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National Farm Safety and Health Week emphasizes agricultural safety

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State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District

It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week, observed from September 15-21. This week serves as an opportunity to emphasize the importance of safety and wellness on farms. The focus is on utilizing proper equipment and taking care of personal health, promoting overall safety for farmers and their families.

Fall harvest time is one of the busiest and most hazardous seasons for the agriculture industry. Recognizing this, the third week of September has been designated as National Farm Safety and Health Week. To learn more about farm safety, webinars, and grain bin safety videos, visit the relevant site.

Illinois plays a significant role in agriculture beyond its well-known corn and soybean production. The state's favorable soil and climate conditions make it a leading grower of various specialty crops. Many may not realize that pumpkins, peaches, apples, grapes, horseradish, and melons are also cultivated on Illinois farmland.

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