Ag Safety Awareness Week Recognized
Sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a priority of county and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation.
As part of ASAP, Feb. 28-March 6 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme “Driving Safety Home.”
A different safety focus will be highlighted by Montana Farm Bureau and U.S. Ag Centers each day of the week: Monday, March 1 –Farmer Roadway Safety Tuesday, March 2 –Caretaker Support Wednesday, March 3 –General Farmer Wellness Thursday, March 4 – Mental Health Friday, March 5 –Community Roadway Safety During this week and throughout the year, Farm Bureau encourages farmers to make safety a priority on the farm.
“Safe practices on America’s farms and ranches should be a priority, not an afterthought,” said MFBF President Hans McPherson. “Investing in safety and health in agricultural communities can help save lives and resources by preventing injuries and lost time on the job.”
The Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a part of the Farm Bureau Health and Safety Network of professionals who share an interest in identifying and decreasing safety and health risks.
For more information and resources, visit the ASAP Facebook page. Visit the Centers’ YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/ USagCenters) for new content and fresh ideas about how to stay safe while working in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
In addition, for specific Montana ag safety information visit mtagrisafety.com or contact the Montana Director of Ag Safety Austin Grazier at austing@mtagrisafety. com.
