Wildfire Relief and Recovery Resources

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Disaster Assistance

The following resources are to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the fires, along with those who are assisting with hauling supplies.

Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)

Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)

Emergency assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP)

Wildfire Aftermath: Beef cattle health considerations

Damage Assessment Reporting

TCEQ Carcass Disposal

Waiver for animal movement documentation

 

 

TFB Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund

Texas Farm Bureau established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to help farmers and ranchers who have been affected by the wildfires.

The fund collects and distributes monetary contributions only.

Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.

Livestock Supply Points 

Those with hay, feed or fencing materials to donate, or with equipment to help haul hay, should contact the following supply points and coordinators:

East Location:
Clyde Carruth Pavilion (aka the Bull Barn)
301 Bull Barn Drive
Pampa, Texas 79065
Contact: Marcus Preuninger
Phone: 806-669-8033

North Location:
Canadian AH&N Ranch Supply
100 Hackberry Street
Canadian, Texas 79014
Contact: Andy Holloway
Phone: 806-323-9114

West Location:
Hutchinson County Airport
1608 Airport Rd.
Borger, Texas 79007
Contact: Hanna Conner
Phone: 806-878-4026

General questions about donations or relief efforts may be directed to 806-354-5800.

Other Resources

Additional resources available to help farmers and ranchers include:

TDA Hay Hotline

TDA STAR Fund

 

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