September 30, 2022  Share the Road this Harvest Season This harvest season, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding motorists to keep a watchful eye for slow-moving farm vehicles. Being patient, driving carefully and respecting boundaries are all equally important when driving around farm vehicles. "It can be easy to forget that farmers are simply doing their jobs when moving equipment from field to field," said Robert Brinkmann, Chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. "It's important that we as drivers be patient and give them the space they need, so we can all reach our destinations safely." Motorists that are unfamiliar with farming communities may not immediately recognize farm equipment on roadways or be aware of the special hazards they present. Lighting and reflector locations on tractors, combines and other farm equipment are different from other motor vehicles. Loads on farm vehicles may be wider than other vehicles, which present special hazards for other motorists when left, right, rear and front projections are not easily recognizable. The most common collisions occur when the approaching motorist hits a farm vehicle from behind (rear-end collision), or when a passing motorist hits a farm vehicle that is attempting to make a wide left turn (left sideswipe). The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety recommends these simple tips when driving around slow-moving farm machinery: - Be mindful that it's harvest season and keep an eye out for machinery.
- Be patient and remember that farmers are just doing their jobs.
- Always pass on the left and only when you have clear sight distance.
- Always wear your seat belt. It's your best defense in any traffic crash.
- Pay full attention to the road and put your cell phone down.
Missouri's strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, provides more information on how all Missourians can do their part to achieve zero traffic fatalities. The plan can be viewed at www.savemolives.com. |  Missouri to Celebrate Upcoming National 4-H Week Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Oct. 2-8 as National 4-H Week in Missouri. 4-H State Council President Emily Taylor, Vice President Lynn Dyer and council adviser Erin Stanley received the proclamation at the governor's office from Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. This year's "Opportunity4All" campaign rallies support for Cooperative Extension's 4-H program. Missouri 4-H joins millions of youths, parents, volunteers and alumni across the nation in celebrating the many positive youth development opportunities that National 4-H offers. With so many children struggling to reach their full potential, 4-H believes that young people, in partnership with adults, play a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families, and communities across the country. 4-H believes every child should have an equal opportunity to succeed and the skills they need to make a difference in the world. While each community will celebrate National 4-H week in its own way, there are several ways that all Missouri 4-H'ers can join in the fun. Print a flyer that proclaims, "A Proud 4-H'er Lives Here" and tape it to your window, use the 4-H Canva template to change your photo on Facebook and participate in 4-H Spirit Day on Wednesday, Oct. 5, by wearing your 4-H clover to work or school. Everything you need is found in the Missouri 4-H branding toolkit at mizzou.us/4Hbranding(opens in new window). Contact your local MU Extension office to participate in local celebrations. In Missouri, more than 47,000 youths and 5,000 volunteers are involved in 4-H. Besides the more traditional community clubs, youths can also participate in after-school or in-school clubs, Special Interest (SPIN) clubs or 4-H programs such as Soccer for Success, Youth Futures or Juntos. For information on these programs, visit 4h.missouri.edu(opens in new window). You can also contact your local MU Extension center and speak to a 4-H specialist. Contacts to local offices can be found at extension.missouri.edu/locations. |  Missouri Steer Feedout Accepting Entries | Photo of the Week Peanut harvest has begun in Missouri! MDA team members have been grading peanuts at Delta Peanut this fall. Peanuts continue to be of great value to Missouri's ag economy.  | |
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