National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020
Every Farmer Counts
September 20-26, 2020
Logo Download Links:
2020 NFSHW Logo (JPG)
2020 NFSHW Logo, Black/White (JPG)
2020 NFSHW Logo Horizontal (JPG)
2020 NFSHW Logo Horizontal, Black/White (JPG)
Logo design by the Illinois Farm Bureau. Note: logo updated Aug. 2020.
View the NECAS National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020 Press Release.
View the Presidential Proclamation on National Farm Safety and Health Week.
About the Theme
The theme for National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020 is “Every Farmer Counts”. The theme is to acknowledge, celebrate, and uplift America’s farmers and ranchers who have encountered many challenges over the past couple of years, yet continue to work hard to provide the food, fiber, and fuel that we need. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, there are about 3.4 million agricultural producers in America, which is only about one percent of our population. These farmers and ranchers not only provide the essentials that we need, but they do wonderful things for their families and friends, their communities, and beyond. That is why “Every Farmer Counts” and now is the time to prioritize their safety and health.
Daily Topics of Focus
- Monday, September 21, 2020 - Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety
- Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Overall Farmer Health
- Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - Safety & Health for Youth in Agriculture
- Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Emergency Preparedness in Agriculture
- Friday, September 25, 2020 - Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture
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History
The 2018 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 574 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. National Farm Safety and Health Week is led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), the agricultural partner of the National Safety Council.
Webinars
View the webinar flyer. For webinar details and to register, visit the AgriSafe Network NFSHW webpage. A free AgriSafe account is required to access the webinars. Google Chrome is the recommended browser.
Monday, September 21
Planting the Seeds of Tractor and Machinery Safety (Noon CDT)
Presenter - Aaron Yoder, PhD
Tuesday, September 22
Lessons Learned in Covid-19 Prevention Efforts among Agriculture Workers and Employers (Noon CDT)
Presenters - Jennifer M. Lincoln, PhD, CSP, CAPT (retired) and Douglas Trout, MD, MHS
Mental Health Innovations in Ag Communities (2:00 p.m. CDT)
Presenters - Joan M. Mazur, PhD, Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh and Tara Haskins, DNP, RN
Wednesday, September 23
Building a Toolkit for Child Ag Safety and Health (Noon CDT)
Presenter - Marsha Salzwedel, EdD
Teach Your Way: Open Source Ag Health and Safety Curriculum (2:00 p.m. CDT)
Presenter - Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH
Thursday, September 24
Emergency Planning for Farm Operations (Noon CDT)
Presenter - Shay Foulk
Respiratory Protection Issues in Agriculture: What to wear and does it fit? (2:00 p.m. CDT)
Presenter - Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN
Friday, September 25
Safety in the Field: Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment for Farm Workers (10:00 a.m. CDT)
Presenter - Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH
Discovering the Root of your Back Story: Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries (Noon CDT)
Presenters - Dan Neenan, MBA and Linda Emanuel, RN
Public Service Announcements
BAYER - Growing Safely Video Series
Additional Videos:
- Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
- ATV Safety
- Auger Safety
- Chainsaw Safety
- Farm Electrical Safety
- Grain Bin Safety
- Dust Explosions
- Tree Stand Safety
- Unloading and Loading Trailer Safety
AgSafe
Free webinars from 9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. PST (12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. EST) on the dates listed. (Download AgSafe Webinar Flyer)
- Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety - September 21, 2020
- Consistent Covid-19 Messaging for CA Growers - September 22, 2020
- Navigating COVID-19 Issues for Small Farms - September 22, 2020
- How to Train on the Farm How to Train on the Farm - Including Your Family! - September 23, 2020
- Emergency Action Plan - What is it and Why Do I Need One? - September 24, 2020
- Let’s Talk Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Field - September 25, 2020
eXtension Ag Safety and Health
Nationwide
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health
- US Ag Centers YouTube Channel
- U.S. Agricultural Centers NFSHW Social Media Promotional Toolkit: This social media kit has been developed to promote U.S. Ag Center safety resources that fit with the daily themes of National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Ohio State University
Free at Home Screening of Silo the Film. Register for a digital pass below. A panel discussion follows each screening, and a link will be provided with registration.
OSHA
Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
- What We Do Video
- What Children Learn at a Professive Agriculture Safety Day Video
- If Only Video
- Creating Enduring Resources for Farm Safety Education (CS-CASH Project) YouTube playlist
- Progressive Agriculture Safety Days Promo
- Daily Learning Drop Series Playlist
- PAF Celebrates NFSHW 2020
- Progressive Agriculture Safety Days NFSHW 2020 Daily Schedule
- Progressive Agriculture Safety Days Progressive Farmer Magazine September 2020 Feature
Purdue University
Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health (UMASH) Center
- UMASH Farm Safety Check
- UMASH Ag Safety and Health Spotlight
- Agricultural Education Teacher Resources
- Cultivating Resiliency Webinar Recordings