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Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund

Over the years, our region has experienced its share of drought, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. As you read this, our neighbors in the Texas Panhandle are experiencing the most devastating wildfire in the state's rich history. More than 1.2 million acres have scorched, leaving entire farms, cattle herds, homes, schools, businesses and communities in ashes. Strong winds, dry grass and unseasonable warm temperatures continue to fuel the flames eastward, leaving only 15% of the natural disaster contained after a week's time.

The Alabama Cattlemen's Association has a long history of offering relief to cattle producers who have experienced catastrophe. Cattlemen helping cattlemen is a story known all too well by Alabama beef cattle producers who have been on the receiving end of generous donations during times of devastation in our home state. That is why the Alabama Cattlemen's Association has opened a Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund through the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation to raise money that will be sent to the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Relief Effort to purchase much-needed fencing materials once the fires are contained. The Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation will match donations up to $5,000.

Those interested in making donations can do so below or by mailing a check to:
Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation
c/o Texas Wildfire Relief Fund
201 South Bainbridge Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

All donations made through the ACF, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible.

Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund
Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund
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Hay Donation- Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Effort

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) is leading an effort to provide hay for Texas cattle producers who have suffered catastrophic losses due to the recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle. ADAI is partnering with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) and the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) to help cattlemen in Texas who are in desperate need of resources.

Even though the wildfires are now contained, the path of devastation burned over 1.5 million acres of prime cattle land. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture, more than 85 percent of the state’s cattle population is located in the Panhandle where the wildfires occurred.

ACA is accepting donations from cattle producers who are willing to donate hay by truckload or individual bales. If you do not have hay available but are still interested in helping the farmers in Texas, you can make a tax-deductible donation above.

Hay drop point locations are listed below and more may be added as locations are confirmed:

  • Alabama Livestock Auction (800 US Hwy 80 E, Uniontown, AL 36786)
  • Baldwin County Coliseum and Fairgrounds (19477 Fairground Rd., Robertsdale, AL 36567)
  • Cullman Agricultural Center (17645 US Highway 31, Cullman, AL 35058)
  • Frisco City Stockyard (20 Houston St., Frisco City, AL 36445)
  • Northwest Alabama Livestock on March 29 & 30 (14330 AL-243, Russellville, AL 35654)
For questions related to hay donation please contact Reid McGuire at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association at 334-265-1867 or reid@bamabeef.org.

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