Farmers don t like these odors any more than their neighbors. Dairy farms collect manure for use on their crop land. Some farmers collect and spread manure daily or weekly. Other farmers store the manure for several months, empty their manure storage only a few times a year. During spreading periods the smell can be very strong.
Many factors determine the range and strength of farm odors.
Many of these a farmer has no control over. Dairy Farm Safety Tips Farmers often drive their tractors on main roads. Farmers don t do this to annoy their neighbors or hold up traffic. Farms cover large areas and it is necessary to move equipment on the highway in order to get from one part of the farm to another. When there is a large piece of farm equipment in the road, be patient and drive slow.