As the ag sector highlights “Grain Bin Safety Week,” Nationwide is once again accepting applications for the “Nominate Your Fire Department” Contest, an annual chance to receive grain rescue tools and training to help save lives.
Laramie Sandquist with Nationwide Agribusiness spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about the dangers of grain bins, this year’s contest, and past success.
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