The purpose of the Safety Program is to provide county Farm Bureau’s with farm, home and auto safety resources, program ideas and organizational support to help promote safety and health in agricultural and rural communities.
The network creates open communication channels between Farm Bureau safety and health professionals and volunteers to share resources, programs and initiatives.
Farm Bureaus promote safety and health in agricultural and rural communities to reduce the number of farm work-related injuries and deaths by promoting safe practices and increasing public awareness of the importance of safety and health in agriculture.
County Farm Bureaus use this program to plan and carry out safety programs and activities.
Tractor Canopy Cost Share Program
NC Farm Bureau is committed to helping its members minimize farm hazards through education and proactive programs. The Tractor Canopy Cost Share Program assists members in fitting an open cab tractor with the sun shade of their choice to reduce sun exposure. Long-term overexposure to the sun’s UV rays increases the risk for skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.
Current NC Farm Bureau members are eligible to apply for reimbursement of up to $250.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an NC Farm Bureau member in good standing and must own the tractor and/or production agriculture equipment
- Canopy must be purchased new and installed pursuant to this program
- Tractor/equipment must be used for production agriculture
Members whose applications are approved will receive a certification form. They then have 90 days to select, order, and install the canopy and any necessary hardware, and return the completed certification form with receipts and a picture of the installed canopy attached.
FAQs
Why do I need a canopy on my tractor?
Due to prolonged sun exposure, farmers and farm workers have a higher risk for heat-related illness, skin cancer, eye damage, and premature aging. Canopies on open cab tractors can reduce exposure to the sun’s damaging rays and reduce the risk of heat related illness.
Can I pick out my own canopy?
Yes, you can select your own canopy style, color, and brand from the manufacturer of your choice. NC Farm Bureau members do receive a discount with CoolTops®. To access the members-only discount code, click the button above to verify your membership.
Can I install the canopy?
Yes, you can install your own canopy by following manufacturer’s instructions.
Is it a flat rate reimbursement?
NC Farm Bureau will cost share up to $250 on a canopy and any needed hardware. If you find a canopy for less than $250, you will be reimbursed based on actual expenses with receipts provided. If your canopy is more than $250, you will receive your $250 reimbursement once pictures and receipts are submitted to NC Farm Bureau.
I have several tractors that need canopies, can I apply for multiple grants?
Grants are awarded once per membership per year. If you have multiple tractors that urgently need canopies, please take advantage of the CoolTops® NC Farm Bureau member benefit. Members who are approved for a canopy will not be eligible for another canopy cost share until the next calendar year.
Resources
FATAL VISION
Fatal Vision is a training tool used to vividly demonstrate the concept of impairment and the dangers of impaired driving. The Fatal Vision Goggles distort vision and cause behaviors that mimic behaviors exhibited by someone under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
ROPS Incentive
The Rollover Protective Structure Incentive Program is designed to help offset the cost of installation of factory retrofitted, and dealer installed ROPS, and seat belts on farm tractors owned by North Carolina Farm Bureau members. Approved incentives equal $1,000 per installation and are limited to one per member.