The pending arrival of winter can bring with it feelings of joy and happiness as we look forward to the holiday season and the family festivities that surround it.

No one person or farm is immune to the threat of fire. The risk is something every farmer accepts but rarely plans for. This Oct. 9-15 marks Fire Prevention Week, and for farmers, it serves as a reminder that farm fire season is fast approaching.

Co-owners of Lucky Hill Dairy Ltd. Willem and Joanne van der Linde say lucky is more than just a part of the farm’s name, it is an outlook on farm life itself.

While a blanket of snow covering the landscape may be a beautiful sight for some, it can also be a warning sign on some dairies if a building’s roof is not designed to handle heavy snowfall.