An extension farm safety and health educator says it’s no coincidence National Farm Safety Week occurs at the beginning of fall.

Emily Krekelberg with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield farmers are gearing up for a busy harvest season.

We’ve already had guys out (harvesting) corn silage, and so I really like to emphasize this time of year two main things. And that is general health and wellness of the farmer, and then tractor and equipment safety.”

She says farmers sometimes overlook the importance of their health and the role it plays in being safe on the farm.

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