A Safe Harvest is a Sweet Harvest

Published August 27, 2020

It’s never a bad time to brush up on farm safety, but with harvest just around the corner there’s no  better time for a helpful reminder. Being cognizant of a few crucial safety tips can mean the difference between life and death. Although farm safety can seem like common sense, it’s easy to forget the safest practices in the midst of a hectic harvest. We want all our growers to be as safe as they are successful, so we thought we’d offer a few tips to keep you injury free this fall. 

Follow These Simple Harvest Safety Tips

Turn Off Your Machine

Whether you have a clog or a breakdown, make sure you always turn off any piece of equipment before trying to resolve the issue. 

Get Enough Rest

It’s easy to forget the importance of sleep during round-the-clock beet hauling, but try to get ample rest to ensure you’re awake and clear headed when operating machinery. 

Train Your Employees

With the abundance of seasonal employees hired on to help with the harvest, it’s easy to overlook their abilities operating equipment. Make sure all your workers are capable or operating equipment safely. 

Stay Safe on the Roads

There are enough potential dangers in the field. Make sure you and your employees remain aware and safe when transporting equipment or beets over the highway. 

Enjoy Yourself

Harvest is the time of year you finally get to enjoy the rewards of another season of hard work. A safe, injury free harvest makes success that much sweeter.