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Prepare for a safe harvest

Country Financial Insurance Agent Josh Thill says some harvest risks can be reduced with good, well-maintained equipment.

“Just make sure you go through everything, [making sure] that equipment is well-maintained,” Thill told Brownfield Ag News. “That’ll help prevent accidents.”

This year’s harvest will be just as unusual as the planting season that stretched into mid-summer. Changes from the routine can result in dangerous attention lapses. During National Farm Safety and Health week, Thill tells Brownfield it’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re working.