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How Hurricane Helene Affected Cattle Producers & How To Help Plus Beef Industry News
Season 4 Episode 205
EPISODE 205 DETAILS How Hurricane Helene Affected Cattle Producers & How To Help Plus Beef Industry News Cattlemen’s Groups Help Those Affected By Hurricane Helene
Our thoughts and prayers are with the farmers and ranchers impacted by Hurricane Helene and the floods following her path. This Category 4 hurricane affects producers across the Southeast from Florida northward into the Appalachians. Below is a list of resources for cattlemen and women to give and seek aid.
North Carolina Cattlemen’s AssociationThe N.C. Cattlemen’s Association is accepting donations that will be remitted to support recovery efforts through trusted organizations. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to NC Cattlemen’s Association, 2228 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 and include in the memo- Hurricane Helene Response. Please note that NCCA will not be able to provide a charitable donation receipt.
The NC Baptists on Mission also has the capability to accept donations and coordinate volunteers to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. Donations can be accepted through their website Baptists on Mission - Donations. If you would like to make a donation by check, please make your check payable to
NC Baptists on Mission
PO Box 1107
Cary, NC 27512
Their NC Disaster Relief is funded primarily by donations. 100% of your designated gift will be used in disaster relief efforts
You must designate that the funds are designated for Hurricane Helene Response- Agriculture Needs if that is your intent or it will go to their general response fund.
If you have groups interested in volunteering to support recovery efforts, we encourage you to work through their volunteer program at Baptists on Mission - Get Involved.
They will need support for the coming months to help the western region of our state recover from this devastating storm. We encourage those that have expertise on farms to designate “agriculture” in the skills support section when completing the volunteer engagement form.
Florida Cattlemen’s AssociationProducers in Florida can find resources from the Florida Cattlemen's Association here.
For those wanting to donate to relief funds via check, please mail to:
Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation
Hurricane Helene Relief
P.O. Box 421929
Kissimmee, FL 34742-199
To support Georgia cattle producers, donations can be sent via mail to:
Georgia Cattlemen's Association
100 Cattlemen's Dr.
Macon, GA 31220
Contact Georgia Cattlemen's Association at (478)-474-6560 or gca@gabeef.org.
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