By: Farms.com
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) proudly introduces the inaugural Kids FarmSafe Week, running from May 13th to 19th. This campaign, themed "Nurturing the Future of Agriculture," aims to bolster awareness around child and youth safety on farms, urging stakeholders to #KeepKidsFarmSafe.
Andrea Lear, CASA’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasizes the urgency of this initiative, citing troubling statistics from the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR) data. Over three decades, 435 children and youth succumbed to agriculture-related incidents, highlighting a pressing need for change.
Kids FarmSafe Week spotlight's daily themes, tackling crucial safety aspects concerning children and youth on farms. These themes include youth mental health, machinery safety, kids' health, preventing falls, farm animal safety, and drowning prevention. A webinar offers valuable insights into safeguarding children on farms, accessible via kidsfarmsafe.ca.