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UMN Extension Farm Safety & Health

@UMNFarmSafety

Farm Safety & Health programming from @UMNExt. Slow down. Think twice. Be safe.

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KIMT News recently featured our Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Training in Zumbrota! kimt.com/news/university-of-… #farmsafety #agsafety #mnag
University of Minnesota Extension hosts youth safety farm certification event

University of Minnesota Extension hosts youth safety farm certification event

Today in Goodhue County Fairgrounds University of Minnesota Extension hosted their youth safety farm certification event.

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With #HPAI being found in mammals; do your part to keep your livestock and poultry safe!
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Check out this incredible story about Educator Emily’s family from @WCCO for #NFSHW23 cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/f…
Father and son who lost limbs in Minnesota farming accidents share message of farm safety

Father and son who lost limbs in Minnesota farming accidents share message of farm safety

Bailers, combines, discs and grinders are part of farm life. Taking your time and treating those machines with respect can mean the difference between life and death.

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We were out filming a story for #NSFHW23 with @JDLauritsen today with some awesome farmers! (Educator Emily’s dad and brother!)
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What happens when the bootstraps break? Check out this article featuring our Educator @em_krekelberg! hometownsource.com/morrison_…
‘What happens when the bootstraps break?’

‘What happens when the bootstraps break?’

Farming can be stressful, which comes as no surprise to those working in the agricultural field. The farmer, who often works alone for long periods of time, is responsible for

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Curious what's happening with #HPAI and what #poultry producers need to know? Join next week's webinar!
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There are too many heartbreaking stories about the perils of grain bins. Take some time during #farm safety week for @UMNFarmSafety video on staying safe in bins. #mnag @MNagriculture @mncorn youtube.com/watch?v=_zXf4AN8…
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Celebrating National Farm Safety and Health Week on The Moos Room podcast this week!
The Moos Room (@UMNmoosroom) profile pictureThe Moos Room@UMNmoosroom19 Sep 2022
It is #NFSHW22! We talk about how to develop a culture of safety on your #farm. Follow @UMNFarmSafety to keep up on staying safe this week and all weeks. @UMNExt @UMASHcenter @mnmilk @mncorn @MNSoybean @MNagriculture @em_krekelberg Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Our Farm Safety Educator, Emily, recently wrote an article about busting burnout for @PDmag, check it out here! agproud.com/articles/55790-b…

Busting farmer burnout

When we hear the word “burnout,” we likely conjure up a bunch of images in our head: someone that has fallen asleep at their desk, a person that looks overly tired and seems a little too disorganiz...

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Emily Krekelberg@em_krekelberg3 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure to meet @GovTimWalz today at #Farmfest22 to talk farm safety and farmer mental health! @UMNExt @UMNFarmSafety
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Attn: #crops farmers! Our friends at @UMASHcenter need your help; consider spending 15-30 minutes to participate in a survey about work-related injuries. Your answers will support research that will help make farming less of a pain. (ha!)
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Thanks for sharing! Brush up on your fire prevention knowledge today!
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@ValentUSA13 Jun 2022
It’s time for our next agriculture #SafetyTip in honor of #NationalSafetyMonth. It's important to take the steps to mitigate fire risks on the farm, especially during summer months. Visit this article by @UMNFarmSafety to learn more: ow.ly/960q50Jw5yY #SafetyFirst
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Our latest video, Electrical Safety is available now on our YouTube Channel! Many thanks to @amfam for their support of this video series. youtube.com/watch?v=hDtGhlz1…
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School shootings impact everyone, especially our school-aged children. Here is how to talk to your kids about violence: extension.umn.edu/building-y…
Talking to youth about violence

Talking to youth about violence

Caring adults can help young people process and feel safe concerning acts of violence by establishing normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.

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Emily is in Caledonia today teaching Livestock Safety with the help of her assistants, Penny and Sylvia! #farmsafety #livestocksafety
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We've had some wild weather so far this spring; if your farm experienced flooding, we recommend getting your well water tested: extension.umn.edu/drinking-w…
Test your well water after flooding

Test your well water after flooding

After heavy rains or flooding is a good time to inspect your well and get your drinking water tested at a certified laboratory.

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We’re busy at work on our next safety video! Any guesses what it’s about? Special thanks to our Production Assistant Pup, Sugar. #farmsafety
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Our newest program, in partnership with @UMNExtFD, trains professionals who work with farm families to help them navigate stress, crisis, and loss. Consider becoming a facilitator!
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Farm Safety & Health Educator Emily is at the North American Agricultural Safety Summit this week presenting on her work with @UMNExtFD about ambiguous loss in farming. #ASHCA22
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@MNagriculture24 Feb 2022
It's #GrainBinSafetyWeek. Check out this important video from @UMNExt @UMNFarmSafety about dangers and safety reminders when entering a grain bin. Watch: ow.ly/qzHY50I3nP5 #MNAg
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