Ever wonder what Illinois farmers do when snow blankets their fields? No, most farmers don’t take off for the winter. They still find plenty to do throughout the chilly season.
Farmers use this time to check their equipment and ready their tractors and other implements for hard work in the spring. Some may also haul grain, such as corn, and oilseeds like soybeans from on-farm storage to processing plants, where they may be converted to other products or exported overseas.
Winter also offers plenty of time for farmers to catch up on bookkeeping and tax preparation and to place seed and fertilizer orders for the spring, which can start as early as fall.
Cold weather prompts farmers to further their education as well. They can attend agricultural trade shows and meetings, where they’ll learn about the latest technology and equipment.
