Summit Contracting Donates Res-Q-Tube to Central Valley Ag Coop for Grain Safety Education
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Summit Contracting Donates Res-Q-Tube to Central Valley Ag Coop for Grain Safety Education
Seward, NE – [December 27, 2024] – Summit Contracting, a premier agricultural construction service provider in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, is proud to announce its donation of a Res-Q-Tube, a specialized grain rescue device, to Central Valley Ag Coop (CVA). This vital equipment will enhance CVA’s ability to conduct first-hand demonstrations and training sessions focused on grain safety.
CVA is committed to improving grain safety across rural communities in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa through its grain engulfment demonstration trailer. This mobile training unit allows CVA to bring in-person demonstrations to the agricultural communities they serve, raising awareness of the hazardous environments created by grain bins.
The training program offers volunteers a unique opportunity to experience how quickly a person can become engulfed in grain, emphasizing the importance of safety awareness. CVA has scheduled several events aimed at training first responders and educating youth and agricultural communities about preventing grain entrapment. These events will also provide training on the correct procedures for handling grain entrapments in emergency situations.
Since the introduction of their demonstration trailer in May 2024, CVA has been borrowing a grain rescue tube from a local fire department. This arrangement has left the fire department without the necessary equipment for potential emergencies. Recognizing this need, Summit Contracting has partnered with CVA to provide them with their own Res-Q-Tube, enabling more effective and consistent grain entrapment education opportunities.
“Having the proper equipment to continue our grain safety education efforts is crucial,” said Joel Wochner of CVA. “This donation from Summit Contracting allows us to enhance our training programs and ensure that local communities can respond effectively in the event of a grain entrapment.”
Jerad Hutchens, President of Summit Contracting, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “Raising awareness about the dangers of grain entrapments is vital to prevention. By providing CVA with the Res-Q-Tube, we are helping equip our communities with the knowledge and resources needed to stay safe and respond appropriately to potential hazards.”
Grain entrapments can occur in both farm and grain elevator settings when grain that appears to be stationary suddenly begins to flow, trapping individuals and making it difficult for them to escape. Summit Contracting urges farmers and employees who work with grain to remain vigilant and adhere to established safety protocols to prevent such incidents.
For more information about the grain safety initiatives being implemented by Central Valley Ag Coop and the role of Summit Contracting in supporting these efforts, please contact:
Contact info:
Sonya Moller, Marketing Director
Summit Contracting
36581 SD Hwy 44 Platte, SD 57369
Sonya@bouwensfc.com
Phone: 605.630.4903
About Summit Contracting
Founded in 2009, by Tyler and Katy Samuelson, Summit Contracting is a full-service on-farm construction company with specialized crews and support staff who focus on their area of expertise. They specialize in building premium grain systems, post-frame and metal buildings, irrigation systems and seed-treating solutions. From beginning the project in drafting/estimating to self-performing and managing each of our projects through completion, it is our goal to build lasting relationships with our customers and provide them with quality products they can be proud of for generations. Dedicated every day from dawn to dusk, Summit Contracting strives to emulate the farmer’s work ethic in every project, no matter how big or how small. The Future of Ag is Building. To learn more about Summit Contracting visit www.BuildSummit.com.
About Central Valley Ag Coop
Central Valley Ag (CVA) is a farmer-owned cooperative with locations in Iowa, Kansas, & Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, & energy.
