The University of Illinois Extension and Christian County 4H are preparing for Christian County Ag Safety Day Thursday. The event will be held at the Christian County Fairgrounds and will aim to teach local 5th graders about the importance of safety when dealing with Agriculture. Alicia Gullidge, Program Coordinator with 4-H and Youth Development at the University of Illinois Extension shared what the kids will learn about during the day.
Gullidge shared one particular issue the program looks to highlight for the kids.
There has been a reduction in area deaths in the Ag Industry, partially due to an increased focus on safety. Gullidge said if we can continue to teach the next generation of the Ag industry, that number will continue to drop.
Morning sessions begin at 9am, with the afternoon sessions beginning at 12:15pm.
2016 Christian County Ag Safety Day Presenters
- Shelby County Electric - Electrical Safety
- Taylorville Fire Department - Fire Safety
- Darrick Fleming - PTO/Auger-Christian County Seeds
- Taylorville Police Department - Gun Safety
- Gary Letterly - Mower Safety
- Melissa Brookens - Water Safety
- Jerry Sutton - Home and Farm Chemical Safety
- Megan Lutz - Grain Bin Safety
