HORACE, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that provides free planting, haying, harvesting, commodity hauling, and livestock feeding assistance to farm families who have experienced a major illness, injury, or natural disaster, is gathering support for families impacted by recent wildfires.

Farm Rescue is again activating “Operation Hay Lift” to haul much-needed livestock feed and supplies to ranchers affected by these natural disasters. Early October wildfires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, burned tens of thousands of acres across western North Dakota. Two men have died in relation to the fires, as well as numerous livestock. The blazes also claimed several homes, outbuildings, equipment, and fencing.

To support this relief effort, Farm Rescue is requesting hay donations in close proximity to these impacted areas, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Affected ranchers are asked to submit an application for Hay Hauling Assistance at farmrescue.org/apply.

The nonprofit has already sourced approximately 2,000 round bales of hay and straw from donors throughout the region, but additional feed supplies will be needed. Those interested in donating hay can email info@farmrescue.org or call 701-252-2017.