Sixty youth, ages ranging from 9-12 years participated in the Annual Farm Safety Day Camp hosted by the McPherson County Extension office with help from MKC, Farm Bureau and many volunteers.
According to Jonie James, McPherson County Extension Agent, youth started
their day watching the McPherson EMS, firefighters and police demonstrate how they respond to vehicle rollover accidents. Participants were even privileged to see the medic helicopter land nearby. Following the demonstration the youth were able to ask each department questions and were able to see the rescue equipment up close.
"It was a good opportunity for the youth to know who in their community are available when accidents occur," stated Jones.
The youth were then divided into smaller groups and rotated to different
sessions focused on farm safety. The sessions included PTO safety, grain bin safety, first aid, fire safety, pinch points, livestock safety and pesticide safety. Participants were also provided a farm safety kit.
"Farm safety cannot be stressed enough to our youth as we strive to keep them safe," stated Jones. "This camp’s objective is to help youth understand how dangerous farming and ranching can be and to emphasize the importance of being aware of these dangers so that they will think about what they are doing, and then plan ahead to stay safe while working."
"It was a good opportunity for the youth to know who in their community are available when accidents occur," stated Jones.The youth were then divided into smaller groups and rotated to different
sessions focused on farm safety. The sessions included PTO safety, grain bin safety, first aid, fire safety, pinch points, livestock safety and pesticide safety. Participants were also provided a farm safety kit.
"Farm safety cannot be stressed enough to our youth as we strive to keep them safe," stated Jones. "This camp’s objective is to help youth understand how dangerous farming and ranching can be and to emphasize the importance of being aware of these dangers so that they will think about what they are doing, and then plan ahead to stay safe while working."
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