Keeping Farmers Protected: When it comes to farm safety, Every STEP Counts

Nationwide Agribusiness joins us in honor of National Safety Month, sharing some steps employers and workers can take to stay protected on the farm.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked agriculture as one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. In honor of National Safety Month, we want to look at ways to protect farmers.

Laramie Sandquist with Nationwide Agribusiness joined us on Thursday on the Market Day Report to discuss farm safety.

In his interview with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander, Sandquist shared some farm hazards, safety tips, and other trends in commercial agribusiness. She also shared Nationwide’s new program, Every STEP Counts, to help farmers and ranchers identify gaps in their operations’ safety plans.

For more information about “Every STEP Counts,” and more farm safety resources and tips, please visit:

Nationwide Agribusiness’s Ag Insights Center

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