Cattle Branch Cattle Co. is a family-run farm in the foothills of Western North Carolina. Our goal is for people to get hands-on farm experience safely and positively. We are passionate about becoming 100% handicap accessible and working diligently to further the all-ability mindset. At this time they are supporting efforts to distribute hay to local farmers affected by Hurricane Helene.
On Thursday, 11/21, we are looking for volunteers to help load 400 bales of hay onto a trailer in Asheville, follow us to our farm 25 minutes away, and unload for pickup. Please sign up TODAY if you are available.
**Additionally ~ If you have a truck or a trailer and are willing to transport hay to farms in the area please notify the site supervisor, this would be in addition to this opportunity, and is not a requirement to participate.
Requirements/Skills:
- Working vehicle
- Comfortable lifting up to 45 pounds
- Bending, stooping, twisting, lunging
- Comfortable standing and walking for 2 hours
- Ability to follow instructions
- Bring your own water
Attire:
- This event is outdoors so please dress for the weather
- Please wear long sleeves, pants, and close toed shoes
- Please bring your own work gloves if you have them
1st Location/Directions for Hay Loading:
- 1672 Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC 28805 - Take I-40 to exit 55 towards US 70
Turn right onto US 70
1672 will be on the left
2nd Location to Farm for Unloading for Pickup:
- Olive Branch Cattle Co
3259 Goose Creek Rd, Marion NC
How to Register for this Opportunity:
- Respond to this need by clicking "RESPOND"
- If you sign up, the site supervisor is expecting you, so please show up
- If something comes up please "unregister" from this need
- DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT SIGN UP
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing us at info@handsonasheville.org.
