Proposals are now being accepted by the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety for grants up to $20,000 to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address prevention of childhood agricultural disease and injury. Application deadline is August 20, 2018.
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Men and women who’ve been farming less than 10 years are at high risk for injury because agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S.
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Grain bin safety training is important when engulfment and entrapment can occur within 5 seconds. Know how to handle a grain bin and rescue tips.
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“Do I really need to go inside this grain bin?” That’s the first question farmers should ask before taking the risk of working inside a grain bin. If entering a bin is absolutely necessary, implementing grain bin entry safety practices will reduce the risk of injury or death.
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Farm Bureau’s young leaders became lobbyists for a day while meeting with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. on June 6. The issues discussed were trade, immigration and the farm bill.
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Spring has finally arrived, but soil temps are still cold in many counties. Less than 5% of potatoes have been planted, 2 weeks behind last year. Here are some highlights from the Wisconsin Ag reports and prices for March 2018, according to the USDA...
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Tractors and implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but can cause confusion. Farmers and drivers should know how to pass safely.
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News media reports of agricultural injuries and fatalities can fill an important information gap and provide near real-time, humanized stories for safety professionals and policymakers who are focused on the future of agricultural health and safety, according to research published in the journal Injury Prevention.
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Like anything you buy, price is a reflection of value. Realizing the value of working with an insurance agent might make you reconsider that cheap online insurance quote.Here are 4 reasons why it's valuable to work with an insurance agent.
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