Hay haulers needed for donated hay

From Montana Department of Agriculture

HELENA — Hay donations throughout the state and country have continued to pour in as producers assess damage and recover from the fire and drought conditions in eastern Montana.

Now, hay haulers are needed to help get these donations to eastern Montana. A significant need exists to haul donated hay from western Montana.

Anyone who can or knows someone who can haul hay to eastern Montana is asked to call the Montana Agriculture Fire and Drought Assistance Hotline at 1-844-515-1571.

The Department will help coordinate efforts with the affected parties.

The hotline is staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

The hotline is not an emergency number. People in an emergency should call 911.

The department is gathering information on programs and donations to help those affected. Visit http://www.agr.mt.gov/Fire-Drought-Assistance-2017 for more information.