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USDA, Trump, Recognize Farm Safety Week
USDA, Trump, Recognize Farm Safety Week
USDA, Trump, Recognize Farm Safety Week
President Trump has proclaimed this week as National Farm Safety and Health Week.  Trump signed the proclamation, designating the week as September 15 -21 as Farm Safety and Health week.  The theme for this year's National Farm Safety and Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear” as a reminder that it is everyone’s responsibility to prioritize safety on the farm and rural roadway.   USDA s
USDA, Trump, Recognize Farm Safety Week
President Trump has proclaimed this week as National Farm Safety and Health Week.  Trump signed the proclamation, designating the week as September 15 -21 as Farm Safety and Health week.  The theme for this year's National Farm Safety and Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear” as a reminder that it is everyone’s responsibility to prioritize safety on the farm and rural roadway.   USDA s
NFMC: Safety Checklists Good Year Round
NFMC: Safety Checklists Good Year Round
NFMC: Safety Checklists Good Year Round
Maybe you use checklists when it comes to things around the farm that need to be done.  Or maybe you use checklists for your kids’ chores.  Or you might use a checklist when picking up a few things at the local store. Regardless of how and when you use them, the National Farm Medicine Center is encouraging you to add one more checklist; a farm safety checklist.   “You’l...
NFMC: Safety Checklists Good Year Round
Maybe you use checklists when it comes to things around the farm that need to be done.  Or maybe you use checklists for your kids’ chores.  Or you might use a checklist when picking up a few things at the local store. Regardless of how and when you use them, the National Farm Medicine Center is encouraging you to add one more checklist; a farm safety checklist.   “You’ll be...
Eastern Washington Ag Safety Day Set For April 27
Eastern Washington Ag Safety Day Set For April 27
Eastern Washington Ag Safety Day Set For April 27
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day, recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children will visit the Big Bend campus in Moses Lake April 27th.  The inaugural event is sponsored by American Family Insurance agent Tom Cobb.  ...
Children’s Safety Has Improved On Farm
Children’s Safety Has Improved On Farm
Children’s Safety Has Improved On Farm
This is National Farm Safety Week.  Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center said some stats are moving in the right direction.   "Over the last 15 years or so, the rates of injury among farm children have gone down, and that's important because it's not just the sheer numbers, because you might expect that, with fewer kids being on farms, but the actual rates of injures."  
Grain Bin Safety A Must This Time Of Year
Grain Bin Safety A Must This Time Of Year
Grain Bin Safety A Must This Time Of Year
Those who must work inside a grain bin have some unique safety consideration.  Rod Bain spoken with a farm safety expert.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...
AFBF Emphasizing Safety During ASAP Week
AFBF Emphasizing Safety During ASAP Week
AFBF Emphasizing Safety During ASAP Week
Farm Bureaus across the nation are marking this as Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week.  Now through the 10th, growers are reminded the importance of keep themselves and their workers safe on the farm.  Jeff Lutz with the Washington state Farm Bureau said local farmers typically do well when it comes to employee safety, but they don’t always heed their own advice.   “They ...
Farm Safety On A Budget
Farm Safety On A Budget
Farm Safety On A Budget
Fall harvest is a season in which farmers are trying to get as much done as they can as fast as possible no matter what time of day it is.  It’s a critical period for a farmer’s bottom line.  It’s also an important time to focus on farmer safety.   Michael Cruse with...

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