How Are Windmills Used Today? | Sciencing
Nov 13, 2018· Windmill power was used for a number of functions, such as for pumping water, grinding grain, sawmilling of timber, drainagepumping, and the processing of commodities such as tobacco, spices, cocoa, dyes and paints. Many small windmills are still in use on farms today, being used for waterpumping, stockwatering and farmhouse needs.