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The Thriving Farmer — Information to Help Farmers and Their Families Make Healthful Choices
Joseph Maiorano, OSU Extension, FCS Educator Harrison County Lunch: The Fuel You’ll Need Farmer, you work hard. During a 10-15-hour workday, you will burn between 2,500 and 6,750 calories (captaincalclulator.com, nd)! Before leaving for work, you may eat ...
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Rural Roads in the Autumn
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/rural-roads-autumn
Wayne Dellinger, ANR Educator Union County Harvest season started several weeks ago and in many areas is well over halfway complete. With the changing of the seasons, we also see changes that need to be considered when it comes to roadway safety in agric ...
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Prevent Combine Fires During Fall Harvest
Dee Jepsen, Extension State Safety Leader and Wayne Dellinger, ANR Educator Union County Autumn weather conditions have led to an increase in combine fires. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include: preventative maintenance and ...
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AgrAbility 30 Year Anniversary
Laura Akgerman, Disability Services Coordinator, Ohio AgrAbility Program and OSU Extension Ohio AgrAbility invites you to join us in celebrating 30 years of AgrAbility! In October AgrAbility projects will be on Facebook and Twitter posting stories, video ...
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U-Pick Apple Orchard Safety
J.T. Benitez, OSU Extension, ANR Educator Butler County Late summer into autumn means it is u-pick season on many agritourism farms across Ohio. It is a time for visitors to make a trip out to the farm to pick their favorite fruit or vegetable and spend ...
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It’s Time to Break Down the Stigma
Bridget Britton, Behavioral Health Field Specialist ANR September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and with that comes the opportunity to raise awareness to help prevent even one more suicide from happening. When you live where you work the stress of ...
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Store Pesticides Safely and Securely
Mary Ann Rose, Ohio State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program The beginning and end of the growing season are good times to assess your pesticide storage. It’s wise to view your pesticide storage from a risk perspective – risks to work ...
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Confined Space
https://agsafety.osu.edu/program-areas/confined-space
Resources for Confined Space Safety Research and Extension Agenda for Agricultural Confined Spaces FARM Workforce Development Safety Reference Manual 2019 Liquid Manure fact sheet Manure Pit Confined Space video Manure Pit Safety-- Safety Through the Se ...
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National Farm Safety and Health Week 2021
Farm Safety Yields Real Results September 19-25, 2021 National Farm Safety and Health Week is a time to turn the spotlight on far too overlooked practices in agriculture. Safety and health always seem to ride under the radar. This week provides a space an ...
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Can Animals Spread Disease to Humans?
Lydia Flores, OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Morgan County What is Zoonosis? While traveling or enjoying some outdoor activities, many people might encounter animals in either an urban or rural setting. Animals provide many benefits to peo ...