This week, the week of 16-22 September, is being observed as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is Agricultural Safety & Health . . . A Family Affair.”
This year’s theme for National Farm Safety & Health Week (NFSHW) has a focus on the foundation of agriculture throughout the world (including this region) – the farm family. Although farming in many regions is moving toward large operations and corporate endeavors, a great percentage of the agrarian industry is still based in the family unit. Agriculture continues to rank as one of the most dangerous occupations in North America. According to the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, there were 596 deaths and 70,000 disabling injuries attributed to agriculture in 2010.
Presidential Proclamation - National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2012
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