News - Agriculture Health And Safety Week

Following a two-week social media campaign called Back to Ag, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) donated $100,000 to a program aimed at helping farmers and agricultural workers return to work after a life-altering injury.

To help Manitoba farmers reduce injuries and be more aware of potential hazards and dangerous practices on the job, the province will launch the Safe Farms Check program this spring, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers announced.

Using protective equipment is the best way to minimize the potential for farm-related injuries and fatalities, Manitobans are being reminded during Agriculture Safety and Health Week 2009 which runs until March 17, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Rosann Wowchuk.