Farm Safety Camp Planned July 1 At Jonamac Orchard

MALTA — The DeKalb County Farm Bureau will host its Farm Safety Camp for rural children ages 8 to 12 on July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jonamac Orchard in Malta. The camp will focus on safety education through hands-on activities and lessons covering ATVs, fire safety, farm machinery, grain bins and wagons, first aid and rescue, farm animals, lawnmowers, electricity, chemicals, hearing protection, bicycle safety, and semi tractor trailers. The registration fee is $10 and includes a T-shirt, lunch, and materials. Registration is due by June 19 and space is limited. The camp is sponsored by the DeKalb County Farm Bureau with support from COUNTRY Financial DeKalb Agency, Conserv FS, and local businesses. The McArtor and Spychal families will serve as camp hosts.