Farm Safety and Health Awareness Week
September 22-26, 2025 is National Farm Safety and Health Awareness Week. So many farm related accidents happen every year, and it’s vital to raise awareness on the importance of health and safety in the agricultural sector.
It’s been proven that the Fall harvest time is one of the busiest and most dangerous for farmers. Busy schedules, rushing to get crops harvested, and intense physical labor are just a few of the reasons farm related accidents happen each year. With the right practices and mindset, we can create a much more healthier and safe environment for farmers.
Follow National Farm Safety and Health Week with us! AgriSafe is hosting FREE webinars each weekday, focused on a specific topic and offers two webinars you can attend to learn more. The following webinar topics are intended for anyone and all are welcome to join.
Topic #1: September 22 – Equipment and Rural Roadway Safety
Road Safety and Agriculture As We Age
Do you know what the leading cause of death for farmers and farm workers is? Unfortunately it’s transportation incidents, including tractor overturns and roadway crashes, with 1 in 5 ag producers being affected by a disability. Farmers, ranchers and those that support them can learn how to prevent traffic injuries and the risk factors related to aging. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn how you can do your part to prevent a hazardous situation that could result in injury or death.
Farm Equipment Hits the Highway: Growing Risks and Smarter Solutions
This webinar is for everyone. Public roadways in our nation are accommodating more tractors and large ag equipment as farms expand and the machines get bigger. This increases the risk of an accident or injury not just for farmers, but also for anyone else sharing the road. It’s more important that ever to learn why this is so dangerous and how to reduce collision risks. Explore emerging risks and how new standards and regulations can reduce crashes.
Topic #2: September 23 – Health and Wellness
Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) Community Training
Strong Roots: Keeping Farming in the Family Through Health and Resilience
Encouraging younger generations is at the forefront of this webinar, providing insight into the challenges and resources needed to secure the future of our multi-generational farms. There are many things covered in this presentation, so you can learn how to recognize common stressors, economic pressures and ways to get younger people involved, including simple and effective wellness practices that can be integrated into daily farm life.
Topic #3: September 24 – Generations of Farming
Communication Coaching to Support Farm Harmony Across Generations
Too Young to Plow Alone: Keeping Youth Safe on the Farm with AYWG & HAYWG
It’s important to be knowledgeable and proactive about incorporating safety protocols on our farms to protect children. Although farms provide great learning opportunities for kids, the risk for injury is high if people are unaware of potential dangers. This webinar will discuss age-appropriate farm tasks and how to keep your farm a safe place.
Topic #4: September 25 – Confined Spaces
Confined Spaces in Agriculture
Grain bins and manure pits are a common occurrence on farms. Although a necessity and very useful, these structures can be very dangerous. It’s important to know how to safely use these farm structures to avoid injury or death. Work carefully, pay attention, and have an emergency plan in place if someone were to get injured.
AgriSafe Natural Disaster Recovery Response Think Tank
We can’t control when natural disasters occur, but we can be prepared, educated, and spread awareness on safety procedures to put in place for if a natural disaster were to occur. By being resilient and planning ahead, communities will be prepared and ready for anything that comes their way. Learn more with AgriSafe about resources, protocols, and how to stay safe if a natural disaster were to occur.
Topic #5: September 25 – ATV/UTV
Safe Operation of ATVs and UTVs for Agriculture
Operating ATV/UTVs requires the driver to be attentive, responsible, and aware of their surroundings. Driving on unfamiliar terrain, speeding, and not paying attention are what result in UTV accidents happening every year. Drive safe, know your UTV, and be aware of your surroundings. This will ensure a safe and successful work day on the farm!
Wheels of Misfortune: Off-Road Vehicles on Public Roadways
ATVs and UTVs are convenient, fun, and a helpful piece of equipment on the farm. They can do anything from carrying and pulling materials to providing quick transportation from one job to the next. However, these machines can be dangerous, leading to injury and even death. In this webinar, learn about ATV and UTV safety issues and how you can be proactive in ensuring you and your passengers stay safe.
One More Thing: PTO Safety
Not covered in this year’s topics above, but worth mentioning here is PTO Safety.
So many accidents happen each year that are related to tractor PTO’s. This tractor implement spins at a rapid speed, resulting in injuries or death if one is caught up in one. It’s important to make sure the outside safety shield is secured and running correctly on the PTO shaft. Wear clothing that doesn’t have rips or draw strings to prevent injuries from getting caught in the PTO. Any time the tractor and PTO are left unattended, make sure they remain powered off. This reduces the chance of children or other people getting hurt if the tractor is left unattended. Avoid stepping over the PTO shaft when it’s in use. When people do this, it drastically increases the risk of injury. Instead, walk around the piece of equipment to safely get to the other side, which only takes a couple of seconds. A few seconds can save a life or injury!
