Music and health
Music and pain Research suggests that listening to music can help reduce acute and chronic pain. Music-based interventions may also help people with certain kinds of pain. This includes painRead More
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Not seeing clearly? Cataracts might be the problem
Like a camera, your eyes rely on a lens—the clear part of the eye that helps focus light on the retina. A cataract is a clouding of that lens, whichRead More
Paul Monaghan, PhD
Since 1999, I have collaborated with farmworker communities to investigate ways to make the agricultural workplace safer. I am an anthropologist by training, and I apply the methods of ethnographyRead More
Stories of Success: Sharing is Not a Burden
Read More Stories It’s easy and exciting to share the successes that happen on the farm, but what happens when investments and opportunities don’t pan out like we hope andRead More
Wake-up call: How sleep impacts our minds and bodies
For more than 25 years, scientists at NIH have studied human sleep habits. They’ve researched everything from how sleep affects our skin to how it could help us live longer.Read More
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal Resources Fact Sheets Webinars Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, and tendons. Farm and ranch workers can be exposed to risk factors at work, suchRead More
All in the spike: How past virus research gave a head start to the COVID-19 vaccine
It’s not often that we can feel thankful for the common cold. But in the case of COVID-19, past research on the common cold virus and other viruses has beenRead More
Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women (December 1, 2020)
It is no secret – women are playing an increased role in production agriculture. They account for about one-third of the management, ownership and work on farms, ranches and in crop production. A major challenge continues to be access to protective equipment that meets the ergonomic needs of women. This program is intended to help women in rural/agricultural communities identify ergonomic issues leading to musculoskeletal injuries in farm and ranch work and discover resources to aid in injury prevention.
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Free COVID-19 Vaccines and Tests Ending May 11
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is set to end on May 11, 2023. Some key changes are noted below. For additional information about how these changes might affect you, contactRead More
Red meat and the risk of heart disease
Lean red meat in moderation is a great source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc. But too much red meat can negatively affect our health. If you do indulge,Read More
Hearing Loss Prevention
Hearing Loss Prevention Resources Resource Library Webinars Websites Noise-induced hearing loss is common in agricultural work. In fact, agriculture is listed in the top 3 occupations that cause hearing loss.Read More
Eliminating Workplace Violence in the Field for Employers (December 2, 2021)
Thirty-six percent of the 3.4 million producers counted in the census are women. Education will focus on all women including farmworker women and their employers on reporting violent incidents to authorities, making employees aware of their legal rights, safe work practices, medical referrals, treatment, and options including counseling if needed.
Jayne Krull
Jayne Krull leads the Wisconsin Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The Farm Center is a team of specialists who provide support andRead More
Avian Influenza PPE Recommendations
Avian Influenza Menu Avian Influenza Home For Employers PPE Recommendations More Resources The current avian influenza strain circulating in the United States is H5N1. While H5N1 strains in the pastRead More
Helping others hear better
Lise Hamlin was born with hearing loss in one ear, though she was able to communicate adequately for 30 years. That changed overnight. One morning, when she was in herRead More
Food allergy 101
Food allergies affect 5 percent of children and 4 percent of adults in the U.S. The number of people with food allergies is rising without a known cause. What isRead More
Discovering the Root of your Back Story: Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries (December 10, 2020)
Back injuries are one of the most common forms of farm-related injuries, so protecting the back is one of the most important things a producer can do to stay active on the farm. Men and women are both prone to work-related back pain and the first episode usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40. Training will focus on effects of whole body vibration, causes of back injuries/pain, how to prevent back injuries/pain, and other considerations.
Avian Influenza For Employers
Avian Influenza Menu Avian Influenza Home For Employers PPE Recommendations More Resources Respiratory Exposures Working in affected poultry facilities involves exposures to dust, toxic gases and disinfecting chemicals, in additionRead More
Understanding food allergy
Food allergies are often misunderstood. “This disease is common, and it has a dramatic impact not only on the lives of people who have the allergy but on the livesRead More