Article: Governor Rendell Proclaims 'Farm Safety & Health Week' in Pennsylvania

To: STATE EDITORS

Contact: Teresa Candori of Pennsylvania Office of the Governor, +1- 717-783-1116; or Nicole L. Cullison, Ag, +1-717-787-5085

Week Proclaimed Sept. 16-22

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As thousands of Pennsylvanias farmers head to the fields for the fall harvest, Governor Edward G. Rendell has proclaimed Sept. 16-22 Farm Safety and Health Week in Pennsylvania.

Farming is a hazardous but essential job, requiring long hours to produce the food, fuel and fiber that contribute to the well-being of all Pennsylvanians, Governor Rendell said. So that agriculture may continue to be the leading industry, we must recognize the hazards associated with farming and ...

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