Tammy Ellis Moderator. Marsha Salzwedel, MS Glen Blahey, CRSP Bryan Weichelt, PhD Dee Jepsen, PhD

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1 Tammy Ellis Moderator Marsha Salzwedel, MS Glen Blahey, CRSP Bryan Weichelt, PhD Dee Jepsen, PhD

2 Moderator & Panel Alternative Agriculture Ag practices that are different than those used in traditional agriculture Agritourism Organic Farms Community Based Agriculture

3 **Source: 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture Over 70 million people visit farms each year ~ 30 million of these farm visitors are children 42% increase in # of farms offering agritourism from in the U.S.** Over $700 million of annual revenue earned thru on-farm recreational services** $1.3 billion of fresh ag products sold directly to consumers annually** New trends and types of operations

4 Increased revenues Diversity of income Competitive/marketing edge Educate/entertain the public Transparency

5 Source: data from the Agritourism Resources Survey (conducted by NCCRAHS, 2014)

6 With this expansion, farm operators have Responsibility to protect the public from safety hazards Obligation to respond to emergency situations Need to address increased liability & need for more/different insurance

7 Marsha Salzwedel, MS

8 Preparedness helps to ensure the safety of people and assets, which in turn helps to protect the business investment itself. Farm operator doesn t have to make these decisions alone.

9 Hard to get traction with farmers & safety Gaining ground Liability Insurance Do what s right

10 Agritourism Laws Over half of the states in U.S. Laws vary from state to state Don t provide blanket immunity Many not tested Misconceptions

11 Require more than a sign WI law example Exercise ordinary care Discover a danger Prevent a known danger Challenge educate the operators

12 Farmers need right coverage Farm insurance and riders Insurance needs to know about all activities Insurance companies interested in safety Working with insurance organizations NAMIC Nationwide Rural Mutual

13 How do I know what to look for? I have lots of activities on my farm. How do I know what is safe, or more important, how do I know what isn t safe?

14 How do I find safety issues? I walk right by that every day and never noticed it. It s just part of the operation.

15 OK, I found it. How do I fix it so it s right and doesn t cost a fortune? Don t just tell us what is wrong, give us the information and tools we need to fix it.

16 How do I know what to look for? Walkthroughs How do I find (see) safety issues? Checklists How do I fix safety issues correctly and inexpensively? Resources

17 We created it, now how do we get them to use the website and materials? Free Mobile friendly Electronic fillable checklists Promotion/dissemination

18 Glen Blahey, CRSP

19 U pick s Petting Farms / Corn Maze Bed and Breakfasts Vineyard / Estate tours Open Farm Gate Day

20 Single day event Endorsed by Provincial Dept s of Ag or other recognized organizations Focused to show urban people what farming is all about Only 1 2% of all farms participate people visit a participating farm in one day, usually

21 Breakfast on the Farm visitors per day

22 Interested farms are screened (checklists) Accepted agricultural practices Capacity to handle large groups Signage / people and vehicle flow /parking Washing and bathroom facilities Good housekeeping Barriers / designated restricted areas Competent hosting staff Standards / restrictions for visitor involvement in farming activities

23 Insurance Emergency response First aid Fire suppression Occupational health and safety compliance Food handling

24 Only major incident reported since Hay ride, 23 visitors injured (53 on a wagon) Ride redesign Stories of biological exposures Hand washing facilities Food handling standards Restrictions on outside food Concept transfer to non-participating farms

25 Bryan Weichelt, PhD

26 Community Gardens Community-supported agriculture (CSA) Urban Agriculture Farmers Markets

27 What is it? Popularity and Variation Ownership Plot size & Location Membership rules and fees

28 What is a CSA? Popularity and Variation Pricing Locations Products included Workers and volunteers Photos from stoneyacresfarm.net

29 What is it? Popularity and Variation Locations & Products Workers and volunteers Worker and consumer health and safety

30 What is a Farmers Market? Popularity and Variation Locations & Products Workers and volunteers Worker and consumer health and safety

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35 SAFETY Tractors and wagons are safe for hayrides No sharp edges on fencing & gates Hand washing stations or sanitizer available for guests Visitors kept out of dangerous areas PREPAREDNESS Putting in fire control systems Having an evacuation plan Power backup systems Employee (and volunteer) training & drills

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38 Every business in the U.S. shall have an Emergency Action Plan. Emergency Action Plans In writing and available for all employees Can be verbal if 10 or fewer employees OSU website:

39 Thinking about possibilities Acting out scenarios Involving first responders Developing a plan Implementing the plan with all staff and volunteers Communication is a critical piece to a successful plan

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41 Meet with local fire department, Health Department, EMS, Sheriff, Local Police, Attorney and Insurance Representative Each team member has a unique role Host a familiarization tour as needed Provide a copy of finish product to team members

42 Create Facility Maps Fire Truck Entrances EMA Entrances Pick up points using EMS staffed golf carts during the fair

43 Fuel Storage, Chemical Area, Equipment Livestock & Horses Pond or Water Supply

44 City, County & State Emergency Management Agencies and Services are typically available for large disasters Insurance companies Prepare for localized and seasonal emergencies pop-up thunder storms localized flash flooding high winds

45 FEMA has criteria Shelters should be structurally sound and not in danger of collapse during severe storms. Should provide protection from wind, blowing debris and lightning. Do not permit anyone to seek shelter near trees or other tall objects Keep people away from doorways, windows, electrical appliances and plumbing Wired telephones should not be used during thunderstorms because of the risk of electrocution, but cordless and cellular phones are safe to use.

46 Fires Injuries and Medical Emergencies Power or Utility Failures Security or Civil Disturbances Evacuation Routes

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48 The various types of activities offered Number of people injured each year How many operations Implement safety strategies for visitors Have emergency response plans Have safety strategies for workers How we can help

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