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Wimmera Southern Mallee, Vic
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Join us in #Nhill next week for a #carbon workshop, helping farmers increase their knowledge on #GHG management on farm. Presented by highly reputable #soil scientist Dr Cassandra Schefe, The Cool Soil Initiative.
Find out more: partnersinag.org.au/upcoming…. @VicGovAg @wimmeracma
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🚜🌾 School holidays means kids are spending more time on the farm! Keep them safe with resources from VFF, WorkSafe Vic, and FarmSafe Australia - all on our website!
Explore our Farm Family Safety Toolkit for more: loom.ly/U76TKro
#FarmSafety #SchoolHolidays
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Check out our latest blog post!
Looking at forklift safety on farm, the post has some tips to improve safety when it comes to using a forklift on your farm.
Find this post and more under the News and Media tab on our website, or here, makingourfarmssafer.org.au/f…, to read now!
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🎉 Applications for the Rural Women’s Network Leadership and Mentoring program are now open!
All women across the agriculture sector and the supply chain are encouraged to apply. Head to go.vic.gov.au/3G3dGWz for further information.
@LeadVic
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Farming is a lifelong commitment—carrying a legacy from past generations while creating your own. Do you have a succession plan in place? Our Stay Farming Safer and Longer Guidebook offers tips to help develop a solid plan. Download it from our website, bit.ly/4dXmagn.
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MOFS August 2024 newsletter is now live!
If you haven’t signed up to receive our updates, you can do so here: bit.ly/4bXuivx, and in the meantime check on the latest version on our website now! makingourfarmssafer.org.au/n…
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National Farm Safety Week highlights safety across all ages. From children on the farm to older farmers, we can all take steps to ensure a safer farming future for all generations.
Download 'Stay Farming Safer and Longer: A Guide for Older Farmers' here: bit.ly/4dXmagn
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@VFFMOFS are currently seeking expressions of interest to join our Handbook Steering Committee.
Read more here: makingourfarmssafer.org.au/m…
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Discover the power of putting your mental wellbeing first, & the ripple effect on your community! 🌱
Register to use the Mind Maintenance Toolkit: farmerhealth.org.au/mind-mai…
Supported by @thankful4farmer
#ncfh #thankful4farmers #mindmaintenance #farmermentalhealth
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'We're not invincible. Very competent, capable, experienced farmers have incidents,' Ben McEvoy, sheep and cropping.
It's never you, until it is. Whatever job you're doing on the farm, take a minute to think through.
Get safety support for your farm at worksafe.vic.gov.au/agricult…
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Sheep and cropping farmer Jack Armstrong knows that in agriculture it pays to be proactive with safety, particularly when it comes to managing the risks of fatigue during peak periods. #MediaRelease
go.vic.gov.au/3J0MUPb
youtube.com/watch?v=1LTB5Jem…
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A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, 13 February 2024, in the Wimmera district.
Visit cfa.vic.gov.au/ for more info.
@CFA_Updates
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As farmers you're constantly on your feet, so let's make sure they're well supported. Look for these key qualities in your next pair: firm heel counter, proper heel pitch, lace-up with zip side, toe cap for protection & a padded sole for shock absorption.
farmerhealth.org.au/2014/08/…
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Keeping fueled + energised during those long hours on the farm is crucial. Packing a lunchbox full of nutritious goodies can make all the difference, especially during those busy times when lunch is eaten on the go.
For more tips on healthy eating, visit: utm.guru/ufDwO
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Shifting Gears is back for 2024! Now available for purchase in the NCFH Safety Shop, the Shifting Gears resource helps ag teachers to streamline their farm safety education.
Visit farmerhealth.org.au/shop today to incorporate Shifting Gears into your curriculum this year.
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Our new industry handbook, ‘Stay Farming Longer and Safer: a practical guide for older farmers and their families’, is now available to download! 🎉
We are so excited to share it with you all. 🤝
Head to the MOFS website to learn more: makingourfarmssafer.org.au/r… ⬅️
#VFF #MOFS
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Keep an eye out for Marie's video, where she talks us through the steps she's taken towards making their farm a safer work environment, and for everyone else who comes onto their farm. 🌱
Join us for the launch event of our new handbook: makingourfarmssafer.org.au/e… 👈 #VFF #MOFS
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As fatigue sets in, the risk of lapses in attention and complacency grows. Recognizing this connection is crucial. Stay vigilant for signs of tiredness, be proactive, take extra precautions, and ensure a secure work environment.
Find out more utm.guru/fatigue
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The risk of mosquito-borne diseases is highest in October to late April in Victoria, as mosquito numbers peak.
Vaccination
• For more information on the eligibility criteria, visit health.vic.gov.au/infectious…
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The VFF Making Our Farms Safer Project January Newsletter is out 🚀
Read it at mailchi.mp/vff/mofsjanuaryne… 👈
Want to be kept in the loop with all things farm safety? 📩 Be sure to subscribe to our monthly Farm Safety Newsletter - Go to link to sign up! #VFF #MOFS #VicFarmers
