Max Armstrong shares some history on National Farm Safety Week, which used to be in July. Max recalls talking to the National Safety Council about harvest and safety issues – and the event moved. He reminds listeners that National Farm Safety Week isn’t just for farmers, but for the drivers that are on the road with farm equipment.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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