The 2019 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. National Farm Safety and Health Week is led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), the agricultural partner of the National Safety Council. "Farm Safety Yields Real Results" is the theme for the Nat'l Farm Safety & Health Week celebration scheduled for September 19-25.

Daily Topics of Focus

  • Monday, September 20, 2021 - Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety
  • Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - Overall Farmer Health
  • Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - Safety & Health for Youth in Agriculture
  • Thursday, September 23, 2021 - Agricultural Fertilizer & Chemical Safety
  • Friday, September 24, 2021 - Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture

For more information, visit the Nat'l Education Center for Agricultural Safety here.

Download the promotional flyer NFSHW 2021_ Webinar Promotional Flyer.pdf.