Why form a State AgriSafe Affiliate?

Forming a State AgriSafe Affiliate is not an easy task. However, the benefits far out number the challenges. The benefits of a State Agrisafe Affiliate includes:

• Expedites the process of gathering and dispersing current and new information to rural health care providers.
• Represents an innovative model of care that can attract state funding.
•  Brings together those individuals who are dedicated to improving the health of farm families.
• Empowers local AgriSafe providers to communicate state specific concerns to colleagues with similar interests/concerns.
• Gives local AgriSafe providers one collective voice when educating the state legislature.
• Promotes fellowship between multidisciplinary groups.
• Provides a means to address specific occupational health issues unique to each state.
• Provides for a unified leadership role in future occupational health activities in each state.
• Provides a means to broaden awareness of the need for occupational health services among the farming community.
• Facilitates networking with colleagues across the country on program and funding ideas.