A ten year old artist from Steinbach has won a provincial colouring contest.

SAFE Work Manitoba asked children between six and twelve years of age to submit pictures that show how to find a safer way when faced with one of four common hazards on the farm: livestock, grain, farm equipment and chemicals.

Ayesha Badiola of Steinbach chose chemical as her hazard and her picture has two messages. They are to "store chemicals where kids and animals can't reach it," and to "remember, ask your parents before eating or drinking any strange things."

Badiola grew up in the Philippines and says her picture of farm animals and buildings is what she remembers farms to look like over there.

The young girl admits that when her father first broke the news that she had won, she didn't believe him. And in fact it wasn't until she heard the message on the answering machine that she was convinced of her victory.

Badiola will receive an iPad and a spot in the 2017 SAFE Farms calendar.

"I also want to commend her for her very colourful and artistic take on storing chemicals on the farm safely," says Jamie Hall, Chief Operating Officer for SAFE Work Manitoba.

The SAFE Farms drawing contest received 147 entries.