A rural sociologist says community support during the planting season can help prevent farm accidents.
Dr. Florence Becot with Penn State University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program tells Brownfield working long days to get crops in the ground contributes to increased physical and mental strain.
“Tiredness increases the risk factor for more incidents, people may be rushing through things, maybe not double checking things,” she says.
She says even small gestures from support networks can help reduce fatigue.
