Extension
It Starts With Us
Producer and Consumer Safety
Chemical Management
Anderson
Ag Water Quality Program
Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
Integrated Plant Pest Management
Pesticide Safety – Livestock Pests
The health and well-being of farm families and the public are a main priority. Farmers normally work long hours and are alone the biggest part of the time. This makes them a high risk for injury and/or fatality. Tractor roll overs are the number one leading cause of fatalities on a farm. Chemical safety is a concern due to the amount of water ways we have in the county. Safe and correct usage of chemicals brings this to the forefront.
- Reduce environmental impacts of winter feeding areas.
- Reduction of drift related complaints and damage.
- Improve sustainability of animal livestock production systems.
- Implement BMPs from ag water quality plans.
- Design effective spray schedules for plant pest management.
- Designing effective administration schedules.
- Understand the importance of clean water.
- Observe proper chemical handling, storage, and cleanup in home, farm, or business.
- Increase homeowner/general public awareness of safe livestock medication procedures.
Initial Outcome: Private pesticide applicators will complete a training course.
Indicator: Number of cards printed.
Method: Cards.
Timeline: As Needed.
Initial Outcome: Ag water quality plans are on file and current for producers.
Indicator: Number of plans on file.
Method: Plans written.
Timeline: Year around.
Audience: Tobacco Producers
Project or Activity: GAP Training
Content or Curriculum: GAP Training Materials
Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals
Date: January or February
Audience: All Producers
Project or Activity: Private Applicator Training
Content or Curriculum: Private Applicator Training Materials
Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals
Date: Spring & Fall
Audience: Bee Keepers
Project or Activity: Production Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Various Topics
Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals
Date: Fall to Early Winter
Audience: All Producers
Project or Activity: CAIP (cost-share) Training's
Content or Curriculum: Various Topics
Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals
Date: Fall
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
