The Disaster In South Dakota No One Is Talking About

On the first weekend of October, a freak blizzard hit South Dakota and dropped over four feet of snow. The storm caught ranchers and their livestock by surprise, and entire herds were wiped out, along with the ranchers' livelihoods. The link below contains a fundraising page to help those in need.

Description of the Storm

Time story describing the blizzard

An early October blizzard hit South Dakota the weekend of October 3-5, 2013.

Description of the Aftermath and Tragedy

Description of the Aftermath via the Dairy Carrie blog

The winter storm hit early. Cattle normally have a thick winter coats to protect them from the cold, but it was too early for their coats. Rain, snow, and forceful winds left the cattle to die in the fields. The account and pictures from the Diary Carrie blog is truly heartbreaking.

Link to Donate Relief Funds

Link to Donate to the Rancher's Relief Fund via the Razoo website

The AgChat Foundation Inc. is collecting donations to distribute to those ranchers hit hardest by the storm.