How to Winterize Your Farm Equipment

Getting your farm ready for the winter is one of the most important things you can do for your business. By winterizing your farm equipment ahead of time, you’ll save a lot of time and money on farm equipment repair and be ready for spring. As a farmer in the United States, chances are you deal with some form of harsh winter weather. As romantic as it can be, winter can be the most costly season for farmers.

Your farm equipment can rust and corrode when it’s exposed to snow, ice, and cold temperatures. You’ll also have less daylight to do any needed maintenance or repairs.

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Southern Pecan Pie

I am trying this recipe for Thanksgiving this year, a southern holiday staple.

Ingredients

1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust (or refrigerated pie crust, or make your own)
3 large eggs, beaten
½ cup white granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 cup dark corn syrup
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Take 1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust out of the freezer and place it on a baking sheet while preparing the filling. I like to put the crust on a baking sheet to make it easier to remove it from the oven after it is baked.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, beaten, 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted, 1 cup dark corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Place 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans into the bottom of the pie crust.
Then pour the filling on top of the pecans.
Bake for about 45-50 minutes. Around the 20 minute mark, you may want to add some aluminum foil on top of and around the edges of your pie crust to keep it from getting too brown.
Oven times do vary, but basically, the middle of the pie should be just a tad jiggly when done (not overly jiggly) and the center will puff up a bit.
Allow to cool then slice and serve!

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