Success StoryFarm and Home Safety Event 2024
Farm and Home Safety Event 2024
Author: Reed Graham
Planning Unit: Breathitt County CES
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Plan of Work: Disaster Preparedness in Breathitt County
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Where there is a farm, there is always a home nearby. Farm and home safety is often overlooked even though it is a key component to success. Breathitt Co and Wolfe Co ANR and FCS Agents as well as Farm Bureaus collaborated for a joint Safety Program.
The Field Day was held at the Hazel Green Park in Wolfe County. Participants had the option to select which track that they would like to complete for the evening. The Farm track consisted of ATV/UTV Safety, hooking the proper equipment to the proper size tractor, Handling Livestock safely, and rollover tractor safety/QPR training. The home track consisted of Food Safety, Pet Safety, Chemical Lookalikes, and Weather Awareness. Attendees all received a safety awareness bag filled with various items to promote safety (i.e. ear plugs, safety glasses, smoke detector, etc.). All attendees also received a free meal served by Breathitt and Wolfe Co Farm Bureaus.
Before door prizes were awarded, participants were surveyed to determine what impact was reached through the event. The following items were determined:
- 100% of attendees stated that they had learned something that will positively impact their farm and home safety
- 100% of participants received a complimentary smoke detector for their homes.
- 100% of participants indicated that they will implement a safety technique that was demonstrated/taught at their homes and farms
With 120 people in attendance, this event was a huge success. Safety techniques that were taught will hopefully prevent an accident in the coming time for all those in attendance. This partnership between Breathitt and Wolfe County Extension Offices, Breathitt and Wolfe County Farm Bureaus made an impact in both communities and we look forward to growing and expanding its outreach in 2025!
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