Health and Safety

From the farm shop to the field, follow these farm safety tips to keep yourself, employees, and your family safe. This section includes safety tips for transportation, grain bins, and the farm shop as well as health information.

Watch for Frostbite, Hypothermia as Temps Drop

This weekend, much of the Midwest and West will see the coldest temperatures of the season. Watch for these signs of frostbite and hypothermia, and learn how to treat these dangerous conditions.

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Mental Health Success Stories

Mental health is a global issue. See how rural communities around the world are helping those in need.

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New Film Illuminates the Dangers Farmers Face on a Daily Basis

The independent film Silo spans one day in the life of a small farming town. As the day unfolds, you follow community members as they head for a grand collision – a grain bin entrapment.

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Top Shops

Huge Jump Start Comes in a Small Package

By Top Shops

The use of lithium-ion phosphate batteries cut the weight of the Crankenstein jump starter by 80%.

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Successful Farming Television

Jolene Brown Gives Family Business Maintenance Advice

By Successful Farming Television

Jolene Brown gives her advice on how to get past family issues and do the business right.

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Women in Agriculture

FarmHer: Know Your 'Why'

By Women in Agriculture

Before you make important decisions or set new goals, do some soul-searching.

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Mind Your Mental Health During the Holidays

The holidays are a time for family and fun, but stress and depression often crash the party. The mental health experts at the Mayo Clinic offer 10 tips.

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Food Sensor Checks for Traces of Peanuts, Gluten

After finding out in college of a personal food allergy, Yates was inspired to develop something that could give her better information about the food she was putting in her body.