2014

Farmers throughout California often have to deal with the types of hazards that other people don’t think about.  These threats can be somewhat unique to the industry, which means that safety advice needs to come from a source that knows precisely how to avoid a tragedy.  Toward that end, farmers in the vicinity of Stanislaus… read more

A new report from the High Plains Journal has come out which examines a safety event that recently took place in Kansas.  That particular event focused on the myriad ways that safety can be assured on the farm, with a special emphasis on helping kids understand the dangers that exist and aiding parents in protecting… read more

As various parts of California get ready to participate in harvest season, it’s important to always keep safety in mind.  In fact, the necessity of taking the proper precautions when harvesting only grows with age.  Many farmers are used to pushing themselves hard day in and day out, but this can turn dangerous as a… read more

For many farmers, football season also marks the dawn of the harvest season.  Farmers across the state and the country will soon be taking part in numerous harvesting activities, which could signal a jump in the number of injuries that take place in rural areas.  With that in mind, the folks at MidAmerican Energy have… read more

Harvest season has arrived for many farmers across the country, and the dawn of that season can bring a variety of dangers that must be addressed.  In the process of gathering their crop, farmers must also be careful to not put themselves in harm’s way, otherwise they might end up reaping more than they’ve sown. … read more

Alberta’s distracted driver law was intended to punish irresponsible and unsafe drivers engaged in behavior such as using a cell phone or texting, putting on makeup, or reading a book while driving. The author of a new editorial laments, however, that it has also outlawed some driving traditions on the farm. She explains that she… read more