It takes a lot of time, effort and planning to ensure that family, employees and visitors will be less likely to be injured or killed because of the safety measures practiced. Orientate visitors on what to expect on the farm, and do not leave visitors unsupervised. Unfortunately, no matter how well you and all those directly involved in farm operations prepare, train and follow safe farm operation procedures, the farm owner or manager always runs the risk of unwanted visitors. There are numerous reasons, legal and illegal, as to why people wander onto farmland. It is in the best interest of farm management to dissuade unwanted visitors.
Unwanted visitors are a liability.
This fact sheet will provide farm owners and managers with information and ideas that will help management identify and eliminate attractive nuisances and also help lessen the chance of unwanted visitors becoming injured on your farm. Signs should be posted around the perimeter of the farm, and at all trails or roadways leading onto the property, stating that trespassing for any reason is not permitted. The signs will discourage persons from infiltrating farm property without prior approval. Check with state and local authorities regarding type of signs and proper distance between the signs. 2 Fences around the perimeter of the farm are ideal, but are often cost prohibitive.