.

Have you heard anything MikeC? I contacted our local Ag Extension a couple of days ago, and have not a heard on anything yet.

I hope everyone can dig up something to help all these farmers out.. (oops, sorry, ranchers :) )

Take care - Hope some rain is coming for you today!

Not a word from Farm Bureau yet. The Dept. of Ag is supposed to get back with me too. :?: :?:
 
mitchwi":2url5ltz said:
CB - Has there been word about how to get hay to these staging areas, say from different parts of the country?

I have checked with our local Farm Bureau, they had no information.

CowCop may have a link for an organization/group of people who may be able to offer information on organizing aid.
She had a link for folks organizing assistance to ranchers/livestock producers needing supplies resulting from the devastation from Rita etc.

Katherine
 
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I know there has been some rain lately, but I'm sure it will be a struggle for everyone in the drought areas for awhile yet. I hope people needing help are getting it!!
 

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