LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Accidents can happen in a split second, that's why it's never too young to start learning how to be situationally aware and safe. For over 30 years, University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Farm Bureau have been teaching area youth essential safety skills. This year's Farm Safety Day is on Tuesday, June 9th, from 8:30 am to 1 pm at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown.
Kids ages 6 and up can learn valuable lessons about ATV safety, chemicals, school bus, electricity, fire prevention, safety around water and farm equipment, and weather preparedness. The event will culminate in a special presentation by Life Flight.
Farm safety is for everyone! This free event is open to all youth ages 6 and up, regardless of residency or 4-H membership. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is required for all youth by June 1, 2026. Registered youth will receive a special gift at the conclusion of the event. Register online today to reserve your spot GO.ILLINOIS.EDU/FARMSAFETY2026 .
Lunch and water will be provided.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Krista Gray or Kaytlin Lehman at University of Illinois Extension Fulton County, 309-547-3711.
This program is a partnership with Fulton and Mason Farm Bureaus, University of Illinois Extension, and 4-H.
PHOTO caption: Farm Safety Day attendee learning how to safely approach livestock.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.