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A woman digging out her driveway after a big snowstorm
Farm Life

Prevent winter injuries and illnesses

Getting creative with nutrition and maintaining restorative movements can help keep you healthy during the cold months

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Winter is notorious for an increase in aches, pains, illnesses and injuries. Some of this stems from colder temperatures and less sunlight, which can take a toll on our bodies and minds even before hazardous conditions such as snow and ice take effect. We can’t control the weather, but there are a few things we […] Read more
small child peering into hub of back tractor wheel
Equipment, Wheat & Chaff

Getting back to basics for a safer new year

Runovers and rollovers are a leading cause of on-farm deaths

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As we dive into the New Year, let’s keep it simple. Instead of setting big goals, how about we focus on doing everyday tasks right and safe? Take, for example, operating tractors — something pretty common on the farm. Tractors are the MVPs of farming. From field work to feeding the livestock to cleaning snow, […] Read more
A new face, and new faces, for CASA
Wheat & Chaff

A new face, and new faces, for CASA

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The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), which promotes safety and well-being in Canada’s agricultural sector, unveiled a fresh new look and announced the results of board elections during its recent annual general meeting. Two newly elected board members will play crucial roles in advancing the organization’s mission: CASA is pleased to welcome Shelley Kirychuk of […] Read more
“Our advice would be to start from a position of research. Start with data and anecdotal information to understand where unique problems may be in your area.” – Mark Araujo.
News, Wheat & Chaff

Collaboration on rural road safety in Ontario provides insights for Prairies

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It’s often said that real change can happen when communities come together. And in the Waterloo region of Ontario, that premise became the foundation for a safety collaboration group that is bringing attention to local rural road issues. In 2019, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service, the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services and the […] Read more
tractor driving on a road
News, Wheat & Chaff

See and be seen with farm equipment on public roads

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Regardless of what we’re driving, our safety and that of others on public roads is a shared responsibility. Safety considerations are essential since our actions — or inactions — have consequences. For farm equipment operators, ensuring you can see and be seen is a primary safety consideration. The Manitoba government says recent studies have shown […] Read more
A smoke column rises from a wildfire on May 4, 2023 near Lodgepole, Alta., about 30 km southwest of Drayton Valley. (Photo: Alberta Wildfire handout via Reuters)
Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Alberta wildfire fighters prepare for hot, dry days ahead

Temperatures to approach 30 C next week

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Reuters — An extended period of hot, dry weather that risks worsening wildfires in Alberta began on Friday, with special weather alerts in place across Western Canada and officials urging people to be vigilant. More than 100 wildfires have ignited across Alberta since last week, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate homes, farms […] Read more
Smoke rises from a wildfire in Alberta’s Strathcona County, east of Edmonton, on May 5, 2023. (Photo: Video screengrab from @hellohildy on Twitter via Reuters)
Livestock, Weather

Alberta fairs, auctions offer space for evacuated livestock

Central areas catch break with moisture, cooler weather; CN service resumes

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Alberta’s ag societies and livestock auction marts are offering up pen space for producers forced to evacuate animals away from dozens of wildfires in the province’s northern and west-central regions. As of early Thursday evening, the province was tracking 76 active wildfires, of which 22 were listed as “out of control” and 17 as “being […] Read more
Ignoring fatigue is a slippery slope
Features, Wheat & Chaff

Ignoring fatigue is a slippery slope

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We often hear farmers say, “I’ll sleep when the busy season is over.” But that outlook, even if intended jokingly, is a slippery slope for health and safety considerations. While it’s no secret that long and tiring days go hand in hand with farming, that doesn’t mean becoming complacent about the implications of working while […] Read more

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