Work in farm fields across the state is getting underway and a central Illinois farmer is sending a warning about farm equipment safety.

As more farmers hit the roadways with planters, cultivators, and heavy equipment, accidents rise. Kent Casson, a farmer in Fairbury, has this message for those encountering farm equipment on the roadways.

According to recent data, about 130 people die from tractor accidents each year. The biggest way to avoid accidents - leave plenty of room between the farm equipment and your vehicle.