The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture are encouraging all Canadians to become farm safety champions as a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2015.
It runs from March 15 to 21.
It is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture.
"This year, we are focusing on the power of the positive. We know that we need to engage with all Canadians to make farms safer places to work and live," says Marcel Hacault, Executive Director of CASA. "We're encouraging all Canadians to become farm safety champions. Health care providers, teachers, agri-business leaders, community members and farmers all play an important role in promoting farm safety."
This year's theme is "Be the Difference", and organizers want to inspire all Canadians to become farm safety champions through feature champion testimonials, farmer resources and a social media contest.
