SANDY, Utah. February 25, 2026 – County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top of mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 2-6 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers and AgriSafe Network will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme, “Live Well. Farm Well”.

A different safety focus will be highlighted by Utah Farm Bureau, AgriSafe Network and U.S. Ag Centers each day of the week:

  • Monday, March 2 – Beat the Heat
  • Tuesday, March 3 – Rest and Refuel
  • Wednesday, March 4 – Know Your Numbers
  • Thursday, March 5 – Safe Lifting
  • Friday, March 6 – Move with Purpose

During this week and throughout the year, Utah Farm Bureau encourages farmers to make safety a priority on the farm.

“Farm safety education is an ongoing focus for Farm Bureau,” said A.J. Ferguson, VP of Farm Safety for the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. “Our goal is to ensure that America’s food producers have the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe and healthy.”

The Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a part of the Farm Bureau Health and Safety Network of professionals who share an interest in identifying and decreasing safety and health risks. For more information and resources, visit the ASAP Facebook page.

Visit the Centers’ YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/USagCenters) for new content and fresh ideas about how to stay safe while working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Join the movement to keep farms safe and share your own safety messages on social media using the hashtags #ASAP26 and #USAgCenters.

The 12 U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers are funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.