Wildfire Health Threats
Text equivalent of Wildfire Health Threats poster During wildfires, air quality drastically worsens due to smoke from burning materials and chemicals. Particulate matter, also known as PM2.5, can be depositedRead More
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Heat and Wildfire Smoke Exposure Among Agricultural Workers: Examining Exposure Risk and Potential Strategies to Protect Workers
Heat and wildfire smoke has become a persistent health threat for agriculture workers. This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and heat and potential strategies for protecting agricultural workers. In addition, participants will learn about a unique research partnership utilized to co-develop and communicate safety and health information to agricultural workers.
Health Topics Archive
Health Topics Farmers and ranchers are constantly navigating a variety of occupational risks. This is your home base for trusted and reliable information on health and safety issues. Topics andRead More
Forging Partnerships and Finding Resources to Promote Worker Health
As COVID-19 vaccination requirements continue changing across the country, access to vaccines and testing remains vital for the health of our agricultural communities. Many local Health Departments have mobile units that can provide free, on-farm services. The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) will share an overview of strategies and resources on how to proactively ensure the well-being of your workforce. Presenters will show you how to find free mobile health services in your area and share available resources and tips on how to find health education materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for farmworkers.
Tara Haskins, DNP, MSN, RN, AHN-BC
Dr. Tara Haskins oversees partnerships to support AgriSafe’s Total Farmer Health initiative. She is also responsible for AgriSafe’s mental health programming. Tara contributes to curriculum design and implements new TotalRead More
Brain scan technology extends treatment window for stroke
Some stroke patients may be able to receive effective treatment later than originally thought—up to 16 hours after a stroke happens—thanks to brain imaging technology. But researchers emphasize that strokeRead More
How to manage low back pain before it gets worse
Jonathan Lurie, M.D. Low back pain is often hard to avoid. Many jobs require long periods of sitting or other types of activities that can stress our backs. However,Read More
Can potassium help your heart?
Potassium is a mineral in your body that helps your nerves and muscles work. A recent study provides early evidence that increased potassium may help prevent hardening of the arteries,Read More
A Review of the Literature for Forestry Health and Safety: The Last Ten Years
Foresters and loggers work in the most hazardous industries with high job-related injury, illness, and fatality rates. This workforce faces unique environmental exposures, ergonomic challenges, and health disparities across allRead More
Exploring the Invest in Your Health Trainer Exchange
AgriSafe is committed to train safety and health professionals who wish to teach IYH trainings in their classroom. Under our open share platform, once certified, you are free to use the training materials. Our end goal is to build the capacity of rural educators and leaders to train young workers. Invest in Your Health (IYH) consists of 6 training modules crafted for the agriculture teacher and community leader to seamlessly integrate in their course offerings. IYH training modules aim to educate, prevent and protect young farmers by providing them with the tools they need to stay safe and healthy.
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
A different path to starting a family
Mary Lanzara was 25 years old when her 20-year journey to motherhood began. The New Jersey native became pregnant six months after stopping birth control, which she had used toRead More
African Americans can significantly cut stroke risk by quitting smoking
African Americans are already almost twice as likely as whites to die from stroke. Now, new research finds that African Americans who smoke have more than double the risk ofRead More
Request a Custom Training
AgriSafe offers training to groups both virtually and in-person. Many of these trainings are already developed. Browse our training catalog to see what is available. We are always open toRead More
Board of Directors
AgriSafe’s Board includes individuals with diverse professional, personal, and educational backgrounds to ensure well-informed decision-making that advances AgriSafe’s mission. Interested in learning more about the AgriSafe Board of Directors? CheckRead More
Extending cancer survival in young patients
Early results from a clinical trial show that a new drug may extend survival for cancer patients with a specific type of cancer. The cancer occurs in 1,000 people eachRead More
Restoring beneficial gut bacteria in cancer patients
Could our own bacteria be helpful in cancer treatment? Maybe, say researchers sponsored in part by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Antibiotics are essential to preventRead More
Developing and Implementing a Pilot Agricultural Community Suicide Prevention Program for Farmers and Farm Families
This presentation describes a pilot community-based suicide prevention program. Eighteen trainers from various farmer-connected groups such as commodity groups, equipment dealers, farm safety trainers, teachers, ministers, and rural health nurses obtained credentials as QPR (Question-Persuade-Refer) trainers. Over 450 persons were trained from these constituent groups in an 8-month period of time using training materials customized for the farming community. Using a Community of Practice framework challenges and successes in establishing mutual engagement, joint enterprise, a shared repertoire, and meaning in practice. Program revisions and the next steps forward are discussed.
COVID-19 Social Media Vaccine Confidence Toolkit
As part of the COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence efforts by CDC/NIOSH and Total Worker Health, AgriSafe staff worked on an IPA project directed at agricultural communities across the country. AgriSafe’s COVID-19Read More
Foreign Animal Diseases and Farmers’ Mental Health
This is a resource discussing foreign animal disease (FAD) and the impact on farmers’ mental health. Learn how to identify signs of stress and depression, and how to care forRead More
Laura Siegel, MA
Laura received her master’s degree in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication from James Madison University in 2021, with a concentration in Health and Scientific Communication. Her professional interests include supportingRead More
Bad sleeping patterns early in life may be linked to future health problems
Could adolescents who don’t get enough sleep be setting the stage for heart-related health risks later in life? That’s one of the risks identified by a large-scale research study supportedRead 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 the NationalRead More
Authorities Associated with Respiratory Protection – The Role of NIOSH, the FDA, and OSHA
In celebration of Respiratory Protection Week, join this webinar to learn more about respiratory protection! The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL),Read More
Forestry and Logging Workers
Foresters and logging workers face many physical dangers. They are a part of one of the most hazardous industries, with high job-related injury, illness, and fatality rates. Foresters and loggersRead More