The event although annual is always slightly different year to year because there is always a new designated theme for the week. This year the Canadian Agricultural Safety week will take place between March 15th and will end on the 21st. The theme for 2015 is Be the Difference! with the intent of raising concerns of Farm safety whilst encouraging Organizations & Businesses to make a difference in their farms by implementing ways to make farming safer!
Agriculture is of high importance in British Columbia and it's history can be traced back thousands of years to when First Nations populations were left undisturbed to live off the land. Presently Agriculture remains a contributing factor to the Economy. Today more than 60,000 British Columbians work in BC's Agrifoods sector and continues to provide families with the means to be self sufficient as there is an estimated 20,000 family farms in operation. Everyone in the Agrifood sector work together to provide Healthy, fresh and local food options to everyone in the Province. Agriculture and and it's subsequent goods produced are one of our Provinces Major Exports.
Our Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick who is a strong supporter of Agriculture and recognizes it's importance in our Province. Naturally He is highly supportive of the Canadian Agricultural Safety week & made the following statements “We join with our federal and provincial colleagues and agriculture organizations in recognizing this important week and highlighting worker safety – a responsibility for us all. These hardworking people go to work each day and contribute greatly to our province. The safety of these individuals at their workplace is paramount – and we want to ensure they return home each day to their loved ones."
The 2015 Canadian Agricultural Safety week is brought to us by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) along with some assistance from the government of Canada through Growing Forward 2 which is a federal, Provincial and territorial initiative.
Lastly in closing of my blog post I want to mention the contest that is taking place during the current week of Canadian Agricultural Safety week.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO #GROWSAFETY?
Hashtag #GrowSafety for your chance to win daily prizes worth over $100.
Share in a few words or submit a photo or short video what makes you a farm safety champion! Share your story on CASA's Facebook Page with the hashtag #GrowSafety, send a Tweet or post a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #GrowSafety, or Submit Your Story to CASA, for your chance to win! Click here to learn more about the #GrowSafety contest.
About The #GrowSafety Contest:
The #GrowSafety contest is a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2015.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is a public education campaign focusing on the importance of practicing safe agriculture. CASW takes place during the third week of March and focuses on a new theme every year. In 2015, CASW takes place March 15 to 21 under the theme Be the Difference which encourages individuals and organizations to make a difference for farm safety.
CASW 2015 is presented by Farm Credit Canada and is brought to you by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) with assistance from the Government of Canada through Growing Forward 2, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative.
The #GrowSafety contest is brought to you by Imperial and their Esso Branded Resellers.
For more information about Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, please visit agsafetyweek.ca.
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