Missouri is being hit by a winter storm this weekend, delaying many events and making travel difficult. On our farm, we began implementation of our emergency action plan. We fueled up tractors, hooked up generators, and double checked our alarm system, among many other jobs, to prepare for the bad weather.

Since our animals are housed indoors, they do not have to endure the high wind chills, freezing rain and snow. But, it is our job to make sure if the power fails, we are ready with the generators to ensure our animals never endure the cold temperatures. Our goal is to protect our animals from the cold temperatures so they are safe and comfortable. This is not only a humane way to care for our animals, but it also protects our animals from injuring themselves on the ice and snow.

Although the winter storm creates more work for us on the farm, our animals are safe, and so is our country's food supply.