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December 7, 2011: Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® Program Reaches One Millionth Participant 

 
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is pleased to support Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® in Canada.  This hands-on,  fun, and educational program has helped children across Canada learn about dangers and potential deadly outcomes of unsafe behaviour on the farm.

“When an individual or community partners with the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program, they are provided planning resources to help each Safety Day become a success” says Susan Reynolds, Executive Director-Programs of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day®. “Through our program, each lead coordinator is provided training on how to organize a Safety Day, and is offered year-round support.”

Each safety day is organized locally, allowing communities to meets local priorities in their area. Children rotate among different safety stations, allowing each child the opportunity to participate in interactive and engaging activities.”

In 2011, 57 Safety Days are being held in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, involving more than 10,500 rural kids and almost 2,500 adult volunteers.  Special thanks to Cargill Canada for supporting seven Safety Days in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and providing Cargill volunteers for each Cargill-supported Safety Day. 

Founded by The Progressive Farmer magazine in the U.S. in 1995, the program trains and provides the resources that local communities need to conduct one-day safety programs that are age-appropriate, hands-on, fun, and safe for children. While the basic program reaches children ages of 8 to 13, safety days may also be conducted for 4- to 7-year-olds or even entire families.

The mission of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Days® is simple – to make farm and ranch life safer and healthier for all children through education and training.

Click here to apply to host a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day®.

2012 Safety Days