Et cetera : ISU Extension, VS FFA help with Farm Safety Day

Jacob Patrilla and Tim Haerther use this demonstration that shows unsafe farm safety practices.

Farm Safety Day: VS FFA member Drew Wiley helps demonstrate first aid.

On Saturday September 21, 2013, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA helped out at the annual Farm Safety Day Camp, at the Vinton Fairgrounds. There were about 40 kids that came out to learn about farm safety.

A few Vinton-Shellsburg FFA helped out with teaching hidden hazards on a farm, including PTO safety, lawn mower safety, and sun safety. Members also helped with being group leaders and serving lunch. Other classes that were taught at farm safety day included ATV safety, combine safety, what happens when you aren’t safe on a farm, how to take care of an accident or wound, 911 call simulator, and chemical safety.

The Iowa Pork Producers provided lunch for all of the kids and helpers as well. Overall, we had a good turnout and a good Farm Safety Day!