Store Farm Chemicals Safely  In the off season, make sure
leftover chemicals are protected from freezing and moisture.
Compiled by staff  Published on: Dec 11, 2003  Farming requires
pesticides to control weeds, insects and diseases, and
fertilizers to boost yields. At the end of a production year,
farmers may find themselves with leftover chemicals.  "We
recommend that farmers not carry over large stocks of pesticides
from year to year to avoid problems such as storage," says Ples
Spradley, pesticide assessment coordinator for the University of
Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.  Spradley says farmers
should follow extension guidelines if they have to store
chemicals.  "Make sure you have a secure storage area," he says.
"The area should be locked, with a sign alerting people that
there are pesticides inside. You should always have an inventory
list of what you've stored in case of a fire. It can help fire
fighters determine what they're up against."  It's important to
have a place where stored chemical