PAF Safety Day Coordinator Spotlight: Greg Highfill

More than 1,300 youth participants and nearly 280 volunteers – those are the numbers of individuals directly impacted by Greg Highfill’s Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (PAF Safety Day) programs.

When Greg, a County Extension Director with Oklahoma State University, began his role within Woods County in 2013 and completed his first PAF Safety Day training, he quickly realized firsthand the value of the County’s longstanding tradition of providing the Program. “The Progressive Agriculture Foundation is a great partner,” said Greg. “The resources, training, insurance, the iconic t-shirts loved by the participants, and simply the peace of mind provides great assurance.”

Woods County utilizes the Program’s school-based delivery mode, reaching all of the fourth-grade students across three communities, with the help of local volunteers.

“I never would have considered the volume of impact this Program has when I first started,” added Greg. “Now, I could not offer my PAF Safety Day program without our volunteers that are excited to teach the youth about safety. These folks are the reason our Program is so memorable for youth.”

Throughout his career in Oklahoma State University Extension, Greg continued to provide the PAF Safety Day program because he understands that safety is a life skill, and teaching youth to slow down, stop, and consider the consequences of their actions are important traits for everyone to learn.

For those who may be unsure of getting involved with the PAF Safety Day program, Greg said, “You can make a difference. You need to make a difference. And the Progressive Agriculture Foundation will provide you with all the tools, resources, and training – use your love for youth and get involved.”