LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association continues to send our thoughts and prayers to the ranching communities affected by the devastating fires throughout the Midwest last week. There is an immediate need for fencing supplies in these areas. The following includes various relief efforts throughout Kentucky to support those ranchers.
Clark County
The Southern States of Winchester will be collecting fencing donations at their store located at
21 Pendleton St, Winchester, KY 40391. They will be delivering their received donations on Monday, March 20th. You can contact the Southern States store at (859) 744-3313 or contact Mike Stokley at 859-771-9195.
Breckinridge County
The Breckinridge County Extension Service will be collecting fencing donations at their office located at 1377 S Hwy 261, Hardinsburg, KY 40143. You can also drop-off donations at the Hancock, Daviess, Webster, and Ohio County Extension Offices, which will then be delivered to Breckinridge County. They will be delivering the donations they receive on Friday, March 24th. You can contact Bobby Bell at (270) 547-8547 or Evan Tate at 270-668-3167.
Monetary donations can also be sent to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association office located at 176 Pasadena Drive, Lexington, KY 40503. Checks can be made payable to KentuckyCattlemen’s Foundation. Please note Disaster Fund – Wildfire in the memo line on the check.
For the most updated information on relief efforts within the effected regions, visit NCBA’s site at www.beefusa.org/firereliefresources.aspx.
— Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association
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