​​​​​​​When Roger Chevraux is asked how a culture of safety is established on his farm, he's quick to note that it all comes down to communication.

“I really think that the culture of safety is based on having a culture of communication on the farm. You can't have the one without the other," he says.

Chevraux, a fourth-generation farmer, operates Century 12 Farms near Killam, Alberta, growing wheat, barley, and canola on land his great-grandfather started farming in 1912.

Having grown up on the farm, Chevraux has seen first-hand how farm safety has become more of a priority over the years, and a focus on enhancing open communication has undoubtedly played a role. However, encouraging ... (read more)