Ottawa and province invest in farm safety program
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Keystone Agricultural Producers is now better able to support producers looking to make their operations safer, thanks to an investment of $1.5 million from the provincial and federal governments.
The money, intended to be doled out over the next five years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, will go to Keystone Agricultural Producers’ FarmSafe Manitoba program. The program promotes safe and healthy farm operations in Manitoba.
Lawrence MacAulay, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food, and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn made the announcement via press release yesterday.
As equipment and practices evolve and change the day-to-day realities on Canadian farms, it’s vitally important that steps are taken to protect the province’s agricultural workers and their families, MacAulay said.
“This important investment will help farmers access essential tools and information to manage risks effectively and keep farming operations in Manitoba safe, sustainable and productive.”
FarmSafe Manitoba is made up of a set of strategies and initiatives that aim to meet the growing demand for farm safety educators and support, and provides farm-specific resources, safety assessments, hazard identification, risk management guidance and training sessions.
The program provides resources that cover various aspects of farm safety, including machinery operation, livestock handling, chemical handling and emergency preparedness. FarmSafe Manitoba aims to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities and promote a culture of safety in the agricultural community. The project also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of workplace safety in the Manitoba agri-food sector and improve the overall well-being of farmers and farm workers.
Farmers and ranchers need to be supported in the efforts they take to protect themselves, their families and the operators of their farming operations, Kostyshyn said.
“FarmSafe Manitoba is an invaluable resource that gives producers the ability to use their knowledge and experience to foster a safety culture that promotes physical and mental well-being.”
This investment from the province and the federal government gives KAP the ability to continue to deliver the FarmSafe Manitoba program, KAP president Jill Verwey said.
“With an increased demand for these tools and services, KAP will be able to support Manitoba producers in their effort to be safer in their operations and continue to promote what they have available at their disposal.”
For more information about FarmSafe Manitoba, visit farmsafemanitoba.ca.
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