Online drought resource center available
With daytime temperatures hovering around 100 degrees and drought conditions spreading across many states, Kansas State Extension has pulled together resources to help you manage through it.
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Tips to help workers avoid heat illness
As temperatures rise, so does the chance of becoming ill for those working in areas susceptible to high heat conditions.
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Farm safety includes a first-aid kit
As the pace of farm activities picks up in the summer, the likelihood of accidents also increases. Be ready.
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Be aware of the dangers of silo gases
If you detect silo gases, leave the area immediately. Physical reactions to silo gases may not be noticeable immediately after exposure, but damage to your lungs may have already occurred.
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New website offers farm safety resources
A new farm-related educational resource has been added to a national website that offers everyone from beginning farmers to veteran growers answers to hundreds of farm-related safety and health questions, in an easy-to-navigate format.
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Farm safety reminders
One of the biggest dangers with machinery is the chance of entanglement from the PTO shaft.
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Minimize skid-steer risks through training
There is a great deal of information and training available to use on the farm with employees and family members.
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Dairy cattle handling poster available
The poster features helpful reminders about safe and humane cattle-handling practices. Information is presented in both Spanish and English.
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Check out these teaching materials
Modules are available to help you train and improve the skills of dairy workers in six subject areas. The materials include both English and Spanish versions.
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Best milking practices checklist
Use this new online checklist to pinpoint areas in your milking routine that need improvement. It also is available in Spanish.
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Online language learning resource
Being able to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees is important to the success of your dairy operation. Here is a resource that can help you on your path to learning a second language.
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