Mower County Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
The Mower County Progressive Agriculture Safety Day is a one-day event for young children in grades 3-6. The Safety Day is a joint collaboration between Riverland Community College and Mower County 4-H Extension and is offered for free for all Mower County students. This program provides students the opportunity to learn more about household and farm safety from local professionals. Students will explore many important hazards that they may encounter including:
- Grain Bin Safety
- Tractor/Power Take-Off (PTO) Safety
- Agricultural/Household Chemicals
- Lawn Mower Safety
- Fire Extinguisher/General Fire Safety
- Drugs, Tobacco, and Knife Safety
- First-Aid/CPR
- Bicycle/ATV Safety
- Electricity Safety
You don’t need to have an agricultural background to attend the Mower County Progressive Ag Safety Day!
Since its conception in 2019, the program has graduated over 53 young students. To learn more about previous Mower County Progressive Ag Safety Days, please visit https://www.austindailyherald.com/2019/06/progressive-ag-safety-day-teaches-mower-county-kids-how-to-be-safe/