On October 12, 2018, the 2nd Annual Farm Safety Field Day was held at the Community Park in Campton. This is a joint effort between the Wolfe Co. Extension ANR Program and Wolfe Co. Farm Bureau. Topics covered this year included: KY's Agribility program, farm stress, pesticide/chemical safety, food safety on the farm (healthy snacking), fire prevention, and preparing equipment for winter.

Those in attendance received received a lot of information about the proper use and storage of various chemicals. Emphasis was placed on using proper personal protective equipment and how using chemicals affects wildlife (ie bees) and water.

Attendees all received a pair of safety glasses, latex gloves approved for chemicals, ear plugs, sunscreen, and more.

While attendance was down from the previous year, (weather and fall break for schools played a factor), the majority of participants said that they were able to take something that they learned and apply it to their farm/home situation. All indicated that they would use the safety glasses and gloves when handling chemicals, a changed habit for several of them.

Other partners included: Wolfe Co. Sheriff's Department; Wolfe Co. Volunteer Fire Department; Forest Service; Holbrook Equipment; D&S Outdoor