The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced new funding to improve farm safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Farmers in the state can now apply for support through two programs: the Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant and the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) Rebate Program. These initiatives aim to reduce risks by funding upgrades such as fall protection systems, dust collection units, protective equipment, and monitoring devices for grain storage facilities. The Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant will reimburse up to 75% of costs, capped at $400 per bin or silo and $2,400 per farm annually, while the ROPS program helps retrofit older tractors with rollover protection to prevent deadly accidents.
Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. By reducing hazards in grain storage and protecting farmers from tractor rollovers, the programs will create safer farms and workplaces while strengthening Minnesota’s agricultural industry.
Photo Credit: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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