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Ag producers celebrated during National Farm Safety and Health Week
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One must be cautious of horses and riders on rural roads. Sadie, Denise, Carlotta and Soleta frequently travel this road as they ride. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD -
Cattle on the roadway can present safety issues, and drivers must be ready to stop at any moment. Black cattle are almost impossible to see on a black road after sunset. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD
According to the National Education Center for Farm Safety, “The 2021 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America ... .” The center notes that, most specifically, “Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry.”
Because of the high rate of agricultural…