It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week! This week is a great time to highlight the importance of safety and wellness on farms. From utilizing proper equipment to taking care of personal health, this week is all about promoting safety and wellness for farmers and their families.
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. To learn more about farm safety, webinars, and grain bin safety videos visit this site.
Illinois Leads Way in Agriculture
Illinois agriculture goes far beyond corn and soybeans. Illinois has good soil and a favorable climate, among other factors, making the state a top grower of several specialty crops as well. Many people don’t realize that foods like pumpkins, peaches, apples, grapes, horseradish and melons are grown on Illinois farmland. Read more here.