Operating a farm safely is a big job, no matter the number of acres. If you happen to run a farm that uses mostly volunteer labor and is located on public land, safety considerations become even more critical.
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With a new ROPS installed, this 1968 International 656 is ready for its first season at Grow: Johnson County, an Iowa project that produces fresh produce for 15 hunger-relief agencies on just 4 acres of public land.
Photo by Brandi JanssenOperating a farm safely is a big job, no matter the number of acres. If you happen to run a farm that uses mostly volunteer labor and is located on public land, safety considerations become even more critical.
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