KFB Ag Education

Safety Mission:  "To increase awareness among farm and ranch families about the inherent danger of agricultural life and to eliminate attitudes and/or behaviors that lead to accidents or an unhealthy lifestyle."

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                                       Ag Related Accident/Fatality Statistics

Farm Accidents/Fatalities in Kansas
Note:  Our database contains Kansas agriculture related fatality statistics since 1980.  Contact the Safety Division for statistics not listed below or for more information.

2010 Farm Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 1; Fatal Accidents = 0

2009 Farm Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 16; Fatal Accidents = 21
2009 Ag Industry Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 1; Fatal Accidents = 1
2009 ATV Accidents  Non-Fatal Accidents =19; Fatal Accidents = 4
2009 Roadway Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 6; Fatal Accidents = 2

2008 Farm Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 21; Fatal Accidents = 16
2008 Ag Industry Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 1; Fatal Accidents = 3
2008 ATV Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 17; Fatal Accidents = 4
2008 Roadway Accidents Non-Fatal Accidents = 10; Fatal Accidents = 3

*Note: Statistics are updated on Fridays, as needed.
 

AGRO-GUARD is a community policing program specifically designed for the agriculture industry.   In our changing world, proactive measures are required to prevent the intentional or accidental contamination of America's food supply.

AGRO-GUARD is a partnership between front line industry personnel and local law enforcement for the purpose of identifying suspects and detecting suspicious activity in or around food chain facilities.

Further, AGRO-GUARD provides educational information concerning highly contagious disease signs and symptoms, and provides guidance on practicing bio-security measures that will add an additional level of protection for the industry.

Employment of Youth in Agriculture
(The Law, Training Programs and Tasks Classified as Hazardous)

Federal Motor Carrier Regulations
(393.13 Retro reflective requirements for semi trailers manufactured before Dec. 1, 1993)
     Graphic of Retro reflector requirements

Hazardous Materials Safety

Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Requirements for Farmers/Ranchers

Required Lights and other Equipment
(Includes trucks, farm tractors, semi-trailers, slow moving vehicles and animal drawn vehicles)

Transportation Security Evaluation & Planning for Farmers/Ranchers

KFB safety programs:
County Safety Program Info & Request Forms

2009 Safety Poster Program Winners  
  Poster Program Entry Form

Do-It-Yourself programs for motivated volunteers

New & Improved "DIY" Programs!
An addition has been made to the Do-It-Yourself Safety Programs.  Kansas assessed and non-academic standards have been added to most of the programs.  The standards correlate to the programs subject matter and the project audiences' age.  Safety Programs standards (listed below) are non-assessed.  This addition should be beneficial to teachers and presenters who are facilitating the many different programs.

AARP Driver Safety Program
Agroterrorism
All Terrain Vehicle Safety
Bicycle Rodeo
Cooking for Crowds
Distracted Driver
Farm Machinery Safety
Fatal Vision
Fire Safety
Germ Display
GlitterBug
Gravity Flow Wagon
Lawn Mower Safety
Power Take Off (PTO)
Ready Rooster
Sun Safety
Super Sitter Program
Tasty or Toxic

Be Ag Wise
The following lesson is from the 2008 Be Ag Wise Professional Development Workshop sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau and the Kansas Foundation for Ag in the Classroom.

Food Safety 101
 

Safety Tips
These tips can be printed, cut and attached to anything you hand out (i.e.: candy, pencils or other freebies) to remind our members that their safety is important to us.
Tips for Youth
Tips for Adults


Outside Sources for Safety Education
  Organizations: Click here to be added to the list

                                    Resources Available

Program Planning Tools
Guide to Communicating Farm Safety (Login Required)
Kansas State Trooper - Public Information Officers
Professional Program Planning
Regional Prevention Centers

Safety/Health Brochures (Login Required)

Activity Sheets
Help the Cow Find Her Way Back to the Farm --- How Many Hazards Can You Find?
One Day on the Farm: A Fire Safety Story

ATV Safety
ATVs Be Informed - Can Your Child Safely Perform Farm Work on an ATV?
ATV Safety Quiz

Auto Safety
ABC's of Buckling Up --- Belt or Booster?
Click it or Ticket Logo --- Driver Safety --- Driver's Game Plan
For Life & Health, Buckle Up! --- In the Safety Zone --- Seatbelt Serious
School Bus Safety --- Which Car Seat Does Your Child Need?

Bike Safety
Bicycle Helmets Reduce Risk --- Bicycle Safety for the Family
Bike Safety Rules --- How to Conduct a Bike Rodeo

Crime Prevention
911 - Your Emergency Connection --- Hang Up On Phony Offers --- How to Make Your Home Secure
Play it Safe This Halloween --- Send Help --- Steps to Prevent Identity Theft

Farm Safety
Farm Hazard Checklist --- Hand Signals Used in Agriculture
How Not to Report an Accident --- How to Say Hi to a Horse
No Riders Please --- One Day on the Farm: A Fire Safety Story
You Have Two Chances With a PTO --- PTO Safety --- PTO Safety for Kids
Reach, Throw, Row, Go --- How Many Hazards Can You Find
Round Bale Hazards --- Drive with Reason; It's Farming Season (front)
Drive with Reason; It's Farming Season (back)
Safety Bookmarks (front) --- Safety Bookmarks (back)
The Deadly Risk of Grain Suffocation --- This is Harvest

Fire Safety
Find a Word for Fire Safety --- Fire Escape Plan for the Entire Family
Fire Safety Bookmarks

Food Safety
Create Your Own Germ Display --- Did You Wash Your Hands?
Let's Talk Food Safety --- Refrigerator Storage Chart

Gun Safety
Prevent Tragedies - Teach Your Children Gun Safety

Leadership
Making Introductions --- Teach Your Butterflies to Fly in Formation
Respect the Flag

Poison
Common Poisonous Plants --- Poison Proof Your Home
Poison Safety Bookmarks

Smoking
Kids Fun Stuff - Why Smoke? --- Please Don't Smoke Around Me
Smoking Isn't Cool, It's Deadly

Sun Safety
ABCDs of Skin Cancer Bookmarks --- Skin Cancer Prevention Brochure
Sun Safety = Healthy Skin (b/w)

Weather
Kansas Tornado Statistics --- Severe Weather Quiz --- Tornado Safety Tips

 

Safety Links