Faulty equipment, poorly ventilated buildings and sick farm animals all pose a risk to your health. We read the latest scientific studies and pull out tips, statistics and ideas that will help you and your families stay healthy. We also find out what the provincial and federal governments are doing to improve health and safety on the farm. In this issue, for instance, we report on a Senate committee s recommendations on ways to reduce machinery-related injuries on farms. See page xx for more information .
Child health is a major concern for many of our readers.
Turn to page xx for a story that shows how farm children s health compares to the health of all Canadian children. Scientists disagree, as you ll read on page xx . Now that cold weather is approaching, it s time to think about ways to prevent frostbite, chilblains and hypothermia. See page xx for information . In this issue, we begin a new what s happening series on research related to pesticide safety being conducted at Canadian colleges and universities.