“My husband farms – his birthday was right after the camp—and for his birthday they gave him goggles, dust masks and chemical-resistant gloves. [These were] all the things they learned about at the camp, and they also explained to him why he needed to use them.  —Parent and Volunteer, Munday, TX

“As a result of camp, ‘we’re getting a fire extinguisher!’  After last year -- my children have never been back on the tractor with my husband.” —Parent, Natchez, MS “The safety tips helped our kids survive a tornado.  They were home alone and they knew to get away from the windows and to go to a neighbor’s house after the storm passed.  Have it more often and world-wide!” —Parent, Columbia, MS

When our daughter’s dress caught fire when she leaned over a Christmas candle, she knew what to do. She ran a few steps and then dropped to the floor.  “She had learned how to stop, drop, and roll from the farm safety camp she went to that summer.”  —Parent, Enid, OK

Recently, while her father was using a chain saw, my daughter asked, “Mommy, shouldn’t he be wearing safety glasses?” I know she had learned this at the Farm Safety Day Camp she attended. My daughter is one of several thousands of children who have attended Progressive Farmer day camps.  Sometimes children can teach us parents a thing or two.  Thank you. —Parent, Brownsville, KY

“Last Saturday our three children ages 5, 9, and 12 attended the safety camp in Gainesville, TX.  They had the best time and learned so much.  Today we noticed our dog barking in the back yard.  My nine-year-old went out and then came running back.  He had just found a bat.  He told me at once and said he learned not to touch it - just to get an adult.  The bat and her four babies were carefully taken to safety where she could take flight again.  Thanks so much to Progressive Farmer for teaching our kids about safety.” —Parent, Gainesville, TX

“I just read the article in the paper regarding the Progressive Farmer Farm Safety Day Camp in July.  I commend you for seeing this need in our community.  I lost my son when he fell off a melon wagon and was run over by the wagon.  He was 14 years old.  He was sitting on the front of the wagon, where he shouldn’t have been…  I don’t want this tragedy to strike anyone else if we can educate adults and children on farm safety.  Thank, you so much for taking the time to do this.” —Mother, Vincennes, IN

“She is being very cautious around the equipment that we have.  She makes sure she is seen by who is driving and stays her distance from them.” —Parent, Fayetteville, TN

“We don’t ride the lawnmower with more than one person now.”
—Parent, Gillet Grove, IA

“Since my 2 two sons went to the camp, they are more alert and forever telling me and their father about safety.  Thank you!”
—Mother, Rushville, OH

“His Grandpa now wears safety glasses and he did not before and he (the camper) wanted to test our drinking water.” —Parent