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HOW DO I BEGIN TO IMPLEMENT FARM SAFETY ON MY FARM?

The first step on your safety journey begins with being aware of the importance of farm safety and how to recognize the difference between safe and unsafe practices on your farm.

Safety is a shared responsibility, so it is important to not only make yourself aware of the risks and hazards on the farm, but also anyone who works or visits. By engaging with FarmSafe Manitoba, you can begin to lay the groundwork for better safety on your farm today.

Check out the 5 Steps to Better Farm Safety below to see how you can become farm safety aware by engaging with your team, identifying hazards, assessing risk, establishing control measures, and how to develop and manage your farm safety plan.

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4R Nutrient Stewardship – Why it Matters

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4R Nutrient Stewardship can help grow crops sustainably. By using the Right Source of nutrients at the Right Rate, in the Right Time and applying in the Right Place, the 4Rs work to increase production and profitability for farmers while demonstrating social and environmental benefits of farm practices. Nicole Penney, Precision Ag Manager for FS Partners, a 4R certified agri-retailer serving central and southwestern Ontario, walks through the 4R sustainability goals and the specifics of on farm practices aligning with source, rate, time and place. The agriculture sector recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship and its role in ensuring the proper use of fertilizer. Ontario has been a leader in encouraging famers to use nutrient management planning in crop production, and 4R certified agri-retailers to guide best use of nutrients.