Farm Accidents, Family, and Being Ready for the Unthinkable

 “  I think the biggest thing is just starting that conversation and thinking about it and like coming up with a plan that works for you and your family, and that's gonna look different for everybody based on how old your kids are, how much you trust your kids.”  When ER nurse and farm wife Katie Hammock started seeing farm injuries too often in the trauma center, she knew more could be done. In this episode, Katie shares practical tools and life-saving tips every farm family should know—plus how to prepare for emergencies, talk to your kids about safety, and handle the emotional aftermath of farm accidents. It’s a must-listen for anyone raising a family and running a farm.  Key Topics:  Common farm injuries and how to prevent them  Life-saving tools every farm should have (tourniquets, gauze, CPR shields, etc.)  How to respond in the first moments after a serious accident  Emergency planning when kids are with you  Teaching kids about farm safety without causing fear  Mental health after a farm injury—for both the injured and their families  How to direct emergency responders to rural fields or pastures  You can find the safety kits Katie talked about at www.thedairywife.com, and you can follow her on Instagram @thedairywife for more tips and insight.   LINKS  Sign up for the 8-Hour Marketing Plan here!  Marketing Routine class, do so here!  Join the Farming On Purpose Facebook group and visit the Farming on Purpose merch page.   Check out our favorite software tool for online sales: Thrivecart  I may earn affiliate commissions from links on this page.  Other Episodes You May Enjoy:    Episode 98: From City Life to Farm Life: How Jessica Lewis Built Back to Roots Farm  Episode 60: Building Great Relationships with Your Rural Veterinarian    Episode 62: Your Life's Bingo Card and Flower Farming with Liz Fiedler of Sunny Mary Meadow Farms    About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright:    I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture.    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.