Lone Tree FFA Holds Annual Farm Safety Day Nov 6, 2009
On Thursday, October 15th, the Lone Tree FFAChapter held their annual Farm Safety Day south of the school in Werbach's field ... Despite the cold and wet weather conditions, the Farm Safety Day was a success ... The Lone Tree FFA Chapter looks forward to another great Farm Safety Day in 2010. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Photo Gallery Nov 6, 2009
On Thursday, October 15th, the Lone Tree FFAChapter held their annual Farm Safety Day south of the school in Werbach's field. The entire 3rd grade participated in the event and received safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, and band-aids donated by Syngenta. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Most Tractors Require More Strength Than Teenagers’ Physical Capabilities (2) Nov 1, 2009
This new study provides objective evidence that might result in farm safety experts establishing more restrictive minimum-age recommendations for tractor operation by youths ... In 1999, farm safety experts developed the North American Guidelines for Children s Agricultural Tasks (www. (Agri-View, WI)
Following is a schedule of ag-related events of special interest to farmers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. For more information on events listed here, contact the host county Extension office or sponsoring organization. (2) Nov 1, 2009
21-26: National Farm Safety h Week. 25-26: World Beef Expo, West Allis. (Agri-View, WI)
It Happened This Week: Oct. 21st through Oct. 28th Oct 22, 2009
Elected were Mrs. Lawrence Menke, chairman; Mrs. Fred Loges, vice president; Mrs. Harvey Seyb, publicity; Mrs. Glenn Schlagenbusch, Sell Farm Bureau; Mrs. Wilbur Lyon, Rural Farm Safety; Mrs. Leonard Johnson, Agricultural Interests; and Mrs. Carol Johnson, Music and Recreation. 40 years ago in 1969. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
FFA students become the teachers Oct 21, 2009
SUMMIT PHOTO BY BOB FENSKE Forest City FFA member Ross Miller talks with sixth-graders about farm safety. FFA students become the teachers. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Farm mother loses son, urges others to keep children safe by recognizing hazards (20) Oct 5, 2009
Adams formed the organization Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (FS4JK) in 1987, one year after Keith's death. The organization's goals are to increase awareness and understanding of the hazards to children on the farm; provide educational resources to make the farm a safe environment; and motivate and empower individuals, farm families and communities to make positive changes regarding farm safety and health issues ... "One of the main things Farm Safety 4 Just Kids does is increase the knowledge that a... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Farmer invents combine safety device (8) Sep 22, 2009
Today is the start of National Farm Safety and Health Week. Farming is one of the most dangerous professions in America. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The No. 1 harvest rule: Be safe! Sep 19, 2009
Every fall I devote my September column to farm safety ... September is Farm Safety Month, and Farm Safety Week is Sept. 20-26 ... Even though September is Farm Safety Month, safety should be promoted throughout the year, and as safety issues are often changing and evolving, we need to learn about the risks and how to reduce farm-related injuries and accidents and concentrate on safety year round. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Annie's Project began as way to help women farmers Sep 11, 2009
The six-week curriculum includes expert guest speakers to discuss human resources and time management, building a business plan, retirement and estate planning, marketing strategies, financial documentation, stress management and farm safety. Participants each receive a binder of information, a jump drive and FAST (Farm Analysis Solution Tools) software. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Busy roads expected for holiday Sep 4, 2009
Maintenance crews and equipment and the State Farm Safety Patrols will have apparatus and personnel on site to communicate the importance of safety. Holiday travelers are encouraged to check out the missing-children posters inside turnpike rest stops. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Farm safety youth program saving lives Aug 27, 2009
When I started working for Cargill 10 years ago and they initiated the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids here, I knew I wanted to be involved in the program ... Farm Safety 4 Just Kids has 135 chapters in 29 states across the United States and in four Canadian provinces, and provides a network for conducting farm safety programs in communities with a chapter ... Farm Safety 4 Just Kids was developed in 1987 by Marilyn Adams when her 11-year-old son Keith Algreen suffocated in a gravity flow wagon of... (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Farm Safety day camp tries new location Aug 17, 2009
Children ages five to 12 have the opportunity to learn water safety Saturday at the Farm Safety Just 4 Kids Day Camp in Pleasant Hill. After 13 years of alternating between the county's two fair grounds, the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids day camp is moving ... Farm Safety took a year off from the camp last year and Gerard hopes the break will increase interest. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Farm Equipment on Public Roads: Call For National Guidelines Issued (2) Aug 16, 2009
Increasing urbanization of traditional farming neighborhoods and changing production practices have led to a substantial increase in the mix of farm equipment and non-farm drivers on public roads, creating safety problems, reports Dennis Murphy, Penn State University farm safety specialist, who chaired the USDA-CSREES North Central Regional Committee on Agricultural Safety and Health Research and Extension committee and served as editor for its just-released report, "Agricultural Equipment on... (Agri-View, WI)
