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Farm Bureau
Offers Help
With Fencing
The June flooding in 17 Virginia counties including Rappahannock caused major fencing damage to many farmers.
Because of the excessive damage, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is offering fencing supplies at or below cost to producer members in these counties.
A mile of 15 1/2-gauge barbed wire fencing is estimated to cost $1,400. High-tensile smooth wire will also be available.
The Farm Bureau is asking for monetary contributions to offset the fencing costs for members even further.
Individuals or county Farm Bureaus wishing to contribute to a special fencing fund should make checks payable to Virginia Farm Bureau Disaster Fund. Mail your donation to 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23238 and mark the envelope “Disaster Fund.”
The fencing project will run from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. Orders wifi be accepted until Sept. 30.
“The proceeds collected through the fund will be distributed among those members who order fencing, further reducing their out-of-pocket expenses,” noted Charles Clement, executive vice president of the VFB Mutual Insurance Company.
“Because'of the miles and miles of fencing lost in the floods, we cannot economically donate all of the fencing needed,” Mr. Clement said. “We felt this reimbursement fund was the best alternative.”
County Farm Bureaus in the affected areas will assist in taking the fencing orders from members. As orders are placed, VFB will coordinate the drop sites.
Only Farm Bureau members are eligible for the low-cost fencing.
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