Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) in Nova Scotia

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is a public awareness campaign focusing on the importance of farm safety. CASW takes place every year during the third week of March. In 2025, CASW was held from March 16-22.

In support of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week look for Safety Discounts!

Visit one of these dealerships or businesses to save 20% on select safety-related items. This offer is in place for the entire month of March, 2025.

How do we observe Canadian Agricultural Safety Week?

Farm Safety Nova Scotia (FSNS) hosted several events for the agriculture community—farmers, workers, farm families, commodities, and industry extension and support staff!

Farm Safety Essentials 1 Webinar on March 17, online, 10:00-11:30 am

Join Farm Safety Coordinator Adelaide Amuah for a look at common farm safety hazards and practical strategies to identify, assess and manage the risks. Webinar 1 will focus on an overview of common incidents, identifying common hazards and best practices to mitigate hazards.

Farm Safety Essentials 2 Webinar March 19, online, 10:00 – 11:30 am

The second in this webinar series will focus on Identifying and Prioritizing Hazards using the Risk Assessment Tool.

CASA is asking all Canadians to join us in celebrating Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success! The AgSafe Ribbon Campaign is a celebration of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week and a way to declare your support and raise awareness about farm safety.

Use the AgSafe Ribbon to:

The Canadian Agriculture Safety Association (CASA) would love to see your photos! Connect with them on social media and use the hashtag #FarmSafetyEveryday when talking about the AgSafe Ribbon Campaign.

Physical ribbons are a great way to wear your support. Contact info@farmsafetyns.ca to order (free of charge!) ribbons for your farm, workplace, or community. AGSafe ribbons are also available at some locations of dealerships participating in the dealer discounts.