Article: Rendell Administration Announces Agriculture Farm Safety, Health Week.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell has proclaimed today "Farm Safety and Health Day for Children and Youth" in Pennsylvania, during National "Farm Safety and Health Week," Sept. 19-25, 2004, said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. Farm Safety 4 Just Kids representative Mindy Williamson accepted the Governor's proclamation while visiting with Secretary Wolff at the Department in Harrisburg.

"Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations," Wolff said. "Thirty-one farm-related deaths were reported last year - more than a 50% increase from 2002. These fatalities remind us how important it is to use extreme caution during ...

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