Texas farmers and ranchers impacted by the Panhandle wildfires will find resources and information below. For those who wish to help Panhandle residents, additional details are also available.
Disaster Assistance
The following resources are to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the fires, along with those who are assisting with hauling supplies.
USDA announces disaster assistance for producers impacted by wildfires
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)
Emergency assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP)
Wildfire Aftermath: Beef cattle health considerations
Waiver for animal movement documentation
Temporary waiver of restrictions to help with diesel fuel supply
TxDOT Letter of Agreement for Mowing/Baling Hay
USDA authorizes the release of emergency haying and grazing of CRP acres
TFB Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund
Texas Farm Bureau established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to help farmers and ranchers who have been affected by the wildfires.
The fund collects and distributes monetary contributions only.
Livestock Supply PointsÂ
Those with hay, feed or fencing materials to donate, or with equipment to help haul hay, should contact the following supply points and coordinators:
East Location:
Clyde Carruth Pavilion (aka the Bull Barn)
301 Bull Barn Drive
Pampa, Texas 79065
Contact: Marcus Preuninger
Phone: 806-669-8033
North Location:
Canadian AH&N Ranch Supply
100 Hackberry Street
Canadian, Texas 79014
Contact: Andy Holloway
Phone: 806-323-9114
West Location:
407 Industrial Rd.
Borger, Texas
Contact: Zach Shaffer
Phone: 915-850-3035
General questions about donations or relief efforts may be directed to 806-354-5800.
Other Resources
Fire Updates
Get more information on the status of fires from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Mental Health
Below are stress and mental health resources for farmers and ranchers.
