FARM SAFETY AND HEALTH WEEK

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The agriculture industry is one of the most dangerous in the nation and this fall harvest season is one of the busiests times for farmers and farm workers. The National Safety Council each year designates the third week in September as National Farm Safety and Health Week-September 20-26. The theme this year is “Every Farmer Counts” with an emphasis on farm vehicle and rural road safety. Tractor overturns and accidents on rural roads with non-farm vehicles are two major safety hazards during fall harvest time. Please use caution and be alert.