Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller: Hay, Feed, Fencing Supplies Still Needed to Support Texas Wildfire Victims

AUSTIN – Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is looking on all who can to donate hay, feed and fencing provides to assist these impacted by the devastating Eastland Complex wildfires which have coated greater than 45,000 acres in west central Texas.

“People from across the nation have been very generous and we’re appreciative of their support. Our hope is that others can continue to lend a hand to our recovery efforts,” stated Commissioner Miller.

The Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Red Chain Feeds, the Texas Animal Health Commission and the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers are coordinating efforts to meet the wants of those fireplace victims. The wildfires have spanned Eastland County overlaying 46,768 acres due to dry, windy circumstances. The fireplace hazard continues to put hundreds in danger due to the dry climate and excessive winds.

“These donations will go directly to those who need them as soon as possible,” stated Monty Dozier, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension Director, Disaster Assessment Recovery, College Station. “Texans are known for their generosity and deep values of Texas agriculture during times of need. This is certainly a situation where our neighbors and friends are needing assistance after losing some if not all of their livelihoods.”

“Texans help their neighbors. That’s what we do. Please consider making a donation today,” Miller stated.

Donation places and make contact with data:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Donations Hotline: 979-314-8200

For direct supply of provides within the space:

Gorman Milling Company Inc. Fiber Plant

1200 East Townsend

Gorman, Texas 76454

Red Chain Feed Mill  

Phone:  Luke Fritts, 254-734-2252

Those unable to donate provides could make a financial donation by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund.  Payment could be made through PayPal or test.

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