Safety Starts on the Farm

By: Audrina Gordon

The Central DeWitt FFA Chapter hosted Farm Safety Day on September 25th. Members

within the chapter taught 88 4th graders about Large Animal, Chemical, Outdoor, ATV, PTO

& Equipment, Water, Hunting, First Aid, Grain Bin and Fire, and Lawn Care Safety. Students

participated in hands-on activities where they got to see things like a fire truck, farm

animals, tractors, and all other sorts of equipment. A total of 36 FFA members

participated, whether as group leaders or by teaching a station to the kids. Students

received take-home bags that were sponsored by businesses and people within the

community. Some things included flashlights, activity packets, bracelets, stickers, rulers,

and DQ Ice cream chips. Throughout the day, students learned new skills, such as how to

stay safe on the farm and respond to unexpected situations.