With wildfires becoming more frequent in more regions of the U.S., the health hazards of working outdoors in smoky air is an issue for hundreds of thousands of workers – not just those fighting the fires.

No one person or farm is immune to the threat of fire. The risk is something every farmer accepts but rarely plans for. This Oct. 9-15 marks Fire Prevention Week, and for farmers, it serves as a reminder that farm fire season is fast approaching.

Fires on farms and in farm buildings are on the rise. Unfortunately, when a fire breaks out on a farm, it is often too late to put it out, increasing the damages and loss.