Farm Director KC Sheperd is talking with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation, Mariah Reimer, about the OCF Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund that is open for donations for farmers and ranchers affected by the wildfires plaguing the home state. Established in 2017, the OCF Disaster Relief Fund is a year-round fund set in place to help producers in times of need.
Reimer said on the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation website, visitors can click the Wildfire Disaster Relief button on the homepage to access a hub of links for Texas and Oklahoma. This page will be updated within the next 24 hours, Reimer added.
“You will be able to find links of exact places for drop-offs for hay and resources such as feed,” Reimer said.
There will also be a list of those whom the wildfires have impacted, Reimer added, all on the OCF website.
“You need to be proactive,” Reimer said. “You need to be taking pictures of your current operations. You need to take pictures of the fire damage, you need to take pictures, if viable, of the ear tags of brands, and have beginning and ending inventory before and after the fire.”
Having documentation prepared is a great way for farmers and ranchers to be proactive so that when these resources from the Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund become available, they are ready to apply for those.
Reimer added that this fund is current and ongoing, so if more natural disasters are to occur, The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation will provide a hub of information to aid in the event.
To visit the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation website, CLICK HERE.
To visit the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Wildfire Disaster Relief page, CLICK HERE.
See the press release from the OCF below:
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund is taking donations for those impacted in the Texas and Oklahoma areas
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Wildlife Disaster Relief Fund is open for donations for farmers and ranchers affected by the wildfires plaguing home state. Established in 2017, the OCF Disaster Relief Fund is a year-round fund set in place to help our producers in times of need.
“While these sudden and tragic wildfires take place OCF is working to prepare to assist those impacted” said OCF Executive Director Mariah Reimer. “While it hits part of our state we all see a need to preserve and protect our ranching family.”
To donate to our Disaster Relief Fund click the button below, or visit our office at 2500 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City 73108. All contributions to the OCF Disaster Relief Fund are tax deductible.
For more ways to help contact Mariah Reimer at Mreimer@okcattlemen.org or 405.308.3030. View our Disaster Relief Fund page at https://www.oklahomacattlemensfoundation.com/giving
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Ag is also accepting donations to help those impacted by wildfires through March 15th. Read the press release from OKFB below:
OKFB Foundation for Ag collecting Wildfire donations through March 15
Our heart breaks for farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans affected by wildfires that are ongoing in our state. OKFB members know the terrible impact natural disasters have on our agriculture community, and the OKFB Foundation for
Agriculture is now accepting donations for wildfire relief efforts. Up to $10,000 of donations will be matched by the foundation, OKFB, and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance. Donate online today through March 15: https://okfb.news/FireRelief24
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members know the road to recovery after wildfires is a long, ongoing process stretching from initial response by emergency crews to replacing lost fencing and structures. The OKFB Foundation for Agriculture takes a long-term view of wildfire relief, making sure that farmers and ranchers affected by wildland fires have the relief resources needed to make a full recovery.
Join us and donate today as we step up to the plate to support Oklahoma’s agriculture community.
See the most recent list of Oklahoma Fires on The Oklahoman‘s fire database.
Donate to Oklahoma Wildfire Relief online today via PayPal
Make your donation to the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture 2024 Oklahoma Wildfire Relief efforts online via PayPal by March 15.
Donate today to the 2024 Oklahoma Wildfire Relief efforts on PayPal
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Mail your donation
If you would prefer to mail a check, please make it to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and denote it is for 2024 Oklahoma Wildfire Relief.
Mail checks made out to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture:
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
Attn: Holly Carroll
2501 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
