Wisconsin Ag Connection - Video Series Created to Explain Implements of Husbandry Law

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Video Series Created to Explain Implements of Husbandry Law
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 09/05/2014

As a way to untangle any confusion over Wisconsin's new Implements of Husbandry law, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the state's transportation department and University of Wisconsin Extension, have teamed up to create a video to explain the many elements of the legislation.

"These training videos are designed to give farmers and local government officials easy access to basic information they will need before harvest equipment starts hitting the roads and highways this fall," said DATCP Communications Director Jim Dick. "Many farmers may not even realize there are new requirements for the equipment they've been driving on public roads for years."

The topics for these nine videos include new definitions of IoH and an Agricultural Commercial Motor Vehicle or Ag-CMV. It also explains weight limits, lighting and markers, rules of the road, local options for municipalities and more. The series of videos can be found at: www.youtube.com/user/widatcp/videos

These videos supplement in-person educational IoH sessions being held around the state that are coordinated by the UW-Extension and the DOT.

"UW-Extension is also getting requests for programs to help farmers determine the axle weights and gross vehicle weight of their equipment," said Cheryl Skjolaas, Interim Director at the UW Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. "We have portable scales on loan from the Wisconsin State Patrol that can be used for weight limit demonstrations. Anyone interested in such a program should also contact their county extension office."

Skjolaas says there are a number of changes in the IoH law that will affect farmers immediately. Other changes won't take effect until next year.

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