According to the National Safety Council Injury Facts 2017, accidental injury has become the number 3 cause of deaths for the first time in U.S. history. Adair County Extension works to decrease the number of youth getting injured on the farm and at home.

The 4-H program collaborated with Progressive Farmer Foundation, Adair County School System, local businesses, community agencies, and local leaders to conduct the 21^st Farm and Home Safety Days. Over 120 volunteers contributed to the program’s success. 

More than 360 1^st grade and 5th-grade students attended the interactive safety booths that addressed fire, tractor, ATV, pesticide, grain, first aid, livestock, equipment, and general safety over a two day period. A pre-survey showed that 83% of the youth who participated in the Safety Day program had never used a fire extinguisher. Each participant received training on the proper way to use and got to use a fire extinguisher. 58% of the participants stated that they never or only sometimes wear a helmet when riding on an ATV. All participants received training on how what is the best size helmet for their age and what can happen if they do not wear a helmet.

Among the adults participating in Farm and Home Safety Days, 79% identified one or more changes they plan to adapt to reduce the risk of accidents in their home or farm.  78 percent of participants stated they had never used a fire extinguisher before the safety day.   All participants learned how to use and used a fire extinguisher that day.