The fourth grade students from Trigg County Intermediate School took a trip to the Bill Mize farm recently to learn about several aspects of farm and home safety.
Trigg County 4-H Agent Shelly Crawford says the fourth graders learned about several areas of safety Friday, September 23.
click to download audioSam Gallogly, who is the grandson of farm owner Bill Mize, says they enjoy hosting the event each year to better educate students about safety.
click to download audioTrigg County Agriculture Extension Agent Graham Cofield says although most people don’t live on a farm, safety day provides some important lessons for all of the students.
click to download audio4-H Shooting Sports leader Jessie Frye leads the class on firearm safety and says 4th grade is a great time to cover proper handling of firearms.
click to download audioYour Ag Edge spoke with three of the 4th graders that attended farm safety day to find out what they learned.
click to download audioThis was the first time Trigg County Progressive Farm Safety Day has been held in two years.
