Sights from Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

Mike Warren (in orange) steps into a bin of corn, preparing to become partially entrapped for a grain bin rescue demonstration July 15 during Wisconsin Farm Technology Days held at Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin. Warren, who has previously played the role of victim in these types of demonstrations, said it always surprises him how much pressure he feels. Flowing grain can exert more than 900 pounds of pressure on a body, said Pittsville Fire Chief Jerry Minor.

Alice in Dairyland Anastasia Poull welcomes those gathered to watch a grain bin rescue demonstration July 15 during Wisconsin Farm Technology Days held at Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin. Poull explained the dangers farmers face when working with grain. An adult can sink knee-deep in flowing grain within four seconds and become unable to free themselves; in a mere 20 seconds, an adult can become fully engulfed.