Winter Preparations protect against frigid elements



From my window - early morning frost

  
Hi there from Wisconsin
At this time of the year, serious preparations need to take place here on the farm, to prepare for the challenge of the frigid season to follow.


While the other 3 seasons are spent modifying nature's vigorous growth, winter's challenge is to prepare and protect against the  elements of snow and freezing rain.




Snowbirds move to warmer climes but those who stay make a hardy commitment to face the rigorous conditions.


Equipment needs to be kept fueled and well serviced

 Here they experience 50 inches of snow at times, but further north in Wisconsin where he grew up, Roberto tells me of temperatures 53 to 63 degrees below zero with 250 - 300 inches of snow.   He came from a family tradition where planning is vital  along with good equipment, kept fueled and well serviced.  In those earlier days, it was necessary to be self sufficient re fuel, food, heat, light.
 



6-8 cords of wood needed for fireplace - as well as four furnaces
to keep snuggy

  

"It's a challenge, you can get killed - it's fun, you take it in your stride cos it's going to happen anyway.  It's invigorating  - and snuggy inside the house - you against the elements.  I love it!"

Brrrr!  Clara