Producer and Consumer SafetyPlan of Work

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Cumberland County CES

Title:
Producer and Consumer Safety
MAP:
Chemical Management
Agents Involved:
Anderson
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Ag Water Quality Program
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Integrated Plant Pest Management
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Pesticide Safety – Livestock Pests
Situation:

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. 

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

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. 

Learning Opportunities:

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



Success Stories

Ag Safety Day

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

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