Indiana Farm Bureau Launches Safety Training Sessions
Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) has opened registration for its anhydrous ammonia training program in partnership with Keystone Cooperative.
Sponsored by the INFB Women’s Leadership Committee, these sessions will provide farmers with essential knowledge on handling this vital but hazardous chemical.
Workshops will be held at three locations across northern Indiana -
Feb. 18 – Whitley County Ag Museum, Columbia City (6 p.m. ET) Includes PARP credits
March 3 – Keystone Cooperative Malden, Valparaiso (5 p.m. CT)
The sessions will cover anhydrous ammonia safety, storage, and its role in crop fertilization, presented by Keystone Cooperative’s safety experts. A cutaway nurse tank will be available for demonstration purposes.
The Columbia City session on Feb. 18 will feature a regulatory update from John Woodmansee, Purdue Extension educator, and attendees will earn PARP credits upon completion.
The Columbia City workshop will also feature a regulatory update by Purdue Extension educator John Woodmansee, and attendees will earn PARP credits upon completion.
“Indiana farmers use anhydrous ammonia in the spring and fall to fertilize our fields, increasing crop yields and ultimately supporting our food security,” said Janis Highley, INFB 2nd vice president and chair of the INFB Women’s Leadership Committee. “However, it’s important to remember that it is a dangerous chemical that must be stored, handled, and transported properly.”
The program is open to farmers and farm employees who work with anhydrous ammonia. The training is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is required at www.infb.org/events, and deadlines close three business days before each session.