Farmers & Ranchers    Safety Information for Farmers & Ranchers Farm and ranch equipment is a common source of pipeline damage. Examples of farm activities that can endanger pipelines include: deep ripping, chisel plowing, sub-soiling, terrace projects, cleaning out drainage ditches, drain tile installation, setting posts, creek maintenance, tree and stump removal and building waterways. Farmers and ranchers near Explorer’s pipeline can protect their family, employees and property by verifying the pipeline location before excavating and by knowing how to identify, respond to and prevent a pipeline leak or rupture.