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Dress the part
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By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm BureauIf Billy Crystal’s Fernando character were to visit a Kansas farm this spring you can be sure he wouldn’t be telling too many farmers, “Darling, you look marvelous.” You can also bet not too many farmers step into the cab of their tractors wearing any of the high fashions portrayed on the pages of GQ or Esquire.Looking good is great when you go to town, but safety and comfort are much more important when dressing for farm chores.Let’s begin with the head, after all that’s where thinking about safety should start, says Holly Higgins, Kansas Farm Bureau safety director.Head injuries are common on the farm and tend to be serious, Higgins adds. When doing work that involves head hazards trade your familiar ball cap or straw hat for a hard hat.“When you’re spraying chemicals, wear a wide-brimmed hat that is impervious to liquids,” she notes.