Clemson Agricultural Safety

Ag Injury News Report – August 2024

Ag Injury News Report 6/17/2024: Lincoln County man dies after being trapped under tractor 6/15/2024: Man “aggressively attacked” by bull at Berks County farm 6/14/2024: 74-year-old man rescued after being trapped in a grain bin 6/14/2024: Man injured in crop duster plane crash in Brookings County 6/12/2024: Man dies in tractor rollover near Fergus Falls […]

Stress Management on the Farm Quiz – August 2024

Questions 1. How many more times likely are farmers to die by suicide than the general population? 2. How many hours of sleep should adults get each night? 3. What are three things that can result in stress in the farming community? 4. True or False: Helping others can help bolster your mental health. 5. […]

Stress Management on the Farm – August 2024

Stress Management on the Farm Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. This is often attributed to the uncertainty of farming. Farmers base their entire livelihood on events completely out of their control, such as weather, market prices, and input prices. Tips to Cope With the Stress of […]