Beech Tree News Network

According to the Centers for Disease Control, agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries. The nature of agricultural work exposes farmers and farm families to unique health and occupational hazards. Despite these challenges, U.S. farmers are committed to feeding and clothing people around the globe.

    The goal of the Kentucky Partnership for Farm Family Health and Safety, Inc. is to build community partnerships working together to improve the health and safety of farm families. Their mission is to prevent agricultural illnesses, injuries and fatalities, and to promote health and safety practices among farm families and their communities through increasing awareness, advocacy, education, and services.

    Every September, the Kentucky Partnership, a nonprofit organization, demonstrates appreciation for our farmers/farm families with a Labor Day Recognition Program. Individuals and businesses donate money to the Kentucky Partnership in honor of, or in memory of a farmer and/or farm family. The Sunday before Labor Day, a list of farmers and donors is published in the Bowling Green Daily News, and all of those being honored or remembered receive an acknowledgment.

    As a concerned member of our farm family community, I invite you to join me in participating in the annual Labor Day Recognition for 2013. If you have a farmer you would like to honor or memorialize, please contact Betty Farris for information on how to get involved.  Betty is handling the recognition program for Butler County, but farmers from across south central Kentucky will be honored.  Please contact Betty Farris by email [email protected], or by phone 270-286-8938 (h), 270-779-1070 (c). Involve yourself today by recognizing a hard working farmer/farm family for their contributions in our communities!

    For more information, contact the Butler County Extension Office at 112 E GL Smith Street, Morgantown, or call 270-526-3767.

    Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

By: Greg Drake II, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources