Hay Needed for Ranches Affected by Wildfire

Dear Central Oregon Hay Growers,

As you know, a significant number of ranches were affected by wildfire this summer in Central and Eastern Oregon. OSU Extension has been actively working with Oregon Farm Bureau and other community partners to solicit donations of hay and connect them to wildfire survivors – we’ve had success in doing so for about 200 tons of hay thus far.

Currently, we still have requests/need for hay from 13 family ranches affected by this summer’s fires, needing about 700 tons of hay to feed around 4400 head of cattle all together. Most of the need is in Wheeler County, but we also have outstanding need for hay in Baker, Grant, and Malheur Counties as well. We have set the ambitious goal of getting these survivors the hay they need this month, before the harsh weather sets in.

Want to get involved? Below is how you can help. Please share with others who may also be interested.

Additional Hay Sources Needed

Seeking good quality hay donations (i.e. not moldy or too weedy), or access to purchase at a discounted price. Large bales are preferred, if possible, as they are easier to load onto the semis with fewer individual touch points, logistics, and volunteers.

If you can contribute, please reply to me and Amber Zambrano (her email is in the CC line of this message) with the following details:

· Contact name and phone number for point person

· Location of hay (city, county)

· Type of hay available (variety, size and weight of bale)

· Quantity being donated or discounted price per ton being quoted

· Are you able to assist with transportation to a survivor? If so, how far?

Transportation of Hay to Survivors

Seeking semi-truck drivers with access to semis who are willing to haul hay to survivors. Oregon Farm Bureau is currently offering fuel reimbursements in the amount of $25/ton of hay delivered.

If you can help with transportation, please reply to me and Amber Zambrano (her email is in the CC line of this message) with the following details:

· Location of truck/driver

· Are there any distance limitations?

· Are there particular days or times that may work best for you?

· Are you able to assist with loading/unloading of the truck?

Thank you very much,

Gordon

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Gordon B. Jones, PhD, Extension Agronomist

Oregon State University | OSU Extension Service

Serving Crook, Deschutes & Jefferson Counties

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