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ATV and UTV Safety in Agriculture

The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America – ATV/UTV safety training and resources. The Cultivate Safety Resource Library – youth safety; you can search the library for ATV/UTV specific resources. NationalRead More

Advice on Keeping Your Retired Farm Parents Active and Happy

Here are some resources on self-compassion: Dr. Kristin Neff’s website Self-Compassion Practices: Cultivate Inner Peace and Joy – Self-Compassion (activities) Tara Brach’s RAIN-of-Self-Compassion2 resource (PDF) AgriSafe’s podcast episode on Gratitude Here areRead More

Why You Should Keep Naloxone on the Farm

Additional resources to check out: April 22nd FREE Webinar (Noon-1pm CT) Registration: Naloxone Training: Responding to Opioid Overdose SAMHSA’s Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit (see page 8 for common OpioidRead More

Motherhood, Farming, and Invisible Burdens

Articles mentioned in this episode: Dr. Becot, Dr. Inwood, and Dr. Budge’s article: “The Source of All My Joy and All My Stress”: Children and Childcare as Underappreciated Sources ofRead More

Announcement – Brief Hiatus

Talking Total Farmer Health will be taking a break this month but we will be back with an episode on January 1st! To check out all of our episodes, visit:Read More

Manure Management and Safety

Additional resources: Journal article: Assessing Self-reported Occupational Hazards of Manure Applicators in the Upper Midwest Farm Safety Manure Management Checklist Manure spill prevention management If you have additional questions, youRead More

One World, One Health

Check out these One Health Resources: The CDC’s One Health page The CDC’s One Health Webinar Series The 6 We Care Principles (porkcares.org) Pork Checkoff’s Ethical Principles – Did youRead More

Zoonotic Diseases, Vaccines, and You

The Center for Food Security & Public Health (CFSPH) at Iowa State University – Zoonotic Disease Resources AgriSafe’s Zoonotic Disease Resources page – includes fact sheets and on-demand webinars TheRead More

Announcement – Brief Hiatus

Talking Total Farmer Health will be taking a break this month but we will be back with an episode on September 1st! If you’re interested in more information on theRead More

All About Ag Youth and Vaping

To access the sources mentioned in this episode, or for more information, visit: AgriSafe’s Invest in Your Health curriculums AgriSafe’s No Safe Way to Vape train-the-trainer The National quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW,Read More

How Farmers Can Beat the Heat This Summer

Heat-related illnesses should not be taken lightly. Here are some helpful resources, to keep you safe this summer: The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) page on heat illness preventionRead More

Heart Health for Farmers

– For more information about heart health and to find free educational resources and tips to prevent heart disease, visit the NHLBI website at www.nhlbi.nih.gov and The Heart Truth® program at www.hearttruth.gov – If youRead More

A Lens to Understand Farmer Stress

To check out the study we mentioned in this episode, visit this link: Mental Health in Farming Communities – study by Dawn Garrett-Wright, Catherine Malin, and Susan Jones Not aRead More

Finding Resiliency During Financial Strain

Content advisory: This episode covers some sensitive issues on mental health including discussion of suicide. Check out the 19 minute documentary, Muckville, for free on Hudsy! Check out the USDA’sRead More

How Ergonomic Technology Can Improve Farm Safety

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

Farm Safety Tips for Animal Handling

Resources: Find your local ag extension office – follow the link for your state and select the county that is closest to you! They are there to help you out,Read More

Latino and Hispanic Farmworker Health

Check out the following sites: CRT, Community Restorative Training, which is a culturally responsive stress reduction and mental wellness program, designed to support the Latino Community and its multicultural allies.Read More

Veteran Farmers: Resources and Beekeeping

Heroes to Hives – based out of Michigan but it is national The Farmer Veteran Coalition Homegrown by Heroes FV Fellowship ATERA IT resources for veterans NCAT Armed to FarmRead More

Farm Stress, Success, and Your Family

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

HR Management Yields Results

MSU Ag Extension has a lot of helpful fact sheets regardless of what state you live in! Check them out at the links below: MSU’s Farm Labor & Human ResourcesRead More

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

Rural Telehealth – Part 2 of 2

Here are some relevant telehealth resources: Telehealth basics Getting help accessing telehealth Health centers provide services regardless of patients’ ability to pay and services are charged on a sliding feeRead More

Rural Telehealth – Part 1 of 2

Here are some relevant telehealth resources: Telehealth basics Getting help accessing telehealth Health centers provide services regardless of patients’ ability to pay and services are charged on a sliding feeRead More