Burning Questions: A Guide to Fire Safety on the Farm, Part 2

Burning Questions: A Guide to Fire Safety on the Farm, Part 2

WAITE PARK, Minn. — Last week we discussed how sources of heat on the farm are a necessity during Minnesota winters and that fire risk is always something that should be on producers’ radars. This leads us to our next topic, the heat lamp and its risks and rewards. When using heat lamps, treat them as a permanent fixture. Attach them with non-flammable hangers, such as chains or locking connectors, to prevent them from falling into straw or bedd…