Webinar: ATV-UTV Safety for Women
ATV-UTV Safety for Women Summary: Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, and farming is one of few industriesRead More
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Webinar: ATV-UTV Safety for Women
ATV-UTV Safety for Women Summary: Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, and farming is one of few industriesRead More
Webinar: ATV-UTV Safety for Women
ATV-UTV Safety for Women Summary: Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, and farming is one of few industriesRead More
Reproductive Health Exposures for Women in Agriculture
A guide designed to help women protect their reproductive health when working in agriculture.
Spanish Title: Riesgos de la salud reproductiva femenina en la agricultura
Women and Heat Stress
People who work outdoors are more likely to become dehydrated and experience heat-related illness or heat stress. Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure every year, and some cases are fatal. Agriculture is an industry where workers have suffered heat-related illnesses. Specific groups within the agricultural community, including pregnant women, older workers, and young children, could have elevated risks related to prolonged heat and humidity exposure. However, with proper information and preventative action, heat-related illness can be avoided for all populations in the agricultural community.
Women in Agriculture: Risks for Occupational Injury Within the Contexts of Role, and Haddon’s Injury Model
This paper examines exposure to occupational injury producing events among women within the context of role and Haddon’s Injury Model.
Bonus episode: Women for the Land from American Farmland Trust
To learn more about Nicole’s work, visit American Farmland Trust and learn about the Women for the Land project. Support of this podcast on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility isRead More
Breast cancer: What you need to know
Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the U.S. and is the second most common type of cancer diagnosed in women, after skin cancer. The good news is thatRead More
NIH research may help predict gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy
Cuilin Zhang, M.D., Ph.D. Gestational diabetes is a disease that develops during pregnancy and affects how the body turns food into energy. In the U.S., about 6% to 9% ofRead More
Allyson Felix is a champion for maternal health
Allyson Felix Rigorous training and preparation has helped Allyson Felix win 11 Olympic medals, two of which she won this past summer at the Tokyo Olympics. She now holds theRead More
The new role of artificial intelligence in NIH pregnancy research
Pregnancy can be an exciting experience for many women. But it also can be difficult and confusing, especially for women with a high-risk pregnancy. Factors like a woman’s age, herRead More
Voices of the Sister Study
For 20 years, the Sister Study has partnered with more than 50,000 women across the United States to learn about breast cancer risks. The participants are women whose sisters haveRead More
Protecting the Safety of Women in Ag Week
There are “1.2 million female producers, accounting for 36 percent of the country’s 3.4 million producers [and] more than half of all farms (56 percent) had a female producer. TheseRead More
How to stay healthy during pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Early and regular prenatal care can help prevent complications and educate women about things they canRead More
Breastfeeding and pregnancy could lower risk of early menopause
Breastfeeding can offer many health benefits for women and their babies. Now there’s another potential one. A recent study found that women who breastfeed may have a lower risk ofRead More
Best PPE to Protect Your Lungs (September 23, 2021)
Respiratory protection strategies for women working in agriculture can be a challenge. Purchasing respiratory protective equipment and achieving proper fit is often difficult. This one-hour webinar program will address dangerous exposures in agricultural work and the importance of respiratory protective equipment for women. It will include training tips and evidence-based resources for use in clinical practice and worker education.
Webinar: Appropriate PPE for Women in Agriculture
Summary: Agriculture is a hazardous industry associated with many occupational injuries and diseases. Workers may be exposed to various types of occupational hazards simultaneously, possibly increasing the risk of adverseRead More
Webinar: Appropriate PPE for Women in Agriculture
Summary: Agriculture is a hazardous industry associated with many occupational injuries and diseases. Workers may be exposed to various types of occupational hazards simultaneously, possibly increasing the risk of adverseRead More
NFSHW 2021: Best Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Protect Your Lungs
Summary: Respiratory protection strategies for women working in agriculture can be a challenge. Purchasing respiratory protective equipment and achieving proper fit is often difficult. This one-hour webinar program will addressRead More
Tara Jo Maus, BSN, RN,HNB-BC
Tara Jo Maus, BSN, RN,HNB-BC, holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Metropolitan State University. Tara is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association and is a recruitment officerRead More
Webinar: More than Milk: Strong Bones and Injury Prevention for Aging Women in Ag
Summary: Do farmers or ranchers really retire? Generational family operations frequently include the aging parents, the living legends of agriculture. Farmers and ranchers self-identify good health with the ability toRead More
Most women with early-stage breast cancer don’t need chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is one of the cornerstones of modern day cancer treatment. But in some cases, it may not be essential to treatment success. New research funded in part by theRead More
Webinar: Eliminating Workplace Violence in the Field
Summary: Migrant women farmworkers, have often been an invisible yet essential labor force. As recent census numbers show an increase in female producers, education will focus on all women including farmworker womenRead More
Advisory Groups
AgriSafe values the contributions of advisory groups to guide our programming and decision making as an organization. Some groups are temporary and meant to advise for specific projects, while othersRead More