Over the years, our region has experienced its share of drought, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. As you read this, our neighbors in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida are experiencing devastation in the wake of a catastrophic hurricane season.
The Alabama Cattlemen's Association has a long history of offering relief to cattle producers who have experienced natural disaster. Cattlemen helping cattlemen is a story known all too well by Alabama beef cattle producers who have been on the receiving end of generous donations during times of devastation in our home state.
That is why the Alabama Cattlemen's Association has opened a Hurricane Relief Fund through the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation. Monies collected will be donated directly to cattle producers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina who have been affected by the 2024 hurricane season.Those interested in making
monetary donations can do so below or by mailing a check to:
Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation
Attn: Hurricane Relief
201 South Bainbridge Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
*All donations made through the ACF, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible.*
Four drop points have also been identified where cattle producers can donate requested fencing materials. Materials will be accepted Wednesday, October 9 through Wednesday, October 16.
Please note: These are the only materials that will be accepted as they are the only materials requested at this time.
- Solar Chargers
- T-Posts
- Barbed Wire
- Staples
- Poly Wire
- Poly Reels
- Insulators
For items to be trucked to North Carolina:
Tennessee Valley Research & Extension Center
9494 Experimental Loop Madison, AL 35756
Contact: David Harkin (256) 565-2580
Specific needs are solar chargers, T-posts, poly wire, poly reels and insulators.
For items to be trucked to Georgia:Chilton Regional Research & Extension Center
120 County Road 756 Clanton, AL 35045
Contact: Matt Price (334) 539-2043
Contact: Josh Elmore (334) 850-7859
Specific needs are T-posts, barbed wire and staples.For items to be trucked to Florida:Atmore Farmers Cooperative
201 W Ridgely Street Atmore, AL 36502
Contact: Todd Booker (251) 368-2191
Specific needs are T-posts, barbed wire and staples.
Wiregrass Research & Extension Center
167 State Highway 134 E Headland, AL 36345
Contact: Chris Parker (334) 693-3800
Specific needs are T-posts, barbed wire and staples.