The agriculture industry in North Dakota is worth $10.9 billion annually, with the livestock industry making one of the largest impacts every year. There are more than 29,900 total farms operating in the state with 50 farmers’ markets. Agriculture is the backbone of the state, [...]
Farming in any capacity is one of the more dangerous occupations in the US; every day over 100 workers suffer serious injuries. Hobby farmers who lack practical experience, or may be less accustomed to physical labor, are even more prone to accidents and injuries, often [...]
Study Shows Increased Lighting on Farm Equipment Can Reduce Vehicle Accidents by More Than 50 Percent North Dakota is one of nine Midwest states included in national study to analyze safety standards for farm vehicles In North Dakota, farm vehicle collisions are common on roadways, [...]
Tips for Preventing Farm Accidents With the busy farming season underway, it is important to be vigilant in preventing farm accidents. The National Farmer’s Union helps raise awareness about some of the key issues associated with farm safety and has issued a best practices guide. [...]
