Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest raises awareness of child safety on Canadian farms.
Teaching children about farm safety is an essential part of protecting the future of Canadian agriculture. With that goal in mind, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has launched the Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest, a creative initiative designed to help young people learn about staying safe on the farm while having fun.
Developed in partnership with BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada Inc., the contest invites children and youth across the country to explore farm safety concepts through art. By combining creativity with practical education, CASA aims to build awareness of everyday hazards that exist on farms and encourage safer behaviours at an early age.
Part of FarmSafe Week 2026
The colouring contest supports CASA’s third annual Kids FarmSafe Week, scheduled for May 11 to 17, 2026. The national campaign is built around the theme “Nurturing the Future of Agriculture”, which highlights the shared responsibility of farm families, producers, workers, and rural communities to protect children and youth in agricultural settings.
Family farms are often both homes and workplaces. This reality means that children may be exposed to machinery, livestock, chemicals, and vehicles from a young age. Statistics consistently show that agriculture has a higher risk of injury than many other industries, particularly for children and youth. FarmSafe Week encourages conversations, awareness, and practical steps that can reduce those risks.
Contest Dates and Eligibility
The Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest opens on May 1, 2026, and closes on May 31, 2026. It is open to children and youth ages 3 to 13, making it accessible for families with young children as well as older youth who are beginning to take on responsibilities around the farm.
Participants are invited to download any of the official FarmSafe-themed colouring pages from the CASA website. Children can then colour the pages using crayons, markers, pencil crayons, or another preferred medium. Multiple entries are welcome, giving kids the opportunity to explore different safety messages and artistic styles.
How to Submit an Entry
Submitting artwork to the Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest is simple and flexible, designed to make participation easy for busy farm families.
Completed colouring pages can be sent to CASA in one of the following ways:
- By email to info@casa-acsa.ca, with “Colouring Contest Entry” included in the subject line
- By direct message to CASA through Facebook or Instagram
Each submission must include the child’s first name and age, along with the phone number or email address of a parent or guardian. This information ensures that CASA can contact winners once the contest has closed.
Starting Farm Safety Conversations Early
CASA emphasizes that early education plays a critical role in injury prevention. While parents and caregivers work hard to create safe farm environments, engaging children directly helps reinforce important messages in ways that are meaningful and memorable.
Activities like colouring provide natural opportunities for families to talk about farm safety in a relaxed and positive setting. Discussing why helmets are worn, why certain areas are off-limits, or why farm equipment must be treated with respect can help children better understand the reasons behind safety rules.
Investing in the Next Generation
Through initiatives such as the Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest and Kids FarmSafe Week, CASA continues to support a culture of safety that reflects the realities of modern Canadian agriculture. Protecting children on farms is not only about reducing injuries today, but also about shaping safer habits for the future.
As FarmSafe Week 2026 approaches, the colouring contest offers a practical and engaging way for families and farming communities to reinforce the importance of keeping kids safe, healthy, and thriving on Canadian farms.