Tag: farm safety

National Farm Safety and Health Week: COVID-19 Farm Safety

by Morgan Pinkerton

September 21, 2020

What is National Farm Safety and Health Week? Agriculture is one of the most important industries in the United States, but also one of the most hazardous. Many injuries seen in agriculture can be prevented through proper training and education. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Educational Resources, Farm Safety, Farmers, Farmworkers

Could You Handle an Agricultural Emergency?

by ghicks

May 31, 2020

If you found someone caught in a farm machine, would you know what to do? Could you stop the engine? Do you know how to get help? People living or working on a farm should be able to do most of the possible life-saving tasks listed here. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farm Safety, Hamilton County

Safe Holiday Visits to the Farm

by ghicks

December 4, 2017

"Over the river and through the woods, to grandpa’s farm we go". Over the holidays, one may have family and friends visiting your farm or acreage. These folks, excited to be out in the country, may not be familiar with the potential hazards ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Farm Safety, Hamilton County

Zika Virus and Mosquito Control – Recommendations for Beekeepers and Rural Landowners

by Judy Biss

September 23, 2016

Judy Biss, UF/IFAS Extension Calhoun County Office, Jace Ford, Calhoun County Mosquito Control, Jeff Pippin, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Apiary Inspection By now you have probably heard about Zika Virus that is transmitted ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Work & Life
Tags: Beekeeping, Disease, Farm Safety, General Agriculture, Insects, Panhandle Agriculture, Pest Management

3rd week September: National Farm Safety & Health Week

by Vanessa Vassilaros

September 21, 2015

The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) at Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) Peosta campus will be sponsoring webinars in observance of National Farm Safety & Health Week, September 20 – 26. The 2015 theme ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Ag Safety, Farm Safety, National Farm Safety, Webinar

Hurricane Prep for Ag Producers

by BLOGS.IFAS

August 31, 2015

Agricultural producers face unique challenges when preparing for and recovering from disasters. With that in mind, we have summarized relevant information from our Disaster Handbook for you. We also offer guidelines and safety tips for restoring ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Farm Safety, Farmer, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Livestock, Rancher

Agricultural Water Safety

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 13, 2015

Water is used in every stage of an agricultural operation, making it a significant component for farm safety procedures, including good agricultural practices (GAPs) and good handling practices (GHPs). Applying contaminated water during any ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agricultural Water, Agriculture Hot Topic, Family Safety, Farm Safety, Water, Water Safety

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