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Check out what’s happening at AgriSafe! Both the AgriSafe in Action Newsletter and Blog have new and seasonally relevant content. Scroll down to access previous issues of the newsletter. AgriSafeRead More
Check out what’s happening at AgriSafe! Both the AgriSafe in Action Newsletter and Blog have new and seasonally relevant content. Scroll down to access previous issues of the newsletter. AgriSafeRead More
Join us as we introduce participants to the world of child agricultural safety and health. After learning about benefits, risks and hazards of living, working and playing on farms, we will explore safety strategies for safeguarding children. We will help participants build a toolkit for safeguarding children and youth in the agricultural environment. All tools and resources used to build these toolkits are available free of charge.
For 20 years, the Sister Study has partnered with more than 50,000 women across the United States to learn about breast cancer risks. The participants are women whose sisters haveRead More
Brianna Parker was across the street from the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001, when two airplanes flew directly into the towers. She remembers seeing adultsRead More
Protecting the back is one of the most important things a farmer can do to stay productive on the farm. Many injuries/conditions develop over time, so establishing good habits willRead More
The Agricultural Health and Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals is designed to examine key health and safety issues specific to rural and agricultural workers. Experts will present course material relevantRead More
We are using the term “ergonomic technology” to encompass any tool (physical or digital) that enables someone to better accomplish their tasks, including assistive technology and wearable technology. Resources: CheckRead More
Each exercise includes a photo of a woman on a farm performing the exercise. Beginning basic instructions: When trying these poses, nothing should ever hurt. If there is new orRead More
Brushing your teeth may not be the most fun part of your daily routine, but it pays off, especially as you age. Combined with regular visits to the dentist, brushingRead More
Social media graphics for flood risks.
Spanish Title: Material necesario en caso de inundación
Check out these resources: AgriSafe’s Webinar with Michele Payn on “Protecting Your Brain from Stress” – make a free Learning Lab account and “register” to access!) USDA’s Free Farm MediationRead More
Andy Bater, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau District 6 Board Director, advocates for agricultural policies to improve farm families’ quality of life. He collaborates with local farmers and stakeholders through organizations likeRead More
This presentation will highlight basic precautions to prevent possible diseases and injuries during and after flooding. Floodwater can be contaminated by pollutants including sewage, human and animal feces, pesticides and insecticides, fertilizers, oil, asbestos, rusting building materials, and others.
Check out these resources: Webinar: Farm Youth Mental Health: What We Know and How to Help Interactive learning module for youth: Cultivating a Healthy Mind Website: Mindfulness for Teens Website:Read More
Learn steps to get informed about wildfires and protect yourself.
English Title: Breathe Easy: Protect Yourself from Wildland Fire Smoke
Learn steps to get informed about wildfires and protect yourself.
Spanish Title: Protéjase del humo de incendios forestales
A mother’s health during pregnancy can have a lasting impact on both her health and that of her child. A new NIH study found that pregnant women with higher thanRead More
Natalie Roy grew up on a farm in New Hampshire and has dedicated her career to rural public health since obtaining her master’s in public health from Tulane University. TwentyRead More
Sign up for or renew your plan at the health insurance marketplace via healthcare.gov! Call 800-318-2516 to get assistance navigating the health insurance marketplace! Find additional resources and materials fromRead More
In the U.S., about 10 percent of the population has type 2 diabetes. Even more surprising? Nearly one in four people living with diabetes don’t even know they have it.Read More
We hear about cholesterol in the news, in diets, and on advertisements. But what exactly is it? Cholesterol is a type of fat in our bodies. It helps us doRead More
Learn more about Food in the Field, sign up for their newsletter, and get some field friendly recipes! Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ ScriptRead More
This course is designed to examine key health and safety issues specific to rural and agricultural workers. Experts will present course material relevant to those working in health care, publicRead More
Andy is originally from New Jersey where his grandparents began a truck farm in 1910. His parents bought a small farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1967 where his younger brotherRead More