At the Sunbelt Ag Expo, an event showcasing the latest agricultural technology, Georgia's Electric Membership Corporation takes center stage, focusing on a different kind of power - the power of safety.

While the expo typically draws attention for its agricultural innovations, Georgia's Electric Membership Corporation seizes the opportunity to share critical information that could save lives, both of farmers and non-farmers alike.

The connection between agriculture and electricity may not be immediately apparent, but it's undeniably vital. "Our agriculture industries couldn't operate without electricity," says Andy Paul, emphasizing the integral role electricity plays in agriculture, particularly in sectors like poultry farming.

The Corporation is working to ensure that farmers and ranchers are educated about power lines and poles, often overlooked until an issue arises. They conduct hands-on demonstrations, like their "hot line demo," which simulates scenarios involving transformers and power lines. These real-life situations are designed to illustrate the importance of power line safety.

The hands-on activities include walking through situations where a ladder might contact a live line and using a hot dog to simulate human skin coming into contact with a live wire, sending a clear message about the importance of power line safety. Paul reinforces the message, stating, "Just because you can't see it and just because you can't hear it doesn't mean it's not live. We want to make sure our students and farmers are being safe out there."

Georgia's Electric Membership Corporation's commitment to safety in agriculture is a reminder that power, when harnessed safely, is a lifeline for the farming community.

Source: wtoc.com