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Keeping farm kids safe

The inaugural Kids FarmSafe Week to take place May 13-19.

By Andrew Joseph, Farms.com; Image via CASA

CASA (Canadian Agricultural Safety Association), per its moniker, is committed to finding new ways to promote farm safety, and has done so by organizing its inaugural Kids FarmSafe Week.

The event takes place May 13-19, 2024.

Throughout the week, CASA will delve into daily themes like youth mental health, machinery safety, kids' health, preventing falls, farm animal safety, and drowning prevention.

Special thanks to BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions for sponsoring this initiative.

Join CASA’s insightful webinars on engaging young ones in farm safety learning. Visit www.kidsfarmsafe.ca for webinar details, to explore resources, articles, and graphics.


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California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

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Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.