Before you dismiss this story as just another about safety, please think about the families you know who have had farm accidents or fatalities in their past. Chances are, the memories still linger as a dark turning point in their family history. Then ask yourself, “Am I doing what I can to protect myself and my family?”
Read MoreBy JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Last week I received an email that really disturbed me. Bill Field, Purdue’s Farm Safety Specialist, sent out a memo with a summary of farm fatalities for Indiana. Three nearby counties are in the top five on … Read More
There were fewer reports of Indiana farm-related deaths in 2011 than the previous year, including none involving children for the first time in 13 years, according to a new Purdue University report. The Indiana Farm Fatality Summary reports that 16 people died in farm-related incidents in 2011, down … Read More
