Farm Risk & Safety Resources
Recognizing and mitigating the risks of farming increases productivity and sustainability. Numerous organizations actively support agriculture, providing free access to risk management resources tailored to the unique needs of farmers. Explore the linked resources on this page and stay tuned for regular updates. As farmers share insights or resources, we continually update this page to ensure you have the latest information at your fingertips.
University Research and Education
Penn State Extension’s resources are applicable to all agricultural industries. Visit Penn State Extension's Farm Safety and Agricultural Health for assistance with animal handling, farm equipment safety, disaster preparedness, personal protective gear, and more.
Emergency Action Planning (EAP)
An emergency is any unplanned event that can cause deaths or significant injuries to employees, customers, or the public; or that can shut down your business, disrupt operations, cause physical or environmental damage, threaten food, or feed, or threaten the facility’s financial standing or public image. This could be the single most important risk mitigation program your personal and professional piece of mind.
Whether you operate a fruit farm, raise livestock or nursery; whether you own, rent, or lease your property; whether you are a large or small sole proprietorship or LLC; the benefits of emergency planning are supported by numerous organizations providing free resources and assistance.
Pesticide Application Regulations for Agriculture
All revised Worker Protection Standards are now in force, including annual worker and handler training. Access the training materials provided by the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (EPA-approved).
Transportation Regulations for Agriculture
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau links simple and printed resources farmers can access and read on-site while performing farming and transportation tasks.
Agritourism
The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety provides checklists, signs, interactive walkthroughs, and agritourism-specific resources to enhance visitor safety and positive experience. If you are in or considering agritourism, SafeAgritourism.org is a comprehensive, free resource dedicated to keeping you up to date.
