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Investing in Safer Farms and Fields

Investing in Safer Farms and Fields

Update: 2025-07-08
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When it comes to safety on the farm, a little bit of preparation goes a long way.
 
In this episode of The Dirt, we sit down with Dr. Thomas Bowden, a practicing ER doctor with firsthand insight into the health and safety risks faced by farmers every day. From the basics of first aid to the most life-saving measures on the farm, Dr. Bowden shares what every farmer should know about caring for yourself and others in the field.
 
Discover what to do – and what not to do – during common farm incidents, why every farm needs a well-stocked first aid kit, how to respond to a broken bone, how to respond while waiting for EMS to arrive, what to do in the event of a snake bite, how to recognize and address heat stress and more on this exciting episode.
 
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Investing in Safer Farms and Fields

Investing in Safer Farms and Fields

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