Farmers aren’t thinking about anhydrous safety very much at the end of March unless you’re moving into application season, but I went through training that reminded me of its importance. This wasn’t material we talk about every day or even when we pick up anhydrous tanks. I can assure you it’s important to you, your family and employees.
 
In the middle of February, folks from across the state attended training for anhydrous ammonia safety “train the trainer” courses. This 3-hour course served as a refresher, Competent Attendant training qualification and coaching on specific training needed to certify growers in Illinois on anhydrous ammonia application, handling, transportation and safety.
 
As a Farm Bureau member not directly involved in ag retail, I was slightly out of place from the others in attendance and was thrilled by the quality and level of professionalism within the group and those who were coaching. I truly enjoyed the training and the depth they covered on topics pertinent to farmers and those training farmers. The trainers of this event included representatives of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association and the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
 
To make it very clear, this training and certification is not something being asked of farmers and applicators just as something else to put on your plate.
 
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