Mental Health Innovations Exchange
On the first Wednesday of every month, two to three mental health and agricultural professionals talk about their mental health projects in a 10-15 minute flash presentation. The objective ofRead More
On the first Wednesday of every month, two to three mental health and agricultural professionals talk about their mental health projects in a 10-15 minute flash presentation. The objective ofRead More
Singer and songwriter Eric Paslay may have chosen a different career path than his original dream of pediatrics, but he’s still helping kids. Paslay has recorded hit songs and writtenRead More
Summary: Veterans have a long history of service to our country through military service and through agriculture. The 2017 USDA report added a new special category of producers: “Producers with MilitaryRead More
Program Coordinator, Michigan and Florida Agricultural Mediation Programs Kate Pigott is a trained mediator and licensed attorney in Michigan. She currently works with the Michigan and Florida Agricultural MediationRead More
Summary: Safety planning is one of the most difficult to justify because you never know the amount of time, money, or lives you are saving for accidents that don’t happen. With moreRead More
Introduction Kevin Love has achieved a lot in 31 years. He’s a five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star. He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He’sRead More
Summary: A recent publication has estimated that agricultural injuries are underreported by an astonishing 70%. This webinar will discuss the challenges, barriers, and unintended consequences for suppressing injury reporting inRead More
Ms. E’licia L. Chaverest is the Assistant Director of Alabama A&M University’s Small Farms Research Center. She over 20 years of experience of educating and empowering small, limited-resource socially disadvantagedRead More
Sunscreen is usually associated with beaches, the pool, and sweltering summer days. We spend less time outside in winter, and when we do, we bundle up to protect ourselves fromRead More
Tractors have traditionally been a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries on and around farms and ranches. Other agricultural vehicles are adding to this trend. This webinar will cover the basic hazards associated with agricultural tractors and agricultural vehicles and how to prevent injuries from these hazards.
Connie Baptiste, proud Dessert Storm/Dessert Shield, Post 911, Air Force retiree. Military service to include Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Georgia Air National Guard. Born and raised in SouthRead More
Workers in the agricultural industry experience multiple hazardous respiratory exposures. It is important to understand these risks and to know the appropriate protective equipment to purchase and use. The female workforce often experiences a challenge finding the right protection with a proper fit. This 30-minute program will address both the risks and the right protective gear.
The dairy industry has been struggling with low milk prices, infrastructure problems, trade issues, and isolation for several years. With this comes intense farm stress, despair, and desperation for many. Understanding how the system works – or doesn’t – is important because dairy producers work 24/7/365 to provide our families a safe and nutritious food.
Dr. Athena Ramos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and is affiliated with the Center for Reducing Health Disparities and the Central States Center for AgriculturalRead More
A former farmworker of the California Central Valley, Mr. Perez is a Safety professional with a proven successful track record in the field of worker protection for over eighteen years.Read More
By Lisa Foust Prater Reprinted with permission from Successful Farming Nursing and agriculture go hand in hand for Lauren Fields, Nelda Campbell, and Amy Kilcannon. When their nursing shoes comeRead More
Tractors and machinery have traditionally been a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries on and around farms and ranches. The Planting the Seeds of Tractor and Machinery Safety webinar will cover the basic hazards associated with agricultural tractors and machinery and how to prevent injuries from these hazards.
AgriSafe would like to recognize how the sacrifices of Native American farmers have shaped today’s agriculture. America’s agriculture industry would not be the same if it were not for theRead More
Wendell Miley is the Facilities/Safety & Health Manager for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, based in Baton Rouge, LA. He has been with the organization for 37 years, serving firstRead More