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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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