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Blizzard Resource Page PDF - Application for Assistance http://www.blizzardbenefit.org Thousands Enjoy Pluckin' and Poetry
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PUEBLO, Colo. – Country music and cowboy poetry took center
stage at the Colorado State Fair Events Center for Operation:
Blizzard Benefit. Proceeds from the concert will aid in disaster
relief for farmers and ranchers in Southeastern Colorado who
were affected by the string of December blizzards. “It’s been inspiring to see so many artists, organizations, and Colorado residents come together for such a great cause,” said Colorado State Fair General Manager, Chris Wiseman. “A continuing message throughout this entire process has been ‘neighbor helping neighbor’ and this concert proves how important our agriculture communities are to the residents of this state.” The Operation: Blizzard Benefit featured Michael Martin Murphey and a long list of other talented performers: Baxter Black, Waddie Mitchell, Gary McMahan, Don Edwards, Carin Mari and Pony Express, Sons and Brothers, Sarah Murphey, the Pueblo Symphony Orchestra and Mei-Ling Felton. All artists donated their time and talents to the benefit. Among the attendees were Governor Bill Ritter, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp, former Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Don Ament, and Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave. During the festivities, Governor Ritter proclaimed March 18th as Michael Martin Murphey Day. Although donations are still coming, so far, approximately $680,000 has been raised in cash, hay and in-kind donations. A silent auction also brought in approximately $18,500 and a total of 3358 concert tickets were sold. “Our original goal was to raise $500,000 and we are proud to have surpassed that number,” said Alan Foutz, President of the Colorado Farm Bureau. “But it’s important to remember that this is an on-going effort. It’s not too late to donate, and we certainly encourage residents to continue to support our agriculture folks across the state.” A tax deductible donation can still be made online at www.blizzardbenefit.org or by sending a check to the Colorado Farm Bureau Foundation at 9177 E. Mineral Circle, Centennial, CO, 80112. A portion of the proceeds will used to establish a permanent Colorado Agricultural Disaster Fund. In the future, this fund would be available immediately to ag producers in the event of a catastrophic natural disaster. The event was a joint effort by Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Department of Agriculture/Colorado State Fair, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Colorado Livestock Association. |
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Hay Donations CCA and CLA have secured one location near Wiley that will receive hay donations. We are working on a second near La Junta. Please refer individuals wishing to donate hay to CCA or CLA. Of course the donations will be tax deductible through the NCBA foundation. Please contact CCA or CLA for drop location. Jonathan Pite has about 1000#s hay to donate - we need someone in the Larkspur area to transport it. Contact the CCA office - 303-431-6422 Hay for Sale info@coloradocattle.org
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CCA has set up, through our the CCA Endowment Trust, a Colorado monetary donation opportunity. Send checks to CCA Blizzard Fund, 8833 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002 |
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