Grant funds from Corteva provided funds for the Safety Day camp. Pictured are Corteva representatives and volunteers, left to right, Rich Lacher, Bonnie Nehlich, Lacey Galbraith, Jean Hutson, Amanda Rawden and Jeremy Ewalt. Rawden is holding a copy of "Staying Safe on the Farm with Jaxon" by Mary Mandery with Jaiden Callie and Carter Boomsma.
Safety Day was held earlier this year in Ipswich for youth from Edmunds and McPherson counties, including students from five schools - Ipswich, Edmunds Central, Bowdle, Eureka and Leola.
The camp was open to youth ages 8-13 with counselors provided by the local 4-H programs.
Presenters were from the local EMS, Sheriff's Department, S.D. Highway Patrol, electric company, implements, along with specialized safety equipment from local ag cooperatives.
Youth were given hands-on opportunities to see what happens in a variety of situations. Classes included safety information on power lines, fire, first aid, ATVs, grain bin engulfment, lawn mowers, PTOs, firearms, texting/ drinking, driving and the internet.
A local farmer who experienced a lawn mower accident and was paralyzed for life also spoke.
Youth left the day excited to share what they learned with their parents. They received a swag bag with safety items including sunscreen, hand sanitizer, safety books as well as a book about a South Dakota family's farm accident.
"This was the best day ever," said one camper.
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