Winter weather which includes cold temperatures, ice and snow can lead to some additional hazards when completing your regular tasks at work – because of this, you must take extra precautions this time of year.

PTO shafts are a great way to transfer mechanical power between tractors and other farm equipment. However, PTO shafts are also the leading cause of entanglement fatalities, which accounts for 30% of agricultural fatalities in Canada. There were 14 deaths caused directly by PTO shafts from 1998-2008 in Canada.

L’approche adoptée par votre ferme laitière en matière de ressources humaines joue un rôle important dans la culture du lieu de travail.

The key to good training is to first determine what type of training each position requires. A herdsperson will not need the same type of training as a manager.

L’été est enfin de retour. C’est le temps des barbecues, des baignades et des moments de détente à l’ombre avec une bonne boisson glacée. 

With children home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and now with summer approaching, there have been many opportunities to show your children more about working on the farm.

In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) mandates that every workplace have a health and safety communication board which includes mandatory components, based on the number of employees within the employer's operation.