Identify the importance of having a plan for an emergency on a farm enterprise.

Identification should include considerations such as

  • the role of each team member
  • communication

Identification should consider emergencies such as

  • medical emergencies
  • fires
  • weather emergencies.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is it important to have a plan for emergencies?
  • What emergencies might occur on a farm?
  • When are fires commonly used on a farm and what safety procedures should occur?
  • What are some locations on a farm to consider for weather emergencies?
  • What specific equipment or supplies would be helpful in the case of different emergencies, and where could these things be stored for easy access?
  • Why is it important to assess communication methods before they are needed?