Farm Bureau helps people ‘Start Seeing Farmers’

Posted on April 22, 2017
Farmers need the road, too, and a Livingston County effort is reminding motorists of that. (Photo courtesy WJEZ)

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

For the second year in a row, Stoller International and KSR in Pontiac are teaming up with the Livingston County Farm Bureau to help people start seeing farmers.

Farm Bureau Manager Jody Hughes talks about the signs that are available for those who are interested.

“The goal of this is to, as we’ve discussed before, we want zero farming accidents, so this is just something we’re doing to raise awareness. We’re working with KSR and Stoller International again to donate these, so please start seeing farmers and come either to one of their locations or to our office to get your complimentary sign,” Hughes said.

Visit the Farm Bureau at 901 W. Howard Street.

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