THE DEADLINE FOR FARMERS IN GREENE COUNTY TO PURCHASE HAY THROUGH THE OPERATION DROUGHT RELIEF EFFORT HAS BEEN EXTENDED. DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND FOR HAY, THE ORDERING DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM DECEMBER 31ST TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH AT 5 P.M. ACCORDING TO BILL BROWN, GREENE COUNTY’S DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY, FARMERS SHOULD COME TO THE SOPAKCO WAREHOUSE ON WEST IRISH STREET TO VIEW SAMPLE BALES, PLACE ORDERS, AND MAKE PICK-UPS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, FARMERS MAY CALL 423/798-1729.