[Jacob-list] Hay

[ARTHUR PARTRIDGE]

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>How widespread is the hay shortage this year? We are located in Ohio, and

everyone in our area is wondering how their >animals will survive the
winter. I am prepared to sell most of our flock, but still want to retain
some old Puddleduck Sir James >>daughters and several other of our ewes
with old bloodlines. Does anyone know of a source for decent hay?

>Mary Spahr

>Spahr Farm

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Consult your local Farm Bureau office for hay sources.  Some of the states
have a 'Hay Hotline' during times of drought or, as in our case, too much
corn planted for ethanol.  I found this for Georgia (attn: LINDA) and N.
Carolina (attn: KATHERINE):
Georgia Farm Bureau - Voice of Georgia Farmers
Also, you can check for available hay on the GFB Hay Directory Feed
Ingredients 
Available from Georgia Farm Bureau Commodities/Marketing Department ...
http://www.gfb.org/drought.htm

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and for NC (attn: KATHERINE):
North Carolina Farm Bureau
Drought conditions have reduced the amount of hay available for winter
feed, ... 
1999 - 2007 North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation. All rights reserved. ...
http://www.ncfb.com/publicPol/drought/winterFeed.cfm -

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I didn't see anything for Ohio, but talk to the Farm Bureau office nearest
you.  Here's a start:
Home - Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
To improve rural standards of living, increase net farm income and protect
personal 
property rights.
http://ofbf.org/ - 15k 

GOOD LUCK
Cathy
Moscow, Idaho