THIS IS NATIONAL FARM SAFETY AND HEALTH WEEK.
THE WEEK KICKS OFF WITH A MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC SAYS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SPOKESPERSON KRISTA LISSER.
LISSER SAYS FARMERS NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO THEIR OWN HEALTH NEEDS AS WELL.
THE STATE RECENTLY LAUNCHED AN EFFORT TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES FOR FARMERS STATEWIDE. LISSER SAYS THE PUBLIC MUST DO ITS PART, BY SLOWING DOWN AND GIVING LARGE FARM EQUIPMENT ON THE ROADS PLENTY OF ROOM.