Cumberland Ag Expo opens tonight Aug 12, 2009
8:15-8:30 a.m.: Farm Safety Day Camp registration ... 4 p.m.: Chicken BBQ; Farm Safety Day Camp Release. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama Budget Proposal Reignites Farm Payment Limitation Battle (12) Jul 20, 2009
As the leaders of participant organizations at the 2009 Commodity Classic, which represent almost 90 percent of our nation's crop area planted, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the importance of the farm safety net as written in the 2008 Farm Bill, they stated ... Production agriculture is a volatile business, and a workable farm safety net is vital to the security of our industry. (Agri-View, WI)
Farm Safety Week Focuses on Children in 2008 (2) Jul 19, 2009
Farm Safety Week Focuses on Children in 2008 Agri-View: Capitol News ... Farm Safety Week Focuses on Children in 2008 ... The Farm Bureau Safety and Health Network s Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, dedicated to farm safety education with a particular emphasis on children, begins in a few days. (Agri-View, WI)
Become involved in your Farm Bureau Jul 18, 2009
This task force also looks at community networking and farm safety ... They also work to promote farm safety, health and quality of life through their leadership. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Farm safety important no matter the season or activity Jul 16, 2009
University of Minnesota Extension has also aggregated farm safety publications at. Comments. (Agri-View, WI)
Kansas politicians, businessmen tour wind farm Jul 1, 2009
OK Public Records New. Gas/Hospital Pricing. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Children get message at fun safety day Jun 23, 2009
St. Francois County 4-H used a wading pool filled with corn and two plastic silos to illustrate farm safety. Amanda Crader used the toys to show the students why they should not play in silos. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Buckle up or eat grass! Jun 4, 2009
Again this year the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter supported the "Buckle Up or Eat Glass," a rural roadway safety project sponsored by the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids Organization. Members of the chapter (Mark Aldeman, Sarah Altenhofen, Kayla Amelon, Kassie Felling, Dillon Flynn, Alan Horesowsky, Jordan Horning, Jenna Miller, Jessica Schrock, Brock Sammons, Brittnee Stumpf, Tommy Stumpf, Hanna Wilson, and Ryan Yeggy) came to school early on May 20, 2009, to start watching for students who were wearing seat... (Kalona News, IA)
Health Tip: Farm Safety for Children May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009. (HealthDay News) -- A farm can be a great place for children to live and learn. (MEDLINEplus)
• Farm Safety Day Camp nears May 15, 2009
Farm Safety Day Camp nears Times-News. A Farm Safety Day Camp will be held at two locations in the Magic Valley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Students go hog wild May 14, 2009
Wednesday's event was aimed at promoting farm safety and getting youths interested in Future Farmers of America ... Nancy Casperson and Mary Wade manned the booth and covered topics ranging from farm safety to harvesting wheat ... Ag teacher Troy White said the Ag Day open house focused on raising awareness about farm safety. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Average Crop Revenue Election program to begin April 27 Apr 28, 2009
"The Average Crop Revenue Election program is an innovative alternative to the traditional farm safety," said Eaves. "This new option presents an opportunity for producers to decide if this revenue based program will work for their operation.". (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
ACRE Program Enrollment Opens On April 27 Apr 16, 2009
"The Average Crop Revenue Election program is an innovative alternative to the traditional farm safety," Kostel said. "This new option presents an opportunity for producers to review both the ACRE and DCP programs and decide which one will work best for their operation." Producers have until Aug.14, 2009, to make their decision for the 2009 crop year. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Farm Safety Day draws 400 children Apr 11, 2009
FRANKLINTON -- About 400 students from Franklinton Junior High, Pine, Mount Hermon and Bowling Green Schools participated in the Ninth Progressive Foundation Farm Safety Day at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds Wednesday ... Organizer Audrey Posey said past farm safety days had taken place in June, and had drawn typically about 100 students or so. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Deadline Extended Apr 9, 2009
This action extends the sign-up deadline by 10 weeks to give producers ample time to decide whether to participate in ACRE or remain in DCP. "Extending the DCP and ACRE sign-up deadline will help ensure that America's farmers have enough information and time to determine whether to participate in the ACRE Program. The DCP and ACRE programs play a critical role in the farm safety net and it is vital that we act to support the hard work of the farmers we depend on," Vilsack said. Sign-up for ACRE... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Area firefighters attend Agricultural Rescue Day Apr 8, 2009
FARM SAFETY Emergency crews look over some of the farming equipment displayed during the Iosco County Farm Bureau s Agricultural Rescue Day held Saturday in Whittemore ... The issue of farm safety hits close to home for many area farmers as the son of an Iosco County Farm Bureau board member was involved in a farm accident last fall ... The issue of farm safety hits close to home for many area farmers as the son of an Iosco County Farm Bureau board member was involved in a farm accident last... (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
USDA extends sign-up deadlines for DCP, ACRE programs Apr 8, 2009
