SD Stockgrowers has been working to identify the ranch families affected by the Legion Lake Fires last week. So far, we estimate that maybe 20 families were affected in some way with losses to fencing, pasture and hay.

Many of our members and those neighbors have reached out to ask how they can help. Here's what we know so far:

Affected Ranchers:

Custer/Fall River County Farm Service Agency: 605-745-5716

Please report your losses to your county office as soon as you have taken inventory. Several programs will likely be available to assist with fencing and some hay losses.

Meeting for all landowners and operators:

Thursday, December 21 @ 2pm – Mueller Center, Hot Springs

Disaster Organizations –

Please call SD Stockgrowers Association to let us know what you have lost so we can help direct resources to you. 605-342-0429

Sign up with Farm Rescue: Follow This Link

Supporting Affected Ranchers:

Donate Money:

Legion Lake Fire Fund – All First Interstate Bank Locations

Send Checks to:

First Interstate Bank

c/o Legion Lake Fire Fund

333 W Blvd, Ste 100

Rapid City, SD 57702

ALL proceeds will benefit ranchers affected by the December Legion Lake Fire

Donate Hay –

Contact SD Stockgrowers Assoc to be placed on a list. We'll help coordinate donations to ranchers on a needs basis. 605-342-0429

Farm Rescue –

Donations of Money, Hay and Trucking can also be directed to Farm Rescue. Please go to their website for more information. http://www.farmrescue.org

–South Dakota Stockgrowers Association