BISMARCK — It is that time of year again for a little safety reminder message. For many folks, they have started the fall harvest, bringing in the crop. And it’s that time of year when many of our folks from our towns and cities enjoy driving out to the countryside. Maybe it’s to look for those pheasants; where they’re going to be at this fall or the deer for the deer season. Or just to see the beautiful sunsets or sunrises.
We must remind everyone that there is extra traffic – extra-large sized vehicles and equipment on many of our country roads, and many of our highways. So we encourage everyone to use a little more caution. Give that extra minute or half hour so that you can safely enjoy the things that are out in the country.
And to our farmers and ranchers. Remember, this is the time of year when we have many folks starting to come out and enjoy that fall view that we so much take for granted some days and get to enjoy every day of the year.
And make sure that we understand that there is a sharing of the great outdoors, but to do it safely. And a reminder this year especially when we have a little bit drier conditions, to make sure that we don’t unnecessarily drive off our established roads. And if we DO drive off the established roads, when we come to the end of that trail that may have some grasses on it, don’t just take off and leave right away. Take a second. Look behind you. And make sure there is no unintended fire. Because as we all know, the exhaust systems on our vehicles run very hot. And we sure do not want to put anyone and anyone’s livelihood at risk while we’re enjoying the harvest time or we’re enjoying that beautiful sunset, or looking for that rooster where he’s going to be this fall.
Make sure we use that extra caution and everyone can accomplish their harvest safely and those that come out to enjoy the beautiful landscape can accomplish their goal of enjoying the great outdoors before we move into old man winter.
For questions or comments, please contact Dawn Smith-Pfeifer.
— Daryl Lies, president of North Dakota Farm Bureau
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