Ask any farm family and they will tell you that growing up on a farm has immeasurable benefits. There are also risks, and one of the statistically higher risks for children on farms involve drowning in dugouts.
Caitlynn Reesor discusses (2:10 minutes) (990 Kb)
The Water Safety Display is one of many educational resources, displays and publications available free of charge from the Alberta Farm Safety Program. Email farm.safety@gov.ab.ca to check availability, make an inquiry, or review the Water Safety lesson plans. For more information about this and other safety topics, visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program website at www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farmsafety.
Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry