Listed below are the four (4) delivery modes of Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program including Community-based, School-based, Classroom-based, and Safety Zone with a brief overview.
School-based programs are one-day, in-person experiences for children that take place during the typical school day. The PAF Safety Day Coordinator selects the grades, the number of classes and/or schools to reach, and the lessons/topic areas offered. School-based programs may be held directly at the school, or the participants may be transported to another location (i.e., a local farm, park, fairgrounds, etc.).
Community-based programs are one-day, in-person experiences open to anyone in the community within the targeted age and geographical area chosen by the PAF Safety Day Coordinator. These programs can welcome children of varying ages along with their families, offering both youth and adult sessions. This delivery mode typically occurs on weekends, in the evenings, or on weekdays during the summer months when children are out of school. In addition, the program can happen in conjunction with other events, such as a local fair, agricultural awareness events, etc.
Safety Academy programs can be conducted inside classrooms; after-school programs; one-day or multi-day camps; club meetings (4-H, Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc.), and beyond. Safety Academy allows youth to take a “deep dive” into one or two closely related topic areas, providing richer content and hands-on experiences. The format is designed to be flexible and requires minimal planning, fewer volunteers, less space, and a shorted time commitment—while still delivering meaningful impact.
Safety Zone programs are offered in conjunction with another community, regional, or state-level event (i.e., County or State Fair, Festival, Expo, etc.). A Safety Zone delivery mode will welcome children of varying ages and offers a condensed version of a PAF Safety Day community-based program. PAF Safety Day Coordinators (along with their volunteers or planning committees) will identify and select a minimum of four (4) safety or health stations to offer, with each station lasting 3 to 5 minutes (compared to 15-20 minutes per station at community or school-based program). Participants will be rewarded with a special item following completion of their designated number of stations.