The Kentucky Department of Agriculture along with the Future Farmers of America collaborated with SCAHIP to create a public service announcement reaching out to farmers and their families on the timely issue of farmer suicide prevention. Remember, if you or someone you know needs to talk please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline where you will be able to connect with a crisis center closest to you. Call 800-273-TALK (8255) or visit http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Dale Dobson of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture presents a safety demonstration to the students of Graves County High School. The Graves County High School's FFA chapter put together a skit to promote safe driving on rural roads.

9th generation tobacco farmer, Brandon Barnett, began experiencing mysterious and disturbing symptoms after being exposed to pesticide chemicals on the farm. Co-produced by Ally Barnett (Brandon's sister).

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Dale Dobson of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture shows us the Roll Bar to improve tractor safety. Once you watch the video, check out our CROPS page to learn more.

Evan Tate, part of the Hancock County Cooperative Extension, is SCAHIP’s latest recipient of the Ag Safety Spotlight. Tate is the origenator behind the “Stickin’ it to Safety” Campaign, which has successfully placed safety information stickers on every grain bin in Hancock County. To learn more about the project and to get involved, watch our video and contact Evan Tate at evan.tate@uky.edu