Success Storytornado donations



tornado donations

Author: Victor Williams

Planning Unit: Laurel County CES

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR

Plan of Work: Agriculture and Natural Resources

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Our western Kentucky farming neighbors suffered devastating losses from the recent tornadoes.  Having experienced tornado damages in our own community, we know how difficult it is to pick up the pieces and continue farming operations. It was particularly difficult for Laurel County farmers with livestock because large portions of fencing were destroyed by wind, trees, and debris. Reconstructing fences takes time so containing the livestock was a big problem.


Western Kentucky producers suffered the same type of losses, with little to no means of containing their remaining herds.  Electric fencing systems are quicker to install, but power companies were unable to estimate when electrical service would be restored.  In response to this need, I collaborated with our local Cattlemen’s Association and three farm supply stores to request donations of solar fence chargers. I also reached out to community members for donations of fencing and animal health supplies.  As a result of the efforts, several solar chargers, fence posts, wire, staples, and other supplies were delivered to western Kentucky to help producers begin to rebuild their farms.






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