As with many practices on the farm, producing grain can be dangerous. According to Purdue University, there were 61 documented grain bin entrapments and incidents in other confined spaces on U.S. farms in 2018. Historically, nearly one in five of all agricultural incidents in confined spaces has involved children and young adults, under the age of 21, according to the report.

In a matter of seconds, one can become entrapped in grain and, in less than a minute, be fully submerged. Curiosity, size, strength, and lack of experience are major causes of injuries and fatalities for young children. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program teaches the following:

1. Always stay out of flowing grain.

2. Never walk, play in or around stored grain.

3. Never enter a grain bin, wagon or truck.

4. Stay away from a grain bin while the unloading auger or vacuum/suction tube is operating.

5. If there is an emergency involving grain, be sure to turn off any equipment that is causing the grain to flow or move. This will stop the person from being pulled further underneath the grain. Call for help immediately, and never attempt to pull someone out of grain on your own.