The DCP and ACRE programs play a critical role in the farm safety net. Sign-up for ACRE is expected to start in late April, with an official sign-up announcement to be made in the coming weeks. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2009 Inductees (3) Apr 5, 2009
Past board member on the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids National Board of Directors. Past State President of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
ACRE signup extended to Aug. 14 Apr 2, 2009
"Extending the ACRE signup deadline will allow producers the ability to truly evaluate the ACRE program for their operations," said Bill Chase, president of the SDCGA. ACRE is an innovative farm safety net but like anything new, it requires careful study and consideration for each individual operator. The SDCGA encourages producers to not wait for Aug. 14 to learn more about ACRE and which program option will work best for them. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Budget makes hard choices but maintains farm safety net (8) Mar 29, 2009
Budget makes hard choices but maintains farm safety net. By TOM VILSACKSaturday, March 28, 2009 2:14 PM MDT. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
MFBF, MGGA express concern at aspects of Obama's budget (7) Mar 29, 2009
Larger farms have proportionately greater risk, yet produce the vast majority of this country's food and fiber, and should not be discriminated against in the farm safety net, Hanson explains, Let's face it we're talking about keeping your food safe, available and affordable. That means ensuring that agricultural producers in the United States can continue to provide food even when markets drop. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Ag groups strongly oppose farm safety net cuts Mar 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. ; The American Farm Bureau Federation joined 38 other agricultural and commodity groups in expressing strong opposition to the more than $16 billion in cuts to the farm safety net proposed in President Barack Obama;s 2010 budget ... The proposed cuts in the farm safety net constitute less than one quarter of 1 percent of the total federal budget and make up just 16 percent of the total Farm Bill;s cost. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Commodity Classic focuses on cohesiveness in ag industry (10) Mar 16, 2009
The NAWG president also said the farm safety net written into the 2008 Farm Bill is vitally important. The continued production of an abundant, affordable and safe food and feed supply for Americans and all those we export to around the world will be affected if this safety net is changed, said Cleavinger. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Obama Faces Revolt From His Own Party Mar 16, 2009
"I would be opposed to any effort to cut support of the farm safety net," said Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, a Democrat from North Dakota. Democrats and Republicans from industrial or coal-producing states also oppose Obama's proposal to curb industrial emissions blamed for climate change. (Newsmax)
Farmers Enraged Over Obama Ag Plan Mar 2, 2009
" FAMILY BUSINESS Gregory Guenther, a farmer from Belleville, Illinois, said the "agribusinesses" are actually family operations. "Brothers or a father and son or whatever have combined their resources, their acreage, into one big operation in order to capture volume discounts on seed, fertilizer, chemicals, or things like that which make them more efficient," he said. "Each of those individuals that are involved in this so-called corporate farm, they only have the income off of a few hundred of... (Newsmax)
Out of harm's way (2) Mar 1, 2009
After the tragic May 14 heat-related death of Maria Isabel Vasquez Jimenez in a Farmington vineyard, an emphasis was put on farm safety practices for migrant laborers. On Wednesday, a group of about 70 laborers, contractors, growers and speakers gathered at vineyardist Roland Hatterle's farm to learn about safety and to train in various aspects of harvesting and equipment operation. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lawmakers hit Obama proposal to cut farm aid Feb 26, 2009
"I believe it is premature to make any sweeping changes to the makeup of the farm safety net before we have even had the chance to implement the current farm bill," said Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. (Insight on the News)
Dustin Besler Feb 25, 2009
He also graduated from a farm safety course so he could help on his grandparents farm and obtained a GED from Bismarck High. Dustin loved working hard and found employment in the cement construction business. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
The life and death of Maria Laticia Fonseca-Quintero (2) Feb 24, 2009
Heavy machinery, heat, dangerous animals, isolated locations and other factors coalesce to create what farm safety advocates consider a hazardous harvest ... "It's a river of bodies of migrants that return to Mexico," said Luis Maga;a, a farm safety advocate with Proyecto Voz, the immigrants rights arm of the American Friends Service Committee ... "It's a river of bodies of migrants that return to Mexico," farm safety advocate Luis Maga a said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
MFBF focuses on children for Ag Safety Awareness week Feb 18, 2009
- The Farm Bureau Safety and Health Network s Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, dedicated to farm safety education with a particular emphasis on children, is slated for March 2-8 ... Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Health y committee chairwoman, Gail Staffanson says that farm safety for children is a worthy focus. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Extension agent is leaving Feb 8, 2009
He added he got a good start on a program in which he worked with area first responders to improve farm safety and farm rescue training. I'm pretty proud of that program and it will benefit people in the long run, he said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
