Abstract
ABSTRACT In Mississippi, agriculture is the most dangerous industry employing over 30% of the state's workforce. Records from the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service indicated that 18 tractor deaths occurred in 1997, a new all-time record. Also, there were two additional deaths involving other farm machinery. This study was designed to determine the magnitude of farm injuries, safety practices, and educational programs used to reduce farm injuries in Mississippi. The study targeted 34 counties in the state with an African-American population of 40% or more. Nearly 51% of the farmers surveyed completed the questionnaire. Major findings were: forty-nine percent of the respondents were Caucasians and 45% were African-Americans; ninety-three percent of the respondents had medical insurance and 46% had liability insurance; sixty-eight percent of the respondents sustained abrasions; and based on the number of deaths and injuries that have occurred on farms, there is a need for educational programs promoting farm safety practices.
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