Talking to Farmers About Pain
The occupational hazards that farmers face put them at greater risk for acute and chronic pain as a result of ergonomic repetition, accident, or surgical procedure. Addressing specific occupational sourcesRead More
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Farmer/Worker Health
Aging and Parkinson’s Disease in Agriculture
Summary: Parkinson's disease impacts over one million people living in the United States. People living in rural areas may not have access to specialists and getting diagnosis may be difficult. RuralRead More
What to Expect While Expecting- For Female Producers & Farmworkers in Ag
Summary: Pregnancy and fertility are often not considered when women assume farm tasks. Pesticide and other chemical exposures, zoonotic diseases and heavy lifting particularly during childbearing years, present challenges. Objectives:Read More
Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
Summary: Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. According to the World Health Organization, more than half of allRead More
Using Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose in the Agricultural Workplace: Information for Employers and Workers
In 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General called for increased awareness and availability of naloxone, the opioid antagonist, to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Despite the rise in the dispensingRead More
Wildfire Health Threats: Risk Factors for Farmers and Ranchers
Summary: Wildfires have become a persistent health threat for people working in agriculture. This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and potential strategies forRead More
Train the Trainer: Cover Up! Head to Toe Personal Protective Equipment
This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Agriculture is ranked as one of the mostRead More
Missing the Mark: The Risks of Misdiagnosing Lyme Disease
Summary: Tick borne illnesses often go undetected for years. Our speakers will provide unique perspectives from clinicians, resource development, and emotional support of those suffering with Lyme disease. The webinarRead More
NFSHW 2021: Food in the Field
Summary: With 18+ hour workdays, the stress of the weather, dealing with markets and policies, and limited nutritious, one-handed dining options, it is easy to put healthy eating on theRead More
NFSHW 2021: Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
Summary: Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. Farmers and farmworkers have higher levels of risk for contractingRead More
Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccines: Boosters, Kids, and Other Updates
Summary: Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Now that there are approved, authorized, and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurateRead More
Webinar: Say What? Protecting Your Hearing (Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer Series)
Summary: This Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders, and others who work with young adults. The young agRead More