A new farm safety and health resource is available online from eXtension, a research- and education-based website supported by 74 land grant universities, including Virginia State University and Virginia Tech.

The content at extension.org/farm_safety_and_health includes answers to frequently asked farm safety questions, articles on safety and health topics and a calendar of farm safety events.

Featured articles for this season include recommendations for baling and handling hay and for handling beef cattle; hearing protection for farmers; and all-terrain vehicle safety.