Farm Safety Camp set for Tues., May 22 at Agricultural Center

The annual Farm Safety Camp sponsored by the Wilkes-Lincoln Farm Safety Committee will be held Tuesday, May 22, at the McGill- Woodruff Ag Center in Washington beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The camp is open to children ages 6-11 at a cost of $5.00 per child.

Registration forms are available at the Wilkes County Extension office and the Lincoln County Extension office. Deadline for registration is May 11.

All children must pre-register to receive a T-shirt and other giveaways. Lunch and two snacks will be provided.

Classes to be taught include fire safety, ATV and lawnmower safety, electrical safety, farm animal safety, gun and water safety, farm equipment safety, and more.

Farm Safety Camp is coordinated and sponsored by Ag Georgia Farm Credit, ACA; Rayle EMC, Washington Fire Department, Wilkes County Cattlemen's Association, Wilkes County EMS, Wilkes County Extension, Wilkes County Farm Bureau, Wilkes County Young Farmers, Wilkes-Lincoln Farm Service Agency, Wills Memorial Hospital, Lincoln County Extension, Lincoln County Farm Bureau, and the generosity of many other local businesses and organizations.

For more information, interested persons should call Blake Thompson at 706-678-7837.

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