I-CASH awarded six youth grants in 2020
Fayette County 4-H and Extension
Fayette County 4-H County Council Members and FFA youth will work together to plan a farm safety day targeting upper elementary and middle school youth. They will be providing education on the importance of staying alert and attentive on a farm.
Ida County Farm Bureau
Ida County youth will be assisting at a farm safety day by managing education stations covering topics of machinery safety, animal safety, grain bin safety, ATV’s, poisonous weeds and chemicals.
Louisa County Extension
Louisa County youth will be assisting at a farm safety day by planning topics to be included and assisting with the post safety day output of producing safety videos covering each of the following topics: power take-off (PTO), first aid, grain bin safety, animal safety, helmet safety, fire safety, water safety, sun safety, and extreme weather preparation.
Mitchell County Extension
The Mitchell County Council and Intermediate Leadership League will prepare and distribute safety goodie bags including personal protective equipment and safety handouts at the local Mitchell County Ag Breakfast.
Washington County
Washington County 4-H members conduct a project titled “Stay Safe, Take a Break” where students interrupt farmers during the long hours of harvest and give them different items intended to promote their health and safety.
Wright County Farm Bureau
Eagle Grove FFA students will assist with a Safety Day Camp, specifically their role is focusing on the animal handling portion of farm safety. They will teach 3rd graders how to stay safe around livestock and pets.