With farmers in Door and Kewaunee Counties crisscrossing the area this fall for harvest season, the likelihood of an accident goes up.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, over 574 agriculture deaths were reported in 2018, making it one of the most dangerous industries in the country.  National Farm Safety and Health Week highlights the little things motorists and farmers can do to make this busy time of the year safer. Jacob Brey from Brey Cycle Farm a couple of suggestions on how something as simple as passing a farm implement can be done better.

With the theme of Every Farmer Counts, the National Safety Council this year is focusing on topics such as tractor and rural roadway safety, farmer health, and emergency preparedness. The UW Extension has tackled the topic of mental health throughout the year as suicides among farmers have risen in recent years due to a number of different factors.