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 Are You Looking For a Safe, Educational, Fun Community Project to Teach Farm Safety?
- If so, your community could be one of the more than 350 throughout the U.S. and Canada, who participate each year in the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day™ program.
- The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day™ program trains and provides resources for local community volunteers to conduct hands-on, educational farm safety day for children. Communities chosen to participate in the program, receive one and one-half days of training for the lead coordinator; an in-depth, step-by-step manual; liability and excess medical insurance; publicity; welcome banners; copy-ready posters and certificates; take-home bags; and a t-shirt for each participant and volunteer.
- While the national program provides a suggested framework, coordinators tailor their safety day to meet the specific needs of the local community. They choose the location, date, and hours; number and age of participants; and which topics are taught. They recruit other volunteers as needed to teach the topics, serve as group leaders, seek local donations, etc.
- The program is run by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation with funding provided by numerous North American, state/provincial, and regional businesses and organizations.
- To apply, or for more information, check the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association website, email, or call toll free 1-877-452-2272.
Contact:
Alberta Farm Safety Program: farm.safety@gov.ab.ca
or toll-free: 310-FARM (3276)
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Farm Safety Staff:
Janice Donkers, Youth Coordinator: janice.donkers@gov.ab.ca
Kenda Lubeck, Coordinator: kenda.lubeck@gov.ab.ca
Raelyn Peterson, Coordinator: raelyn.d.peterson@gov.ab.ca
Sharon Stollery, Manager: sharon.stollery@gov.ab.ca
Blair Takahashi, Specialist: blair.takahashi@gov.ab.ca
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