Announcements

Grain C.A.R.T. Scheduling

Agricultural rescue training and education are an integral part to protecting our work force of families tied to agriculture in Ohio. The Grain C.A.R.T. (Comprehensive Agricultural Rescue Trailer) was designed and built to do that twofold.

Safety and Health Topics for your Winter Programs

Please consider safety for your late winter and early spring producer meetings – or county Farm Bureau sponsored Workers Compensation group rating programs – our staff will work with you to design a safety program specifically for your audience.

National Fire Protection Association

Put A Freeze on Winter Fires – The NFPA’s campaign to address seasonal fires with educational resources can be found at https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Seasonal-fires/Put-A-Freeze-on-Winter-Fires.

Ohio AgrAbility in Action: These are a few of our Farmers favorite things

Laura Akgerman – Disability Services Coordinator for Ohio AgrAbility: If you are trying to decide what gift to give (or ask for) this holiday season, consider this list of a few of our farmers favorite things. While our Ohio AgrAbility farmers often have specialized or adapted Assistive Technology, they also use tools and equipment that are designed for ease of use for people of all abilities.

Preventing Slips and Falls during Icy Conditions

Kent McGuire – OSU Ag Safety and Health Program Coordinator: When the temperature drops, ice can become a severe problem when working outdoors. On the farm, water troughs ice over, barn doors freeze shut, and ice glazes over travel paths or equipment stored outside.

Carbon Monoxide, Silent but Deadly

Lisa Pfeifer – OSU Ag Safety and Health Education Coordinator: Winter is a time when fuel-burning devices are at peak utilization, along with that come the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that can cause sudden illness and death.