Farm Safety

During Mental Health Awareness Month, farmers are encouraged to take “just one step” toward supporting their own mental health or helping someone who is struggling.

A recent webinar explored the theory of ambiguous loss in agriculture, unresolved grief, and strategies for building resilience.

Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule can be challenging. And for those in professions like farming and agriculture, poor sleep isn’t just unhealthy; it can be dangerous. 

While Hurricane Helene victims’ losses accumulated, so did the overwhelming support from “neighbors” near and far.

Spring is when drivers will be sharing the road with farmers moving oversize equipment. And when normal traffic meets up with larger, slower vehicles, there’s an increased risk of accidents.

When it comes to an accident occurring on the farm, it’s not a matter of “if” but “when.”

During Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, March 3-7, American Farm Bureau Federation leaders are sharing resources and encouraging farmers to make safety a priority on their farms.

Spring is known for an increased risk of lightning, hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, flash floods and more. That’s why officials encourage residents to prepare.

When it comes to running a business in one of the most dangerous industries, preparation can save a life.

Farmers and landowners are contending with a new pest—the invasive hybrid fire ant that’s marching into fields and pastures in Southwest Virginia.