UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Youth Ag Safety Day May 25 in Geneva

UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Youth Ag Safety Day May 25 in Geneva

April 23, 2010

This is one of many Agriculture Safety Days being held this year across the U.S. and Canada. For information about one in your area, contact you local Extension office. Following are some of the scheduled safety days

April 27 – Albion July 12 – Imperial
April 29 – Sidney July 29 – Fairbury
April 29 – Tecumseh September 8 – Beaver City
May 7 – Harrisburg September 9 – Minden
May 14 – Kimball September 14 – Laurel
May 25 -- Geneva September 20 – Ravenna
June 2 – Crete September 22 – Bladen
June 3 – Humboldt September 29 – Franklin
June 3 – Ord October 1 – Syracuse
June 19 – Deshler October 6 – Hastings
June 22 – Broken Bow  

KOLN/KGIN Meterologist Stephanie Ortmann will be among the presenters at this year’s Progressive Agriculture Safety Day in Geneva. The event, for children in grades three through six, will be held at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 25.

Children can learn about safe living habits in rural communities and on the farm. The day features demonstrations and hands-on activities related to tractor, fire, electrical, lawn mower, weather, and animal safety, healthy lifestyles, and seat belt use.

Pre-registration for the Fillmore County event is encouraged before April 26 and costs $3; later registration costs $5. Registration includes lunch, snacks, a T-shirt, and “goody” bag. Parents must complete a release form on the Fillmore County website for participants to attend. 

This event is being sponsored by UNL Extension in Fillmore County, the Shickley and Geneva FFAs, 4-H clubs and W.I.F.E. For more information, please call the Extension Office at (402) 759-3712 or visit their website at fillmore.unl.edu.

Brandy VanDeWalle, Extension Educator
Fillmore County

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