Deputy Marshal appeals to townspeople in rural areas not to call the police during harvest

• The year-round hard work of farmers ends with harvest - a time that is particularly demanding for farmers, their families and many people associated with the industry.
• During harvest time, you should pay attention to your own safety and that of the youngest inhabitants of rural areas.
• For Krzysztof Grabowski, Deputy Marshal of Greater Poland, the behavior of other residents of many villages is also an important issue. "Unnecessary calls for law enforcement disrupt the harvest and lead to disputes between neighbors," he appeals for understanding.

For many, July and August are a time of rest, but for farmers – intensive work in the fields and on the farm.

Working long hours in difficult conditions – heat, dust, fatigue – combined with the use of heavy machinery creates numerous hazards. Unfortunately, accidents are reported every year, resulting in serious injuries and even loss of life. As Krzysztof Grabowski, Deputy Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship and Chairman of the Wielkopolska Agricultural Council, emphasizes, it's crucial to ensure the safety of farmers, co-workers, and loved ones during work.

Let's not work when we're extremely tired, as a moment of inattention is the easiest way to cause an accident. Let's properly prepare machinery to ensure it's safe for its users and visible on the roads, especially after dark.

The year-round hard work of farmers ends with harvest - a time that is particularly demanding for farmers, their families and many people associated with the industry.

"Dear farmers, let's ensure our own safety and the safety of others. Fatigue, rush, and stress are common causes of accidents and tragedies. Your work makes a significant contribution to the country's food security, but it's crucial to remain vigilant, prudent, and focused. This way, your efforts will be worthwhile, and let's remember this especially during harvest time," the Marshal emphasizes.

He also points out that rural residents—both farmers and non-farmers—form one community. He also addresses special words to rural residents who are not involved in farming.

Please do not report farmers' work as disturbing the peace. Harvesting is not a choice, but a necessity. Therefore, let's work together to ensure this year's harvest is safe for everyone. Only caution, common sense, and mutual respect will help avoid accidents and misunderstandings.

– appeals Krzysztof Grabowski.

During harvest time, attention should also be paid to the youngest residents of rural areas. Children and adolescents often accompany their parents in the fields and on their farms.

As the Deputy Marshal emphasizes, adults have a duty to provide them with the necessary care and safety, protecting them from performing dangerous work.

For him, the behavior of the other inhabitants of many villages is also an important issue.

"Unnecessary calls for emergency services disrupt the harvest and lead to neighborly disputes. When deciding to live outside the city, one must accept the different nature of life and the specific nature of work in rural areas. This should be fully understood, especially in areas with a large number of farms. Working late in good weather is often necessary at this time of year. Delaying the harvest by even a single day can mean losing the harvest, and therefore the results of a year's work," the local government official wrote in an appeal.

Deputy Marshal Krzysztof Grabowski added: "Only through a joint effort, based on empathy and responsibility, can we ensure that this year's harvest proceeds safely, peacefully, and without unnecessary incidents. Let's remember: the crops that farmers harvest today will be on our tables tomorrow."