{"id":97569,"date":"2025-09-26T07:44:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=97569"},"modified":"2025-09-26T07:44:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:44:38","slug":"national-farm-safety-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=97569","title":{"rendered":"National Farm Safety Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, the week of 21-27 September, is being observed as National Farm & Ranch Safety and Health Week. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cSafety First. Avoid the Worst.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were 1,604 reported agricultural injuries in Maine between 2008 and 2022, according to a recent study. In 2022, Maine recorded one agricultural fatality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that these statistics may not accurately reflect the total number of incidents, as many small family farms are not required to report injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One excellent resource to help “avoid the worst” is the University of Maine Cooperative Extension AgrAbility Program<\/a>. Resources range from a tractor driving video to a list of items to include in a farm first aid kit. Think safety. Always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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