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How do I best winterize my farm?
Gear up for Winter. Every healthy farm preps for Winter in an organized manner. Use our checklist below to get started on this important task. A temporary dumpster from us can make waste collection easy and affordable - Check Availability and Pricing.
Winterization Checklist
- Inspect and Inventory
- Review farm machinery, equipment, buildings, structure, walking paths, gates, and wiring
- Seal any leaks
- Check anti-freeze and hydraulic fluids
- Have a date to drain and clean pesticide equipment; use a light oil on these items especially seals to ensure year-on-year functionality
- Document your liquid pesticides, seeds, and growth formulas
- Mark inventory levels and store each in their recommended location
- Clean
- Debris, broken equipment, and other types of refuse
- Avoid pressure washing inside closed structures; this can cut down on mold and mildew
- Dispose of expired items in a proper manner (see manufacturers instructions)
- Partner
- Getting to know your neighboring farms and going in with them on repair services will help share the cost of repair team visits
Information in this article may be inapplicable to customers who receive service pursuant to a WM agreement with a municipality, association or other entity, or where applicable law requires differing terms of service.
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