: Spring is characterized by a fury of activity on farms. In the rush to get crops in the ground, safety and health is not always a priority.
Stay safe during this critical time with the free webinar Preparing for a Safe Planting on February 18 about how to prevent common farm injuries and illness.
“In Illinois, we often see an uptick in agricultural-related injuries in the spring,” says Josie Rudolphi, one of the program presenters. “And COVID-19 will again present additional health and safety challenges to farmers.”
University of Illinois Extension and Illinois AgrAbility are joining together to provide practical tips and seasonal reminders appropriate for large and small-scale producers and farm families. Rudolphi will be joined by Salah Issa from the College of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
Preparing for a Safe Planting Season will be noon to 1 p.m. CT February 18 online via Zoom. Register online at go.illinois.edu/AgrSafePlanting. Those who cannot attend live can still sign up to receive access to the recorded webinar.
Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Josie Rudolphi at josier@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs.
SOURCE: Josie M. Rudolphi, Assistant Professor, College of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Illinois Extension
WRITER: Emily Steele, Media Communications Coordinator, Illinois Extension
***Report Courtesy of the University of Illinois Extension***
