[Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation] – County and State Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 4-8 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme “Cultivating Safety: Protecting Our Future.” A different safety focus will be highlighted each day of the week:
• Monday, March 4 – Animal Safety
• Tuesday, March 5 – Fire Safety
• Wednesday, March 6 – Cost of Safety Prevention
• Thursday, March 7 – Eye Safety
• Friday, March 8 – Tick/Lyme Disease Awareness
During this week and throughout the year, Farm Bureau encourages farmers to make safety a priority on the farm. The Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a part of the Farm Bureau Health and Safety Network of professionals who share an interest in identifying and decreasing safety and health risks.
