Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns: Cattlemen open relief effort for farms and ranches devastated by flooding

TSCRA Daily News Update, June 27, 2008

Cattlemen open relief effort for farms and ranches devastated by flooding

The National Cattlemen's Foundation, in cooperation with NCBA, has launched a disaster relief effort to assist farm and ranch families impacted by catastrophic flooding in the Mississippi River corridor and its surrounding areas.

Thousands of family farm and ranch operations have been devastated by flooding caused by the persistently heavy rains and subsequent levee failures on the Mississippi River and other major waterways. Many families have been completely displaced from their homes, or remain without power, potable water, and other utilities.

Crop losses are enormous, including hay and forage normally used for livestock feed, as well as crops targeted for fall harvest. Downed fences and other property damage have also resulted in stranded and lost livestock, with thousands of farmers and ranchers struggling to make repairs and keep their operations as functional as possible.

NCBA is joining forces with state cattlemen's associations across the nation to provide assistance through the National Cattlemen's Foundation. Every dollar contributed will directly assist families struggling to keep their farms and ranches operating under these difficult conditions. Donations are tax-deductible.

In conjunction with the foundation, state cattlemen's associations from states in the affected region will manage distribution of all funds donated.

For more information, please visit the foundation's Web site at www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org.