Bonus Episode: Zoonotic Diseases
If you work or live around farm animals, you should listen to this podcast episode! This episode gives surface level info on zoonotic diseases – what they are, the mostRead More
If you work or live around farm animals, you should listen to this podcast episode! This episode gives surface level info on zoonotic diseases – what they are, the mostRead More
Crisis Support for Agricultural Communities Now available in Colorado, Connecticut, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming! If you or someone you know is struggling, call or textRead More
Dara Torres Dara Torres’ remarkable swimming career has inspired generations of Americans. She broke her first world record at age 14 and went on to win 12 Olympic medals betweenRead More
Did you know that May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month? This spotlight provides the perfect opportunity for you to take a moment to reflect on how yourRead More
This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. The young ag producer works in an environment with noise hazards and plays in an environment with noise hazards. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is common (and preventable) but unfortunately, use of hearing protection among youth is not.
Exposures Lungs N I O S H approved air purifying two strap N 9 5 or N 100 respirator or cartridge respirator with N 100 filter. Body Sun safe clothingRead More
Lifestyle changes and self care are critical to improving your quality of life with fibromyalgia. We asked two top fibromyalgia experts and NIH grantees—Leslie Crofford, M.D., of Vanderbilt University, andRead More
Did you know that between 1960 and 2019, 60% of documented grain entrapment cases were fatal? Initiated by Nationwide in 2014, Grain Bin Safety Week is an annual campaign recurringRead More
Forestry and logging workers are exposed to a range of biological hazards, extreme weather, accidents, and – especially for women– assault. Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. This training will review the many forms of workplace violence among co-workers, including sexual harassment. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) states that “each employer shall furnish to each of his employees’ employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.” In this presentation, AgriSafe will focus on educating forestry employees and their employers on reporting violent incidents to authorities, informing employees of their legal rights, and safe work practices.
Stress—and sometimes feeling anxious—is a natural and normal experience for everyone, including children and teenagers. But when those feelings last a long time or occur frequently, that’s cause for concern.Read More
Agriculture Exposures [Choose all that apply.] Lungs Based on exposures, use an N I O S H approved two strap respirator or a half or full face respirator with appropriateRead More
FarmResponse® is an On-Demand 3.5-hour continuing education course developed by national experts from the AgriStress Response® Network. AgriSafe’s FarmResponse course provides the full range of competencies necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agriculturalRead More
Water is essential for just about every function in our bodies, from keeping our organs working properly to regulating our body temperature. Losing more water than we take in canRead More
Total Farmer Health Director, AgriSafe Network Dr. Tara Haskins holds a Master’s of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and Nurse Educator certificate from the University of Texas at Arlington inRead More
In early 2016, Rhode Island resident Ted Simon had a tickle in his throat that wouldn’t go away. When the tickle turned into a cough, he went to see hisRead More
Do you know what Alpha-gal syndrome is? Alpha-gal syndrome is a recently identified type of food allergy to red meat and other products made from mammals. In the United States,Read More
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 most dangerous occupations and involves workers and family members of all ages. Illness and injuries can be prevented if we use the right protective equipment for the job. This program will present an overview of common exposures in farming and ranching and identify appropriate personal protective equipment.
National Rural Health Day (NRHD) is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded spirit that prevails in rural America. NRHD showcases the efforts ofRead More
Despite many medical advances and improvements in maternal health care, significant health disparities in the care of pregnant people still exist today. We talked with Juanita Chinn, Ph.D., program directorRead More
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
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
AgriSafe will be hosting a variety of webinars during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Click on the event title for more information and to register. Monday, September 20th :Read More