Summary: Overdose deaths are a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States and the majority of overdose deaths involve opioids. This epidemic is impacting communities all across the country. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids when given in time. This session is designed to prepare communities andRead More
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. To attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older. In this 1.5-hour QPR training, we will provide: Information on the unique challenges farmers face that canRead More
Summary: Each fall, traffic and activity increase on our rural roadways. Tractors and farm equipment are on the move and share the road with other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and school buses back on their daily routes. Unfortunately, this increased activity increases preventable roadway incidents—often caused by distractions, limited visibility, or simply being in a rush.Read More
Summary: During this presentation, we will show a (<10-minute) new testimonial video featuring a family who lost their dad to a tractor/motor vehicle collision. The presentation will describe the benefits to using stories in rural roadway outreach and education. Strategies and best practices will be described and there will be built-in opportunities for audience engagement.Read More
Summary: CALM Conversations on Access to Lethal Means is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily puttingRead More
Summary: Agricultural workers experience some of the highest rates of occupational noise exposure in the United States, yet hearing conservation has received far less attention in agriculture than in otherRead More
Summary: Fatigue among agricultural workers is a significant yet underrecognized occupational health and safety hazard, with important implications for injury risk, productivity, and long-term health outcomes. Agricultural workers are particularlyRead More
Summary: This interactive panel presentation will highlight stories from the Telling the Story Project (https://tellingthestoryproject.org), a project that shares real experiences related to agricultural injuries, fatalities, and near misses. Five panelistsRead More
Summary: Agricultural confined spaces, such as grain bins, silos, manure pits, and storage tanks, present unique and often life-threatening hazards. This presentation provides farmers, agricultural workers, supervisors, and safety professionalsRead More
Summary: Review of Confined Spaces, especially those found on farms and ranches. Intended Audience: Agricultural producers, Custom harvesters/applicators, Farm Families, Ag Educators, and First Responders. Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participantsRead More
Summary: This presentation is designed to shift the focus of agricultural and rural stakeholders from reliance on FEMA toward proactive, community-led disaster preparedness. By debunking the myth that disaster recovery isRead More
Summary: Rural dwelling individuals faces some of the highest cancer rates, and Rural women -often the gate keepers of health in their homes - play a powerful role in changingRead More