There are many dangers associated with farming, but most can be avoided through regular prevention methods. One such danger is farm machinery fires. Fires can arise from crop residue, wiring, rodents - you name it. But there are measures farmers can take now to avoid them. 

John Shutske is a Farm Health & Safety Specialist with UW-Extension and a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering. He shares what farmers should be doing now, in the off-season, to prevent fires later on down the road.