Model the right behaviour to ensure younger generations stay safe on farm
“People are very quick today to say farming’s incredibly dangerous, but it’s not necessarily the case, you just have to be aware.”
Grandparent says farm safety is a ‘journey, not a destination’
Archies Creek farmer Ric Oldham says there is absolutely no way he would let his grandchildren do some of the things he used to do when he was a kid growing up on a farm.
Farm safety improves as every generation comes in
Ian and Marilyn are still heavily involved in their local farming community and believe communicating with others in the same industry helps to improve farming practices, including how to make a farm safer.
Growing our future farmers comes with its risks
Tourello farmers Steve and Ruth Kinnersly believe the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how lucky their children are to live on a property with so much space and freedom, but they are aware this luxury comes with associated risks.