It’s true that most farmers and ranchers, their spouses and children often put their own wants and needs aside for the benefit of the farm or ranch. After all, there is a crop to get in the ground, cows to calve and irrigation water to change. All of these tasks are important and often depend on our diligence and ability to complete them effectively and quickly.
While this nose-against-the-grindstone attitude is usually what those of us in agricultural are known for; it’s not always a trait that is beneficial to us. When your wants and needs, and those of your family, are put to the side too often at the expense of farm or ranch work it takes a toll on everyone’s mental and physical health and safety.
During the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention there will be two workshops covering these exact topics.
First, we’ll hear from Carolyn Sheridan, Founder of the Ag Health and Safety Alliance. Carolyn grew up on a dairy farm in Northwest Iowa and continues to farm with her husband in the same area. As a registered nurse, she received specialized Agricultural Health and Safety training that helped her understand the hazards associated with farming, ranching and all types of agriculture.
For much of her career Carolyn has worked in the Ag health and safety profession to protect farmers and their families. Protecting the next generation of agriculture has always been a passion of hers which motivated her to develop fun and interactive programs for the next generations of agriculture.
