How to Stay Busy on Your Farm During Winter

While the South doesn’t typically get the same kind of harsh, cold winters that the North does, we still can’t farm as usual during the winter months. If you find yourself bored and antsy, you’ll probably want to think of some things you can do to stay busy on your farm during the winter. There are several tasks you can complete that will save you time in the spring, so here’s what you can do right now.

Grow in a Greenhouse

If you’re still interested in growing, you can take advantage of our milder climate to grow some crops or other plants in a greenhouse. A nice warm greenhouse can allow you to grow root vegetables, rye, buckwheat, or leafy greens so you can have fresh produce all year round.

Repair & Maintain Your Farm Equipment

Now is the perfect time to make sure that your farm equipment is in good working order and that all repairs have been made. Clean up your machines, change their oil, air up tires, lubricate moving parts, and carefully inspect all your equipment for signs of wear and tear. Remember: you can always get in touch with the Foothills Tractor & Equipment service department if you’d like some professional assistance with farm equipment maintenance.

Update Your Records

You’ve also likely gathered up plenty of records over the planting and harvesting seasons, so now is the time to consolidate your information and determine your plans for next year. Figure out what went well and what could have gone better, and make shopping lists for any supplies you may want to obtain before it’s time to sow your seeds.

When you’re ready to check out a great selection of new and used farm equipment for sale, visit one of our Alabama dealership locations in Centre or Alexandria to see what we have in stock. Foothills Tractor & Equipment is proud to be your family-owned and operated farm equipment dealer, serving greater Birmingham, AL.