全国农民正在减少牧群,准备谷仓,并储存设备,以降低成本,为冬季做好准备。 Farmers nationwide are reducing herds, prepping barns, and storing equipment to cut costs and prepare for winter.

随着秋天的到来,美国各地的农民和自耕农正在准备过冬,改善谷仓照明,清理易雪地区,调整牛群规模以减少工作量和饲料成本,例如一位佛蒙特州奶牛农民将牛群从4头减少到2头,将工作时间和饲料费用减半。 As fall sets in, farmers and homesteaders across the U.S. are preparing for winter by improving barn lighting, clearing snow-prone areas, and adjusting herd sizes to reduce workload and feed costs—such as one Vermont dairy farmer who cut his herd from four to two cows, halving chore time and feed expenses. 准备工作还包括堆肥叶、堆肥菜园、维护工具和储存设备,以确保为春季做好准备。 Preparations also include composting leaves, mulching gardens, maintaining tools, and storing equipment to ensure readiness for spring. 像这样的深思熟虑、渐进的步骤在寒冷的几个月里加强了安全、可持续性和抗御力。 Thoughtful, gradual steps like these enhance safety, sustainability, and resilience during cold months.