Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Healthy and Safety for Ag Producers/Workers
In 2014, approximately 23,883,000 youth visited farms. Of all youth deaths in agriculture, machinery, motor vehicles (includes ATVs), and drownings were the top three causes in that order (www.cultivatesafety.org). With this data, the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent decided it was time for the youth of Cumberland County be exposed to the agriculture safety. A grant was applied for to host a Progressive Agriculture Foundation safety day and it was awarded. The event was held on September
Author: Heather Graham
Major Program: Healthy and Safety for Ag Producers/Workers
For two years, the Wolfe Co ANR Agent has partnered with Wolfe Co Farm Bureau to offer a Farm/Home Safety Field Day. This year, in an effort to reach more people and use resources wisely, Wolfe Co and Breathitt Co ANR Agents and Farm Bureaus collaborated for a joint Safety Program. The Field Day was held at the Robinson Center in Jackson, KY. Topics for the evening included: chainsaw safety, the importance of staying hydrated, rollover tractor safety, PTO safety, and how to safely load and haul
Author: Gary Hamilton
Major Program: Healthy and Safety for Ag Producers/Workers
With farming being ranked one of most dangerous occupations, there is always a need to remind our clients of this in an effort to avoid tragedy. Through a group effort between County Extension, Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America and the Cattlemen's Association, a Farm and Home Safety Program was planned and conducted for Montgomery County and hosted at the Montgomery County Extension Education Center. Dr. Mark Purschwitz an Agricultural Safety and Health Specialist with the University
Author: Christan Miracle
Major Program: Healthy and Safety for Ag Producers/Workers
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day is an event that teaches 4th grade students from Marion County about being safe in their community, home, and on the farm. Our rural community is in need of a program such as this to ensure youth have the proper skill set to stay safe while on the farm. During this event each child has the opportunity to visit several stations to learn safe behaviors when they are faced with different scenarios. Some of the stations included equipment safety, electrical safety,
