IF YOU LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE AG SECTOR, FARM FIRESMART IS BUILT FOR YOU

Learn how to minimize wildfire risks and leverage opportunities on the farm.

Accessible, Ag-Focused Fire Safety Info, Resources and Supports

There are so many ways a fire can start on the farm, from electrical failures and lightning strikes to carelessly-handled chemicals, self-combusting hay and rekindled holdover fires.

Established fire safety programs are vital to reducing these risks and preventing devastating and costly fires. Farm FireSmart is just such a program.

Spring Cleanup

Most of spring prep is managing vegetation.

Holdover Fires

Prevent holdover fires from spreading.

Winter Burning Practices

Properly prep your burn site - even in winter.

Burn Barrel Basics

A little bit of preparation goes a long way.

The Importance of Planning

Pre-planning and consultation with your local fire service will help ensure successful burning activities on the farm.

Fire Extinguishers on the Farm

Fire extinguishers are crucial pieces of farm equipment. Learn how to utilize them to your best advantage.

Get Set for Spring

By integrating some basic FireSmart principles into regular farming and ranching practices, you can reduce the potential threat of a wildfire to start, as well as limit the impact of a wildfire that threatens your property.

Dry grass, grain fields, hay fields and pastureland:

Reduce dry grass and stubble to prevent a fire from escaping from your property and prevent a wildfire from coming into your yard.

Fence lines and ditches:

Unmanaged fence lines and ditches can carry intense and rapidly spreading fires into your yard, fields and building sites.

Feed storage:

No matter how you store bales, once they ignite, the fire spreads quickly and can be difficult to control or extinguish.

NEWS

From seasonal tips and insurance rebates to the latest opportunities and insights, you'll find lots of great news content relevant to the regional agricultural community.

RESOURCES

Browse and search a growing library of FireSmart insights from a collaborative team of subject matter experts in agriculture, fire services, agri-business, technology and more.

COMMUNITY

Farm FireSmart is designed to engage regional producers in a two-way conversation about fire safety. We're listening, and what you say will shape the future of this program.

SUPPORT

Producers in the Lac Ste. Anne and Woodland County regions can take advantage of support opportunities like site assessments, Environmental Farm Plan assistance and more.