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Episode Summary
In this episode of Cultivate Contentment, I chat with Katie Hammock, an ER nurse, dairy farmers wife and boy Mom who is passionate about combining her love for emergency medicine with agriculture. Katie shares practical and often overlooked farm safety tips that help save lives. Katie shares essential first aid for farm families, providing practical tips that can genuinely save lives when accidents happen on the farm. As we head into the busy season with harvest and summer just around the corner, Katie’s insights are especially important for keeping your loved ones safe.
From tourniquets to whistles, Katie explains five life-saving items that every farm should have on hand. She draws on real-life stories from her career in the emergency room and experiences on her own dairy farm to highlight the importance of preparedness. We dive into the most common farm injuries and discuss how having a well-equipped first aid kit—and knowing how to use it—can make all the difference in critical situations. Katie also shares tips on keeping kids safe around farm equipment, making this episode a must-listen for every rural family.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Five essential first aid items that every farm family should have: tourniquet, quick clot, vet wrap, whistle, and a CPR shield
Real-life stories of farm accidents and how quick thinking and proper first aid tools can save lives
Creative solutions for farm emergencies when typical first aid supplies aren't available
Tips for keeping kids safe around tractors, equipment, and animals, especially during busy times like harvest season
The importance of clear communication on the farm and having emergency plans in placestaying calm if something goes wrong and focusing on enjoying time with loved ones, rather than aiming for perfection.
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
CONNECT WITH JESS:
Follow me on Instagram @groundedfarmwife
Check out my website www.groundedfarmwife.com.au
CONNECT WITH KATIE
Follow her on 'Instagram @thedairywife
Find farm first aid items on Amazon
Purchase a Farm Emergency Kit
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