Farm Equipment Winter Tasks

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean that farmers can just take a break. There are still all kinds of things around the farm that need to be done. Here are some of the top winter tasks for farm equipment owners, as chosen by the experts at Eastman Equipment Company. 

Greenhouse Crops

Greenhouses allow light to get to your crops while trapping heat inside, meaning you can keep growing crops year-round. Of course, growing crops that are already winter-hardy such as cabbage, carrots, and turnips will make things that much easier. As long as everything stays warm enough and has enough water, it should be able to grow without issue. 

Livestock Care

When it comes to taking care of livestock, having a safe and warm place to shelter from winter weather is of the utmost importance. Insulation will help trap heat inside while keeping the wind, rain, and snow out. Don’t forget to perform regular roof maintenance as well! If you’re concerned about the cold, you can install window shutters to trap even more heat inside. 

Animal pens should be clean, comfortable, and offer plenty of room. Having enough food and water is also important. Be sure to keep your animal feed and hay dry to avoid mildew growth. It’s also important that you make sure that your animal’s water supply doesn’t freeze over. You can accomplish this by investing in circulators or heaters, or by keeping the water in an insulated tank. 

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