Are you looking for a tractor that can also be a truck? The
answer is right here. The new TRUCTOR! A publication of the AgrAbility In Dakota project.
P.O. Box 1206, Mandan, ND 58554 (701) 663-6828 ext 303 or 1-800-247-0698 ext 303
esgwnd@btigate.com - www.ext.nodak.edu/agrability
Promoting Success in Agriculture for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Spring 2000 -- Volume 3, Number 1
Anhydrous ammonia contains no water. Anhydrous is the Greek word for `without water.' When anhydrous ammonia contacts water it forms ammonium hydroxide. Living tissue is quickly dehydrated and the cells destryed. It attacks any part of the body that is moist -- eyes, ears, nose, throat, bronchia, lungs, and moist skin. Any tissue that contains moisture is chemical burned.
When someone is exposed to anhydrous ammonia, start first aid treatment immediately. The chemical burning starts instantly and the injury becomes worse as time passes. Treatment consists of flushing the affected body area(s) with LOTS of water.
One short flushing is not sufficient. Maintain a steady flow of water over the affected area(s) until the victim is delivered to medical help. The water provided with each nurse tank or other container will not be enough. Five gallons flowing in a pencil size stream will last only 7½ minutes. Additional water should be carried on every tractor used in field application and every field support motor vehicle. Collect as much water as possible and continue flushing while arrangements are being made for transportation to medical help. Do not reuse water; it will not provide relief, having already absorbed anhydrous ammonia.
The course is designed to provide information and discussion on current farming conditions and their effects on the safety and health of farm families and farm workers. The roles of health care professionals, rehabilitation professionals, extension educators and social workers in the prevention and rehabilitation of farm work-related injury and illness will be explored.
It is official. We are now in the 9th year of the AgrAbility program! The grant was signed and dated on April 3, 2000. Thank you to everyone for your support and success of the program.
The National Grant Program of the AgrAbility Project is a joint effort of The USDA Extension Service, The National Easter Seal Society and Purdue University's Breaking New Ground Resource Center. Support for this newsletter is provided by the USDA Extension Service; Project #92-EFDA-1-10013.
Are you looking for a tractor that can also be a truck? The
answer is right here. The new TRUCTOR!
TRUCTOR vehicles are uniques in combining a 3-point hitch and PTO module, front loader with optional universal adapter for skid-steer tools and a one-ton dump body which holds up to 3 cubic yards. TRUCTOR T-4000 Series feature 50 and 60 hp Kubota Diesel and Turbo Diesels with 3-year engine warranty.
Farmers and ranchers, and commercial and municipal grounds-maintenance operators are very interested in the fact that one TRUCTOR vehicle does the work of four other units: a utility tractor, a skid-steer, dump truck/trailer and a crew carrier or 4x4 and several ATVs.
For more information check out their web site at www.tructor.com
Giveaway
Wanted
KMOT Ag Show -- Minot -- January
Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference -- Fargo -- January
Wells County Crop Show -- Fessenden -- February
National Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference -- Orlando, Forida --
February
Mandan Rural Fire Department Annual Supper -- Mandan -- February
Burke County Crop Show -- Flaxton -- February
Morton County Ag Day -- Mandan -- March
Tom Alexander, Co-Director
AgrAbility In Dakota
P.O. Box 1801, Minot, ND 58702
Bus. (701) 839-4121 Fax (701) 838-5998
Cell (701) 720-4276 Res. (701) 852-3471
Email: alextom@minot.com
Trina Gress, Co-Director
AgrAbility In Dakota
P.O. Box 1206, Mandan, ND 58554
Bus. (701) 663-6828 ext. 303 Fax (701) 663-6859
Toll Free Nationwide 1-800-247-0698 ext. 303
Cell (701) 220-4272 Res. (701) 221-2649
Email: esgwnd@btigate.com
George Maher, Ag Safety Specialist
NDSU Extension Service
Box 5626, Ag Engineering 115
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105-5626
(701) 231-8288 FAX (701) 231-1008
Email: gmaher@ndsuext.nodak.edu
The National Grant Program of the AgrAbility Project is a joint effort of The USDA Extension Service, The National Easter Seal Society and Purdue University's Breaking New Ground Resource Center. Support for this newsletter is provided by the USDA Extension Service; Project #92-EFDA-1-10013.
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