By Scout Nelson
Farmers in northeast North Dakota will soon have an opportunity to strengthen their on-farm safety preparedness through the Farm First-Aid Kit Training organized by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center.
The hands-on workshop is designed for farmers, their families, and employees to learn how to handle serious farm injuries and build their own farm first-aid kits. Participants will explore techniques to manage emergencies that often occur in rural areas, where professional medical help may take longer to arrive.
“In rural areas where ambulance response time can stretch to 30 minutes or more, immediate action is critical,” says Lahni Stachler, NDSU Extension agent in Cavalier County. “Knowing how to respond to severe bleeding, burns, or crush injuries before help arrives can save lives.”
The training, led by Stachler and Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety specialist, aims to give participants the confidence to respond effectively during emergencies. Sessions will cover topics such as using tourniquets, treating burns, handling amputations, and stabilizing fractures using splints.
At the end of the event, each participant will assemble and take home a fully stocked first-aid kit for use on their farm, tractor, or workshop.
The workshop is supported by 16 local sponsors that provided materials for 50 kits. Lunch will be provided at no cost, and registration is encouraged to ensure adequate supplies. Interested participants can call 701-256-2560 or visit the NDSU Extension office in Langdon to register.
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Categories: North Dakota, Rural Lifestyle, Farm Safety