The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is now accepting donations for its Wildfire Relief Fund which benefits Montana livestock producers affected by fires. Currently donations are focused on the Remington Fire in southeastern Montana, which as of Tuesday morning has grown to over 196,000 acres.
In addition to financial support, which is the most immediate need, the Wildfire Relief Fund page also offers a form that can be filled out for in-kind donations like hay, feed, pasture, fencing supplies, etc. In-kind donation submissions will be forwarded to local coordinators to facilitate deliveries. Tuesday morning, Montana Stockgrowers staff attended a local coordination meeting in Forsyth to learn more about needs and will be working closely with local coordinator to distribute funds and supplies.
“The Remington Fire has had devastating effects on ranchers in the region that will be felt for many years.” MSF Chair Ty McDonald shared. “The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation is here to support our friends and fellow ranchers in southeastern Montana as they rebuild and recover after this natural disaster.”
Local emergency coordinators are needing livestock producers who have experienced loss to submit reports. Ranchers in Rosebud County can compile a list of losses and send them to kraymond@rosebudcountymt.com. Producers in Big Horn and Powder River counties will have contacts established shortly.
For more information on resources to support producers in both Montana and Wyoming click here.
Donations to the Montana Stockgrowers Relief Fund can also be mailed to:
MT Stockgrowers Foundation
Attn: Wildfire Relief Fund
420 N. California
Helena, MT 59601
Use the following links to submit electronically:
