farm safety

Picture this -- you are sitting at a red light, traffic is backed up for miles, and you are running late for work. Your blood boils with anger as you look ahead and see a tractor. At this moment, you know that you will most likely be lectured by your boss after arriving at work. 

Many people encounter this similar situation during the months of April through October. Whether they’re running late, impatient, or just have a need for speed, a piece of farm equipment tends to get in their way. As a result, these same individuals end up passing or tailgating the piece of farm machinery. 

Machinery-related accidents are the cause for half of agricultural fatalities, and 24% of these deaths take place on a public road. The moment a farmer starts driving a piece of slow-moving equipment on the road, they are putting their life at risk. 

As American farmers embark on their busiest season of the year, we would like to remind you of a few safety tips. 

It's the time of year that harsh weather and temperatures can harm your equipment. By winterizing your equipment, you can help prevent that! Click to learn the five most important steps.

The fall season is something that Americans look forward to each year. With pumpkin pie and golden leaves comes fall harvest for the American farmer. From late September to early December, around 2 million American farmers work to harvest their crops. These farmers spend countless hours in the fields running heavy equipment, causing many sleepless nights. 

As farmers begin to enter the busy harvest season, it is important to remember to take safety precautions. With agriculture leading our nation in the most dangerous industry, safety is vital for both farmers and their surrounding communities.