Crawford Couple offering up space for displaced cattle in the panhandle

CRAWFORD, Neb. (KLKN) – As the South Fork Fire rapidly spreads across the panhandle, neighbors in that part of the state are thoughtfully watching out for each other.

Husband and wife duo, Rich and Alicia Robertson, own and operate Crawford Livestock Market in Crawford, Nebraska, and manage thousands of cows on a daily basis.

The business is deeply rooted in its community and deeply committed to supporting its neighbors.

After the wildfire began to spread, they decided to offer space on their property to cattle displaced by the blaze.

Rich told Channel 8 that offering up their land is the least they can do.

Alicia then took to social media to alert those who might need a helping hand.

The Robertsons say that all regular operations will run as usual, including their livestock auctions and the maintenance of the several horses that also live on their property.

The spaces they are offering to be shared with the community are meant to be used on a temporary, as-needed basis.

Although the couple is still handling all normal chores, they are also still helping some of the homeless cattle find other places to stay.

In light of Wednesday’s unforeseen crisis, Alicia sprang into action almost immediately, saying, “People are coming in that live close, we’re just trying to help.”

If you would like to contact the Robertsons, they can be reached via Facebook.