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This year’s National Farm Safety and Health Week will kick off on Sunday and go through September 21, shining a spotlight on one of agriculture’s most pressing issues: protecting the health and lives of those who work in farming, forestry, and fishing. Agriculture remains one of the most hazardous industries in the nation.
While overall fatal occupational injuries decreased slightly in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 5.38 percent increase in deaths within agriculture-related industries from 2022 to 2023. That reality underscores the importance of this annual campaign, organized by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. This year’s theme, “Safety First — Avoid the Worst,” is a reminder that every precaution taken on the farm can mean the difference between life and death.
To mark the week, AgriSafe will host a series of 10 free webinars designed to reach farmers, ranchers, health professionals, and community members with practical, life-saving knowledge. Sessions will run September 22–26 in the AgriSafe Learning Lab, with live Spanish interpretation available. Each day will focus on a different topic: Equipment and Rural Roadway Safety (Monday), Health and Wellness (Tuesday), Generations of Farming (Wednesday), Confined Spaces (Thursday), and ATV/UTV Safety (Friday).
Webinars are offered twice daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. CT, and continuing education credits will be available. Participants who attend three or more webinars can earn a 2025 National Farm Safety and Health Week Champion badge.
AgriSafe also offers free marketing materials to help promote awareness, and the initiative is supported by a wide range of agricultural organizations and safety partners. Their collective mission is clear: to reduce preventable injuries and fatalities in agriculture through education, outreach, and action.
For registration details and full webinar information, visit AgriSafe’s Learning Lab.
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