Lesson 1: Justification for Pre-planning
Learning Outcome
Despite a common misconception, agricultural emergencies do occur and present distinct dangers often underestimated in national statistics. The complexity and constantly evolving nature of farms/ranches—combined with the difficulties of pre-planning due to private ownership and ever-changing conditions—pose significant challenges for emergency responders.
After completing Lesson 1, you will be able to do the following:
- Contrast farms/ranches with commercial facilities regarding pre-planning.
- Identify three benefits of pre-planning agricultural operations.
Slide Presentation: Select the arrow button below to view each slide. This presentation shows some of the news stories about agricultural incidents. Did any of the news stories surprise you?
Slide Presentation: Select the arrow button below to view each slide. This presentation is about the importance of farm pre-planning. What are some of the benefits of pre-planning?
Ungraded Knowledge Check: Select the correct answer in the multiple choice question below.
The complexity of farm/ranch environments, combined with potentially long response times in rural areas, highlights the urgent need for emergency responders to proactively understand the specific risks within their coverage area. Familiarity with the layout, hazards, and available resources on local farms/ranches isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for delivering fast, safe, and potentially life-saving emergency responses in agricultural communities.
In Lesson 2, you will learn how to apply pre-planning in agricultural operations.