Senators Grassley and Ernst Lead Resolution to Establish Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week
U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), alongside the entire Iowa congressional delegation, have introduced the Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week resolution. This resolution aims to honor the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, a Corning farmer and prominent advocate for agriculture, who tragically passed away in a farming accident. The proposed resolution designates the week of September 21, 2026, as 'Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week.' The initiative seeks to raise awareness about farm safety and acknowledge Gaesser's lifelong dedication to Iowa's agricultural community. According to the senators, approximately 160 agricultural workers are injured daily in the U.S., and nearly 400 agricultural workers die each year due to farm-related accidents. Senator Grassley emphasized that the resolution serves to honor Gaesser's memory, highlight the dangers faced by family farmers, and promote education to prevent future tragedies. Senator Ernst added that Gaesser's passing is a somber r...