BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is proudly marking five years of the BASF Safety Scouts program, an initiative aimed at building the foundations of farm safety through children's activity kits and education. The milestone is being celebrated during the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) Kids FarmSafe Week, which takes place from May 11 to 17, 2026.
Program Achievements
Since its launch in 2021, the BASF Safety Scouts program has distributed educational safety kits at no cost to farm families across Canada. This year, the program is set to reach 10,000 kits distributed, reflecting its growing impact and popularity among farming communities.
The foundation of BASF Safety Scouts is to provide resources that make learning about farm safety engaging and fun for children. The program underscores BASF's commitment to supporting safe and healthy communities in the regions where its customers live and work.
Statements from Leadership
“Reaching this five-year milestone of BASF Safety Scouts is an incredible achievement, and its popularity reflects the importance of engaging kids in farm safety conversations,” said Tabetha Boot, Head of Communications and Industry Relations for BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada. “By giving kids the knowledge and confidence to recognize risks and make safe choices, we’re helping to build stronger, safer farming communities for generations to come.”
Partnership with CASA
As part of the program's fifth year, BASF is the presenting sponsor of CASA Kids FarmSafe Week. BASF is proud to once again partner with CASA to build awareness of preventable farm safety risks and inspire farm families to foster a culture of safety.
In celebration of the week, BASF will moderate an educational webinar titled “Raising Kids, Raising Awareness: A Farm Safety Discussion” with Olympian and farm mom Kaitlyn Lawes. The session will be held on May 14 from 12 to 1 p.m. CDT and will explore the mental load carried by farm families, the vigilance required to keep children safe, and the importance of creating environments where both families and farms can thrive.
“Kids FarmSafe Week has played an important role in providing the tools needed to make farm safety a priority for the whole family,” said Sandra Miller, Executive Director of CASA. “Support from partners like BASF makes it possible for us to continue our mission of promoting a culture of agricultural safety in Canada.”
Safety Kits Available
Each year, BASF provides BASF Safety Scout kits for children ages three to six and BASF Safety Captain kits for children over six. These kits include farm safety activities that help educate children about potential risks on the farm. Kits can be ordered online and include an adjustable child-sized safety vest, a membership certificate, a farm safety-themed activity booklet, sticker sheets, and more.
For more information about BASF Safety Scouts and to order a kit, farm families can speak with their BASF representative or visit the program's website.
About BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, employs over 625 people across three production facilities in Lethbridge, Saskatoon, and Regina, as well as several research farms on the Canadian prairies. The division is a leader in research and product development that benefits Canadian growers. More information is available at www.agsolutions.ca.
