Keeping Ag Retail Facilities Clean
Several ag retailers illustrate examples of cleanliness at their facilities.
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"Pesticide containers are triple rinsed at the mix site and disposed of through the pesticide container recycling program sponsored by Wilkin County." — Hal Fisher, chemical sales manager, Minn-Kota Ag Products, Breckenridge, MN -
"Our facility is well lighted and we have Clarkson Police and Grayson County Sheriff deputies that patrol on a regular basis." — Daron Bell, Crop Production Services, Clarkson, KY -
"We train all employees in the latest safety techniques and procedures." — Dave Rieman, manager, Crop Production Services, Findlay, OH -
"Water storage is separated from chemical and fertilizer storage. On the top of the tank, there is an air break fill, which prevents back siphoning." — Randy Kroeger, manager, Crop Production Services, Delphos, OH -
"The dry fertilizer load pad is swept after every load is completed." — Gary Mensen, manager, Crop Production Services, Dyersville, IA
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It's a constant saying among any parent: "Cleanliness is next to godliness." In addition to at the dinner table or in one's room, this phrase works just as well at your average ag retail outlet.
Here, we look at all aspects of cleanliness at the facility, from unloading in covered areas to training for handling spills. Here, you will find several photographs taken at various dealerships around the country that illustrate a thorough understanding of dealership security, safety and cleaning up after themselves. Tied to these pictures are some brief quotes from ag retailers that are leaders in the fields of security and safety.
Original publish date: May 2008
