IARN — Working in production agriculture means a lot of time in the sun during the growing season. In recent years, more farmers are taking into consideration the harmful effects of failing to protect themselves from the sun. Including the risks of skin cancer.
Devon Charlier, the communications coordinator with the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says too much sun can be risky for your skin. In recent years, more farmers are considering the risks of skin cancer than in the past.
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