“We are a progressive-minded farm. We are always ready to experiment with new ideas and it continues to pay-off in a big way with cryogenic treatment.” -Gary Fisher, owner/operator Fisher Tradition Farm

Breckenridge, Michigan – Six generations of the Fisher family have stood at the helm of Fisher Tradition Farm in rural central Michigan.

A rich history and deep roots on the 2,800 acre corn, soy and wheat operation haven’t stopped Gary Fisher and his family from testing new technology; with cryogenic treatment of equipment and more, the experiments have paid off.

Equipment from field sweeps and shovels to snowmobile parts and more have undergone freezing through ICE Cryogenics and Fisher said there’s no doubt the effort had been a huge benefit.

“It has surely doubled the life of our equipment,” Fisher said. “Every treatment —from metal parts even to some plastics— turns into a benefit for the farm.”

Fisher said the extended life obviously saves the large farm money by reducing replacement costs, but there are other benefits, as well.

“I am looking at every treatment as improving the safety factor,” Fisher said. “We are less likely to be underneath machinery, we don’t need to put anyone in a higher risk situation nearly as often.”

Extended equipment life means workers spend less time doing the replacement work, which mean higher productivity overall.

Fisher said he and his family continue to find more items to treat and share their success with other large farm operations. The more money the farm saves the more others ask about the process, and he doesn’t hesitate to share his experience as an early-adopter.

“We are a progressive-minded farm,” Fisher said. “We are always ready to experiment with new ideas and it continues to pay-off in a big way with cryogenic treatment.”