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LOUISVILLE, KY, February 18, 2008: As warmer weather approaches, Marshall Coyle, president of Kentucky Farm Bureau, wants to stress the importance of farm safety, especially with spring planting season just around the corner.
"Farming is a very dangerous but essential job that contributes to the well-being of all Kentuckians through the production of food and fiber," said Coyle, "As our farmers head to the fields to plant their crop this season, it's important to recognize the hazards that exist and to work to minimize those risks."
Coyle's remarks kick off "Agricultural Safety Awareness Week," which is designated by Farm Bureau to run March 2-8, to draw attention to the potential dangers surrounding farm operations and to encourage farmers and related organizations to implement proper farm safety techniques.
The 2008 theme, "Growing the Most Important Crop", recognizes that many incidents to children on the farm occur when the child is doing something this is beyond his or her mental, physical or emotional ability.
The event celebrates the rich tradition of our farming culture in producing the safest, most affordable and abundant food in the world and the involvement of all members of the farm family in age appropriate tasks.
Kentucky Farm Bureau and its partners take an active approach in educating farmers about safety issues to prevent accidents and fatalities. The network supports farm safety day camps for youth and adults; rescue training for first responders, and the development of new curricula for teaching farm safety.
For a list of farm safety tips or more information about the farm safety programs in Kentucky, call Terri Bradshaw at 502-495-5191 or visit the Kentucky Farm Bureau website at www.kyfb.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT TERRI BRADSHAW
Office 502-495-5191
Cellular 502-718-1164 |
