LINCOLN, Neb. (RFD-TV) — Farm Rescue is helping Nebraska farmers and ranchers recover from wildfires that burned more than 827,000 acres across the state.
Through Operation Hay Lift, the organization is delivering donated hay to producers who lost pasture and feed supplies. The hay is expected to help keep livestock fed while damaged pastures recover.
With the fires hitting ahead of planting season, Farm Rescue is also helping affected farmers complete spring fieldwork and avoid further disruptions.
So far, 18 families have signed up for assistance, with more than a dozen additional operations in the application process.
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