Free Stock Feed for Drought-affected Taranaki Farmers
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) will be holding an event in the Taranaki region next month, for farmers who are doing it tough due to the drought conditions, to offer them both practical and morale support as they face the prospect of a difficult winter.
The Farmers Community Connect event will take place on Friday 2 May in Hawera, with hundreds of donations of livestock feed to be distributed to farmers who attend. Farmers must register their attendance to receive two one-tonne bulk bags of livestock feed.
RRT NZ Director Cameron Prestidge said the FCC event gives farmers who are struggling to feed and water their livestock during the ongoing dry spell, an opportunity to meet up with others experiencing similar hardships and connect with support networks.
“RRT wants to give farmers and their communities a day out, to take a break from the everyday challenges, share a meal with their mates, and be connected to rural support services.”
RRT volunteers will be cooking up a free barbeque feast, both breakfast and lunch, and we will also be distributing two one-tonne bulk bags of donated livestock feed to each registered farmer because we know any support can go a long way.
"Drought takes a huge toll on farming communities – and we want to reassure farmers in the Taranaki region that they aren’t alone, there is always support there if they need it.”
The FCC event will be held from 7am until 1pm at the Egmont Showgrounds. For any farmers not yet registered to attend, they can do so at this link or by calling us on 028 2550 0838.
