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HOW DO I BEGIN TO IMPLEMENT FARM SAFETY ON MY FARM?

The first step on your safety journey begins with being aware of the importance of farm safety and how to recognize the difference between safe and unsafe practices on your farm.

Safety is a shared responsibility, so it is important to not only make yourself aware of the risks and hazards on the farm, but also anyone who works or visits. By engaging with FarmSafe Manitoba, you can begin to lay the groundwork for better safety on your farm today.

Check out the 5 Steps to Better Farm Safety below to see how you can become farm safety aware by engaging with your team, identifying hazards, assessing risk, establishing control measures, and how to develop and manage your farm safety plan.

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Georgia Corn Farmer Breaks Down Costs, Crops & Challenges in 2025 Growing Season

Video: Georgia Corn Farmer Breaks Down Costs, Crops & Challenges in 2025 Growing Season

one-on-one interview from the fields of Seminole County, Georgia, corn and soybean grower Greg Mims walks us through the realities of farming in 2025. From planting in March to harvesting for chicken feed, Greg shares how favorable weather conditions helped this year’s crop—but also why rising input costs and low commodity prices continue to challenge profitability.

He also discusses the rotation strategy on his operation, the role of soybeans as a more economical option, and the unique advantages of farming in southwest Georgia thanks to access to the Floridan Aquifer. As president of Seminole County Farm Bureau, Greg also weighs in on the importance of advocacy and Farm Bureau’s voice at both the state and federal level.