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Disaster Hay and Livestock Assistance Portal
The support and donations for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene has been remarkably generous. The ag community continues to show up for their neighbors and it is greatly appreciated. The majority of the counties in Western North Carolina are entering a recovery phase after this storm damage and the number and severity of livestock-related emergencies have declined significantly. However, because of the extensive loss of hay and pasture land, donations of hay are still being accepted. Several locations throughout the region are receiving hay donations and will distribute out to producers in their area. These centers are supported by NC State, NC Cooperative Extension and NCDA&CS.
If you have hay to donate and are able to transport the hay to a distribution or storage center, please click here to schedule your delivery. You do not need to enter any information into this form, if you plan to deliver.
If you previously entered your donation into this form and did not have transportation but have not been contacted yet, we will be in touch soon.
** For those wishing to offer hay for sale, please visit the Agriculture Review
In partnership with
McDowell County Agriculture Center (East Area)
Marion, NC 28752
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mills River Research Station (South Area)
74 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop-off Location Only
Mitchell/Avery County Warehouse (Northwest Area)
6880 Linville Falls Highway
Newland, NC 28657
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Caldwell County Fairgrounds (Northwest Area)
2461 Fairground Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Hours: Wednesday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment
Watauga County
5715 US HWY 421 N
Boone, NC 28607
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (No Hay)
Hay Pickup Only: Tuesdays, Thursdays: 1 - 6 p.m.
Pre-orders only, call to reserve: 828-319-2543
Smokey Mountain Event Center (Haywood County Fairgrounds)
758 Crabtree Dr.
Waynesville, NC 28785
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Deliveries accepted Tuesday and Thursday
Additional Sites
Hours: 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
WNC Livestock Center
474 Stock Drive
Canton, NC 28716
Please call ahead:
Yvonne - 828-216-4496
Dan - 828-273-1791
Kendra - 828-400-1006
Crystal - 828-712-7780
Beam Farms - Resource Center
Open 24/7 as needed
221 Hogan Road
Forest City, NC 28043