Montana Hay Hotline available for producers affected by drought

Press release

HELENA — As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects those interested in buying, selling, or donating hay or pasture.

The Hay Hotline allows producers to enter new listings with descriptions of the forage they have available to sell or donate. It also provides users with an option to search for available hay or pasture.  The online tool is maintained by the Montana Department of Agriculture as a service to the agricultural industry with the expectation that all buyers and sellers will treat each other in an equitable and lawful manner.

The Hay Hotline is housed on the MDA website at http://agr.mt.gov/Hay-Hotline . For more information on the Hay Hotline, people can contact the Agricultural Development and Marketing Bureau at 406-444-2402 or [email protected].

The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information on department programs and services, people can visit http://agr.mt.gov .