There are two times of year drivers need to take precautions on rural roads, and that is in the spring and fall! In the spring, farmers are eagerly hitting the fields for planting season, and in the fall, harvest.
Summer is more than just “busy-season” for farmers, it’s also the peak season for heat illness in agriculture. Heat stress prevention is crucial on the farm, and it should be top of mind when workers are performing their duties on a hot summer day.