National Farmworker Women’s Health Week

During the week of May 14-20, the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs will be hosting the National Farmworker Women’s Health Week (NFWHW) to increase public consciousness and understanding of theRead More

Webinar: Queer Farming: A Lived Experience

Summary: The intersection of the identities of “queer” and “farmer” creates a unique set of challenges and inspirations for the people who inhabit it. Hannah will share her personal experienceRead More

Webinar: Animal Depopulation Resiliency Check-in Tool

Summary: Animal depopulation is associated with distressing psychological impacts on people. These impacts affect many stakeholders including veterinarians, producers, public health officials, and others who make decisions about and carryRead More

Webinar: Talking About Ticks- Lyme Disease

Summary: As people spend more time outdoors, so do many insects and pests. Among them are ticks, which are small bloodsucking insects. The deer tick (also known as the black-leggedRead More

NFSHW23: Confined Spaces on Dairy Farms

NFSHW2024

Summary: Confined spaces such as tanks and storage bins are recognized workplace hazards on agricultural production settings. Manure storage facilities are often not recognized as confined spaces, especially on dairyRead More

Webinar: Importance of Foot Health in Agriculture

Summary: Dr. Merendino will present the Importance of Foot Health in Agriculture in the first half of the presentation. He will address important practices and provide examples of foot health issues to takeRead More