Farmers' Electric Cooperative

Spring has sprung Here’s hoping your Easter is as beautiful as the flowers in bloom.

Springtime is busy on the farm as you prepare to plow and seed we want to remind you to stay safe. Follow these five farm safety tips from the National FFA Organization as you head outside this season: Avoid driving tractors and ATVs on the road at dawn and dusk. Watch where you step. Follow the labels on pesticides, vaccinations and fertilizers.... Create a Farm Aid Kit. Take care of yourself. https://www.FFA.org/ffa-new-/5-farm-safety-tips-for-spring/

Have you checked the insulation in your attic lately? The proper amount of high-quality insulation is essential for keeping your home efficient and comfortable. Contact us or visit https://www.TakeControlAndSave.coop///value-of-insulation/ to learn the importance of insulation and find out if your home has enough. via Associated Electric Cooperative #TakeControlAndSave #MembersFirst #LookingOutForYou #PowerOn

Happy Workiversary! Today, Stan Hayward celebrates 25 years on our Team. Congratulations! #workiversary #congrats #gladtohaveyouonourTEAM #electriccooperative

Spring brings severe thunderstorms which can produce large hail, damaging winds and sometimes tornadoes. Make sure you know where to take shelter if severe weather approaches, and keep up with the latest watches and warnings at https://www.Weather.gov. via U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

Our lineworkers brave ice, fire, floods and storms, keeping life connected. Thank you doesn’t quite cover it. Throughout April and especially on April 12, help us celebrate these community heroes! #ThankaLineworker

Throwback Thursday! Today just so happens to be the anniversary of connecting our very first Member! After a few years were spent building power lines in our service area, on April 1, 1940, the Babbs were the first to receive electricity from Farmers' Electric Cooperative just east of Chillicothe. "I thought it was an April Fool's joke and I chased him off with a broom," stated Mrs. U. M. Babb as she recalled the arrival of electricity to her farm home.... While we may not have pictures of that exact moment, here are a few photos from the early days here at Farmers’! #ThrowbackThursday #noaprilfooling #firstmember #electricity #powerlines #electriccooperative

When it's dark and cold, exercise can be one of the easiest ways to beat the winter blues. Too cold to head outdoors? That's okay, utilize what you have around the house. The CDC shares 5 tips for staying active at home! https://www.CDC.gov//f/active-healthy-from-home/index.html

One of our favorite tech trends: smart lighting! Smart lighting systems that run through a hub, like the Philips Hue shown here, can control all the lighting inside and outside your home. via NRECA

Last call to share your local neighborhood favorite for Rural Missouri's Best of Missouri. It also enters those eligible for a special contest! Deadline is February 1 and you can submit online at http://www.RuralMissouri.coop/bestof.php.

Privacy settings control who can access your profile and what information they can see. Have you checked yours lately? Here is a handy guide on managing your privacy settings for a variety of different software and apps: https://StaySafeOnline.org//manag/manage-privacy-settings/. #DataPrivacyDay #PrivacyAware

Ceiling fans can be more effective as heating devices than cooling devices. Set your fans to rotate clockwise on the low setting to gently push down hot air. #EnergyTip

Are you looking for a way to plan for your electricity expenses? Would it be better for your family if you could level out your power bills from month to month? Ask us about Budget Billing! https://www.FEC-Co.com/payment-options

Updating the insulation in your attic will keep hot air in your home and cool air out. You can add more insulation on top of existing insulation in your attic as well! https://www.Energy.gov/energysaver/weatherize/insulation via U.S. Department of Energy

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However you are celebrating this year, have a safe and spooktacular Halloween! Don't forget to fall back an hour on your clocks before bed tonight, too! Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM, November 1st. #happyhalloween #boo

Do you know what the best tool is for the job? No matter which tool you're using, please stay safe: Disconnect your tools from power sources when they're not in use! https://Money.com/best-power-tool-brands/ via MONEY

November's Rural Missouri is jammed packed with amazing articles, our Drive-In Annual Meeting results, and so much MORE!!

Have leftovers? Before you store them in your fridge, cover the food and let it cool down first. Get more kitchen #EnergyTips at www.Energy.gov//Appliances-and-Electron/Kitchen-Appliances. via U.S. Department of Energy NRECA

Did you know Farmers' was built locally in 1938? We’re led by local Members of our communities not outside investors. That’s the beauty of being homegrown! #PowerOn #CoopMonth

What a Deal Wednesday! With Co-op Connections, you can give your home a fresh new look and save at Eckards! There are many more opportunities to support area businesses like this one! Visit www.connection.coop or download the app today.

We're taking National First Responders Day to heart in a whole new way this year. Thank you to all of the First Responders on the front lines who go to work each day to keep us safe!

Electric fireplaces use only about 1,500 watts of electricity. Operational costs range between 0.003 to 3 cents per hour when you use them strictly for decorative purposes -- that is, the flames are activated but no heat is produced. If they are set so the heater powers on and off -- the 50 percent usage setting -- they use about 9 cents an hour in electricity. If you really want to keep the room warm and set the heat at the maximum level, however, the cost doubles to 18 cent...s an hour. Considering a combination of these settings, it costs between $50 and $80 a year to use an electric fireplace, considerably less than the annual cost for a gas fireplace, with costs ranging between $200 and $500 annually. Costs fluctuate by geographic region and variations in electric utility costs. Also: no chimneys allowing all the warm air in your house to escape! https://www.Hunker.com//how-much-electricity-do-electric-f via Hunker

Don't let your outlets look like a creature from a cheap horror film. Overloaded plugs can be dangerous; consider contacting an electrician to install additional outlets in your home. #SafetyFirst

Prefer your inbox over mailbox? By setting up your account for paperless billing you can receive your electric bill quicker, save on paper and postage, and EARN a 50 monthly bill credit! Give us a call or set up through your online account.

Do you have the myFEC app? Through the app you can easily manage your electric account by: Paying your bill Tracking energy use Toggling alerts and reminders Reporting and following outages... Get started by creating an online account access then download the free myFEC app today! See more