How safe is your farm? That is the question Neighbourhood Watch wants farm owners to know – and act upon.
The How Safe Is My Farm online tool is designed to protect farmers from the increasing threat of farm crime and property theft.
"How Safe Is My Farm is an extension of our How Safe Is My Place series of resources that educate Victorians of the simple things we can do to prevent being a victim of crime" said Neighbourhood Watch Victoria chief executive officer Bambi Gordon
"Farmers need only take 5 to 10 minutes to review the safety and security of their farm, from gates and fences, sheds and vehicles, gun storage, security of stock. The comprehensive 'audit' will then generate a report full of suggestions for actions farmers can take to secure their property" said Gordon.
How Safe Is My Farm is an initiative of Neighbourhood Watch Victoria, developed with the advice and assistance of Victoria Police's farm crime co-ordination unit.