How to Buy Crop Dusting Chemicals

Become the best crop dusting operation in your region. Being the best crop duster requires research and analysis to learn how to purchase the best supplies at the best prices. But once you're done, you can give your customers results that market your business for you.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Search Yellow Pages for a list of fertilizer, pesticide and fungicide companies. The website allows you to type your search and call up a list of fertilizer suppliers in your city. Before choosing one, check the Better Business Bureau website. Find out what that company's standing is before you do business with them. Check online forums and websites for third party comments.

2. Shop for more than one fertilizer company. Call each one ask them about their service, terms and price. This gives you an idea of which one will work with your business better. Contact the crop dusting companies that have used their service.

3. Visit the companies you're considering making a purchase from. Learn what steps you'd have to follow to get your fertilizer. Visit satisfied customers that have used their products. Compare the different results. If you notice that the best fields belong to farmers that use the same fertilizer company, there's a good chance you've found a winner.

4. Read federal, state and local hazardous material transport regulations. Obtain the necessary hazardous materials transport permits. Once you have the transport permits, and transportation qualifications under your belt, make the purchase. Store these fertilizers per local and state regulation.

Resources

• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration website.
• Office of Hazardous Materials Safety's hazardous material training module.
• Visit Yellow Book.