Tools to Have on Hand When You Work in Agriculture
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Posted By: Dixie Somers on October 26, 2021 Your work environment in the field is probably pretty unpredictable when you're grounded in agriculture. You can't always plan out your day and your tools (and your clothes and your lunch) because of the nature and unpredictability of crop production. Knowing what to bring with you each day will make life a lot easier for you when working out in the field. Knowing what to have on hand will also prevent you from being forced to return back to the shop halfway through your day's work because you didn't bring something with you. Below is a list of tools that are vital when you are working on a farm. Wheelbarrow or Other CartsA common instrument used for hauling dirt, tools, and other items around the farm. Having one on hand will save you time and energy from having to carry heavy objects across long distances. It will also prevent you from accidentally dropping an object, causing potentially expensive damage to the object or yourself. Garden Hose or Hand Watering CanLike the first tool, having access to water is necessary to produce crops at their highest potential yield. Water will keep your plant's soil healthy and moist, which will help the crop survive longer with less disease. Having clean water readily available will also prevent you from having to leave your work area to fetch water, wasting valuable time that could be used for other tasks. Spades or ShovelsThese are used for digging holes in order to transplant trees, shrubs, or plants. Having a spade or shovel on hand will help prevent you from having to leave your work area in search of one because nature called. RakeA rake easily breaks up dirt clumps and compacts soil which is useful when cultivating seedbeds. It is also used for collecting excess debris when cleaning up after a tree or shrub has been transplanted into the ground. Work GlovesIf you have ever planted anything in your life, then you know how much dirt gets under your fingernails, and it's no fun trying to clean it out. Having a good pair of work gloves will prevent you from having to keep a bottle of hand sanitizer at your workstation so that you can do a quick swipe every time you pick up something new. Water System SuppliesYou never know when you might need to repair or install a new water system on your farm. It is vital to have a working one at all times. Tools, like stainless steel valves, will allow you to make any urgent repairs. The list above is only a brief summary of the small number of items you should carry when working in agriculture. Each farm or field will have different equipment and tools that are used for specific tasks, but the tools listed above are extremely useful for multiple jobs around your work area. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Dixie Somers
Freelance Writer, Self Employed Other College... class of 2004 Member Since November 2016 |
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