Articles tagged under: farm safety
PFS Invests in Farm Safety Education
Published May 18, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed is sponsoring its customers’ children at a series of NDSU Farm Safety Camps. Peterson Farms Seed Vice President Julie Peterson says it is important to nurture a culture of safety on the farm. "How wonderful that our…Farm Safety Reminder
Published March 6, 2023
NDSU Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator Angie Johnson is reminding farmers about the dangers of entering grain bins. “We may need to go in that bin, but have a plan to make sure you are as safe as can be…Cold Weather Considerations
Published January 27, 2023
NDSU Extension Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator Angie Johnson says when temperatures drop below zero, challenges can arise from machinery, especially hydraulic hoses. "This time of year, during our peak cold season, there's challenges with our farm equipment that may…Corn Matters
Published September 23, 2022
In this week's Corn Matters, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association highlights the importance of safety on the farm.Lennox FFA Wins SDFU Quiz Bowl
Published September 4, 2022
At the South Dakota State Fair, the Lennox FFA Chapter won the South Dakota Farmers Union Farm Safety Quiz Bowl. This quiz bowl focuses on ATV, grain and livestock safety. Three other FFA Chapters participated in the finals of the…Education on Safety Only Half the Battle
Published August 8, 2022
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council member Pat Sullivan says the council is working on promoting safety this year through donating rescue equipment. "What better way to help farm families than to provide them with the knowledge of what to…Prioritize Safety
Published April 19, 2022
When the weather warms up, gravel roads can be a hazard for farm equipment. "In some cases, there could be severe frost boils on the roads," said Angie Johnson, farm safety and ranch coordinator, NDSU Extension. Adding equipment and other…Make Farm Safety a Top Priority This Year
Published January 4, 2021
Farm safety should always be a top priority and there is no time better than now to add it to your New Year resolutions. National Farm Medicine Center communications manager Scott Heiberger says COVID-19 has changed the overall safety scope…Be Safe this Harvest Season
Published September 14, 2020
Harvest is one of the most rewarding times for a farmer; to see their many months of hard work finally pay off. However, getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of harvest can turn dangerous in the blink of…