Farm safety resources for kids - Photo credit to CASA

By Dori Modney

New interactive program designed to keep families safe on the farm

Jul 9, 2021 | 1:20 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB. — It can be one of the most dangerous places for children. Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting, shows 84 Canadian children and youth died due to agriculture-related injuries between 2006 and 2015.

For that reason, a new interactive program has been designed to help improve on farm safety for families

Through the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) program, youth receive a free safety vest, customized name badge, colouring sheets, and membership certificate. The toolkit will help prepare them for the important role as an official BASF Safety Scout.

BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada’s Nicole McAuley, points out health and safety is their priority.

“We’re focused on raising awareness about farm safety in a fun, educational way by bringing this program to farming families across Canada. The BASF Safety Scouts program aims to engage the next generation and ensure a safe, bright future for Canadian agriculture.”

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The program is part of BASF’s partnership with CASA and builds on the online Kids’ Safety Hub, an online resource to help farm families stay safe.

Information on the program is available on the CASA website.