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Farmers sending aid to producers impacted by wildfires

Reports suggest one million acres have been lost in the fires

By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com

U.S. farmers are showing their compassion and sense of community by donating hay, trucking and other items to fellow producers impacted by wildfires that tore through parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado.

Below is a collection of Twitter posts documenting support efforts by farmers.


Galatians 6:10 reads "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."

Use the hashtag #FarmersHelpingFarmers on social media to see other farmer-led support efforts.


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