Farm Electricity

Electrical power is an integral part of the modern farm operation and Jump River Electric Cooperative is proud to provide that dependable electric power that you rely upon. Jump River Electric also provides information about recent research, new technology and appropriate safety requirements as they apply to the farm operation. The following resources are aimed at assisting you with this goal. 

The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NESC) offers farm training and education and many safety tips.  Find out more at http://www.nsc.org/necas/

Line Clearance for Grain Bins
The National Electric Safety Code defines utility line clearance requirements.

Farm Safety for Kids:  Farms are fun places - with all that fresh air, sunshine, and room to run around. But they're also places where real work gets done. And some of that work involves equipment that can be dangerous if someone doesn't know how to be safe.

Kids who live on farms really need to know what it takes to be safe. They probably help out on the farm and need to know the safety rules that can prevent injuries. According to the National Safety Council, farming is one of America's most hazardous jobs. Kids ages 10 to 14 are at high risk for injury, often because they take on a job or task that they aren't ready to handle.

Here are some web sites you might want to check out regarding kids and farm safety:

http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/farm_safety.html

http://www.fs4jk.org/

Safety First Program

Wisconsin electric cooperatives have developed a uniform statewide farm wiring program entitled, "Safety First!"  The purpose is to assist dairy farmers with the cost of rewiring projects and to promote safety.

Loans and Grants

•  A loan/grant contribution is available up to $25,000

• Grants are available for 20 percent or up to $5,000 from the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association.

• Loans are available for 80 percent or up to $20,000 from your electric cooperative.

• Take up to 5 years to repay.

• 3-percent interest applies.

Requirements

• Dairy farms only

• Existing farmstead

• Pre-program inspection

• Electrician's estimate

• Service agreement for length of loan

• Credit eligibility requirements

Click here for a brochure on this matter or call 715-532-5524 for more information.