Tag: safety
Establish safety procedures for manure storage structures
Each year we hear of farm accidents where someone has entered a confined space and been overcome by gas or fallen into a manure lagoon and been drowned.
“Pokemon Go” interactive game poses safety threat near electric substations
If you're playing "Pokemon Go," remember that safety comes first.
Slow Moving Vehicle sign saving lives for 50 years
The Slow Moving Vehicle Sign has been a requirement in Ohio for 50 years, and has been saving lives for even longer.
Winter is a fun season, but keep it safe
There are many fun things to do in winter, but remember to keep it safe.
Firewood basics: Tips for drying, storage and safety
As fall’s cool, crisp air settles in and the season changes to winter, a warm fire is a welcoming thought.
Mercer County Safety first, farm work second
MERCER, Pa. — As the summer heats up and the list of tasks on the farm grows, some farmers take shortcuts to safety in...
Pa. Ag Secretary George Greig tours Brunton Dairy and gives it...
Brunton Dairy, a family-owned dairy farm and processor in Aliquippa, Pa., hosted Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary George Greig and Pa. State Senator Elder Vogel Jr. March 23.
Infrastructure, patience and time is needed in shale areas
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Economic booms are ahead for the Utica and Marcellus shale areas, but patience is needed for it to happen.Kristen Holmquist, the...
OFBF: County leaders tell legislators child labor proposal is bad idea...
WASHINGTON — When the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation county presidents traveled to Washington March 5-7, they let legislators know they are not happy with...
Dairy producers gather to learn about drug residues in meat and...
SALEM, Ohio — It’s more important than ever to prevent residues from showing up in the milk or meat production coming from your farm....
