Several states are on fire.

But it’s more than just a fire…

Family farms and ranches are literally being burned to the ground.  In case you haven’t heard, here is some information posted on facebook about the fires.

March 12,2017

Last week tragedy struck four states in our agricultural community but we have seen little to nothing in the National media and non bordering states. Maybe a ten second blurb on TV about grass fires but nothing on the devastation faced by the families living there.
We see reports on tragedy everyday in other parts of the world or in major metropolitan areas but nothing on what happened in the firestorm that consumed rural farming communities in CO, KS, TX and OK.
Local news …in these states have had reports on this and if you live in one of these states you might have seen something. If you live outside of these communities most likely you have seen very little to nothing about the event and more importantly the aftermath.
If you are in the Ag community you know about the 6 brave souls who died rushing into the fires to save their animals, their homes and their way of life. You’ll know about the people that have lost their life’s work in one day and the homes their ancestors grew up in. You’ll know about the farmers and ranchers who immediately went into the smolder, tears in their eyes, with rifles to put down their suffering animals and any wildlife left after the firestorm. Many finding their animals burned beyond recognition and running out of bullets.
It is a horrific tragedy worth National coverage but outside our Ag community, there is little to nothing. That is a tragedy itself.
We have over 57,000 who have liked this page and I’m asking those who are farmers and ranchers to share their stories in the comments so as to let others know what has happened. If the media won’t show the respect this story deserves we can!
Our prayers our with those who have lost so much and with those who are sending help all across our nation!
For those that Farm and Ranch…Thank You for all that you do and we are with you!
Rhonda Swanson
Thank A Farmer

You can watch for updates on Thank a Farmer facebook page.

Another source of information is Shane Barber, a rancher from West River, South Dakota who is sharing updated information and working to help these people who have been devastated.

Stay tuned to see how you can help.

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