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Cultivating the Seeds of Safety
the National Farm Safety and Health Week. This commemorative week has been practiced for 74 years, ... recognizing the hard work, diligence, and sacrifices made by our nation’s farmers and ranchers to provide ... theme is “Cultivating the Seeds of Safety,” which suggests agricultural producers should take time for ...
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Growing with Gust Farms #FarmerFocusFriday
https://lucas.osu.edu/news/growing-gust-farms-farmerfocusfriday
a summer long commitment to weekly or biweekly shares of produce or just the occasional stop in for flowers ... on all the lasts happenings around the farm. For more information on the CSA program head to their ... Right off the road in Ottawa Lake, Michigan sits a roadside farm stand that is home to Gust Farms ...
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National Rural Health Day – November 15th, 2018
areas for which they hope to generate a better understanding by setting aside this day. If you would ... Rural Health (NOSORH) recognizes this day to celebrate the selfless, community-minded spirit in rural ... like ideas on how to build a celebration of your own to highlight this day in your community click on ...
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Are you Prepared?
for homes and businesses, and save for an emergency by planning financially. To learn more and follow ... Learn How.” is the Department of Homeland Security’s campaign slogan for National Preparedness Month ... a jump start on recovery when faced with emergencies. The month-long campaign aims to encourage people to ...
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On-Farm Grain Storage Facility Safety
to your facility. For more information about OSU Ag Safety visit http://www.agsafety.osu.edu or ... grain storage turn to grain quality in the bin and handling or hauling out throughout the winter. Common ... considerations for your grain storage facility when working this fall and winter: Keep equipment properly ...
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October 2018
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/october-2018
Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is an electronic newsletter prepared by team ... members from the OSU Extension Agricultural Safety & Health Office. The goal is to provide seasonal ... safety-related questions or program ideas that you would like to share, please contact Dee Jepsen at ...
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Combine Fire Precautions
and around bearings, belts and chains where heat is generated, accounts for the majority of combine ... fires. There are some good articles regarding steps to take to prevent and avoid combine fires and stay ... Be sure to check those pockets that house wires or lights and where chaff accumulates. Keep wiring ...
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Ohio AgrAbility in Action: Becoming an Ohio AgrAbility Client
that to “The Best-Known Resource for Farming with a Disability”. Ohio AgrAbility has a variety of ... AgrAbility has a step-by-step process for working with farmers to determine if they are eligible for Ohio ... item easier and safer for the farmer to use. Example: adding additional steps and handrails to ...
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Check Out Ag Safety at the 2018 Farm Science Review!
various types of falls. • Farm Safety Hazard Hunt, a great activity for farm kids of all ages to spot ... hazards in a mock farm display. • ATV safety exhibit covering how to properly fit a rider for an ATV and ... The OSU Agricultural Safety and Health program staff will be available to meet and talk with ...
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‘Tis the Season for Funnel Clouds
Lisa Pfeifer – OSU Ag Safety and Health Education Coordinator It is not uncommon for a storm to ... farmstead being aware of the changes around can allow for appropriate response. Knowing what signs to look ... for in the sky can alert you to a tornado and allow time for action. The Ohio Committee for Severe ...