A convoy of semis loaded with hay left eastern Oklahoma early Thursday morning, bound for Western Oklahoma to assist farmers affected by recent wildfires.
The convoy passed through Tulsa around 5:15 a.m. Thursday on its way to the Beaver County area.
Former State Senator Blake Stephens, who is helping organize the effort, said the wildfires have killed hundreds of thousands of cattle, leaving many farmers in desperate need. Providing hay, he said, can help them recover during these difficult times.
“Thing in Oklahoma we’re real proud of — Oklahoma standard… how Oklahomans are… we want to help each other out… we’re down… provide some services and come together and it’s like a brotherhood,” Stephens said.
Stephens said all the hay has been donated and the goal is simply to support Oklahomans in need. He specifically mentioned one farmer and his wife who lost 15,000 of their 16,000 acre farm, along with several hundred of their.
The convoy is expected to reach western Oklahoma later Thursday morning, and it will take time to unload all the shipments.
Volunteers plan to stay in the area as long as needed to help farmers get back on their feet.
