Washington Cattlemen's Association seeking donations for state's cattlemen affected by recent wildfires

The Washington Cattlemen’s Association is accepting donations of hay, pasture, pasture seed, or funds for cattlemen or cattlewomen affected by recent wildfires in Washington state.

Donations to WCA’s fire relief fund have been used in past years to pay for fencing materials, feed, and veterinary supplies. The WCA has been advocating for the Washington cattle industry since 1925.

“Cattlemen and CattleWomen across the state have been impacted by wildfires. Given the number of acres and people impacted, WCA is honored to revitalize our fire relief fund and coordinate donations of physical commodities,” said Washington Cattlemen’s Executive Vice President Sarah Ryan in a press release.

“Cattlemen support their communities and the economy of the state, this provides an opportunity for the communities to give back,” Ryan said.

Devastating fires across Central Washington have significantly reduced the amount of land for grazing, particularly in Douglas County, where fires have left cattlemen without almost any grazing ground for the year.

Those interested in providing support can contact the WCA office to coordinate matching a donor with a person in need of relief.

The Washington Cattlemen’s Association office can be reached via phone at 509-925-9871 or via email at wacattle@kvalley.com.