The 3 Perfect Gifts for the Farmer in Your Life

If you can count a farmer among your friends and loved ones, you may be familiar with the fact that it’s hard work, and a farmer can rarely take a day off. Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, holiday or other special occasion with a farmer may involve the farmer having to hire extra hands for the day or you simply driving over to the farm to say hi for a short time. Giving a farmer a small gift is always thoughtful, but there’s so much more you can do to make a difference in a farmer’s life. Talk to the farmer’s family or employees about pooling together your resources and buying the perfect gift for the farmer in your life the next time you want to celebrate him.

You don’t even need a special occasion. Farming is one of the backbones of the country, and yet farmers have to work harder than ever just to break even. Help make a farmer’s life much easier with a gift to let her know you appreciate all it is she does. You don’t even have to know the farmer that well. If there’s a farming family in your community, talk to your neighbors about surprising them with a gift that will help make their dawn-until-dusk (and oftentimes longer) lifestyle less difficult.

New Agricultural Belts

The equipment that sees the most use is the equipment that breaks first. Even if they’re still useable, worn down agricultural belts can slow down production, which makes a significant negative impact on a farmer’s productivity and profits in the long term. You may not be familiar with the types and sizes of ag belts your local farmer could use, but all it takes is a discussion with the farmer’s family or employees and they’ll point you in the right direction. If they want to do the buying for you, recommend they order online from a business that specializes in ag belts and offers free shipping so you all save money without skimping on the quality of the parts.

Belt Lacing Tools

Buying new belts is only part of what’s necessary to get a farmer’s equipment in top shape. Throw in belt lacing tools such as splicers so the farmer can install the new belts and repair minor damage to existing belts as necessary. This will extend the life of the belts you buy for the farmer, effectively making your gift last for years to come. Again, the farmer’s employees or family can point you in the right direction, but so can an ag belt company. Contact the supplier and ask what kind of belt lacing tools the farmer in your community might need.

Regular Volunteer Help

There are certain times throughout the year that a farmer needs all the help he can get – and he can’t always afford to bring in full-time workers. Volunteer to help out with the simpler tasks around the farm on a regular basis, or take turns with other members of your community so you only have to volunteer once a month or so to make a real difference. You won’t be tasked with the overly complicated or dangerous jobs, and you won’t have to work shifts as long as those of regular employees, but whatever you can offer will be sure to help a farmer relax a little.

Farmers work hard not just for themselves but also to put food on the tables of countless families. Giving them a big gift to thank them is one of the most selfless things you and your neighbors can do. The biggest gifts make the biggest difference, but they needn’t cost more than you and your community can afford if you know where to shop.

About the Author: Rick Drespling is a second generation farmer from Nebraska. He suggests you know where to find quality ag belts when shopping for gifts for farmers.

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