Emergency Hay Distribution
Several locations in the area are serving as a distribution point for hay and supplies to assist those who are in emergency need due to the wildfires.
PLAINVILLE AREA:
Heartland Regional Stockyards
907 NW 3rd Street
Plainville, KS
Contact the auction market at 785-688-4080, Landon Schneider at 785-259-3234 or Brandon Hamel at 785-434-6280.
RUSSELL COUNTY:
Russell County Fairgrounds
702 Fairway Dr.
Russell, KS
Accepting hay and supply distributions. Call extension agent Marcia Geir at 785-483-3157 with questions.
LANE COUNTY / SURROUNDING COUNTIES:
3 E Rd 120
Dighton, KS
A supply donation site has been set up at 3 E Rd 120, Dighton, Kansas. To coordinate a drop-off, call Erik Steffens at 620-397-1687.
Assistance with Livestock Disposal/Burial
Farmers or ranchers who are faced with the disposal/burial of livestock as a result of the wildfires should reach out to Dan Wells with KDHE for help as they make a plan for that disposal process. Dan is the NW District Environmental Administrator, and can help provide emergency assistance.
Contact Dan Wells at: 785-261-6101 or Danial.Wells@ks.gov
For additional information and resources, please visit the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture website here
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