Sickle cell disease: What you should know
What is it? Sickle cell disease is a group of red blood cell disorders passed by genes from parents to their children. People with the disease have abnormal hemoglobin, aRead More
What is it? Sickle cell disease is a group of red blood cell disorders passed by genes from parents to their children. People with the disease have abnormal hemoglobin, aRead More
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
With diversity in agriculture, Liz Graznak checks a lot of boxes. Liz is a female entrepreneur and agricultural producer that did not originate from a farming family. She has spentRead More
Willow Lake joined AgriSafe’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Advisory Council in 2023. She currently is currently a supervisor for the State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Division ofRead More
Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) is an effective nitrogen crop fertilizer used throughout the Midwest and beyond. Anhydrous ammonia is potentially dangerous, as it seeks water from the nearest source, which may be the human body – especially the eyes, lungs, and skin because of their high moisture content. Few problems occur when anhydrous ammonia is handled properly and applied as intended. However, it is important for all individuals working with this type of fertilizer to understand the potential health risks, necessary safety precautions, and proper response in the event of an exposure. Focus of the training is on anhydrous ammonia safety during transport and application, including the anatomy of the nurse tank and toolbar, safety inspection processes, hitching and unhitching safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), rural roadway safety, and first aid/emergency procedures. Hazard communication and emergency action plans will also be addressed.
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
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Dr. Kendriana Price’s background spans almost ten years in educational spaces. She has previously served as a county extension educator in Christian County, KY, and a middle school community liaison forRead More
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) crashes are one of the leading causes of death and injuries in the agriculture industry in the United States. In this presentation, we will evaluate the current situation and possible solutions related to agricultural ATV safety. Potential injury preventative actions were evaluated based on the hierarchy of control, including elimination or substitution, engineering control, administrative authority, training, and personal protective equipment.
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 contracting zoonotic diseases because of the frequency of their exposure to animals. Prevention is the best defense. Women working in agriculture should be aware of the following special considerations during pregnancy, which animals are common carriers of zoonotic disease, symptoms of the disease(s), prevention measures, and pregnancy risks.
AgriStress Helpline for Missouri: 833-897-2474. Call or text. Many of the factors that affect agricultural production are largely beyond the control of the producer. Good health, including mental health, isRead More
Pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant people. Andrea Edlow, M.D., a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, says that’s whyRead More
WHAT IS NFWHW? National Farmworker Women’s Health Week is a public awareness campaign aimed at increasing public consciousness and understanding of the health risks farmworker women face, and as anRead More
Russell E. Ware, M.D., Ph.D., had been researching sickle cell disease (SCD) in the U.S. for about 10 years when he decided to go to the Middle East to betterRead More
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AgriStress Helpline for Wyoming: 833-897-2474. Call or text. Many of the factors that affect agricultural production are largely beyond the control of the producer. Good health, including mental health, isRead More
As a leading international journalist on CNN and other major television news outlets, Zain Verjee’s face was visible to millions of people every day. But she “spent a lifetime hiding”Read More
Read More Stories A 3rd party caller reached out, concerned for a close relative who owns a ranch and was struggling to keep up financially. Feeling the burden of theRead More