If you own a farm or any other type of outdoor agricultural-based business, you likely have lots of materials and equipment that spend a good amount of time out in the open air. There may come a time though when you need to provide some temporary shelter for these things even when they are far away from your house or the main barn. Here's why some farmers and other agricultural business owners use custom-fitted industrial tarps to get the job done.

Cover Important Equipment

If you have a tractor or other important equipment that you need to leave out in the fields overnight or for an extended amount of time, you'll have better peace of mind if the equipment is well-protected and covered. An industrial tarp can shield the equipment from the elements to ensure it doesn't develop problems like rust or corrosion that could shorten its lifespan or reduce its value.

Protect Materials

A farm or agricultural business has a variety of materials and resources that need to stay dry. Perhaps you want to keep feed for the livestock as dry and protected as possible. Hay is another substance that must stay dry for the best results. You can use industrial tarps to cover and shield precious materials and resources to ensure nothing goes to waste or becomes less effective due to exposure to Mother Nature.

Protect Crops

If you have crops on your farm that are nearing harvest but there is a storm rolling through the area soon, some quick thinking and access to multiple industrial tarps could protect your crops from danger. A custom fit for your tarps will ensure the crops are protected but not damaged in any way by having a tarp over them. You can remove the tarp and get back to harvesting as soon as the storm passes through.

Protect Livestock

Do you have livestock that you keep outdoors in a pen instead of inside a barn? If there are some livestock on your farm that do not have a roof directly over their head, you may need to provide some additional protection. A custom tarp can be draped over the pen when it looks like it's going to rain or if strong winds are coming through and you want to shield the animals from the worst of it.

Kill Off Weeds

If your farm is overrun by weeds in a certain spot, you could consider placing a heavy tarp directly down onto the ground, smashing the weeds down as the tarp drops. Leave the tarp on for an extended amount of time and you can kill the weeds off by denying access to sunlight and rain.

For more information on custom-fitted industrial tarps, contact a professional near you.