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New peer-to-peer mental health resource available for farm families

While difficult circumstances in agriculture often are temporary, certain decisions can be permanent. 



Make a fire prevention list, and check it twice

While everyone is busy cooking, decorating and shopping this holiday season, it’s important not to let fire safety sit on the back burner. 

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Grain bin rescue devices and trainings proliferating in grain-producing counties

With heavy grain production in agricultural regions like Hanover County come stories of farmers who had close calls while working in or around grain bins.



Report finds steep decline in young driver crash rates

Traffic crash and fatality rates for young drivers have improved drastically over the past two decades—even more so than for older drivers, according to a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.



Innovators improve work zone safety through automation at VT Transportation Institute

A future with safer roadway work zones is here, thanks to innovations developed through Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Division of Technology Implementation. 



Mental health researchers focus on farm youth stressors and resources

Farm youth are not immune to the stressors that impact the mental health of their adult counterparts.



Researchers analyze COVID-19’s impact on motorist behavior after rise in traffic fatalities

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on roadway safety nationwide. 



National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day showcases app that limits distractions

The “do not disturb while driving” setting on your cellphone isn’t just for remaining undisturbed during meetings or movies. It also can limit phone distractions behind the wheel and help make roadways safer.



Look out for others during Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month

As Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month approaches, every road user should be mindful of an alarming uptick in nationwide fatalities involving walkers and bikers.



National observance reminds agriculturalists to prioritize safety on the job

Some of the nation’s most vital workers face life-threatening situations every day.



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