The North Carolina Farm Safety program is working with various agencies such as the Emergency Medical Squads, NC Farm Bureaus, Fire Departments, Agricultural Equipment Dealers and others to provide training and educational materials, that will train people involved in various agricultural enterprises with ways to avoid incidents of injury and illnesses. These programs train first responders how to assist in accidents involving machinery and humans, and more importantly, show potential victims how to avoid these accidents. A primary focus on these trainings are to decrease child injuries associated with agricultural machinery and lifestyles.
With the influx of people into the state, education on the proper use of chemicals to avoid excessive runoff into our waterways is being addressed. Many homeowners use excessive amounts of pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals to obtain great results in their lawn. The improper use of these chemicals affects not only water quality, but also children, pets and others adults that use these areas. The proper use and selection of chemicals by our publics will greatly reduce the degradation of our water quality and greatly improve the quality of life for all.
Agricultural Health Promotion System