Farm Safety

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.

The Southampton County Farm Bureau has donated a utility task vehicle, purchased to help improve emergency response in remote rural areas, to Southampton County Fire and Rescue.

Amid a nationwide effort to reduce the number of tragedies in America’s most dangerous profession, a new report indicates progress.

An Agriculture Recovery Resource Day is scheduled for Oct. 29 to help farmers and agribusinesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

After the mighty wind and rain from Hurricane Helene caused over $126 million in damages to Southwest Virginia farmland, residents are taking stock and starting a long journey of recovery.

Crashes involving passenger vehicles and agricultural equipment occur year-round, but data suggests these incidents increase in October between noon and 6 p.m.

Some of the nation’s most essential workers learn the perils of their profession by accident.