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8 M arch 14'24 HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB. ECA REVIEW Salute to Agriculture / Farm Safety Know your limitations for safer, productive farm Canadian Agricultural Safety Association It’s often said that farmers will stop at nothing to get the work done. But the long days, strenuous manual labour, and constant challenges that come with farming can easily take a physical and mental toll. That’s why it’s crucial for farmers to be aware of their limitations. Ignoring limitations can heighten the risk of injury or illness, leading to additional challenges on the farm. Everyone has limitations. Understanding and acknowledging your limits will benefit your physical and mental well-being, as well as your farm, family, and workers. Be aware of physical limitations Physical labour goes hand in hand with farming, but that doesn’t mean it should jeopardize your well-being. Physical capabilities are unique to every individual. Everyone has their own limitations of what they are physically capable of, and performing work beyond those personal limitations can lead to injuries – for both yourself and others working with you. To stay aware of physical limitations, conduct a job safety analysis for yourself or other workers before starting any new work on the farm to assess ability and risk. The main steps for a job safety analysis are: • Break a job into individual tasks. • Determine the minimum ability required to perform each task safely. • Identify any potential hazards. • Identify the personal risk factors of the person performing the work. • Determine actions to eliminate or control hazards. Keep in mind that limitations will inevitably change over time, so it’s essential to assess your physical capabilities periodically and have workers do the same. After all, there’s no benefit to getting injured just because you pushed yourself too far. Keep stress in check by learning to say no We all encounter stressful situations, but too much unmanaged stress can create a crisis. It’s crucial not to dismiss stress as something that “will pass.” Don’t wait to take action until you’ve reached or passed your limitations for tolerating stress. Though it’s impossible to eliminate stress completely from our lives, there are ways to prepare for and cope with stress before it negatively impacts your well-being. One of the ways to help stay within your limits is knowing how and when to say “no.” Taking on more than you can handle is a guaranteed way to find yourself stressed or facing burnout. Take the time to consider whether something is beneficial for you or your farm. If it isn’t, there’s nothing wrong with prioritizing your well-being and saying “no” or “not right now.” Other tips for managing stress include: • Recognize the emotional and physical signs of stress becoming too much. Writing down the signs can help. • Conduct an inventory of your stress to understand the stressful situations you can control and deal with. • Learn to accept the stressors that are beyond your control. • Make time for self-care. Remember that self-care isn’t an indulgence; it’s a basic necessity for mental wellness. • Take control of your environment. Recognize situations that are stressful triggers for you and find ways to mitigate them. • Know that you’re not alone. Identify your support system and reach out to let others know how you are feeling. Farming is incredibly rewarding, but it’s never been called easy. Knowing your limitations isn’t about taking “the easy road” and avoiding hard work. It’s about prioritizing your own well-being along with the needs of your farm. Always remember that your farm’s success is dependent on your well-being. For more farm safety information and resources, visit agsafetyweek.ca. 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Go south on Hwy 850 for 19kms to AB593, go east for 13kms (8mi) to Twsp Rd 172, go south for 8km (5mi), west side of road. From Byemoor, AB go north on Hwy 853 for 8km (4.5 miles) to Twsp Rd 355A, go west for 3.2km (2mi) to R.R. 172, go north for ½ mile, west side of road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NE-SE-SW-3-36-17-W4th (477 acres) This land sale consists of 3 full quarter sections with no acreages out just southeast of Stettler, AB. This 477 acres is currently in hay and pasture, and has a home yard that is fully serviced, with no buildings (only an older 2 car garage). There is approximately 220 acres in hay that was freshly seeded in 2021, as well as 140 acres in pasture with dugout and stock waterer from water well. These quarters are perimeter fenced and cross-fenced, and also have oil revenue. The home yard is serviced with an upgraded water well, power, natural gas, and yard light and is only minutes from the town of Byemoor which has a K-9 grade school. This is an excellent opportunity to own hard-to-find farm and pasture land in east-central Alberta. Visit www.rosehillauction.com for more information, pictures, and drone video. 2023 Total Taxes: 1,164.98 Oil revenue: $3,100.00 (north quarter) TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A deposit of10% of the final bid payable to Rosehill Auction Service Ltd. will be required at the time of the auction. The balance is due on or before May 20th, 2024. If the offer is not accepted by the owner the deposit will be returned to the purchaser. If the purchaser fails to meet the terms of the contract the deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages. The final bid will be subject to the approval of the vendor.
ECA REVIEW HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB March 14'24 9 Salute to Agriculture / Farm Safety Normalizing farm safety from an early age by Erin Kelly for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Katie Keddy’s approach to teaching her two sons about safety on the farm is simple: normalize it. “We believe in teaching them lessons so that they grow up with safety as a culture on the farm instead of learning it as adults,” explains Keddy. Keddy and her husband, Philip, are second-generation farmers growing sweet potatoes and strawberry nursery plants with her in-laws in Lakeville, NS. Being both a parent and involved with the farm, Keddy says she recognized early on the significance of making safety a regular part of conversations and way of thinking. “Through the busyness of business, especially with farming, safety can be one of the things that falls by the wayside pretty easily if it’s not made a priority,” says Keddy, who is currently president of Farm Safety Nova Scotia. “I wanted to ensure that didn’t happen because learning about safety as an adult requires more of a conscious effort when you haven’t grown up with it, versus it just being instilled from a young age.” A unique aspect of agriculture is that farms and ranches are not just worksites but places where people also live. While other industries see victims of occupational injuries almost exclusively in the 18 to 65 age range, children account for a significant number of injuries in agriculture. According to the latest findings of the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting, between 2011 and 2020, there were 58 fatal agriculture-related injuries among those aged 0 to 14. “I’ve always made sure to have very black and white conversations with my kids about safety. If something could result in death, then we are very direct about it and very clear about the risks because there is so little room for error,” says Keddy. “A single moment of inattention could mean the worst possible outcome.” When it comes to safety, everyone has a role to play. That’s why one of the main lessons that Keddy and her husband have taught their sons – now nine and 11 – is that farm safety is everyone’s responsibility. And that includes them. “We have always taught our kids that they have as much responsibility to look out for other people on the farm as other people have to look out for them, and it is all of our jobs to look out for one another,” Keddy explains, adding that prioritizing safety also plays a big part in attracting and retaining employees. Being a parent and having a farm are both no easy feats. So, it’s no surprise that when asked if there is a balancing act that comes with parenting and farm work, Keddy can’t help but laugh. Turn to Farm, Pg 13 Selling 50 Red & Black Simmental BULLS! And 60+ Simmental and Simmental Cross palpated heifers! WE HAVE A BULL THAT WILL WORK FOR YOUR EVERY NEED! • THICK MEATY STOUT BULLS • HEIFER BULLS TO PERFORMANCE CONSIGNING AT MEDICINE HAT BULL SALE MARCH 20TH 4 Black Angus 2 yr old Bulls (2 are Heifer Bulls) 4 Polled Hereford Bulls (1 a Heifer Bull) Available on the Farm; 1 two year old Red Angus Heifer Bull, Yearling Red & Black Angus Bulls (Bulls that will work on Heifers & Cow Bulls), Yearling Polled Hereford Bulls. APBU 6K SCP 114K APBU 100K APBU 45K SCP 35K For more information please contact: Ken Prichard & Family 780-608-6080 or Steven Prichard 780-678-4770 APBU 54K Find us on Facebook
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