Help those impacted by wildfire by donating hay, feed or money via OSU Extension.
Firefighters give water to cows near Winlock that were cutoff from forage and water.
With the recent wildfires in Oregon, many livestock owners do not have enough feed to provide for their animals throughout this crisis. Oregon State University Extension is partnering with state and local emergency operations, county fairgrounds, and individuals across the state to solicit hay, livestock feed, and monetary donations. We are also helping to coordinate the transportation of donations to the affected areas in partnership with Oregon Cattleman Association.
Hay will be needed for livestock and grain will be needed for swine and poultry. It is important hay and feed donations be of good quality (i.e. not moldy or rotten as it may make the animals sick). If you can donate hay, feed, or help with transportation of goods to neighboring counties, please get in touch with your local OSU Extension contact (contact list provided below).
We are also accepting monetary donations that would be used to buy feed for displaced livestock. Our donations will go through our OSU Foundation partners. If you would like to donate, please send a check to OSU Ag Extension, Attn: Wildfire relief efforts – Amber Zambrano. 430 Strand Agriculture Hall, Corvallis OR 97331.
Currently, we are only seeking donation pledges for hay and feed. Once logistics are set up, we will then organize picking up the hay and feed to distribute it to those who need it. Cash donations are being accepted at this time.
For more information, please contact:
Skyler Palmer, Gilliam County, 541-256-0850
Jacob Powell, Sherman County, 541-980-0682
Amy Derby, Wheeler County, 541-410-4395
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