…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…

…a group (collectively, “Communication Services”), you agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not: Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the…

…customized walkthroughs on a farm. Download Checklists Agritourism Resources The resource page is loaded with signs, policies, logs and other practical, ready-to-print items, providing the tools needed to address the safety issues found by using the checklists. Download Resources To learn more about why it’s important to make your farm safer for visitors, visit Learn more about safety on farms….

Equine Laws Most states have enacted some type of equine related law that limits the insured from liability as long as specific procedures and warnings are followed. This often includes posting caution signs and following standard procedures for rider, animal and tack selection. In some states this liability protection is extended to cover pony rides. Animal Care Laws Some states…

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…

…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….

…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…

…safety guidelines and also provide links to useful resources. Additional information on animal safety can be found at the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians website at http://www.nasphv.org/Documents/AnimalContactCompendium2013.pdf. Start Walkthrough Resources Disclaimer The pictures on the following pages may depict some items and/or situations which are hazardous or unsafe. They are intended to assist in the identification of unsafe…