Success StoryGood Agricultural Practices (GAP) Safety Training



Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Safety Training

Author: Mark Purschwitz

Planning Unit: Biosystems & Agr Engineering

Major Program: Tobacco

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) FY19 training in Kentucky, organized by the national GAP organization at three different locations, included key safety training provided by UK Extension. Some 879 people, including 102 owners/co-owners, 772 employees, and 5 other, received training in farm equipment safety. Because 753 people self-identified as Spanish speakers, live translation was provided, including during equipment demonstrations. The translation was very effective, allowing clarifications and questions to be handled immediately.






Stories by Mark Purschwitz


Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Safety Training

about 5 years ago by Mark Purschwitz

The GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) FY19 training in Kentucky, organized by the national GAP organ... Read More


Stories by Biosystems & Agr Engineering


Ecological Research Education Center Stream Restoration Project

Ecological Research Education Center Stream Restoration Project

about 5 years ago by Carmen Agouridis

Dr. Phil Crowley, former Director of the Ecological Research Education Center (EREC) approached me a... Read More


Louisville Nature Center Natural Play Space (part of KYMN)

Louisville Nature Center Natural Play Space (part of KYMN)

about 5 years ago by Carmen Agouridis

As part of their capstone and volunteer requirements with the Kentucky Master Naturalist Program (KY... Read More


Stories by Tobacco


Tri-County Winter School

Tri-County Winter School

about 5 years ago by Samantha Anderson

The 2017 Census of Agriculture reports that grain and tobacco production accounted for 158,557 ($100... Read More


Annual Tobacco Twilight Tour

Annual Tobacco Twilight Tour

about 6 years ago by Samantha Anderson

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation reports that Kentucky ranks 1st in burley tobacco production, 1s... Read More