BASF Safety Scouts program returns for its second year, supporting farm safety for families
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, February 20, 2024 — BASF Agricultural Solutions is continuing its commitment to farm safety with the return of the BASF Safety Scouts program. The initiative promotes safety as a top priority from a young age.
The BASF Safety Scouts program will provide 2,000 safety kits to farm families throughout the U.S. free of charge available throughout the season. Kits will also be available at the BASF booth at Commodity Classic, while supplies last.
“BASF is committed to supporting the next generation of farmers and promoting safety to farmers of all ages,” said Scott Kay, Vice President of U.S. Agricultural Solutions at BASF. “We are thrilled to continue the BASF Safety Scouts program for a second year and hope these kits inspire children to become passionate about farm safety year-round.”
The BASF Safety Scouts program offers two kits. The BASF Safety “Scout” kit is designed for children six years of age and younger, and the BASF Safety “Captain” kit encourages children seven years of age and older to take an active role in supporting safety on their farms. All kits include:
- A letter to the child, welcoming them to the program as a BASF Safety Scout or Captain
- A welcome letter for parent(s)
- A BASF kid-sized safety vest, CSA Z96-15 compliant
- A BASF Safety Scout/Captain member certificate
- A BASF Safety Scout/Captain pledge, sticker, name bag for their safety vest, and activity sheets
Since its launch, the BASF Safety Scouts program has supported families to engage children in learning about the value and importance of farm safety, in an interactive and fun way. With an ever-present need for awareness around farm safety, the BASF Safety Scouts program is another way BASF is supporting farmers doing The Biggest Job on Earth. To learn more about the BASF Safety Scouts program and register to receive a free kit, visit https://agriculture.basf.us/crop-protection/about-basf/community-relations/safety-scouts.html.
Safety Scouts and Safety Captains can share pictures, videos, drawings and safety tips by tagging @basf_agproducts on Instagram using the hashtag #BASFSafetyScouts.
About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division
Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. Working with partners and agricultural experts and by integrating sustainability criteria into all business decisions, we help farmers to create a positive impact on sustainable agriculture. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, connecting innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our portfolio comprises seeds and specifically selected plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection, solutions for soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we strive to find the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture and future generations. In 2022, our division generated sales of €10.3 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
