Increasing numbers of farmers across the Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia and West Virginia are transitioning to shipping containers for daily operations. These weather-resistant, steel boxes are fast becoming a practical solution for farms of all sizes. Whether your daily operation is in Augusta County or on a livestock farm near Romney, these durable, low-maintenance, and low-cost structures provide a great return on investment.
Here are a few clever ways they’re being used:
Feed & Supply Storage
Virginia’s humid summers and West Virginia’s snowy winters can wreak havoc on feed, seed, hay, and fertilizer. Storage containers offer a dry, pest-resistant environment that protects your essential supplies from moisture, mold, and rodents year-round.
Mobile Workshops
From Woodstock to Charles Town, farmers are converting containers into mobile repair shops. Whether you’re fixing irrigation systems or maintaining tractors, having a weatherproof, lockable space with tools and lighting right in the field saves time and keeps operations moving.
Equipment Protection
Farm equipment like tractors, mowers, chainsaws, and ATVs can be expensive to replace. Containers provide a secure, steel-built shelter with lockable doors, ideal for protecting your gear from both theft and the unpredictable weather.
Farm Stand Or Produce Sales
Small-scale producers in areas like Hardy County or Rockingham are turning containers into farm stands and little stores to sell what they grow make or raise! Add a cooler to keep eggs, beef, pork or other farm to table goods you produce. When it’s time to close up shop the secure locking doors keep you goods safe from harm or theft.
Contact Keens Storage to learn more about our container options or request a quote here on our website!
