The winter months are a great time to assess the needs of your farm and make plans to improve your performance come springtime — and fuel is no exception.
After all, if your equipment isn’t running, neither are you. So why not ensure your tanks are full and working for you?
Peace of mind
With on-farm deliveries, early-fill options and delayed billing from Co-op, there are many reasons why you should consider filling up well in advance of the seeding season.
With full tanks in the spring, you’ll be able to:
- Start fieldwork at the earliest moment possible.
- Refuel when you need to.
- Protect your farm from price fluctuations and fuel shortages during peak seasons.
- Receive your summer fuel deliveries earlier.
“Farmers who take advantage of early delivery fuel programs are able to focus on other matters of their farming operation in the busy seasons,” said Ian King, Agro Manager at Discovery Co-op in North Battleford, Sask.
“They’ve secured the first fill of fuel to get them underway and don’t have to worry about supply or pricing volatility.”
Seize every opportunity
As part of your planning for the upcoming year, consider your fuel needs for the peak spring and harvest seasons. You may find significant efficiencies by expanding or upgrading your on-farm fuel storage if you are:
- Operating old gravity flow tanks.
- Expanding acres.
- Introducing new, larger equipment.
Many Co-op Agro Centres provide a Farm Fuel Storage Upgrade Program that offers growers numerous storage options to meet their needs. Contact your local Co-op Agro Centre to learn about options in your region.
"Our Farm Fuel Storage Upgrade Program has proven to be very popular with growers,” said King.
“They appreciate that their storage is now able to accommodate the demand that increased acreage or equipment size places on their business.”
