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Stay safe while you’re working alone
Farm jobs are often done by one person, alone. Know how to be safe in that situation

Auger, sweep, vac and extractor safety
Tractors are dangerous, but so are augers, grain sweeps and grain bag extractors
Working safely in cold weather

High-tech and higher-level training
Moving your farm to high-tech solutions doesn’t mean safety can take a backseat
’Tis the season for farm safety
The busiest times of the year are also the best times to slow down and plan for safety

72 hours or more…
Farm Safety Week: Canadians are advised to be prepared for 72 hours without services. Are you ready?

Farm safety: lights, camera, action!
These three movie set words are more than just stage directions. They also apply on the farm
Farm equipment first aid kits

Avoid fires on grain farms
Fires are a serious farm hazard. Be prepared, and assess the risks of fire on your farm

Farm safety for tweens and teens
They’re no longer children, but they’re not fully-matured adults yet
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.