Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics #1

Maggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm in Champaign, IL discusses some helpful tips to prevent wear and tear on your wrists while farming and some stretches you can do if your wrists are getting sore.

Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics #2

Maggie Taylor demonstrates the importance of using proper form when squatting and leaning over garden beds while you’re working.

Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics #3

Maggie shows proper technique for shoveling and using a stirrup hoe, as well as some stretches you can do in the field to help you shoulders and back.

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2015-49200-24226