On our nation's farms and ranches, it is estimated that there are from 100 to 300 deaths and 100,000 to 250,000 injuries each year. Farming, behind mining, is the second most hazardous occupation in the United States.

From one-third to one-half of non-fatal childhood agricultural injuries occur to children who do not live on farms. The highest injury rate of all farm accidents is among boys 14 to 17 years of age. There is no doubt that our young agriculture people in Southeast Missouri are at risk for farm and rural injuries.

To address this concern, Local FFA Chapters and University of Missouri will sponsor Farm Safety Day during the Delta Center Field Day program in Portageville, Missouri.

More than 500 Vocational Agriculture students will be participating. There will be seven or more separate demonstrations and presentations for the students to attend, and a field tour of research plots.

The Farm Safety Field Day area is located east of the shop in the machinery building. Presentations will be continuous from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Every one is invited to attend.

2006 Field Day Report