Agricultural Safety and Health

Each year the Agricultural Safety and Health program highlights a safety topic important to the everyday lives of farm families. Join us to learn about the hazards of all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) which are commonly used on the farm and for recreational activities. The team will show the potential for a rollover incident and ways to reduce the risk of an overturn and highlight the use of personal protective equipment. An agricultural rescue demonstration will take place to help prepare first responders approaching the scene, to properly manage a farm related incident as well as Stop the Bleed Trainings. Penn State Puller's will show their 1/4 scale tractor build. The Farm Safety Demonstration Area (SD) will also be used by commercial drone companies to demonstrate the safe use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

Visitors to the Rural Health and Safety Tent - located at Demo Alley and W. 6th Street, can participate in FREE health screenings, interactive activities, gather health and wellness information, and learn about farming with a disability or health condition. FREE health screenings may include carotid artery, vision, thyroid, stroke, blood sugar, blood pressure, colo-rectal, and hepatitis C. Visit AgrAbility, PA to learn about assistive technology, modifications and resources to support farming careers. PA Office of Rural Health Worker Protections Standard program will offer two courses daily awarding 1 core credit per talk at W906 Meeting Room, on the grounds.