🌾 A successful harvest ends with everyone home safe.
National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 21–25, 2026. This year’s theme, “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow,” is a reminder that protecting an operation begins with protecting the people behind it.
In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest national data, reporting 475 fatal work injuries across agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting in 2024. Transportation incidents and contact with equipment or objects accounted for most of those fatalities.
Long hours, heavy equipment, grain handling, and increased traffic on rural roads make harvest a critical time to slow down, communicate clearly, and follow established safety procedures.
Learn more and access free safety resources here.
New income opportunities can be a good fit for a farm or ranch, but they still need to work with the operation. LandTrust gives landowners another way to generate income from their property through guest experiences. Before adding a visitor experience, consider: • What areas of the property guests could access • How hosting would fit the… Potential On Farm Additional Revenue Streams
Team Spotlight ➡️ Sonora Zaugg, Farm Management Associate Meet Sonora, a vital part of our team here at Root Ag Advisory. She plays a key role in supporting both permanent and row crop operations, with hands-on experience in asset management, budgeting, financial reporting, and property oversight. Lately, she’s been serving as a water liaison, representing… Employee Spotlight: Sonora Zaugg
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