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Saturday found nearly 50 children in attendance at the annual Progressive Ag Safety Day held at the fairgrounds.

Events kicked off at 9:00 a.m. with the children at various activity stations which included Hidden Hazards, Semi and Tractor Safety on the farm, Skid Loader Safety, Water Safety, ATV Safety, Animal Safety, Electrical Safety, Grain Safety, Fire Safety, First Aid, snacks, lunch and a goodie bag for all of the attendees.

The event wrapped up a little after noon time. 

The following helped teach the various topi

Semi/Tractor Safety -- Benton Community FFA

911 Emergency-- North Benton Ambulance

Skid Loader Safety- Vinton Shellsburg FFA

Water Safety - Benton County Conservation

ATV Safety-Ron Bandy

Animal Safety- Benton Community FFA

Electrical Safety- East Central REC

Grain Safety-Vinton Shellsburg FFA

Fire Safety- Vinton Fire Department

First Aid - Melissa Smith

The following provided nourishment for the attendees:

Snack - Benton County Farm Bureau, Unity Point Health Clinic

Lunch - Benton County Farm Bureau, Dairy and Beef Producers

Several helpers came to help with the event: V-S, Belle Plaine & Benton Community FFA, Farm Bureau, business and community members

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