Ag Safety Week
News Reporter With your Southeast Regional Ag Report, I m Trevor Williams.
Farm Bureaus offices accross Florida, Georgia, and Alabama are taking part in a national campaign promoting resources that help farmers keep safety a top priority with the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP). This year the program runs from Feb. 28 to March 6, which has been named Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. Each year tends to have an overall theme, with this year being, “Driving Safety Home.”
Each day of the week represents a different safety concern on the farm.
March 1 – Farmer Roadway Safety
March 2 – Caretaker Support
March 4 – Mental Health
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 âDriving Safety Home.â
A different safety focus will be highlighted by Montana Farm Bureau and U.S. Ag Centers each day of the week:
Monday, March 1 â Farmer Roadway Safety
Tuesday, March 2 â Caretaker Support
Wednesday, March 3 â General Farmer Wellness