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…on the Farm Visitor-Handout: When the Farm Comes to You Zoonotic Disease Agritourism Owner Fact Sheet External Resources Animal Handling Safety – Cornell University Basic Horse Safety Manual – University of Kentucky CDC “Healthy Pets Healthy People” website Dr. Temple Grandin’s Website Equestrian Safety Handling Farm Animals Safely – Farm Safety Association NASPHV Animal Contact Compendium NASPHV Website Saddle Up…

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Agritourism continues to grow in popularity, with over 70 million people visiting farms each year – and almost 24 million of these visitors are children. While some visitors are buying fresh produce, others are learning about where their food comes from. Still others visit agritourism operations to have fun: enjoying a hay ride, walking through a corn maze or choosing…

Here are some guidelines on how to get the most value from this website. To get started, you’ll want to determine which agritourism topics are applicable to your specific scenario. Some topics should be reviewed by all farms, while others are tailored to specific agritourism operations. A list of recommended topics is included at the bottom of this page. Once…

…area is not located away from open water or drowning hazards, the hazardous area is fenced2 off, posted with a sign1 and appropriate rescue equipment is located at the site. Play areas that include open water for water activities, such as swimming, must have appropriate rescue equipment and children must be accompanied by an adult. The play area is also…

…and may need to be adjusted to be consistent with your operation and/or local rules and regulations. Additional information on food safety can be found at the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov, from your local extension agent or your local health department. Start Walkthrough Resources Disclaimer The pictures on the following pages may…

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…operations. To help keep visitors safe, use the walkthroughs, checklists and resources found on this website to implement safety best practices. It’s easy and fun. Learn how! For more information, see: 2019 Childhood Agricultural Injury Fact Sheet. For more information on keeping children safe on farms, visit the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety website: www.marshfieldresearch.org/nccrahs….