Youth and Beginning Agricultural WOrkers Safety Training
Thursday, October 17, 2024 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Zoom Event and Sussex County, VA
Youth on your farm operation? Entry level agricultural production workers? Through this workshop, farmers will learn how to mitigate labor and disability/injury risks, how to determine and conduct injury risk assessments, and ensure the safety and health of youth and beginning staff working in agriculture. This program also offers opportunity for youth to gain skills and trades training in the safe operation of farm equipment.
For more information, contact Tabitha Bugg at tbugg@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.