“It’s a quick and easy way for farmers to donate.” Feedback from farmers he had spoken to was supportive, similar to the way sheep farmers had contributed to the #Bales4Blair fundraiser recently. About 400 bales of wool were donated and to be turned into insulation and carpet for the hospital. Hospital board member Chris Menzies said the sale yard donation system was another way for farmers to support the hospital. “Sometimes it’s hard for farmers to get off their farms and get to events that we’re running as part of the Southland Charity Hospital. “Not just farmers, everyone in Otago and Southland that’s contributed to the hospital, it’s just been amazing.