WINNIPEG – Canadian Agricultural Safety Week runs from March 10 to 16.
This year, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate “Safe and Strong Farms.”
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture.
“Safe and Strong Farms: Build an AgSafe Canada” is part of a three-year campaign celebrating farm safety across Canada.
The aim of the campaign is to empower farmers, farm families and farming communities to build (2019), grow (2020), and lead (2021) the agricultural industry in safety and sustainability.
In 2019 organizers are focusing on supporting farmers, farm families and farming communities through resources, safety advice articles, an AgSafe Ribbon campaign and more.
“Safety is essential to a safe and strong farm,” says Marcel Hacault, CASA executive director. “Building a base that is safe and strong supports the wellness of your family and the success of your farm.”
As a part of CASW, organizers have produced a number of resources including a wellness series, toolbox talks and a farm stress inventory and management plan.
CASW 2019 also marks the third year of the AgSafe Ribbon campaign. The AgSafe Ribbon campaign celebrates “Safe and Strong Farms” and raises awareness about the importance of farm safety.
Farm Credit Canada is the presenting sponsor of CASW and longtime supporter of other farm safety programs, including the Back to Ag Program that supports the cost of adaptive technology for farmers that have experienced a traumatic injury.
“Everyone can agree that safety on the farm is important”, said Michael Hoffort, president and CEO of FCC.
“While farming can be dangerous, there are simple safety measures everyone can take to mitigate the risk. At FCC, we support Agricultural Safety Week and partner with CASA all year long because practicing safety on the farm never takes a day off.”
For more details on Canadian Agricultural Safety Week visit agsafetyweek.ca.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place every year during the third week of March.
– Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
