The United States House of Representatives avoided a government shutdown yesterday and were able to pass a resolution that will keep the government funded and open. Included in this resolution was a Farm Bill extension and that means that the House will have close to a full year to come up with a new bill.…
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The harvesting season is not only the busiest time for local farmers but also the most dangerous. Dawn Chisholm from If Only LLC is very familiar with the importance of farm safety and has created her own organization that focuses on the importance of safety in the workplace. Chisholm tells us her story on why…
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Fertile, MN — The Norman and Polk County Extension office is inviting youth to participate in an upcoming Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Certification Program. The in-person portion will take place on Friday, June 10th and Saturday, June 11th. The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity…
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